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🌤 Weather at Chandler State Wayside by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28–64 °F | 44–86 °F | 27–76 °F | 21–42 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Lakeview 2 NNW, 12 mi away, elevation 4,890 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🌲 Chandler — A wooded roadside stop near Lakeview in Lake County, with picnic tables, ponderosa pine shade and access to Crooked Creek
Chandler State Wayside is a small roadside stop near Lakeview in Lake County, Oregon. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites you to take a break from the open road and pull into what it calls an uncharacteristically wooded area.
You can have lunch alongside a cool stream or rest in the shade of large ponderosa pine. The park has picnic tables, drinking water, non-flush toilets, and access to Crooked Creek, which OPRD describes as home to rainbow trout and crayfish. OPRD’s facility list also includes wildlife.
This is a day-use wayside of about 85.1 acres. There is no campground, and OPRD does not require a day-use parking permit.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Lakeview, Lake County, OR |
| Size | about 85.1 acres (OPRD) |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms (non-flush toilets per OPRD’s description), access to Crooked Creek |
| Camping | None (day use only) |
| Day-use permit | Free (no day-use parking permit required) |
Things to Do
- Stop for lunch at the picnic tables, alongside a cool stream.
- Rest in the shade of large ponderosa pine.
- Visit Crooked Creek, which OPRD describes as home to rainbow trout and crayfish.
- Watch for wildlife, which OPRD lists among the site’s features.
History
The original land was given to the state in 1925 and 1928 by S. B. and Hattie Chandler. OPRD says additional land was purchased in 1965 and 1967, when the highway was relocated.
Visitor Tips
- OPRD’s description lists drinking water at the park, but check the official park page for current status before you rely on it.
- OPRD’s description mentions non-flush toilets, while its facility list says flush restrooms. Be ready for either.
- Plan this as a rest stop or picnic break: OPRD lists no overnight use here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp at Chandler State Wayside?
No. Chandler is a day-use wayside and OPRD lists no overnight camping here.
Does Chandler State Wayside have drinking water and restrooms?
OPRD’s description says the park has drinking water and non-flush toilets. Its facility list shows flush restrooms, so conditions may differ from the description. Check the official park page before you go.
What is there to see at Chandler State Wayside?
OPRD points to picnic tables, shade from large ponderosa pine, a cool stream and access to Crooked Creek, which it describes as home to rainbow trout and crayfish.
Do I need a day-use permit?
No. OPRD does not charge a day-use fee at this site.
Nearby Attractions
Chandler is in south-central Oregon, and the closest state parks on this site are Booth State Scenic Corridor, 21.2 miles away, and Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site, 75.0 miles away. OC&E Woods Line State Trail is 76.0 miles away and Fort Rock State Natural Area is 77.3 miles away. All distances are in a straight line.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Booth State Scenic Corridor (within about an hour’s drive) and Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site (elsewhere in the state).
🌲 Visit Chandler State Wayside
Current status, alerts and directions from Oregon State Parks.
Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park page; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (county). As of October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Chandler State Wayside
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than 6 feet required in developed park areas
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are allowed on most ocean beaches under direct control; western snowy plover nesting areas restrict pets March 15 - Sept. 15; leash required on the beach at some parks (e.g. Cape Lookout)
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Designated pet-friendly yurts and cabins at many parks (South Beach has 14 pet-friendly yurts, Tugman 8); maximum two dogs and/or cats; $10 per night pet fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $10 per night for pet-friendly yurts/cabins; no pet fee for day use or campsites
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited at Dabney SRA, the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, and Shore Acres; off-leash areas at Stub Stewart, Willamette Mission, Elijah Bristow, Cottonwood Canyon and LaPine
Are dogs allowed at Chandler State Wayside?
Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.oregon.gov. More: Oregon state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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