Miller Woods Property Rules & User Warnings

Property Rules

Thank you for your observance of the following rules which are intended as a guide to keep visitors safe and habitat protected.

  • Open hours are from dawn until dusk. No overnight camping allowed.

  • No pets, smoking, alcohol, firearms, or outdoor fires allowed at any time.

  • Please stay on marked trails.

  • No bicycles, horses, motorized vehicles, skates, roller blades, or cross country skiing.

  • No public access to barn, caretakers house, and other posted areas.

  • No public access to barn, caretakers house, and other posted areas.

  • Group visits and educational events need to be authorized in advance by contacting Yamhill SWCD.

  • Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth groups require 1 adult per 10 children.

  • Please respect wildlife and other visitors. Please do not pick flowers or handle wildlife.

  • Please pack out all garbage.

  • No commercial photography or drones.

  • No hunting, fishing, or swimming.

Miller Woods Property User Warnings

Miller Woods is a place to experience nature.

SUPERVISION

All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups should have at least one adult for each ten children. Bring enough adults to supervise even if your group is broken into small sub-groups for activities.

PREPARE for OUTDOOR WEATHER

Warm summer conditions can lead to dehydration; Cooler than expected conditions, especially coupled with rain, can lead to hypothermia in the spring, winter, and fall. Weather permitting, dress in layers and bring rain gear.

POISON OAK & STINGING NETTLES

Most of the roads and trails are somewhat cleared of these plants. If you leave trails, especially along field edges, you will encounter poison oak and stinging nettles. Wear long pants and sleeves and assume that some poison oak oil has made its way onto your shoes. Wash with Technu or similar soap after visiting Miller Woods.

TRAILS ARE SLIPPERY WHEN WET

Trails, bridges, and stream crossings are commonly wet and slippery for much of the year. Exercise caution when hiking the trails and choose sturdy well soled boots.

PONDS

There are two ponds on the property. No swimming or boating is allowed. Exercise caution along pond edge or from floating island located in Otter Pond.

HORNETS & YELLOW JACKETS

Ground nests and paper nests located in trees and shrubs are common. Hornets defend these areas and can swarm if disturbed – especially in the fall. Do not allow anyone in your group to knowingly harass a nest. Report nest locations to SWCD on a comment card at the kiosk if a problem occurs on a trail. Prevent hornet attacks by wearing shoes and socks and long sleeves and pants. Avoid scented perfumes and products. Leave the area quickly if someone is stung.

WIND + TREES = DANGER

Wind gusts can make the forest a dangerous place by breaking off limbs, uprooting trees, or causing previously broken off limbs to fall from the canopy. If you visit Miller Woods on a windy day – do not hike in the forested portions of the property.

WILD ANIMALS

Miller Woods is home to many species of wildlife. If an animal acts aggressively exit the area and report to Yamhill SWCD staff or call 503-866-6164 immediately. Cougars, bear, deer, porcupines, and other animals are known to pass through the property.