L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
L. L. "Stub" Stewart Memorial State Park is a 1,654-acre (669 ha) Oregon state park in Washington County near the community of Buxton. When the park opened in 2007 it was the first new full-service state park in Oregon since 1972. The park includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horseback riding, RV and tent campsites, and cabins among other amenities. Located off Oregon Route 47 in the foothills of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, the park connects to the Banks–Vernonia State Trail.
| L. L. "Stub" Stewart Memorial State Park | |
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Park entrance | |
| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Washington County, Oregon, USA |
| Nearest city | Vernonia |
| Coordinates | 45°44′13″N 123°11′34″W |
| Area | 1,654 acres (669 ha) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Stub Stewart Memorial State Park has been a favorite astronomy spot for amateur astronomers in the area, with organizations such as OMSI hosting multiple star parties at the venue. The site is a great spot for astronomers to set up their telescopes and view the night sky as the trees shield the hilltop from the light pollution from the cities in the area.