State Park · Washington
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site
- Location
- Pacific County, Washington
- Nearest town
- 2.8 miles southeast of Raymond
- Type
- State Park
About Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site
A single burial site marks the resting place of Willie Keil, a young man who traveled west with his family's wagon party and became known afterward as the "Pickled Pioneer." The grave sits along Washington State Route 6 near Menlo, within the Washington State Parks system. There is no lake, trail, or beach noted here, only the marked grave itself as the point of interest.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site is in Pacific County, Washington, 2.8 miles southeast of Raymond. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.