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Dabney
State Recreation Area

Near Portland, Oregon, United States
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Park Overview

This shaded park is located on the Sandy River southeast of the Stark Street Bridge on the Historic Columbia River Highway (Hwy 30). A popular destination for fishing, boating and swimming, the park features a beach area that fills quickly in the summer months, as well as picnic tables and grills throughout.

A picnic shelter can be reserved for events with up to 50 people. The shelter is next to a volleyball court and horseshoe pits.

An 18-hole disc golf course is popular year-round, and is one of the most technical and challenging courses in the Northwest.

Know Before You Go

  • Be aware of swift currents and hidden obstructions beneath the surface. Do not swim, float, paddle or boat without a life jacket. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly, saves lives. 
  • Two life jacket loaner stations are on site, with life jackets of various sizes available. 
  • No pets are permitted.
  • Alcohol is permitted in the park and picnic area. Alcohol is not permitted on the beach, or on the beach below the Stark Street Bridge.
mdi-white-balance-sunny Open for day use year round mdi-currency-usd
Day-use parking permit required
(purchase 1-day permit on site)
Day-use parking permit
(1-day purchased on-site)
Buy annual permit
mdi-cellphone Call for reservations: 800-452-5687
Call for info: 800-551-6949
Call park: 503-695-2261
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Amenities & Features

Questions

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How do I pay my day use fee?

To pay day use fee, you can use cash or check at the booth, but please be aware that if the booth is closed our Fee Machine takes credit cards ONLY.

How do I reserve the picnic shelter?

Reservations may be made 1 day to 6 months ahead of time.  The picnic shelter at Dabney State Park is reservable through online reservations (available 365 days a year, opening at midnight every day)  or by calling (800) 452-5687 (Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service 800-735-2900 for the hearing impaired), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Can I fly my drone in the park?

Please call 503-695-2261 for park specific rules

Can I metal detect?

No metal detecting is permitted in West Columbia River Gorge State Parks

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Can I bring my pet?

Sorry, No pets are allowed at Dabney State Recreation Area.

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How do I get a Special Use Permit?

This park requires a Special Use Permit for special events or activities. Please open the Special Use Permit application to see examples of events that need a permit.  If you have questions about whether you need a special use permit for your activity and to receive instructions on how to submit the application, please call 503-695-2261.

For more questions, review our statewide FAQ

History

The park was acquired between 1945 and 1968 through gift and purchase. The first tract was a gift from Multnomah County in 1945. Dabney Park was originally owned by Richard T. Dabney and his wife Martha. The Dabneys came to Oregon in 1887 and prospered from their investments in timber and real estate. Richard Dabney was an enthusiastic promoter of the Columbia River Highway and proposed a large hotel at Crown Point. Nothing came of the hotel, but the Dabneys maintained a summer house at the park site until his death in 1916.

Brochures and Maps

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