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L.L. STUB STEWART STATE PARK

Stub Stewart State Park is the playground in your backyard. Just 31 miles west of Portland, the park offers camping, picnicking and hiking. If you like trails, this is the park for you. Explore more than 20 miles of trails. Bring your horse or bicycle and spend hours exploring the far reaches of the park. After a day of play, finding a quiet spot to relax is easy in the 1,673 acres of lush rolling hills, forest and deep canyons.

Have time for a day trip only? The Hilltop Day-use Area with its views of the Coast Range is perfect for a family gathering. Two trailheads, one at the north end and the other to the south, are gateways to hours of exploring.

Try out the 18-hole disc golf course east of the Hilltop Day-use Area near the Hooktender Horseshoe Trail. Bring your own discs and score cards, or purchase Innova discs at the Registration Station. All the discs you need to get started are available. Prices range from $9.99 to $16.99 (prices subject to change). Campers also can play a 3-hole course near the campground amphitheater.

Columbia County Rider - Nehalem Valley Fixed Route Stops at Stub Stewart

Stub Stewart Trail Guide

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Download PDF of map (805k; just the campground maps; requires Acrobat)

Vital Stats
Park open year round. WiFi currently unavailable.

Winter Note: Please be prepared for winter driving conditions and bring tire chains/traction tires and a 4-wheel drive vehicle (especially if pulling a trailer). Park rangers plow the entrance road and camping loops, but watch for snow and ice.

During freezing weather, don’t leave the water connected to your camper or RV. Fill your tanks and then disconnect the hose. If the faucet isn't working, tell the park staff or host. Dump septic frequently.

Campground Schedule

Open Year Round
Dairy Creek Camp West sites 2-17, Dairy Creek Camp West Walk-in tent sites 18-29, Brooke Creek Hike-in Camp, and Mountain Dale Cabin Village and meeting hall. Welcome Center open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed most holidays. Discovery Depot open Wednesday-Sunday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. during fall 2011.

Dairy Creek Camp East sites 60-94 (entire loop)
Opens March 1, 2012
Closes Nov. 1, 2012
Opens March 1, 2013

Dairy Creek Camp West sites 30-54:
Opens March 1, 2012
Closes Dec. 1, 2012
Opens March 1, 2013

Hares Canyon Horse Camp sites 1-16 (entire loop):
Opens March 1, 2012
Closes Nov. 1, 2012
Closes Nov. 1, 2012
Opens March 1, 2013

$5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
  • 78 full hookup sites (20 amp, 30 amp and 50 amp plug-ins at each site, all sites at least 50-feet long);
  • 12 reservable walk-in tent sites (maximum tent size allowed 10'x14'). To reserve, call 1-800-452-5687
  • 23 hike-in primitive campsites (water available); first-come, first-served (contact park office for special event reservations).
  • 12 one-room (cabins 1-3, 7-15), 3 two-room (cabins 4, 5, 6) cabins (See pet information below; only one car per cabin);
  • 14 full hookup sites with 4-stall corrals, 2 double-size full hookup sites with 6-stall corrals;
  • Covered shelter at Hilltop Day-use area available year round on a first come, first served basis;
  • Fenced off-leash pet area located at the north end of Hilltop Day-use Area.
  • Meeting hall in Dairy Creek West Loop available May 1-Sept. 30 with rental of minimum 5 campsites, available Oct. 1-April 30 without campsite rental. Rental $75. Available for one-night free rental with club camping.
  • Meeting Hall in Mountain Dale Cabin Village available May 1-Sept. 30 with rental of 5 sites, at least 2 must be cabins. Available Oct. 1-April 30 without campsite rental. Rental $200. Not available for one-night free rental with club camping.
Pet friendly yurts and cabins
pet friendly iconOne rustic cabin is now pet friendly to dogs and cats. There’s an optional $10 per night contribution to help us cover the additional costs to keep this pet-friendly unit open. Limit 2 pets. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation (online reservations unavailable). More information and list of all campgrounds with pet friendly yurts and cabins.

Views of the campgrounds, day-use areas & trails. This is a new park. Landscape plantings are young, and sites have an "open" feel to them.



Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $22
Tent site: Walk-in $17
Primitive: Hike-in $6
Horse camp: $22 sing; $39 doub.
Rustic cabin: $43
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $5
Yearly day use: $30
      May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $26
Tent site: Walk-in $21
Primitive: Hike-in $10
Horse camp: $26 sing.; $47 doub.
Rustic cabin: $43
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $5
Yearly day use: $30

Services

Camping Accessible camping Tent
Electric Full hookup Primitive
Showers Horse camp Reservations
Hiker/Biker Meeting halls Picnicking
Wildlife watching Bird watching Native plant
Horse trail Walking trail Hiking trail
Bicycle trail Forest Wetland
Mountains Canyons Evening programs
Interpretive displays Nature/Visitor center Interpretive store
ADA restroom ADA trails ADA buildings
Year-round Restrooms   


Events at this Park
Stub Stewart Let's Go Camping

Related Links
Portland Visitors Association
Weather forecast
Vernonia
Banks
Forest Grove
North Plains
Washington County Visitors Association
Tillamook Forest Center
Fishing & Wildlife Viewing (ODFW)
ODFW Visitors' Guide

Nearby Parks and Other Attractions
Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Bald Peak




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Relative Location

Located on the east side of Oregon 47, Banks to Vernonia.


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Lat.: 45.739050 N
Long.: -123.199461 W

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