Pick a Park

Take a look at the activities available at the 25 parks that require a day-use parking permit. Click on the park name to visit the park web page and find driving directions. Visit Find A Park to find 225 or so parks that offer free parking.

Learning how to play disc golf at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park.

North Coast

Cape Lookout State Park — Enjoy the beach and 7 miles of trails.
Ecola State Park — Bring a picnic and hike in Lewis and Clark’s footsteps on the Clatsop Loop Trail.
Fort Stevens State Park — So much to choose from at this iconic park: disc golf, a historic military installation that dates to the Civil War, shipwreck remains, guided mushroom hunting hikes and more.
Nehalem Bay State Park — Explore the beach and park trails.

Central and South Coast

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint — Take a guided tour of this beloved coastal landmark, and imagine the life a lightkeeper, living far from civilization.
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park — Rent a kayak, pedal boat, paddle board or sand board and enjoy Cleawox and Woahink lakes, in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Hike the new Historic Woahink Trail around the lake.
Shore Acres State Park — Bring your camera to this 7-acre, immaculately manicured garden perched on a bluff above the ocean.

Near Portland

Benson State Recreation Area — Pack a picnic, a swimsuit and a fishing pole to enjoy Benson Lake in the Gorge.
Dabney State Recreation Area — Paddle, swim or cast your line in the Sandy River.
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (Mark O. Hatfield Trailheads) — Pedal past stunning views of the Gorge on the 5-mile Twin Tunnels section between Hood River and Mosier.
L.L Stub Stewart State Park — West of Portland, this is a premier destination for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.
Mayer State Park — World-class windsurfing and kite boarding await at this east Gorge park.
Milo McIver State Park —This park has it all: picnicking, disc golf, fishing, hiking trails and access to the Clackamas River.
Rooster Rock State Park — Enjoy a picnic and watch the windsurfers on the Columbia River; stay late to join a summer star party.
Viento State Park — This peaceful, forested park in the Gorge has access to hiking and biking trails.

Willamette Valley

Champoeg State Heritage Area — Bike or walk on trails along the Willamette River, then stop by the Visitor Center museum to learn how Oregon became a state.
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area, Mongold Day-use Area — Enjoy fishing, boating and swimming in the reservoir.
Fall Creek State Recreation Area — Enjoy swimming and boating from Winberry Day-use Area.
Jasper State Recreation Site —Plan a group picnic in one of the shelters and enjoy open ball fields for the sport or game of your choice.
Willamette Mission State Park — Explore park trails, play a round of disc golf, and discover the location’s foundational role in Oregon’s history.
Silver Falls State Park — Best known for its 10 majestic waterfalls, the park also features mountain biking trails as well as regular ranger-led hikes and programs.

Southern Oregon

TouVelle State Recreation Site — Fish, boat, or just soak up the sun along the banks of the Rogue River.

Central Oregon

Smith Rock State Park — Beat the crowds (and avoid the rattlesnakes) by visiting this hiking and climbing mecca in the early spring, winter and fall. Bonus: critters large and small – from osprey to marmots to river otter — come out in the off-season.
The Cove Palisades State Park — Swim, paddle or boat in scenic Lake Billy Chinook, then view the dramatic  landscape from the Tam-a-lau trail.
Tumalo State Park — Plan a picnic along the banks of the Deschutes River, just outside Bend.