Oregon
Parks in Oregon
Discover the best state parks, lakes, hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation throughout the Beaver State.
Oregon offers much more than its cities. From the beaches of Cannon Beach to the rim of Crater Lake, the waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge, and the high desert around Smith Rock, there are places to enjoy the outdoors in every corner of the state.
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Oregon has more than 250 state park properties, plus a national park, national monuments, national forests and city green spaces. Whether you are looking for a scenic hike, a lake to swim or paddle, a waterfall trail, sports facilities, or a quiet place to relax, the state has parks for many different lifestyles.
Popular Parks in Oregon
Explore some of Oregon's best-known state parks, national sites and outdoor recreation areas.
Klamath County
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park protects the deepest lake in the United States, a caldera filled with impossibly blue water beneath a 33-mile rim drive.
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Multnomah County
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet in two tiers just off the Historic Columbia River Highway, the most visited waterfall in the Pacific Northwest.
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Marion County
Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park is Oregon's largest state park, with ten waterfalls along the Trail of Ten Falls, four of which you can walk behind.
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Deschutes County
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park is a canyon of welded tuff cliffs above the Crooked River, the birthplace of modern American sport climbing.
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Coos and Douglas County
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
The Oregon Dunes stretch 40 miles along the central coast, the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America.
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Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco County
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area protects 292,500 acres of cliffs, waterfalls, windsurfing water and orchard country along the Columbia River.
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Clackamas, Hood River and Multnomah County
Mount Hood National Forest
Mount Hood National Forest covers more than a million acres around Oregon's tallest peak, with Timberline Lodge, alpine lakes and year-round skiing.
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Lincoln County
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Cape Perpetua rises 800 feet above the central Oregon coast, with tide pools, the Devil's Churn and old-growth forest trails.
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Curry County
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
The Samuel H. Boardman corridor protects 12 miles of Oregon's most dramatic coastline, with sea stacks, hidden coves and the Natural Bridges.
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Grant, Wheeler and Crook County
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds preserves 40 million years of plant and animal evolution in painted hills, badlands and fossil-rich basins.
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Wallowa County
Wallowa Lake State Park
Wallowa Lake State Park sits at the south end of a glacial lake beneath the Wallowa Mountains, with camping, boating and the tramway nearby.
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Deschutes County
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Newberry National Volcanic Monument protects a massive shield volcano, lava tubes, obsidian flows and two lakes inside a caldera.
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Clatsop County
Ecola State Park
Ecola State Park wraps forested headlands north of Cannon Beach, with viewpoints over Haystack Rock and trails to Crescent Beach.
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Lincoln County
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Yaquina Head protects a basalt headland north of Newport, with a historic lighthouse, tide pools and a protected seabird colony.
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Harney County
Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain is a 30-mile fault-block mountain rising nearly a mile above the Alvord Desert, with gorges, aspen groves and big vistas.
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Wallowa County
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America, with the Snake River cutting 8,000 feet below Oregon's rimrock country.
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Josephine County
Oregon Caves National Monument
Oregon Caves National Monument protects a marble cave system inside a Douglas fir forest, with guided tours and the historic Chateau lodge.
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Multnomah and Clackamas County
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Tryon Creek is a 650-acre forested park between Portland and Lake Oswego, with trails through a cedar and maple canyon just minutes from the city.
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Marion County
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Detroit Lake sits in the Santiam Canyon east of Salem, a reservoir with campgrounds, boat ramps and mountain trails around it.
View Park DetailsGreat Parks for Families
Families across Oregon have plenty of options for a day outside. Many state parks have swimming beaches, playgrounds, open lawns, shaded picnic areas, hiking trails, and facilities that make it easy to spend several hours outdoors.
- Playgrounds and play structures
- Picnic tables and pavilions
- Open lawns for games
- Walking and biking paths
- Shaded areas
- Family-friendly recreation
Walking, Biking & Outdoor Fitness
Oregon's parks and rail-trails make it easy to stay active through every season. Residents use them for morning hikes, jogging, cycling, paddling, cross-country skiing, and everyday recreation.
Explore Oregon's Natural Side
Oregon is shaped by the Pacific, the Columbia and Willamette rivers, the Cascade Range and the high desert. Places such as Cannon Beach, Cape Perpetua, the Oregon Dunes and Steens Mountain offer a quieter side of the state, from sea stacks to volcanic gorges.
Perfect for walking, wildlife viewing, photography, and simply relaxing outdoors.
Find Parks Near Oregon Cities & Towns
Living near a quality park can make a big difference in everyday life. Parks provide recreation, community gathering spaces, walking opportunities, and easy access to outdoor activities.
Explore Oregon Cities & TownsWhy Parks Matter When Choosing Where to Live
Outdoor Recreation
Easy access to walking, biking, boating and family activities.
Family Lifestyle
Playgrounds and green spaces give families more options close to home.
Community
Parks often serve as gathering places for events, recreation, and neighborhood activities.
Quality of Life
Access to attractive outdoor spaces adds to the overall appeal of a neighborhood.
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