State Parks Near Hillsboro, Oregon
36 state park units lie within 50 miles of Hillsboro, including 4 parks across the line in Washington. The closest is Willamette Stone State Heritage Site, about 9 mi east of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Willamette Stone State Heritage Site9 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 36 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 135 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 10pets allowed
State parks near Hillsboro, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Hillsboro; driving distance is usually longer.
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site is a historic site in Multnomah County, about 5 miles west of Portland.
Hours, fees and rules for Willamette Stone State Heritage Site →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Tryon Creek State Natural Area →Champoeg State Heritage Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Champoeg State Heritage Area →L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 30 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for L.L. Stub Stewart State Park →Molalla River State Park
Things to do include boating, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Molalla River State Park →Government Island State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Government Island State Recreation Area →Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Banks-Vernonia State Trail →Paradise Point State Park
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Paradise Point State Park →Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
The park supports boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site →Dabney State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Dabney State Recreation Area →Battle Ground Lake State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Battle Ground Lake State Park →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area →Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site →Reed Island State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Reed Island State Park →Milo McIver State Park
Visitors come for golf, horseback riding, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Milo McIver State Park →Willamette Mission State Park
Things to do include golf, horseback riding, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willamette Mission State Park →Erratic Rock State Natural Site
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Erratic Rock State Natural Site →Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint is a scenic site in Multnomah County, about 5 miles southeast of Washougal.
Hours, fees and rules for Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint →Vista House (Crown Point)
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Vista House (Crown Point) →Rooster Rock State Park
The park supports surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Rooster Rock State Park →Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot)
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot) →Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area →Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Popular activities here are picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint →Angel's Rest Trailhead
Angel's Rest Trailhead is a park in Multnomah County, about 9 miles east of Washougal.
Hours, fees and rules for Angel's Rest Trailhead →Benson State Recreation Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benson State Recreation Area →State Capitol State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Capitol State Park →Ainsworth State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Ainsworth State Park →Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site →Beacon Rock State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, rock climbing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Beacon Rock State Park →Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon)
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon) →Silver Falls State Park
The park supports horseback riding, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, equestrian camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Falls State Park →Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Saddle Mountain State Natural Area →Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site →Nehalem Bay State Park
Things to do include surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Nehalem Bay State Park →Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Hillsboro
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 19 mi south · Campground listed
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 19 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 21 mi east · Campground listed
- Banks-Vernonia State Trail 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Paradise Point State Park 26 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Hillsboro
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 19 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 19 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 29 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Silver Falls State Park 47 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Nehalem Bay State Park 50 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Hillsboro
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 19 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Paradise Point State Park 26 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dabney State Recreation Area 28 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 29 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Reed Island State Park 31 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 5 more in the list above
Swimming near Hillsboro
- Government Island State Recreation Area 21 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Paradise Point State Park 26 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 27 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dabney State Recreation Area 28 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 29 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Hillsboro
- Tryon Creek State Natural Area 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 19 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Molalla River State Park 20 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 21 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 21 more in the list above
Fishing near Hillsboro
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 19 mi south · Fishing listed
- Molalla River State Park 20 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 21 mi east · Fishing listed
- Paradise Point State Park 26 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 27 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Hillsboro
What is the closest state park to Hillsboro?
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site is the closest, about 9 miles east of Hillsboro in a straight line. Next are Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint and Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
How many state parks are near Hillsboro?
36 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Hillsboro have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Champoeg State Heritage Area, L.L. Stub Stewart State Park and Government Island State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Hillsboro?
Yes, at 10 parks, including Champoeg State Heritage Area, Paradise Point State Park and Dabney State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Hillsboro?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Beaverton, OR7 mi southeast
- Near Portland, OR14 mi east
- Near Ridgefield, WA24 mi northeast
- Near Camas, WA25 mi east
- Near McMinnville, OR25 mi southwest
- Near Battle Ground, WA26 mi northeast
- Near Molalla, OR31 mi southeast
- Near Salem, OR42 mi south
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.