State Parks Near Longview, Washington

19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Longview, including 9 parks across the line in Oregon. The closest is Seaquest State Park, about 13 mi northeast of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Seaquest State Park13 mi northeast
Within 25 miles
4of 19 within 50 mi
With camping
104 with cabins
Dog-friendly
9pets allowed

State parks near Longview, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Longview; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Seaquest State Park

    13 miles northeast · Castle Rock, Washington · State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.

    1 alertCampingDogs allowedHikingBoatingAccessible features$10 per day

    Hours, fees and rules for Seaquest State Park →
  2. Banks-Vernonia State Trail

    23 miles southwest · Vernonia, Oregon · State Trail

    Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.

    3 alertsCampingHiking

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  3. Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint

    23 miles west · Astoria, Oregon · State Scenic Viewpoint

    Visitors come for picnicking.

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  4. Paradise Point State Park

    23 miles southeast · Ridgefield, Washington · 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.

    1 alertCampingDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingBoatingAccessible features$10 per day

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  5. Lewis and Clark State Park

    27 miles north · WA, Washington · State Park

    Things to do include horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.

    1 alertCampingDogs allowedHiking$10 per day

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  6. Jackson House State Park Heritage Site

    28 miles north · WA, Washington · State Park Heritage Site

    Popular activities here are picnicking.

    2 alerts$10 per day

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  7. L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

    30 miles south · Forest Grove, Oregon · 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.

    2 alertsCampingCabins/lodgingHiking

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  8. Battle Ground Lake State Park

    33 miles southeast · Battle Ground, Washington · 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).

    1 alertCampingCabins/lodgingDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingBoatingAccessible features$10 per day

    Hours, fees and rules for Battle Ground Lake State Park →
  9. Willapa Hills State Park Trail

    35 miles north · Chehalis, Washington · State Park Trail

    Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.

    3 alertsDogs allowedHikingAccessible features$10 per day

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  10. Ike Kinswa State Park

    35 miles northeast · Silver Creek, Washington · State Park

    The park supports surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 1.5 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

    1 alertCampingCabins/lodgingDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingBoatingAccessible features$10 per day

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  11. Rainbow Falls State Park

    36 miles north · Chehalis, Washington · State Park

    The park supports horseback riding, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.

    2 alertsCampingDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingAccessible features$10 per day

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  12. Saddle Mountain State Natural Area

    41 miles southwest · Seaside, Oregon · State Natural Area

    Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.

    1 alertHiking

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  13. Willamette Stone State Heritage Site

    45 miles south · Portland, Oregon · State Heritage Site

    Willamette Stone State Heritage Site is a historic site in Multnomah County, about 5 miles west of Portland.

    1 alert

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  14. Government Island State Recreation Area

    45 miles southeast · Fairview, Oregon · State Recreation Area

    Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.

    2 alertsCampingSwimmingHikingFishing

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  15. Fort Columbia State Park

    46 miles west · Chinook, Washington · State Park

    Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.

    2 alertsDogs allowedSwimmingHikingAccessible features$10 per day

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  16. Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site

    47 miles west · Gearhart, Oregon · State Recreation Site

    Visitors come for horseback riding and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.

    SwimmingHiking

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  17. Sunset Beach State Recreation Site

    47 miles west · Warrenton, Oregon · State Recreation Site

    Visitors come for wildlife watching and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.

    SwimmingHiking

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  18. Fort Stevens State Park

    48 miles west · Warrenton, Oregon · State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, golf, disc golf, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

    2 alertsCampingCabins/lodgingSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

    Hours, fees and rules for Fort Stevens State Park →
  19. Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site

    48 miles northwest · Raymond, Washington · State Park Heritage Site

    Visitors come for hiking.

    2 alertsDogs allowedHiking$10 per day

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Best picks by activity

Camping near Longview

  1. Seaquest State Park 13 mi northeast · Campground listed
  2. Banks-Vernonia State Trail 23 mi southwest · Campground listed
  3. Paradise Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Campground listed
  4. Lewis and Clark State Park 27 mi north · Campground listed
  5. L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 30 mi south · Campground listed

+ 5 more in the list above

Cabins and lodging near Longview

  1. L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 30 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
  2. Battle Ground Lake State Park 33 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
  3. Ike Kinswa State Park 35 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
  4. Fort Stevens State Park 48 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays

Dog-friendly state parks near Longview

  1. Seaquest State Park 13 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
  2. Paradise Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
  3. Lewis and Clark State Park 27 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
  4. Battle Ground Lake State Park 33 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
  5. Willapa Hills State Park Trail 35 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules

+ 4 more in the list above

Swimming near Longview

  1. Paradise Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  2. Battle Ground Lake State Park 33 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  3. Ike Kinswa State Park 35 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  4. Rainbow Falls State Park 36 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
  5. Government Island State Recreation Area 45 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area

+ 4 more in the list above

Hiking near Longview

  1. Seaquest State Park 13 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
  2. Banks-Vernonia State Trail 23 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
  3. Paradise Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
  4. Lewis and Clark State Park 27 mi north · Hiking trails listed
  5. L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 30 mi south · Hiking trails listed

+ 11 more in the list above

Fishing near Longview

  1. Paradise Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Fishing listed
  2. Battle Ground Lake State Park 33 mi southeast · Fishing listed
  3. Ike Kinswa State Park 35 mi northeast · Fishing listed
  4. Rainbow Falls State Park 36 mi north · Fishing listed
  5. Government Island State Recreation Area 45 mi southeast · Fishing listed

+ 1 more in the list above

Questions about state parks near Longview

What is the closest state park to Longview?

Seaquest State Park is the closest, about 13 miles northeast of Longview in a straight line. Next are Banks-Vernonia State Trail and Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint.

How many state parks are near Longview?

19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Which state parks near Longview have camping?

10 parks list camping, the nearest being Seaquest State Park, Banks-Vernonia State Trail and Paradise Point State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Longview?

Yes, at 9 parks, including Seaquest State Park, Paradise Point State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.

Are there free state parks near Longview?

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.

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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.