State Parks Near McMinnville, Oregon
36 state park units lie within 50 miles of McMinnville, including 1 park across the line in Washington. The closest is Erratic Rock State Natural Site, about 7 mi southwest of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Erratic Rock State Natural Site7 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 36 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 106 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near McMinnville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central McMinnville; driving distance is usually longer.
Erratic Rock State Natural Site
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Erratic Rock State Natural Site →Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site →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 →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →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 →State Capitol State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Capitol 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 →Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site →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 →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 →Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site →Luckiamute State Natural Area
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Luckiamute State Natural Area →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 →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 →Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island →Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sitka Sedge State Natural Area →Bob Straub State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Bob Straub State Park →Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
Visitors come for fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area →Cape Lookout State Park
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Lookout State Park →Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site →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 →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area →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 →Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site →Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint →Roads End State Recreation Site
Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Roads End State Recreation Site →Devil's Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Lake 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 →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 →Ellmaker State Wayside
Things to do include picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellmaker State Wayside →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 →Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site →Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
Things to do include fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near McMinnville
- Willamette Mission State Park 12 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 15 mi east · Campground listed
- Silver Falls State Park 35 mi southeast · Campground listed
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 37 mi north · Campground listed
- Cape Lookout State Park 39 mi west · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near McMinnville
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 15 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Silver Falls State Park 35 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 37 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cape Lookout State Park 39 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Devil's Lake State Recreation Area 43 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near McMinnville
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 15 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Silver Falls State Park 35 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cape Lookout State Park 39 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Devil's Lake State Recreation Area 43 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dabney State Recreation Area 46 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near McMinnville
- Silver Falls State Park 35 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sitka Sedge State Natural Area 37 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bob Straub State Park 38 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area 38 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cape Lookout State Park 39 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 11 more in the list above
Hiking near McMinnville
- Erratic Rock State Natural Site 7 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Willamette Mission State Park 12 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 15 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Molalla River State Park 25 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Tryon Creek State Natural Area 30 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near McMinnville
- Willamette Mission State Park 12 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 15 mi east · Fishing listed
- Molalla River State Park 25 mi east · Fishing listed
- Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site 30 mi south · Fishing listed
- Silver Falls State Park 35 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near McMinnville
What is the closest state park to McMinnville?
Erratic Rock State Natural Site is the closest, about 7 miles southwest of McMinnville in a straight line. Next are Maud Williamson State Recreation Site and Willamette Mission State Park.
How many state parks are near McMinnville?
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 McMinnville have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Willamette Mission State Park, Champoeg State Heritage Area and Silver Falls State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near McMinnville?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Champoeg State Heritage Area, Silver Falls State Park and Cape Lookout 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 McMinnville?
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 Salem, OR21 mi southeast
- Near Hillsboro, OR25 mi northeast
- Near Beaverton, OR26 mi northeast
- Near Molalla, OR30 mi east
- Near Portland, OR35 mi northeast
- Near Lincoln City, OR43 mi west
- Near Corvallis, OR44 mi south
- Near Camas, WA46 mi northeast
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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.