State Parks Near Molalla, Oregon
33 state park units lie within 50 miles of Molalla, including 4 parks across the line in Washington. The closest is Molalla River State Park, about 11 mi northwest of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Molalla River State Park11 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 33 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 113 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Molalla, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Molalla; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure State Recreation 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 →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 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 →Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site →State Capitol State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Capitol State Park →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 →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 →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →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 →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 →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 →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 →Vista House (Crown Point)
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Vista House (Crown Point) →Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot)
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot) →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 →Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area →Erratic Rock State Natural Site
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Erratic Rock State Natural Site →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 →Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Detroit Lake State Recreation Area →Mongold (Detroit Lake)
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mongold (Detroit Lake) →Benson State Recreation Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benson State Recreation Area →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 →Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sarah Helmick State Recreation 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 →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) →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Molalla
- Milo McIver State Park 14 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 17 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Campground listed
- Willamette Mission State Park 22 mi west · Campground listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 29 mi north · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Molalla
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 17 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 46 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Molalla
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 17 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dabney State Recreation Area 28 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Reed Island State Park 31 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rooster Rock State Park 32 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Molalla
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dabney State Recreation Area 28 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 29 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Government Island State Recreation Area 29 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Reed Island State Park 31 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Molalla
- Molalla River State Park 11 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Milo McIver State Park 14 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 17 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area 17 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Molalla
- Molalla River State Park 11 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Milo McIver State Park 14 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 17 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Silver Falls State Park 19 mi south · Fishing listed
- Willamette Mission State Park 22 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Molalla
What is the closest state park to Molalla?
Molalla River State Park is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of Molalla in a straight line. Next are Milo McIver State Park and Champoeg State Heritage Area.
How many state parks are near Molalla?
33 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Molalla have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Milo McIver 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 Molalla?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Champoeg State Heritage Area, Silver Falls 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 Molalla?
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, OR25 mi northwest
- Near Salem, OR26 mi southwest
- Near Portland, OR27 mi north
- Near McMinnville, OR30 mi west
- Near Hillsboro, OR31 mi northwest
- Near Camas, WA32 mi north
- Near Battle Ground, WA43 mi north
- Near Ridgefield, WA46 mi north
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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.