State Parks Near Portland, Oregon
33 state park units lie within 50 miles of Portland, including 4 parks across the line in Washington. The closest is Willamette Stone State Heritage Site, about 5 mi west of town. 20 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Willamette Stone State Heritage Site5 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 20of 33 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 134 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 11pets allowed
State parks near Portland, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Portland; 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure 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 →Vista House (Crown Point)
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Vista House (Crown Point) →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 →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) →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 →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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) →Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Banks-Vernonia State Trail →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 →Erratic Rock State Natural Site
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Erratic Rock State Natural Site →State Capitol State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Capitol State Park →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 →Starvation Creek State Park
The park supports wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Starvation Creek State Park →Viento State Park
Things to do include surfing, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Viento State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Portland
- Government Island State Recreation Area 7 mi east · Campground listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 20 mi north · Campground listed
- Rooster Rock State Park 20 mi east · Campground listed
- Milo McIver State Park 21 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Paradise Point State Park 23 mi north · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Portland
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 20 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 23 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 30 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Silver Falls State Park 46 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Portland
- Dabney State Recreation Area 15 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Reed Island State Park 17 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 20 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rooster Rock State Park 20 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Paradise Point State Park 23 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Portland
- Government Island State Recreation Area 7 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 13 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dabney State Recreation Area 15 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Reed Island State Park 17 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 20 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Portland
- Tryon Creek State Natural Area 7 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 7 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 13 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Dabney State Recreation Area 15 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Molalla River State Park 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near Portland
- Government Island State Recreation Area 7 mi east · Fishing listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 13 mi east · Fishing listed
- Dabney State Recreation Area 15 mi east · Fishing listed
- Molalla River State Park 17 mi south · Fishing listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 20 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Portland
What is the closest state park to Portland?
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site is the closest, about 5 miles west of Portland in a straight line. Next are Tryon Creek State Natural Area and Government Island State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Portland?
33 state park units are within 50 miles, and 20 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Portland have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Government Island State Recreation Area, Battle Ground Lake State Park and Rooster Rock State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Portland?
Yes, at 11 parks, including Dabney State Recreation Area, Reed Island State Park and Battle Ground Lake 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 Portland?
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, OR9 mi southwest
- Near Camas, WA12 mi northeast
- Near Hillsboro, OR14 mi west
- Near Battle Ground, WA17 mi north
- Near Ridgefield, WA19 mi north
- Near Molalla, OR27 mi south
- Near McMinnville, OR35 mi southwest
- Near Longview, WA45 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.