State Parks Near Ridgefield, Washington
31 state park units lie within 50 miles of Ridgefield, including 25 parks across the line in Oregon. The closest is Paradise Point State Park, about 4 mi northwest of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Paradise Point State Park4 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 31 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 133 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near Ridgefield, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Ridgefield; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Banks-Vernonia State Trail →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Seaquest 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Seaquest 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 →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area →Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon)
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon) →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 →Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint →Starvation Creek State Park
The park supports wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Starvation Creek State Park →Lewis and Clark State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark 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 Ridgefield
- Paradise Point State Park 4 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Campground listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 19 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Banks-Vernonia State Trail 25 mi west · Campground listed
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 26 mi west · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Ridgefield
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 26 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 41 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Ridgefield
- Paradise Point State Park 4 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Reed Island State Park 25 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dabney State Recreation Area 26 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rooster Rock State Park 28 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near Ridgefield
- Paradise Point State Park 4 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Government Island State Recreation Area 19 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 24 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Reed Island State Park 25 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Ridgefield
- Paradise Point State Park 4 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 19 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Banks-Vernonia State Trail 25 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Ridgefield
- Paradise Point State Park 4 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 9 mi east · Fishing listed
- Government Island State Recreation Area 19 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Dabney State Recreation Area 26 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Ridgefield
What is the closest state park to Ridgefield?
Paradise Point State Park is the closest, about 4 miles northwest of Ridgefield in a straight line. Next are Battle Ground Lake State Park and Government Island State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Ridgefield?
31 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Ridgefield have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Paradise Point State Park, Battle Ground Lake 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 Ridgefield?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Paradise Point State Park, Battle Ground Lake State Park and Reed Island 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 Ridgefield?
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 Battle Ground, WA7 mi southeast
- Near Camas, WA19 mi southeast
- Near Portland, OR19 mi south
- Near Hillsboro, OR24 mi southwest
- Near Beaverton, OR24 mi south
- Near Longview, WA27 mi northwest
- Near Molalla, OR46 mi south
- Near McMinnville, OR49 mi southwest
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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.