State Parks Near The Dalles, Oregon
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of The Dalles, including 8 parks across the line in Washington. The closest is Columbia Hills Historical State Park, about 4 mi northeast of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park4 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 101 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 121 with free entry
State parks near The Dalles, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central The Dalles; driving distance is usually longer.
Columbia Hills Historical State Park
Things to do include rock climbing, horseback riding, historic sites, 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 Columbia Hills Historical State Park →Doug's Beach State Park
Things to do include surfing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Doug's Beach State Park →Mayer State Park
Visitors come for boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mayer State Park →Klickitat State Park Trail
Visitors come for biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Klickitat State Park Trail →Memaloose State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Memaloose State Park →Heritage Landing (Deschutes)
Things to do include boating and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Heritage Landing (Deschutes) →Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Things to do include horseback riding, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. 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 Deschutes River State Recreation Area →Maryhill State Park
Things to do include surfing, golf, disc golf, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Maryhill State Park →Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail →Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
Visitors come for surfing, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Spring Creek Hatchery State Park →Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is a 5-acre historic site in Klickitat County, in Goldendale.
Hours, fees and rules for Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site →Mitchell Point Trailhead
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mitchell Point Trailhead →White River Falls State Park
Things to do include fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River Falls 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 →Starvation Creek State Park
The park supports wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Starvation Creek State Park →Brooks Memorial State Park
The park supports golf, horseback riding, disc golf, biking, and wildlife watching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Brooks Memorial State Park →Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Cottonwood Canyon 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) →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 →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 →Benson State Recreation Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benson State Recreation Area →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 →Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Popular activities here are picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint →
Best picks by activity
Camping near The Dalles
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park 4 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Memaloose State Park 11 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area 12 mi east · Campground listed
- Maryhill State Park 16 mi east · Campground listed
- White River Falls State Park 25 mi south · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near The Dalles
- Cottonwood Canyon State Park 34 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near The Dalles
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park 4 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Doug's Beach State Park 7 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Klickitat State Park Trail 10 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Memaloose State Park 11 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Maryhill State Park 16 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near The Dalles
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park 4 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Doug's Beach State Park 7 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mayer State Park 8 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Maryhill State Park 16 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Spring Creek Hatchery State Park 21 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near The Dalles
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park 4 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Klickitat State Park Trail 10 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area 12 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 18 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Mitchell Point Trailhead 24 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near The Dalles
- Columbia Hills Historical State Park 4 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Doug's Beach State Park 7 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Mayer State Park 8 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Heritage Landing (Deschutes) 12 mi east · Fishing listed
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area 12 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Free state parks near The Dalles
- White River Falls State Park 25 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near The Dalles
What is the closest state park to The Dalles?
Columbia Hills Historical State Park is the closest, about 4 miles northeast of The Dalles in a straight line. Next are Doug's Beach State Park and Mayer State Park.
How many state parks are near The Dalles?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near The Dalles have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Columbia Hills Historical State Park, Memaloose State Park and Deschutes River State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near The Dalles?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Columbia Hills Historical State Park, Doug's Beach State Park and Klickitat State Park Trail. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near The Dalles?
1 park list no entrance fee: White River Falls State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
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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.