Government Island State Recreation Area
Also known as Government Island State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 281-0944
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryWest outer dock is currently not connected to Government Island.
Posted by the park 2025-02-21. Official alert
Alert General advisoryThis park is within the Multnomah County permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive, and white fringe tree materials. These tree materials,… (more)
This park is within the Multnomah County permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive, and white fringe tree materials. These tree materials, including firewood, must stay within the county where they were collected to help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, a highly invasive insect, sighted in this county. Help protect our forests by following these firewood tips: • Buy firewood local to your campsite: Choose firewood harvested within 10 miles of your destination or buy certified heat-treated firewood. • Avoid transporting restricted wood: Do not bring ash, olive, or white fringe tree materials into any Oregon State Park even if it’s within the same quarantine area. When in doubt about the tree species, leave it out. Learn more about the quarantine and emerald ash borer.
Posted by the park 2025-09-09. Official alert
Overview
Government Island State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Multnomah County, about 4 miles northwest of Fairview.
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Can I bring my pet? Yes, but your pet must be on a 6-foot leash and under your control at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingSwimmingPicnickingHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Can I fly my drone?
Please call 503-695-2261 for park specific rules.
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is allowed in West Gorge Oregon State parks.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Fairview — about 4 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.5700, -122.5083
- Phone
- (503) 281-0944
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 8, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology