L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (May 1 – Oct 1)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 324-0606
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryThis park is within the Washington County permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive, and white fringe tree materials. These tree materials,… (more)
This park is within the Washington 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 2024-09-03. Official alert
Alert General advisoryWinter rains make trails soft, muddy, and easily damaged. If you're leaving footprints, hoofprints, or tire tracks in the trail, stop and turn… (more)
Winter rains make trails soft, muddy, and easily damaged. If you're leaving footprints, hoofprints, or tire tracks in the trail, stop and turn around. Some trails may close or limit access periodically for safety and to protect the trail from damage. Check for signs. • The Shoofly Trail southern bridge is closed for safety ( accesses the main Mountain Bike Area from BV trail). There is a temporary crossing in place until repairs can be completed.
Posted by the park 2021-11-01. Official alert
Overview
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is a park in Washington County, about 15 miles north of Forest Grove.
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 30 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, equestrian camping, and showers). There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 1 |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 2 – Apr 30 |
Official wording
Can I stargaze after posted day-use hours? Stargazing is allowed after hours. Visitors must display either a daily parking permit or annual parking permit and complete and display the Star Gazing Permit located at Hilltop Day-use Area kiosk. The star gazing permit is free. No overnight camping is allowed at the Hilltop Day-use Area. Those staying in our overnight facilities may still walk to Hilltop Day-use Area to stargaze. Wondering what our day-use hours are at Stub Stewart State Park? Summer - May 1 to October 1 - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restrooms are open from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fall/Winter/Spring - October 2 to April 30 - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
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
Can I fill up my fresh water tank at the park?
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Can I have my dog off leash if I am riding a mountain bike or a horse? No, the leash law applies at all times unless you are in a dog off leash area. The only dog off leash area at this time in the park is at Hilltop day use and it is fenced.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round Camping Whatever your preference, Stub Stewart has a campsite that fits your style. The Dairy Creek Campground offers a typical camping experience with both full hook-up sites and non-hookup tent sites to choose from, each with fire ring and picnic table. Our rustic cabins provide a bit more comfort, with four walls, electricity and heat. We even have hike-in sites for a more primitive experience. For more details on all site types see the campground map under 'Brochures and Maps' below.
Campsites and day-use facilities can be reserved up to 6 months in advance at our partner site,… | — | Whatever your preference, Stub Stewart has a campsite that fits your style. The Dairy Creek Campground offers a typical camping experience with both full hook-up sites and non-hookup tent sites to choose from, each with fire ring and picnic table. Our rustic cabins provide a bit more comfort, with four walls, electricity and heat. We even have hike-in sites for a more primitive experience. For more details on all site types see the campground map under 'Brochures and Maps' below.; 78 Full-hookup RV sites | — |
| Hike-in camping (seasonal) It’s a short .3-mile hike to the Brooke Creek Camp, but the 21 sites feel a world away from the park’s more developed areas. The camp has two vault toilets and two large communal fire rings. | — | It’s a short .3-mile hike to the Brooke Creek Camp, but the 21 sites feel a world away from the park’s more developed areas. The camp has two vault toilets and two large communal fire rings. | — |
| Hares Canyon Horse Camp (seasonal) The camp’s 13 well-appointed sites have full hook-ups and four-stall and six-stall corrals with nearby manure bins. Access miles of multi-use trails straight from the campground. (Note: you must have a pack animal to stay in the horse camp.) | — | The camp’s 13 well-appointed sites have full hook-ups and four-stall and six-stall corrals with nearby manure bins. Access miles of multi-use trails straight from the campground. (Note: you must have a pack animal to stay in the horse camp.) | — |
Camping details from the park
Year-round Camping
Whatever your preference, Stub Stewart has a campsite that fits your style. The Dairy Creek Campground offers a typical camping experience with both full hook-up sites and non-hookup tent sites to choose from, each with fire ring and picnic table. Our rustic cabins provide a bit more comfort, with four walls, electricity and heat. We even have hike-in sites for a more primitive experience. For more details on all site types see the campground map under 'Brochures and Maps' below.
Campsites and day-use facilities can be reserved up to 6 months in advance at our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
- 78 Full-hookup RV sites
- 12 walk-in tent sites with parking and water nearby
- Playground (east loop)
- 3-hole beginner disc-golf course
- Flush toilets
- Firewood for sale
- Universal Access: 3 sites at Dairy Creek West, 2 sites at Dairy Creek East and 13 cabins are accessible to campers with disabilities.
Hike-in camping (seasonal)
It’s a short .3-mile hike to the Brooke Creek Camp, but the 21 sites feel a world away from the park’s more developed areas. The camp has two vault toilets and two large communal fire rings.
Hares Canyon Horse Camp (seasonal)
The camp’s 13 well-appointed sites have full hook-ups and four-stall and six-stall corrals with nearby manure bins. Access miles of multi-use trails straight from the campground. (Note: you must have a pack animal to stay in the horse camp.)
What does the visitor do with a second vehicle for a campsite?
Upon arrival, register vehicle and extra vehicles either at Registration Station or with a self registration envelope and place it in one of the pay boxes located at the head of each loop. Extra vehicles are $10 per night, and you are not able to pay for this when you make your reservation. Please pay for extra vehicles within 30 minutes of arrival.
Is firewood available for purchase? Is ice available for purchase?
Firewood and kindling are available for purchase in each camp and cabin loop from 5 - 8 p.m. The price is $7 for ~7 split pieces of dry wood and $3 for bundled kindling. If you pay at a paystation show the on-duty hosts your receipt or provide exact payment in person. No change can be given.
Ice is available for purchase at the camp loops for $3 per bag and at the Discovery Depot Welcome Center during operational hours. Block & cubed options are available.
Can I camp in horse camp without an equine or pack animal?
No, it is required that you have an equine or pack animal in the corral in the campsite. Horses or pack animals must arrive on the first day of the reservation and stay for the entire reservation.
Contact the park office for questions.
Can I have mail delivered to my camp site?
We ask that you refrain to having mail delivered to camp sites due to the diffculty to getting mail to the recipient or having to try to forward mail if you have departed.
Can I dump my sewer if I am not a camper?
No, we do not have a dumpstation but there is one in the town of Vernonia for a fee.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Village
Cabin Village
The park has 15 cabins (5 pet-friendly). Reservations are required.
How many people are allowed in a campsite or cabin?
Campsites allow for a maximum of 8 people. Due to Washington County building code regulations, a maximum of five people are allowed in a cabin.
When can we check-in to our campsite or cabin? When is check-out?
Check-in is at 4 p.m. Check-out is at 1 p.m. for all reservations. If you arrive before 4 p.m. for a reserved site please wait until 4 p.m. to enter your cabin or campsite.
Things to do
GolfDisc golfHikingHorseback ridingBikingCampingPicnicking
Trails
Park Trails
Nearly 30 miles of trails wind through the park’s 1,800 acres, many with names recalling the area’s logging history. Equestrians can park at the Clayhill Horse Staging Area to access miles of horse-friendly trails. The park also boasts some of the best mountain bike trail riding in the state parks system, with 15 miles of trails for all skill level. The paved 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail also passes through the park and is popular for walking, biking and horseback riding. Park trails connect to the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, or park at any of its six trailheads.
Note: Trails are multi-use and shared by equestrians, mountain bikers and hikers.
Where are bike helmets sold?
At the registration station from a park ranger.
Read more from the park
Which are the easiest/hardest trails?
Stub Stewart State Park and the Banks-Vernonia State Trail encompass what is called a stacked-loop trail system. This means that you have the ability to start at the easiest trails and progress through the trail system to the most advanced.
All trails at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park have elevation changes and are moderate in difficulty. Always pace yourself, wear sturdy footwear and be flexible when planning your route.
You can always shorten your hike with a shorter loop or choose to do an out and back trip instead of a loop.
For more information about trail difficulty, please visit the Discovery Depot Welcome Center.
The Discovery Depot hours vary due to volunteer availability. Please call the park office Monday - Friday (except on holidays) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for current days and hours of operation at 503.324.0606 ext. 221.
Can I park here to access the Banks-Vernonia State Trail?
If you are visting only to recreate on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, we recommend one of the six trail heads along the trail. If you would like to access the Banks-Vernonia State Trail from Hilltop Day-use Area, then there are a number of routes by natural surface trails.
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park does not include a specific trailhead for the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, just a loading zone and two ADA parking spots, which require displaying a daily parking permit or an annual state park parking permit.
Where can I ride an electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike)
A person may operate an electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) on any trail where a bicycle is allowed.
Visit our e-bike information page to learn more.
Swimming
Where is fishing or swimming?
-We only have small creeks and seasonal streams with no swimming holes.
-Nehalem River in Vernonia has a designated swimming area.
-Fishing at Vernonia Lake is pretty good.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
This page offers images of L.L. Stub Stewart State Park with descriptions of accessible areas. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs.
Accessible amenities: Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Hot Shower, Bike Path, Exhibit Information, Viewpoint, Camping, Cabin, Restrooms Flush
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Where can I ride a bicycle?
Natural surface trails are great for mountain biking and are multi-use. If you are an advanced rider, we recommend looking to North Caddywhomper Way (21N) for singletrack trails designated for cross-country and freeride mountain biking.
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is perfect for street bikes and users of any age.
Are Drones allowed in the park?
Currently the ONLY location that drones are authorized in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park and the Banks-Vernonia Trail and all adjacent trail heads is at the Hilltop Day Use Area inside the park. If the operator of the drone is asked to stop flying or is bothering other guests, then flight must STOP immediately.
Can I fill up my fresh water tank at the park?
No, unless you are a camper you may not fill up your fresh water tanks. There is a place in Vernonia that you can get water for a fee.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Forest Grove — about 15 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.7390, -123.1995
- Phone
- (503) 324-0606
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026; page says updated May 18, 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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology