Mayer State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 478-3008
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryOregon State Parks is working with partners to restore a portion of Mayer State Park (East). The work includes spreading soil, hydroseeding native… (more)
Oregon State Parks is working with partners to restore a portion of Mayer State Park (East). The work includes spreading soil, hydroseeding native seed and adding boulders to the east side of the park to protect resources. The project will eliminate access to the east end of East Mayer, but improve access to the west end, including an improved pathway to the water. The rest of the park will remain open to all users during and after construction. Please respect signs and barriers to allow the seeds a chance to take root and help protect the site now and in the future. If you have any questions, please contact us at park.info@oprd.oregon.gov.
Posted by the park 2024-03-28. Official alert
Alert General advisoryCounties in this area are in the permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive and white fringe tree materials. To protect our forests, please do not… (more)
Counties in this area are in the permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive and white fringe tree materials. To protect our forests, please do not bring any materials from these trees, including firewood, into Oregon State Parks. This will help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, a highly invasive and destructive insect that threatens to wipe out all of Oregon’s ash trees. 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
Mayer State Park is a park in Wasco County, about 8 miles northwest of The Dalles.
Visitors come for boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Things to do
BoatingFishingSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
✓ 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 Mayer 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: Vault Toilets
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Can I fly my drone in the park?
Please call 503-695-2261 for specific park rules
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is allowed in Gorge Oregon State Parks
Getting there
- Nearest town
- The Dalles — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.6749, -121.2740
- Phone
- (541) 478-3008
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 18, 2025
- 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