Rooster Rock State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 695-2261
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryMigratory Bird/Waterfowl hunting season will begin on Sat. Oct 17, 2026 at Rooster Rock and Dalton Point on the river beaches below the high water… (more)
Migratory Bird/Waterfowl hunting season will begin on Sat. Oct 17, 2026 at Rooster Rock and Dalton Point on the river beaches below the high water mark. Please be aware of hunters while recreating in this area.
Posted by the park 2026-10-17. Official alert
Alert General advisoryDue to to dramatically fluctuating water levels on the Columbia River, Rooster Rock boat launch water levels are extremely low. please launch at your… (more)
Due to to dramatically fluctuating water levels on the Columbia River, Rooster Rock boat launch water levels are extremely low. please launch at your own risk if using the Rooster Rock boat basin and boat launch.
Posted by the park 2026-08-30. Official alert
Overview
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Rooster Rock State Park is a park in Multnomah County, about 6 miles southeast of Washougal.
The park supports surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
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
Dogs allowed
Can I bring my Dog? But please pick up after your dog and have it on a leash at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Is Camping allowed at Rooster Rock State Park?
Rooster Rock is a day-use park. There is camping availble 10 miles east at Ainsworth State Park (exit 35).
Can I camp on Sand Island?
No camping on Sand Island is allowed. There is camping available at Ainsworth State Park (east of Rooster Rock) or at Government Island (west of Rooster Rock, accessible by boat only)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
SurfingBoatingFishingSwimmingPicnickingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- 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
Accessible amenities: Exhibit Information, Restrooms Flush
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
Due to fluctuation in river levels, access to the clothing optional beach by foot may be limited. Check ahead: Oregon River Levels.
Can I fly my drone in the park?
Please call 503-695-2261 for park specific rules.
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is allowed in Oregon state parks within the West Gorge.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Washougal — about 6 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.5442, -122.2361
- Phone
- (503) 695-2261
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 19, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: Columbia River by Rooster Rock-Columbia River Gorge (23904873776).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region
“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