Starvation Creek State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 374-8811
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
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
Alert General advisoryStarvation Ridge Cut-Off Trail is closed due to a washout on the trail. Starvation Ridge Trail is still accessible by the Mount Defiance Trail.
Posted by the park 2023-08-07. Official alert
Overview
Starvation Creek State Park is a park in Hood River County, about 8 miles west of Hood River.
The park supports wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
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 · leash up to 6 feet
• Dogs are allowed on trails, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ 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: Potable Water, Wildlife, Restrooms Flush, Hiking Trails, Viewpoint
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on trails, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
- E-bikes are allowed on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. The following devices are not allowed: electric scooters, mountain boards, electric unicycles, and other similar devices. For more information, please call Viento State Park at 541-374-8811.
Can I fly my drone in the park?
Please call 503-695-2261 for park specific information regarding drone use.
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is allowed in Gorge Oregon State Parks
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Hood River — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.6883, -121.6881
- Phone
- (541) 374-8811
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Feb 24, 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