Free camping, parking, and special events at all Oregon State Parks
SALEM — Free camping, free parking, and special events highlight the annual State Parks Day Saturday June 1.
Several state parks are holding free events that day, and camping is free at all tent, RV, and individual horse campsites. Day-use parking will be free June 1 and 2 at the 25 parks that charge a day-use fee.
“State Parks Day is our way each year of thanking Oregonians for their commitment to our state parks,” said Lisa Sumption, director, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). “We invite people to discover a new park or revisit an old favorite.”
State Parks Day is organized by OPRD and has been held annually since 1997.
Oregon Lottery returns as an event sponsor this year and they’re providing support for events at six state parks: Champoeg State Heritage Area, near Newberg; Fort Stevens State Park, near Astoria; Tumalo State Park, near Bend; The Cove Palisades State Park, near Madras; Wallowa Lake State Park, near Joseph; and Silver Falls State Park, near Stayton.
Oregon Lottery is also sponsoring a new addition to State Parks Day: commemorative State Parks Day pins. The limited-edition pins will be available for free at more than two dozen state parks on Saturday June 1. View the full list of pin-distributing parks on the State Parks Day webpage. Note: parks have a limited supply of pins and they will be given away first come, first served.
In total, 11 state parks will host free events Saturday June 1:
Willamette Valley
Champoeg State Heritage Area
Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area
Silver Falls State Park
Coast
Fort Stevens State Park
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
Cascade Range and Central Oregon
The Cove Palisades State Park
Prineville Reservoir State Park
Tumalo State Park
Portland and Columbia River Gorge
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Southern and Eastern Oregon
Collier Memorial State Park and Logging Museum
Wallowa Lake State Park
Events include disc golf, living history, outdoor concerts, ranger-led programs, and more. Full details about events at each park are on the state parks website.
To guarantee a campsite for State Parks Day, reserve online at oregonstateparks.org or call (800) 452-5687 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. While campsite rental is free, an $8 non-refundable transaction fee is required at the time of the reservation. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your stay. Approximately half of state park campgrounds accept reservations.
