Oregon State Parks we’ve visited
We love visiting parks! Particularly the Oregon State Parks have a special place in our hearts. Each of them offers a unique way to enjoy nature, playing outside, and explore new paths.

During this summer, we started an additional challenge with my kids. We are visiting more Oregon State Parks, in particular those that are closer to the Portland area. In that way, we can go and come back on the same day.
And before traveling these days, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the Oregon State Parks website for an updated status of COVID-19 related closures and rules.
Enjoy our list and find ideas for your next trips! Oregon is beautiful!
For even more fun, you can also access our complete list of visited Parks here!

Latourell Falls Oregon: easy waterfall hike
Latourell Falls is located in Guy W. Talbot State Park, and it's the closest of the major Columbia River Gorge ...

Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, a tranquil coastal destination
Arcadia Beach, located between Humbug Point and Hug Point, it's a beautiful mile-long beach, an ideal Oregon Coast destination for ...

Neskowin Beach, surprising Oregon Coast Gem
Located at Neskowin Oregon, a charming coastal village, Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site features an ancient "ghost" forest, a sea ...

Cascadia State Park: a serene getaway to Nature
Located at the confluence of Soda Creek and the lovely South Santiam River, Cascadia State Park offers visitors a peaceful ...

Erratic Rock Natural Site: a journey to the Ice Age.
Would you love to see a 90-ton rock that was deposited during an Ice Age flood, that traveled from the ...

Milo McIver State Park: a local outdoor getaway.
Located along the picturesque and wild Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park provides a variety of fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities, ...