In advance of the July 4 holiday weekend, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reminds visitors that fireworks are prohibited in state parks and on Oregon’s ocean beaches at all times, including…
Category: Oregon State Parks
South County State Parks: Some Day Use Areas Reopened May 30th; Cape Lookout Campground to open June 9th
What about South County Oregon State Parks? Here’s the run down from Kirk Barham, Oregon State Parks Cape Lookout unit manager: Cape Lookout campground opens June 9th, however the Day use area…
Oregon State Parks Reopening Day Use Areas: Nehalem Bay State Park, Oswald West Day Use Opening Friday June 5th
The following day-use parks will open by noon on Friday, June 5: Tolovana State Recreation Site, Cannon Beach Arcadia State Recreation Site, Clatsop County Hug Point State Recreation Site, Clatsop County Oswald…
Oregon State Parks Begin Limited Openings – Some Day Use Areas June 5th, Camping June 9th; Online System for Reservations to Reopen Next Week
Oregon State Parks continues our reopening strategy in step with our community partners. On Friday May 29th, the Department released a list of state park campgrounds that are scheduled to open with…
COVID-19 Response: Limited day-use open at some parks
Respect the closures. Closed means closed. Stay home. Save lives. Some parks are now open to limited daytime use. Check our Park Status Map for information. More parks are opening daily—check back…
A few inland state parks now ready to offer limited access
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) announced a small number of inland state parks will offer limited services starting Wednesday, May 6. Parks returning to limited daytime service:…
GRAY WHALE CARCASS AT SAND LAKE BURIED IN SAND BY STATE OFFICIALS
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – A 40-foot Gray whale carcass that washed up Saturday at Sand Lake Recreation Area was buried in the sand yesterday by beach rangers from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department…
Update from Oregon State Parks: Closed Means Closed; Most Beaches Remain Open, Limited Access; FAQs
We have made the difficult decision to close the entire state park system by March 23. No daytime or overnight visitors are permitted at any state park. This does not affect the…
Temporary Oregon state park closure starts March 23rd; affects camping and day-use
SALEM, Oregon – At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, the Oregon State Park system will close…
Temporary camping closures announced for Oregon state parks, forests, and wildlife areas
SALEM, Ore. – Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accommodate current overnight guests through April 2. Reservations…