There are 235 state parks in Oregon, providing a wide variety of recreational and learning experiences ranging from public beaches along the coast to quiet campgrounds along major highways to scenic and historic attractions throughout the state. 

Oregon's state parks:

• Encompass 97,317 acres (as of May 1, 2007).
• In 2006, hosted 40,522,880 day-use visits (ranking in the top 10 nationally).
• Generate nearly $500 million for local economies.
• Include 58 parks with overnight accomodations.
• Offer a total 5,656 standard campground sites.
• Include 174 day-use areas, with a total of 6,400 picnic sites and 37 group picnic shelters.
• Have approximately 500 miles of recreational trails and 265 miles of roads (175 miles paved).
• Preserve 362 miles of ocean shore.
• Include 42 parks with boat launches.
• Offer meeting halls in 10 parks.
• Include visitor centers or museums in nine parks.

In 2005, nearly 38,500 volunteers donated more than 500,000 hours at Oregon state parks. The estimated value of their donated volunteer work was over $8 million.

Today, more than one-third of the total land classified as a state park in Oregon was donated by individuals, families and businesses.

In 1998, Ballot Measure 66 created the Parks and Natural Resource Fund (PNRF) by dedicating 15 percent of the state’s lottery revenue for state parks and salmon recovery.  This important legislation earmarked half of the revenue to create and maintain state parks, historic sites and recreation areas. Today, lottery revenues provide about 42% of the funding needed to maintain and enhance Oregon State Parks.

Since July 1997, OPRD has spent nearly $17 million in lottery money on goods and services through its Parks and Prisons Partnership Program.  Oregon Department of Corrections inmates have produced many products including 64 pre-fabricated cabins, 97 yurts, 2,347 interior furnishings, 170 boat docks, 122 park gates, 200 kiosk structures, 22,145 signs, ~3,000 fire rings, and ~4,800 picnic tables.

About half of region’s state park campgrounds do not need a reservation.  You just show up at the park.  However, 28 of the most popular campgrounds are reservable up to nine months in advance, but no fewer than two days before your stay.

Oregon State Parks Campsite Reservations (Reservations Northwest): 800-452-5687
General Information about Oregon State Parks: 800-551-6949