OREGON, USA — Free parking and certain fees will be waived at all Oregon state parks on June 1 as well as special events at other selected parks, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreations Department (OPRD).
All 25 locations will be waiving day-use parking fees as well as camping fees for all tent, RV and horse campsites on June 1. OPRD will also be waiving fees on June 2 to support Free Fishing Days offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife during select dates throughout the year.
State Parks Day continues to be a long-standing tradition since 1998 honoring the preservation and care of the parks by Oregonians, according to OPRD.
“Each Oregon state park is here today because of the support, investment and care from Oregonians and all visitors,” said OPRD Director Lisa Sumption. “We host State Parks Day in June to show our appreciation for everyone’s commitment to preserving Oregon’s special places.”
Several parks will be hosting free events in honor of State Parks Day as listed below:
Carl G. Washburne
- Event: Hot dog BBQ
- Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
- Location: Campground B Loop, across from site 32
Fort Stevens
- Event: Disc Golf for special prizes, giveaway
- Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: Lil' Oozlefinch Putting Course
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
- Event: Connect with rangers and park partners, self-guided activities
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead
Jessie Honeyman
- Event: Hot dog BBQ
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: Back patio of the historic Cleawox Lodge
L.L. Stub Stewart
- Event: Community Fair
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Hilltop Day-use Area Picnic Shelter
Milo McIver
- Event: Plant Identification Scavenger Hunt
- Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
- Location: Interpretive Shelter
Silver Falls State Park
- Event: Emerald ash borer (EAB)role as threat to Oregon's ash trees education
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Discovery Table in the Stone Circle in the South Falls day-use area
Spring Valley Access
- Event: Beginner friendly, ½-mile guided hike exploring native plants
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: Main parking lot near 8900 Wallace Road Northwest, Salem, Ore.
The Cove Palisades
- Event: Festival of the Land, Celebrating history, food and culture of Central Oregon
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: The Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, Ore.