Ainsworth State Park is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Historic Columbia River Highway. The park offers a seasonal, full-service campground, access to Gorge hiking trails beyond park boundaries, and a day-use area. Ainsworth State Park is 4 miles (6.4 km) from Multnomah Falls.
Recreation Map of the Western Area of Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (NSA) in Washington and Oregon. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Visitor Guide to the State Parks at the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Published by Oregon State Parks.
Ainsworth SP
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=105
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ainsworth_State_Park
Ainsworth State Park is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Historic Columbia River Highway. The park offers a seasonal, full-service campground, access to Gorge hiking trails beyond park boundaries, and a day-use area. Ainsworth State Park is 4 miles (6.4 km) from Multnomah Falls.
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Historic Columbia River
Highway State Trail
The HCRH State Trail is a paved trail for
pedestrians and bicyclists in three separate,
disconnected segments along abandoned
stretches of old Highway 30. Enjoy the
Columbia River Gorge scenery while riding
along old and new alignments of the Historic
Columbia River Highway. Motorized
wheelchairs are allowed and all trail segments
are rated moderate to difficult for people with
disabilities.
Special events on the Hood River to Mosier
section may allow antique cars, race runners
and race cyclists in spring and summer. Ride
with caution.
Hikers and bicyclists can access several
sections of the Historic Columbia River
Highway State Trail from trailheads along
I-84. Access is westbound and eastbound
unless noted:
• John B. Yeon (Ainsworth Exit 35)
• Tooth Rock (Bonneville Dam Exit 40)
• Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks Exit 44)
• Wyeth Trailhead (Exit 51)
• Starvation Creek (Exit 55 westbound)
• Viento (Exit 56)
• Hood River/West Trailhead (Hood River
Exit 64)
• Mosier/East Trailhead (Exit 69)
John B. Yeon - Cascade Locks: 6.8 miles.
A staircase at Eagle Creek is a barrier to
wheelchairs and bikes with panniers or
trailers. Wyeth Trailhead - Viento: 6 miles;
Hood River - Mosier: 4.8 miles.
The Lindsey Creek - Viento section connects
with U.S. Forest Service trails for more
challenging hikes. All pets must be on a leash
with a maximum length of 6 feet.
Day-use parking fees
Day-use parking permits are required yearround at Rooster Rock, Benson, Dabney, East
Mayer, and the Twin Tunnels trailheads on the
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
You will need to display a valid daily, 12-or
24-month permit or your camping receipt,
which serves as a daily permit for each of the
days you are registered. Daily permits are sold
at each park; annual and 24-month permits are
sold online at store.oregonstateparks.org or at
major state park offices.
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OREGON STATE
PARKS GUIDE
CAMPGROUNDS | DAY-USE AREAS | HERITAGE SITES
2022 CENTENNIAL EDITION
South Falls, Silver Falls
State Park
WELCOME
02 Celebrating 100 Years
04 Save the Date
06 Overnight Facilities
07 Group Facilities
08 State Parks Map
10 North Coast
16 Central Coast
22 South Coast
28 Portland/Columbia River Gorge
36 Willamette Valley
42 Southern Oregon
48 Central Oregon
53 Eastern Oregon
59 Know Before You Go
Cover photo: Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint, circa 1920s
All you need for
your next
adventure is here.
Portland/
Columbia River Gorge
North
Coast
store.oregonstateparks.org
Eastern
Oregon
Central
Coast
Shop for outdoor gear and apparel
Buy annual day-use parking permits
South
Coast
Willamette
Valley
Southern
Oregon
Central
Oregon
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Park Classifications
SRA/SRS: State Recreation Area/Site
Locations with access to a variety of
recreational pursuits.
SSV/C: State Scenic Viewpoint/Corridor
Roadside spots and driving routes with a view.
Don’t forget your camera.
SHS/SHA: State Heritage Site/Area
Sites with important historic, prehistoric and
cultural resources that preserve Oregon’s history.
SNA/SNS: State Natural Area/Site
Valuable habitats that need your help to
stay healthy. Expect more nature and fewer
developed facilities.
Symbols
Beach
access
Bike
path
Boat
ramp
Day-use
parking fee
Cabin
Deluxe Deluxe yurt Disc golf
cabin
course
Dump
station
Fishing
Group
camp
Hiker/Biker
camping
Hiking
trail
Horse trail
Marina
Paddling Pet-friendly Picnic Playground Reservable Restroom Restroom
yurt or cabin facilities
sites
non-flush
RV and Tent Scenic
camping
views
Hot Interpretive
showers information
Swimming Waterfall Wind sports Wildlife Year-round
viewing camping
Yurt
A blue circle indicates that some, but not all,
facilities are accessible according to Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. It means
you can expect an accessible parking space, a clear
path of travel to the facility and adherence to
established ADA guidelines at that facility. For
specific information, call the Oregon State Parks
Information Line at 1-800-551-6949 (Oregon
Relay for the hearing impaired: dial 7-1-1).
State Wayside
A small parcel of roadside land with parking,
picnic tables and restrooms.
All parks have potable water and are open
year-round for day use unless otherwise noted.
represents year-round camping
This symbol
or lodging.
Notes for RVers
Each listing notes the maximum length of campsites
if RV camping is allowed; both the RV and any
towed vehicles must be able to fit into this space.
Some parks have pull-through sites—these are also
to
noted in the listings. Look for this symbol
find parks with RV dump stations. Please use these
stations to empty full holding tanks rather than
campsite connections, which can overflow.
Please note: This guide provides information
about the most developed and/or frequently
visited state parks. It is available in other formats
upon request. All information is subject to change
without notice. Check website or call 800-551-6949
for most current information.
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CELEBRATING
100 YEARS OF
OREGON STATE PARKS
A hundred years ago, state parks were barely an idea in Oregon, little
more than patches of roadside greenery. A 5-acre donation in 1922
— setting aside a special place for everyone — became Oregon’s first
official state park.
From 1922 to 1989, Oregon’s state park system grew within the Oregon
Department of Transportation and its predecessor agencies. Oregon
Parks and Recreation officially became an independent agency in 1990
with much fanfare and public engagement. Today, the state park system
comprises 254 park properties and more than 100,000 acres.
In 2022, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone. It’s a year
to reflect on the past 100 years and look to the future as we work to
preserve this legacy for the next generation.
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State Parks
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Give back to the parks you love.
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RESERVATIONS: 800-452-5687
|
INFORMATION: 800-551-6949
STRONGER
Together
OREGON STATE PARKS &
OREGON LOTTERY DOLLARS
It Started
with One
Woman’s Vision
On the day after her 1845 wedding,
Sarah Helmick left behind friends,
family, and everything she had ever
known. She and her husband loaded
all they could in a covered wagon
and set out across the plains for
Oregon. They took up a land claim
that included several scenic, shaded
acres along the Luckiamute River, just
south of Monmouth. There, they raised family,
farmed, and, in Sarah’s case, lived to celebrate
her 100th birthday. Sarah marked this milestone
in the early 1920s with a momentous gift—not one
she received, but one she gave. She donated
several acres of the family’s original land claim
to the State of Oregon for use as a park, a
place we know today as the Sarah Helmic
Cabins
How to Reserve Yurts,
Cabins and Tepees
Reserve early! You can make a reservation
one day to nine months in advance by visiting
oregonstateparks.org or by calling
(800) 452-5687 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You must be 18 or older to make a reservation,
and an adult must be present during the stay.
Pay for your reservation using a debit or
credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Call (800) 452-5687 or visit
oregonstateparks.org to find out
current camping rates. All rates and policies are
subject to change without notice.
Homey, cozy and secure. Cabins offer a rustic but comfortable
camping experience for any season. Our cabins have lights,
electrical outlets, six-foot covered porches, and outdoor fire
rings. We offer both single- and double-room rustic cabins as
well as double-room deluxe cabins with extra creature comforts.
Single-room cabins sleep three to five people; double-room
cabins sleep five to six. (The duplex Totem Cabin at Emigrant
Springs sleeps three people on each side.) The dimensions and
floor plans of cabins vary; call (800) 551-6949 to get specifics
for each park.
Rustic Cabin Amenities
Dining
Table
• Bunk bed and futon couch and/or double bed
with vinyl mattresses
Futon Couch/
Double Bed
• Table and chairs
• Bathroom with shower
• Sink
• TV with DVD player
(not available at all parks)
• Refrigerator
Double Bed
Yurts, Cabins and Tepees
One-room rustic cabin, 13’ x 13’. LaPine rustic cabins have
two double beds.
Futon Couch/
Double Bed
Futon Couch/
Double Bed
Refrigerator
Microwave
Dining
Table
Covered
Porch
Dining
Table
Covered
Porch
Prineville Reservoir deluxe cabin, 20’ x 18’. Style below also available.
Twin/Full
Bunk Bed
Two-room rustic cabin at L.L. “Stub” Stewart State Park, 16’ x 24’.
Double Bed
Futon Couch/
Double Bed
Covered
Porch
oregonstateparks.org
This brochure is available in alternative formats upon request.
Twin/Double
Bunk Bed
Dining
Table
Two-room rustic cabin, 13’ x 15’.
Cabins at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Single
Upper Bunk
Lower
Double Bed
Living
Room
Dining
Table
Call 1-800-551-6949. Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired: dial 711.
63400-8040 (2/18)
Futon Couch/
Double Bed
Covered
Porch
All information subject to change without notice.
Printed on recycled paper.
Twin/Full
Bunk
Bed
BBQ
BBQ
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
(800) 551-6949
Shower
One-room rustic cabin at L.L. “Stub” Stewart State Park, 16’ x 16’.
Dining
Table
Shower
Refrigerator
Microwave
Deluxe cabin at The Cove Palisades (14’ x 18’);
Cape Lookout (14’ x 21’)* and (16’ x 24’); LaPine (16’ x 24’);
Fort Stevens (16’ x 24’); and Prineville Reservoir (16’ x 24’).
Deluxe cabin at Cape Lookout State Park
Comfort
Camping
• Indoor cooking permitted
Twin/Full
Bunk Bed
Covered
Porch
Yurts and cabins extend the camping season so
that you can experience crisp autumn mornings,
gentle spring rains and winter snowfall. Offseason is the perfect time to enjoy fall colors,
strap on your snowshoes or cross-country skis, or
simply absorb the peaceful quiet.
• Propane BBQ outside
• Microwave
• Table and chairs
Twin/Full
Bunk Bed
Year-round Camping
Deluxe Cabin
Amenities
Covered
Porch
• Bunk bed(s) and futon couch or double
bed with vinyl mattresses
Parking for one vehicle is included with
each reservation. Extra vehicles can be
accommodated at most parks for an additional
charge per night—call ahead to check.
Universal Access: Most campgrounds have
ADA-accessible yurts and cabins. See the map
inside for details.
Twin/Double
Bunk Bed
* No door between living room and bedroom. Bed arrangement also differs.
Yurts at Beverly Beach State Park
I
f you like the idea of camping but long for something more comfortable than a tent yet simpler
than an RV, we have just the thing. Yurts, cabins and tepees are snug and secure, and they require
no setup. Most important, they’ll keep you and your gear dry and warm no matter what the weather.
What to Bring
What to Know
• Sleeping bags or bedding
• Towels
• Cooking and eating utensils
• Check-in is at 4 p.m. Check-out is at 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• Portable heating devices and open fires are not
allowed inside yurts, cabins or tepees for safety
reasons. Each site includes an outdoor fire ring.
• Indoor cooking is only permitted inside deluxe yurts and
deluxe cabins, and is limited to the provided microwaves.
• No smoking is allowed.
Fort
Stevens
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Enjoy the year-round comforts of a large
domed tent with a locking door, lights,
electrical outlets, heating, windows, skylight
and wooden floors. Umpqua Lighthouse is the
only state park with deluxe yurts—all others
are rustic. Rustic yurts sleep five; deluxe yurts
can accommodate up to seven.
• Bunk bed and futon couches with vinyl mattresses
• Table and chairs
• Refrigerator
• Covered deck
• Microwave
• Propane BBQ
and fire ring
• Bathroom with shower
• Indoor cooking permitted
Rustic
Plan your trip
Oregon State Parks
Gorge parks: 503-695-2261 | Info line: 800-551-6949
oregonstateparks.org
Columbia River Gorge
Oregon Department of Transportation
historichighway.org
Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association
crgva.org
Troutdale Historical Society and
Barn Exhibit Hall
732 E. Historic Columbia River Highway
Troutdale, OR 97060
503-661-2164 | troutdalehistory.org
Friends of Vista House
503-695-2230 | vistahouse.com
Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway
hcrh.org
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
gorgefriends.org
Travel Oregon
traveloregon.com
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
5000 Discovery Drive | The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-8600 | gorgediscovery.org
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
USDA Forest Service | Hood River, Oregon
541-308-1700 | fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
All information or fees subject to change without notice.
This brochure is available in alternative formats upon request.
Call 1-800-551-6949. Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired: dial 711.
63400-8542 (12/18)
Visitor Guide
W
elcome to the state parks of
the Columbia River Gorge,
your gateway to exploring the trails
and waterfalls of this designated
National Scenic Area that spans 73
miles from Troutdale to The Dalles.
Hiking, cycling, windsurfing,
camping, fishing, picnicking,
photography and disc golf— you can
do all this and more. Whether you
spend the afternoon or a week here,
you’ll soon discover why residents
set aside this land to be treasured
and enjoyed for years to come.
Latourell Falls
TROUTDALE TO DODSON
Gorgeous views, stunning waterfalls
The first 18 miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway
from Troutdale to Dodson boast iconic panoramic views
of the wide, majestic Columbia River that give way to a
lush, mossy forest and spectacular waterfalls. Bring your
camera, a picnic and your hiking shoes as you explore
the following state parks along the way.
The same view that attracts visitors from around the
globe inspired the visionaries of the Historic Columbia
River Highway.
The
landmark’s
namesake
Historic
Columbia
River Highway
Route organization,
(bikes on road)
the Portland Women’s Forum, was active in preserving
Historic Highway State Trail (no motorized vehicles)
the natural beauty along the Gorge and donated the
Columbiasee
River
land to the Historic
state. Come
forHighway
yourself why this is one
Future
Historic
Highway
State
of the most popular viewpoints for Trail
photographing Vista
House.
More than 4 million people visit the west Gorge
each year. Consider carpooling, taking a shuttle,
or leaving early to avoid congestion at trailheads.
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Shuttle information:
ColumbiaGorgeExpress.com
2
3 miles
Notice the stone guard walls and graceful arches that
are typical of the highway’s exquisite craftsmanship as
you wind up to Vista
in Route
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as aon road)
HistoricHouse,
Columbiacompleted
River Highway
clifftop rest stop,Historic
observatory
and
memorial
to
Oregon
Highway State Trail (no motorized vehicles)
pioneers. The graceful octagonal stone structure towers
Historic Columbia River Highway
693 feet above the Columbia River and is listed on the
Future Historic Highway State Trail
National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Columbia River Highway (bicycles on road)
1
2
3 miles
Eagle Creek fire trail closure. Other facilities may be open.
Dalton Point
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Fishing
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Swimming
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Vista House includes historical displays, as well as
a gift shop and espresso bar that are managed by
the nonprofit Friends of Vista House. The landmark
is open daily in the summer, with limited hours in
the winter, weather permitting. Windy days are not
uncommon; gusts can reach 100 mph during storms.
This pleasant picnic destination features two hiking
trails, including a 1.4-mile round-trip route to the
base of Bridal Veil Falls. A half-mile interpretive loop
features magnificent views of rock for