Feature Articles

Campfire/flame restrictions

Jul 2, 2025

Plus, six tips to keep campfires safe and enjoyable this season

Is Oregon State Parks raising fees?

Jul 1, 2025

Learn the ins and outs of visitor fees for 2025

Follow these tips to recreate safely this summer

Jun 6, 2025

June is Search and Rescue Awareness Month in Oregon.

2025 Shore Acres Holiday Lights timed entry & parking on sale June 1

Jun 3, 2025

Event set for Nov. 27-Dec. 31.

Respect western snowy plover nesting areas

Mar 13, 2025

Protect threatened shorebird by staying on wet sand & keeping dogs out of restricted areas

Your lucky day

Dec 31, 2024

As popular campgrounds reopen from construction closures, we will post information about reservation openings here

Accessible sites reservable online in 2025

Dec 17, 2024

Visitors can book accessible sites online starting Jan. 1, 2025.

Work underway on selected projects to improve state parks

Dec 1, 2024

Nine projects in eight parks funded by bond sales underway

Slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer

Aug 21, 2024

Help keep the invasive insect out of state parks for as long as possible with these tips

Beach fires—are you sure about that?

Jul 2, 2024

Guide to safe beach fires: where to build, what to use, and how to properly extinguish.

Essential tips for planning your warm-weather hike

Aug 14, 2023

No. 1: Bring extra water