Feature Articles

State Parks Day includes free parking for Oregon residents on June 6

May 26, 2026

Come celebrate the outdoors with us!

Digital 12-month parking permits available

May 20, 2026

Never leave your permit at home again.

Campfire and flame restrictions

May 18, 2026

Check before you go for campfire bans.

Supporting great park experiences, now and into the future

Mar 31, 2026

Making real improvements for visitors

Parking fee at additional parks this spring

Feb 20, 2026

Parking permit required at 22 additional parks starting Mar. 30, 2026

Oregon State Parks offers a new way to pay

Feb 20, 2026

QR codes make paying for park services quick and easy—just scan, pay and go.

Slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer

Sep 1, 2025

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