May 17, 2024 10:50 a.m.
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 1st as well as special events at selected parks.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will waive day-use parking fees at the 25 locations that charge them and camping fees for all tent, RV, and horse campsites on that day.
OPRD will also waive day-use parking fees June 2nd to support Free Fishing Days, offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their support of the state park system over many decades.
OPRD Director Lisa Sumption said, “Each Oregon state park is here today because of the support, investment and care from Oregonians and all visitors”. Sumption said, “We host State Parks Day in June to show our appreciation for everyone’s commitment to preserving Oregon’s special places.
For more information on state parks events, go to: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.events