February 23, 2026 12:30 p.m.
Starting March 30th, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will no longer waive the parking fee at 22 additional day-use parks.
The day-use parking permit is currently $10 for in-state visitors and $12 for out-of-state visitors and is valid for the entire day of purchase at any Oregon state park.
An Oregon Parks and Recreation Department release said access to parks remains free for visitors who walk, bike, or use public transportation. Visitors who drive in can show valid parking by displaying a current hand tag from camping at an Oregon State Park or a current 12 or 24-month parking permit. Visitors who purchase parking permits online or via the parking QR codes can associate their license plate with valid payment.
Currently OPRD requires a day-use parking permit at 46 parks and waives parking fees at over 150 parks across the state. The additional 22 parks were selected based on amenities and features that require maintenance and operation such as restrooms, trails, paving, irrigation, boat ramps and more. Parking fees help pay for maintenance, operation, and keep these offerings available for all visitors.
The release said Oregon State Parks has three main sources of funding: a little less than half comes from constitutionally dedicated lottery funds, about 15 percent comes from recreational vehicle license plate fees and roughly 35 percent comes from park fees from visitors. It is not funded by general fund taxes.
For frequent visitors looking to save on parking, an annual parking permit is available for Oregon State Parks and can be purchased online. The 12-month parking permit costs $60 for Oregon residents.
The list of Oregon State Parks with parking fees added beginning March 30th is posted with this story at www.541radio.com
Oregon state parks with parking fees added March 30, 2026:
- Agate Beach State Recreation Area
- Angel’s Rest Trailhead
- Banks-Vernonia State Trail
- Bob Straub State Park
- Brian Booth State Park
- Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
- Cape Blanco State Park
- Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
- Carl G Washburne Memorial State Park
- Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area
- Elijah Bristow State Park
- Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
- Gleneden Beach State Recreation Area
- Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
- Lake Owyhee State Park
- Latourell Falls Trailhead at Guy Talbot State Park
- Molalla River State Park
- Oceanside Beach State Recreation Area
- Roads End State Recreation Site
- Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
- Wallowa Lake State Park
- William M Tugman State Park