Picnic Spots Near Me in Astoria, or
Fort Stevens State Park
1675 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, OR
Fort Stevens was once the primary military defense installation in the three-fort, Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (along with Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington).... Read More
Ecola State Park
Ecola Park Rd., Cannon Beach, OR
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined... Read More
Oswald West State Park
41575 Highway 101 N, Manzanita, OR
Stretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the... Read More
Nehalem Bay State Park
9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR
Nestled between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay State Park is situated on a 4 mile long sand spit. Located 86 miles west of Portland along the north Oregon Coast, Nehalem Bay State Park... Read More
Cape Lookout State Park
13000 Whiskey Creek Rd, Tillamook, OR
Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some... Read More
Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site
48771-48775 Oregon Coast Hwy, Cloverdale, OR
The long beach and Cascade headland are delightfully pristine. In the town of Neskowin, you'll find a general store, restaurant and two golf courses amid the lovely ocean cottages. A bit north,... Read More
Orenco Woods Nature Park
7100 NE Birch Street, Hillsboro, OR
Orenco Woods Nature Park is a partnership between the City of Hillsboro and Metro in preserving one of the largest remaining open spaces along the Rock Creek Greenway corridor. The 42-acre park... Read More
D River State Recreation Site
101-149 SouthEast Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR
Billed as the shortest river in the world, D River flows a mere 120 feet from Devils Lake into the roaring ocean. The park is directly west of Highway 101, smack dab in the heart of Lincoln... Read More
Champoeg State Heritage Area
8239 Champoeg Rd NE, Saint Paul, OR
Champoeg features a unique combination of history, nature, and recreation. This is the site where Oregon's first provisional government was formed by a historical vote in 1843. Situated on the... Read More
Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
6739 Raymond Ave., Gleneden Beach, OR
It's not your imagination ... those really are seal heads peering at you from the surf! A short paved trail descends from the parking and picnic area through the shore pine forest to a soft... Read More
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
3115 U.S. 101, Depoe Bay, OR
Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic... Read More
Whale Watching Center
126 N Coast Hwy, Depoe Bay, OR
Park rangers are ready at the Whale Watching Center to answer your questions and help you spot gray whales. Located along the seawall in scenic Depoe Bay, the center is a perfect spot for you... Read More
Willamette Mission State Park
10991 Wheatland Rd NE, Gervais, OR
Willamette Mission is one of the most significant and beautiful historic sites in the Willamette Valley. The park is the site of the first mission for Native Americans in the west, founded in... Read More
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
U.S. 101, Depoe Bay, OR
Rocky Creek is a spectacular ocean-front park on a forested bluff overlooking the ocean. Offshore rocks provide spectacular wave action in storms and are nesting areas for birds and sea lions... Read More
Government Island State Recreation Area
NE 112th Ave And NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR
Government Island (in the Columbia River northeast of Portland) is a series of islands accessible by boat only. There are two docks and a floating tie-up on the north side of the main island.... Read More
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
US Highway 101, Newport, OR
Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The... Read More
Beverly Beach State Park
198 Northeast 123rd Street, Newport, OR
Beverly Beach is popular for a reason! Like magic, a well-known walkway goes under the highway and emerges to the long expanse of sandy beach extending from Yaquina Head (you can see the... Read More
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Highway 99W, Monmouth, OR
Sarah Helmick is located six miles south of Monmouth off Highway 99W. Helmick lies along the floodplain of the Luckiamute River and is forested in Douglas fir, grand fir, maple, ash, Port... Read More
