Picnic Spots Near Me in Moro, or
White River Falls State Park
Highway 216, Tygh Valley, OR
One of Oregon's secret hideaways is located just east of Tygh Valley along Highway 216. The White River plunges 90' over a basalt shelf. The park offers excellent viewpoints of the White River... Read More
Mayer State Park
Rowena River Rd, Mosier, OR
If you need an open invitation to go explore a peaceful tree-lined lake in the summertime, consider yourself invited. Go see lower Mayer State Park from the top of Rowena Crest and soak in a... Read More
Starvation Creek State Park
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, Cascade Locks, OR
Zooming eastbound down Interstate 84, you might very well miss this tiny park. Nestled at the base of the sheer walls of the Columbia Gorge, Starvation Creek is much more than it appears. It is... Read More
Koberg Beach State Recreation Site
Interstate 84, Hood River, OR
Once upon a time -- from about 1915 to about 1950 -- a giant wonderful dance hall and outdoor resort existed at Koberg Beach. When the town of Hood River wanted to cool off or go ballroom... Read More
Viento State Park
Interstate 84, Cascade Locks, OR
Appropriately enough for a park in the blustery Columbia River Gorge, the park's name, pronounced vee-EN-toe, is Spanish for wind. Just an odd coincidence, actually. In this case, the Viento... Read More
The Cove Palisades State Park
7300 SW Jordan Rd, Culver, OR
The Cove Palisades State Park is a year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in our high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly... Read More
Marine Park
355 WaNaPa Street, Cascade Locks, OR
The Marine Park welcomes thousands of visitors each year for sailing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and special events. The Marine Park is the perfect place to enjoy the breathtaking views of... Read More
Smith Rock State Park
9241 NE Crooked River Dr, Terrebonne, OR
If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted... Read More
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Highway 126, Redmond, OR
On the banks of the Deschutes River lies a quaint rest area that provides plenty of shade for picnickers. An ideal place to stop for a break, lunch or simply to relax in the warm sun. The park... Read More
Prineville Reservoir State Park
19020 SE Parkland Drive, Prineville, OR
Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation at its finest in the High Desert. Mountain waters flowing out of the Ochoco Mountain Range join to form the Crooked River. The river, confined by... Read More
Jasper Point (Prineville Reservoir)
Juniper Canyon Rd, Prineville, OR
Jasper Point campground is one of two developed campgrounds at Prineville Reservoir State Park. It has 27 first-come, first-served campsites with electricity and water hook ups. The lake is... Read More
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
OR-19, Kimberly, OR
History:
Interesting in learning about the history of paleontology in the John Day Fossil Beds? Download The Fossil Frontier. This pdf handout is designed to be... Read More
Benson State Recreation Area
Columbia River Hwy, Cascade Locks, OR
Simon Benson was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and one of the principal promoters of the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway. Located one mile west of Multnomah Falls on I-84 at milepost... Read More
Rooster Rock State Park
Interstate 84, Exit 25, Corbett, OR
Spring at Rooster Rock is where spring fever happens. Imagine the first warm, sunny days of spring where meadows of wild roses and the spicy scent of Oregon grape combine with an endless... Read More
Dabney State Recreation Area
4 mi. E of Troutdale, Corbett, OR
Dabney State Park offers 138 acres of active and passive recreation on the outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area, and has been a popular swimming and picnic spot for over 50 years.... Read More
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
1115 Commercial Street NE, Detroit, OR
Detroit Lake's campground offers nearly 300 sites on the shore of a forest-ringed canyon reservoir in the Cascade Mountains. The nine-mile-long lake is a popular destination for fishing,... Read More
Hat Rock State Park
82375 C St, Hermiston, OR
Hat Rock State Park, located off U.S. Highway 730 nine miles east of Umatilla, lies on the south shore of Lake Wallula behind McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Hat Rock was the first... Read More
