Picnic Spots Near Me in Portland, or
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
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
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
1262 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR
Located at the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge, Lewis & Clark State Park appropriately honors its legendary namesakes who camped and explored here in November, 1805. The park is... 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
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
Milo McIver State Park
24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada, OR
Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational... 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
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
30380 NW Hwy 47, Buxton, OR
Just 34 miles west of Portland, you’ve got the best backyard imaginable. Campers, hikers, cyclists or equestrians can spend their days exploring and adventuring across 1,800 acres of rolling... 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
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
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR
People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto... 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
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
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
Mongold (Detroit Lake)
West of Detroit Lake State Park, Detroit, OR
Mongold Day Use area is 1.5 miles west of Detroit Lake State Park. It's the only public boat launch facility on the lake featuring a swimming area, grass beach, picnic facilities and restrooms.... Read More
Waterloo County Park
39510 Gross Street, Lebanon, OR
The town of Waterloo plays host to this 128-acre park located on the banks of the South Santiam River. This beautiful park provides families with a great opportunity to fish, hike, swim and... 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
Cascadia State Park
14 Miles E of Sweet Home, Hwy 20, Cascadia, OR
The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at Cascadia is the tranquility. While the park is quite large, there are barely two dozen first-come first-served campsites, making this a great... Read More
