Oregon State Parks Day is June 6, 2026. Make the most of the celebration with free admission and fishing across the state.
More than 100 years ago, a 5-acre donation by Sarah Helmick created Oregon’s first official state park. Today, the state park system has 254 park properties and more than 100,000 acres.
Here’s your chance to enjoy our state parks for free. Since 1998, State Parks Day has given free admittance to Oregonians for their support of the state park system.
Here are all the details about the 2026 Oregon State Parks Day celebration.
2026 Oregon State Parks Day
Free Admission
On Saturday, June 6, you’ll receive free entrance to all parks that charge day-use parking fees.
This freebie includes lots of great parks close to home with a variety of activities. Take in the view at Rooster Rock State Park; go biking or hiking at Milo McIver State Park; or partake in disc golfing at Stub Stewart State Park.
Here are all the parks with waived day-use fees on June 6:
- Benson State Recreation Area
- Beverly Beach State Park
- Bullards Beach State Park
- Cape Arago State Park
- Cape Lookout State Park
- Champoeg State Heritage Area
- Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
- Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
- Dabney State Recreation Area
- Dexter State Recreation Site
- Mongold Day-Use Area at Detroit Lake
- Ecola State Park
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
- Fall Creek State Recreation Area
- Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
- Fort Stevens State Park
- Harris Beach State Park
- Hat Rock State Park
- Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
- Historic Columbia River State Highway Trail
- Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
- Jasper State Recreation Site
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
- LaPine State Park
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
- Lowell State Recreation Site
- Mayer State Park
- Milo McIver State Park
- Nehalem Bay State Park
- Oswald West State Park
- Prineville Reservoir State Park
- Rooster Rock State Park
- Shore Acres State Park
- Silver Falls State Park
- Smith Rock State Park
- South Beach State Park
- Starvation Creek State Park
- Sunset Bay State Park
- The Cove Palisades State Park
- Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
- TouVelle State Recreation Site
- Tryon Creek State Natural Area
- Tumalo State Park
- Viento State Park
- Willamette Mission State Park
- Valley of the Rogue State Park
Free Fishing
On June 6 and 7, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering free fishing. During the weekend, no fishing licenses or tags are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon.
I have a whole list of great fishing spots near Portland for you to enjoy this free outdoor activity.
Free Events
A few of the state parks are hosting free events on June 6. Here are the activities in the Portland area. If you’re traveling for State Parks Day, view the full calendar of events.
Free events near Portland:
L.L. Stub Stewart hosts a star party in partnership with OMSI and Rose City Astronomers at the Hilltop Day-Use Area.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area invites visitors to explore its Interpretive Nature Center, navigate its extensive trail system and attend a guided hike.
Milo McIver hosts a guided nature walk with a park ranger at 3 p.m.
For more information, visit the State of Oregon’s website.
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