Oregon Parks and Recreation Department To Add Parking Fees At 22 More Parks Starting March 30 – KXL

Beginning March 30, 2026, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will require day-use parking permits at 22 additional state parks across Oregon.

The fee is $10 per day for Oregon residents and $12 per day for out-of-state visitors. The permit is valid for the full day of purchase at any Oregon state park that charges for parking.

Currently, parking permits are required at 46 parks, while fees are waived at more than 150 others. The 22 additional parks were selected based on amenities that require ongoing maintenance and operation, including restrooms, trails, paving, irrigation systems and boat ramps.

“These updates are about protecting the experiences visitors love,” said Interim Director Stefanie Coons. “We know fee changes are tough and we truly appreciate the support from visitors. These changes help us take care of things people count on like restrooms, boat ramps, and trails, so we can keep parks safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone.”

Access to parks will remain free for visitors who walk, bike or use public transportation. Drivers can show proof of payment by displaying a current camping hangtag, a valid 12-month parking permit, or by associating their license plate with a permit purchased online or through posted QR codes.

An annual 12-month parking permit costs $60 for Oregon residents. The 24-month permit is no longer for sale, though existing permits will be honored until they expire.

In addition to the expanded parking fees, a new $10 charge will take effect March 30 at 19 RV dump stations across the state park system. Officials say the fee will help cover maintenance costs and support more sustainable operations. Visitors can pay by scanning a QR code at the site or paying online.

The department is funded primarily through constitutionally dedicated lottery funds, recreational vehicle license plate fees and park visitor fees. It does not receive general fund tax dollars.

Parks Adding Day-Use Parking Fees March 30

• 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

Park officials recommend visitors check individual park webpages before heading out, as conditions, construction and seasonal closures can change quickly.