Visiting Oregon’s state parks is about to get a little more expensive — again. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, staring down a looming budget shortfall to the tune of roughly $30 million, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon park-goers will soon see rate increases at some state parks, officials announced Friday. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is updating some visitor fees at ...

In this episode, host Zach Urness interviews Oregon State Parks director Lisa Sumption about the challenging future and how to avoid park closures ...

Day-use parking fees for some state parks went from $5 to $10 at the beginning of the year, and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will be applying those same fees in locations where there ...

Twenty-one Oregon state parks will charge a new parking fee beginning in October and the cost of camping or renting a yurt or cabin will go up in May 2026. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ...

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is updating selected visitor fees at select parks as part of a broader, proactive effort to build a more resilient financial future for Oregon State Parks ...

Another round of fee increases at Oregon state parks has arrived. While parking fees at state parks increased from $5 to $10 at the start of 2025, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has now ...

The Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park allows hikers to view 10 waterfalls, including South Falls, on a 7-mile loop. (Photo by Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) The Oregon Parks and ...

While most Oregon campgrounds get booked months in advance, the Oregon Department of Forestry wants people to know there’s a way to find one on short notice. ODF said people should consider exploring ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is implementing new fees at some of its day-use parks and raising fees for some of its busiest overnight camping parks. The state waives day-use parking fees ...