Oregon State Parks have some of the prettiest campgrounds. It’s only natural that RVers would like to hang around and absorb the beauty. But how long can you stay? Just what are Oregon State Parks campground limits? Apparently not even state parks’ employees know. Management wants to put an end to the confusion.
Oregon State Parks campground limits: Seven days, but how often?
The state’s Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is now taking public comments on rule updates and “refined” definitions. In the words of a media release, OPRD wants to “make rules easier to understand and provide more flexibility when possible.”
One of those rules that need help regards stay limitations. Currently, visitors can stay no more than 14 consecutive nights in a 17-night period. “This definition has caused confusion for visitors and staff,” says park management. So to make it easy, the proposed update defines the stay limit as no more than 14 consecutive night in a 30-night period. This would match the limits of most national parks.
It seems as if the new “definition” is more than a definition. If one can presently stay 14 nights, then go out for three days, and return, the math says you could actually stay a total of 28 nights in a month. The new “definition” is a far cry different—14 nights in a month.
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Want to add your two-cents to the question? The public is invited to comment on the proposed updates now through 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2025:
- Submit comments online on the rules webpage here.
- Attend a virtual public hearing Wednesday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m. Registration required to provide public comment. Click here to register.
- Or you can watch the hearing on a livestream. Click here.
For more Oregon State Parks information, click here.
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Oregon State Parks wouldn’t be so crowded if all the next door state’s people would stay in their own state.
Sure hope you were being sarcastic. I am an Oregonian & love going to camp in Washington & California. Would hate if each state park was limited to only residents. I think non resident fees are okay as I understand that residents may be paying taxes to support their parks. Camping is exploring outside your home state for lots of us.
That’s just JB being JB…🙄
Apparently you haven’t had to deal with Idaho people.
See…there he goes again 😆
As for “Idaho people” Idaho was one of the friendliest states we encountered on one of our cross-country adventures! So many fun & friendly conversations and encounters for sure! 😃
In the Summer Colorado gets an influx of “Texas people” and it brings much needed revenue to some of our small rural towns…not to mention some of the friendliest folks you’d ever wish to meet! 😃
There are good and bad folks in every state! 🇺🇸
Imagine how quickly Hawaii’s economy would implode if non-residents were excluded from visiting. I don’t think Oregon’s economy could sustain tourism exclusions since they estimate 64% of the $14B in 2023’s tourism spending to be by non-residents.
Where is that park pictured on your lead-in..Looks swell with electricity and a water view. Not crowded at all.
Psst Just tell me, I will keep it quiet..
Hi, David. I just searched on Google Images and found it. It’s Lake Owyhee State Park. But don’t tell anyone.🤫 Have a good night. 😀 –Diane
Thank you, Russ and Tina! 🙂 Yes, that is quite a potential change. Thank you for the information! Have a great day and safe travels! 🙂