Planning a stay in an Oregon state park campground? Or maybe just a day-use visit? Several parks or some of their associated campgrounds are closing in September for maintenance and rehab.
Oregon state parks and campgrounds getting more than a facelift
“We thank visitors for their patience and continued support as we work to repair aging infrastructure and improve facilities at several state parks,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Campground changes will include adding bathrooms and shower houses and replacing other aging infrastructure. The refurbishment money is coming from “GO Bonds.” These were approved by the Oregon State Legislature in 2021. The total outlay will be a $50 million investment in parks and campgrounds.
Which ones?
Parks and campgrounds affected include:
Milo McIver, September 16
Campground, group camps, and hiker/biker area closed through March 2025, for repaving and bathroom improvements. Day-use areas will remain open.
Silver Falls State Park, September 16
Campground closed through June 30, 2025, to replace the B loop restroom and repave A Loop. Campground closure will not impact cabins 1 through 10. All other park facilities will remain open.
Bullards Beach, September 16
Campground, including overnight restrooms, the meeting hall, dump station, and yurts closed through March 17, 2025, to upgrade the main sewer line and lift station. Closure will not include horse camp. Day-use area will remain open with some disruptions.
Nehalem Bay State Park, November 1
Entire park, including day-use areas and campground, closed through June 30, 2025, to add restroom and shower buildings, renovate nine campsites, traffic improvements, and install new water and electrical lines.
Fort Stevens, late fall or early winter
Campground loops L, M, N, O, and C, cabins and yurts, and the South Lake restroom closed through 2025 for wastewater management, water system and electrical upgrades, as well as a new restroom building. Day-use area and other campsites will remain open. The Guardhouse will get roof work and exterior cleaning, among other repairs and upgrades.
Individual park webpages have more information on construction projects and additional park closures starting in 2025.
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Great info again, thank you.
Thank you, Russ and Tina! 🙂 Great information! If our penciled-onto-the-calendar trip to Alaska next summer does happen, then we’ll loop through the west coast en-route home. Thus, Oregon campground information is extremely helpful. Thanks again, have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Disabled military veterans from any state can get an Oregon Park pass that gives them not only free entry to parks but also 10 days a month of free camping. Sweet deal if you travel in the PNW often.