Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon park-goers will soon see rate increases at some state parks, officials announced Friday. The Oregon ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission has announced updates to its camping reservation policies following a virtual meeting on February 24, 2026.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved higher fee ranges for camping and visits, and changed how they'll ...

Campsites and yurts could get more expensive, free entry days are being eliminated, and the cost of parking passes will at least double as Oregon state parks officials try to patch a $14 million ...

SALEM — 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 ...

The number of people visiting Oregon's state parks slowed down in 2025, but whether that was because of rising prices to park and camp remains to be seen. The park system recorded a combined 54 ...

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved several grant recommendations and rule updates, including changes ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness interviews Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director Lisa Sumption about the challenging future for Oregon's state parks system.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced they will begin charging day-use parking fees at more state parks starting at the end of March. Now, 22 more state parks ...

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 ...