2015 State Parks Guide, April 3

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2015 Oregon State Parks Guide, a free, full-color, magazine-style brochure featuring detailed information about more than 200 of Oregon’s most popular state campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, bikeways and heritage sites. “This is a beautiful overview, but it’s just a place to start,” said Chris Havel, spokesperson for the Department. “Most parks, and many campgrounds, are open all year. The real adventure begins when you get up, go out and explore.” The guide has been thoroughly updated for 2015, with revised or expanded listings for each property, an enlarged statewide map and up-to-date reservation information. Special icons denote parks with pet-friendly yurts or cabins, day-use parking fees, scenic views and other features, as well as facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities. Feature stories highlight lighthouses, tidepools, hiker/biker camps and winter recreation opportunities. The guide is available in print from OPRD’s offices in Salem and Portland, at state parks, by mail order at 800-551-6949 and online at www.oregonstateparks.org. Detailed information about any park is available by calling the State Parks info line at 800-551-6949. Camping reservations can be made up to nine months in advance by calling 800-452-5687 or by visiting the website. The Oregon State Park system is funded by visitors, recreational vehicle registrations, and a share of the Oregon Lottery dedicated to parks by voters in 1998 and 2010.