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| Benson State Recreation Area - Rivers & Streams | | This was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and one of the principal promoters of the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway. Located one mile west of Multnomah Falls on I-84 at milepost 30 (eastbound access only), picnickers love this park; there's even a disc golf course and a shelter that can be reserved for groups. Free Fishing Day is an annual event around the first weekend of June. |
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| Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area - Rivers & Streams | | provides a refreshing getaway. Visitors may catch a rare glimpse of a pleated woodpecker. Visitors are often able to hook an elusive steelhead trout. Facilities are not provided. Opportunities for walking, swimming, fishing, viewing wildlife, bird watching, and enjoying nature are available at the park. Facilities are not provided. |
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| Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Rivers & Streams | | This scenic area is located along the Columbia River for about 80 miles. The gorge itself is the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. There are many activities that can be performed in the area. |
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| Dabney State Recreation Area - Rivers & Streams | | This area has been a popular swimming and picnic spot for over 50 years. There is an asphalt trail that leads down to a classic swimming hole. Covered shelter and modern conveniences also accompany the newer parts of the park. Guests are welcome to go out on the river and boat. |
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| Henry Hagg Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | The park is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. The facilities open in late April-on the first day of fishing season-and close in late October. Overnight camping is not permitted. Available species of fish in the lake include rainbow trout, large and smallmouth bass, brown bullhead, and yellow perch. The Park features numerous picnic areas, two boat launching facilities, a fully-stocked lake for fishing, 15-plus miles of hiking trails, observation decks for wildlife-and bird-watching and extensive facilities for disabled visitors. |
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| Rooster Rock State Park - Rivers & Streams | | Three miles of sandy beaches bring out the crowds. One of the largest swimming areas near Portland serves visitors who want a natural experience. Our covered picnic shelters and tables serve families and groups of all sizes. Rooster Rock's boat ramp is located in the scenic lagoon at the base of looming Rooster Rock. Visitors will find some of the best bass, steelhead and walleye fishing around here. When east winds barge down the Columbia Gorge at 25 to 40 mph, windsurfers come out of the woodwork to ride the whitecaps on the Columbia River. |
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| Tryon Creek State Natural Area - Rivers & Streams | | The area is located only minutes from downtown Portland is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. Every day, visitors come to hike or stroll Tryon Creek State Park's nature trails through the verdant ravine between Boones Ferry Road and Terwilliger Boulevard in southwest Portland. Some people visit Tryon Creek just to sit in the Glenn L. Jackson shelter and listen to the chatter of the jays and squirrels. Others, especially people with mobility-related disabilities, come to enjoy the peaceful setting of the fully-accessible Trillium Trail. Tryon Creek is one of the only streams in the metro area with a run of steelhead trout. |
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