Parks & Campgrounds
Find your new favorite spot to spend a day or a weekend at one of PGE’s many parks and campgrounds.
COVID-19 – We're following the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority 
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Wildfires – Clackamas River Boat Access Sites – closed indefinitely due to the 2020 fires.
Fire restrictions – In effect for all campgrounds and all day use sites. Campfires, wood and pellet stoves and charcoal briquette fires are prohibited. See Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Hood National Forest for additional restrictions.
Season Date Changes – Perry South Campground is open until September 19; Round Butte Overlook Park closed on Labor Day, September 6, 2021.
We love the outdoors as much as you do
Oregon is a dream location for the outdoor enthusiast, and a great way to explore the beauty of the Northwest is at one of PGE's parks or campgrounds. From beautiful views to well-maintained trails, family-friendly programs to accessible features, PGE parks have something for everyone, whether it’s your first time visiting or your 50th.
If you’ve been here, you know.
Perry South
If you haven’t, you’ll want to go. On the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground offers easy access to one of the area’s most popular lakes. You can enjoy fishing and comfortable camping with the convenience of a boat ramp, docks and drinking water while surrounded by the beauty of rugged canyons and a diverse evergreen forest. Motorized boats are allowed on the reservoir, making it easy to cool off with water sports or spend the day fishing for bass, trout, kokanee salmon, whitefish, and the occasional sucker, minnow or dace.
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Clackamas River Access Sites (currently closed)
A wild and scenic river
The Clackamas River corridor is a mecca for outdoor recreation just outside of Portland. Along its banks you can find plenty of paddling, hiking, bicycling and camping. And from our river access sites, you can launch your watercraft for up to 13 miles of class II-IV whitewater rapids, take in the canyon’s grand views or just enjoy the mountain-fed waters of the Wild and Scenic Upper Clackamas.
NOTE: All sites in this area are currently closed due to wildfire recovery.
Explore our parks
Balancing Rocks Overlook
Ghostly pedestals on the canyon’s rim.
Faraday Lake
The perfect biking, running and walking spot, all year long.
Lake Harriet
Quiet fishing retreat near Mount Hood.
Monty Campground
A remote getaway.
Pelton Park & Wildlife Overlook
Central Oregon’s great escape.
Perry South Campground
Rugged meets comfort.
Promontory Park
The perfect family getaway.
Round Butte Overlook Park
Come see Central Oregon’s natural beauty.
Timber Park
Serene beauty close to the city.
Timothy Lake
Breathtaking scenery in the forests of Mount Hood.
Trojan Park
Picnic and play near the Columbia River.
Trout Creek Ranch
Habitat restoration and nature appreciation in Central Oregon.
Come Play at our Parks
SUP rental? Check! Barrier-free camping? Of course! From kayaking and motor-boating to disc-golf, hunting, playground fun or just connecting with nature, there are lots of ways to play at our parks and campgrounds. The chart below gives quick highlights, then check out all the things you can do, and where you can do them.
Just for kids (and their parents)
Become a Junior Ranger
Now online! Kids can learn about the animals and plants in our parks by doing fun, interactive activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge.
What fish are swimming right now?
Get fish counts for the Clackamas, Deschutes, Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Enjoying parks near dams
Fishing, boating, and camping near dams, reservoirs and powerhouses can present risks. Understand the hazards and safety measures when visiting.
Supporting land and wildlife
We’re looking out for fish, wildlife, and their habitats everywhere we work.