Rooster Rock State
Park Spring at Rooster
Rock is where spring fever happens. Imagine the first warm,
sunny days of spring where meadows of wild roses and the spicy
scent of Oregon grape combine with an endless panorama of the
Cascade mountains, blue sky and the deep blue waters of the
Columbia River. During the first sunny days of spring, people
suddenly call in sick at work or school. That's when our
parking lot fills up!
Summers and Rooster Rock are like peas and carrots; they just
go together. Three miles of sandy beaches bring out the
crowds. One of the largest swimming areas near Portland serves
visitors who want a natural experience. It's even more natural
the further east you go at Rooster Rock (where you’ll find one
of Oregon’s two designated nude beaches). By design, the nude
beach area is completely separate and not visible from the
clothing-required area of the large park. The two areas
coexist in harmony.
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. You’ll
find some of the best bass, steelhead and walleye fishing
around here.
Fall colors blaze at Rooster Rock. For an easy hike, try the 2
mile Volkswalk trail at the east end of the park. The trails
will be covered with huge maples and oaks as you take a flat
hike above the Columbia River. Blacktail deer, swordgrass and
mushrooms grow large in the beautiful forests and meadows
along this trail.
Wintertime at Rooster Rock State Park can be challenging, but
it’s paradise to those who love life on the edge. Windsurfers
know this -- they come here when others stay away. 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. Winter wind speeds at Rooster Rock have
been measured at 110 mph. In the winter, Rooster Rock becomes
the gateway to winter recreation in the Gorge and the
Cascades.
Services and Things to Do
- Group shelter
- Reservable group shelter
- Picnicking
- Wildlife watching
- Bird watching
- Native plant
- Boating
- Boat ramp
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Swimming
- Beach access
- Walking trail
- Hiking trail
- Special events
- Celebrations
- Waterways
- Marine
- Dunes
- Beach
- Interpretation
- Interpretive signs
- Year
Park rates (subject to
change)
May 1 to September 30
 Daily
day use: $3
Yearly
day use: $25
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Daily
day use: $3
Yearly
day use: $25
Get driving directions to this park
Vital stats:
Three reservable picnic shleters and two reservable day use
areas. $3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25,
or a 24-month permit for $40. These
1-
and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use
areas. Call (503) 695-2261 or (800) 551-6949 for information.
This park has a designated off-leash area for your pet. A
leash no longer than 6 feet is required elsewhere in the park.
Information provided by
Oregon State
Parks
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I-84, 22 mi. E of Portland (exit 25)