Oregon State Parks Near Redmond

Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint offers tranquil river views, easy access to Cline Falls, and shaded picnic spots. It’s ideal for fishing, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

This state scenic corridor features ancient juniper trees, panoramic high desert views, and easy access from both Redmond and Bend. Visitors can enjoy wildlife observation, photography, and peaceful walks among the trees.

Bridle Trails State Park offers a rare equestrian-focused experience within the Seattle suburbs, with miles of soft-surface trails winding through mature forest. It is especially popular with riders, walkers, and nature lovers seeking a calm escape close to the Eastside.

This park features dramatic canyon views, historic bridges, and well-maintained picnic areas. It's a favorite roadside stop for photography, sightseeing, and enjoying the Central Oregon landscape.

Famous for its towering cliffs and challenging climbing routes, Smith Rock State Park also offers miles of hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and stunning vistas of the high desert landscape.

Lake Sammamish State Park features two swimming beaches, a boat launch, open lawns, and extensive picnic facilities along one of the region’s most scenic lakes. Its easy access from the Eastside makes it a popular destination for families, paddlers, anglers, and birdwatchers.

Saint Edward State Park combines a large lakefront forest with a historic campus setting, making it one of the most distinctive parks in the Seattle area. Visitors come for walking, biking, picnicking, shoreline views, and the park’s landmark architecture.

Blake Island Marine State Park is one of Washington's signature marine parks, offering a quiet island escape just across from Seattle. Visitors come for camping, beach walks, wildlife viewing, and paddling, with dramatic views of the city skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.

Located just north of Bend, Tumalo State Park features riverside campsites, day-use areas, and access to the Deschutes River for fishing and swimming. The park is a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a convenient natural retreat.

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore an extinct volcano within city limits. The summit provides sweeping vistas, interpretive signs, and easy access from downtown Bend.

Squak Mountain State Park preserves a large tract of second-growth forest above Issaquah with a network of steep trails and peaceful natural areas. Visitors come for secluded hiking, birdwatching, and views toward the Issaquah Valley and nearby Cascade foothills.

Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint features breathtaking vistas, shaded picnic areas, and easy access from Prineville. It’s ideal for sightseeing, relaxing, and enjoying the natural beauty of Central Oregon.

Sisters State Park offers a serene natural setting with shaded picnic areas, creekside views, and easy access to the shops and restaurants of downtown Sisters. The park is perfect for families and visitors seeking a quiet retreat.

Olallie State Park features the popular Twin Falls area, riverfront scenery, and a lush old-growth forest atmosphere just off Interstate 90. It is a favorite stop for waterfall viewing, picnicking, and easy outdoor recreation in the Cascade foothills.

Prineville Reservoir State Park features a sprawling lake ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming, surrounded by rugged desert hills. The park is renowned for its dark skies, making it a prime spot for stargazing and astronomy events.

Bison Mountain State Natural Area is known for its sweeping highland meadows, diverse flora, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The park offers peaceful recreation and educational experiences in a preserved natural setting.

Kitsap Memorial State Park offers a mix of saltwater shoreline, wooded trails, and open picnic grounds in a quiet Hood Canal setting. It is especially popular for family gatherings, weddings, beachcombing, and low-key day use with views of the Olympic Mountains.

Forks of the Sky State Park offers a peaceful setting along the Skykomish River with forested riverbanks and mountain scenery. It is a good stop for picnicking, photography, and enjoying the natural character of the North Cascades foothills.

Wallace Falls State Park offers a classic Northwest landscape of mossy forest, rushing water, and steep canyon scenery. Its signature attraction is Wallace Falls, a multi-tiered waterfall that draws hikers from across the region.

LaPine State Park features riverside forests, diverse wildlife, and the state’s largest ponderosa pine. Visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and year-round outdoor activities in a serene natural setting.