Oxbow Regional Park

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Metro's Oxbow Regional Park provides a perfect launch point for swimming, kayaking, rafting or fishing in the majestic Sandy River Gorge. Explore 12 miles of trails through Oxbow's ancient forests. You might bump into mink, beavers, fox, deer, osprey or elk. In the fall, watch salmon return to their spawning grounds. Reserve a camping spot for the night, and gather around the fire for nature activities and music. Enjoy all this just 30 minutes from Portland. To protect wildlife, pets are not permitted in any Metro parks or natural areas. Oxbow's wooded campsites are open year-round. Each of Oxbow's campsites include a picnic table, fire pit and cooking grill; one restroom/shower building with hot and cold running water, heated-air hand dryers, radiant floor heating and flush toilets. There are also two vault restrooms. The restroom facilities and two campsites are accessible by wheelchair. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS. Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. For information and reservations about group picnic areas, call 503-663-4708 or visit www.oregonmetro.gov/parks. Park gates close each evening at legal sunset (time is posted at park entrance) and open each morning at 6:30 am. Arrive at least one hour prior to gate closure at official sunset. No re-entry after gates are closed. In case of after hour emergencies, gate directions are posted on the gate. NOTE This is NOT a State Park. This is a Metro Regional Park. Pets are not allowed in the park, including inside vehicles. Fireworks, alcohol and all other intoxicants are prohibited. Maximum of 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. No overflow parking. Parking fee: $5 ($7 for large vans or buses), required on first day. Pull-through sites are restricted to use by RVs or trailers only. Sites 62-74 will be closed November 1st through March 31st.. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation, their designee or the primary occupant may access, change or cancel the reservation. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 1 day to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.