Some Popular Oregon State Parks Will Not Open This Summer

Some of Oregon’s popular state parks will stay closed at least through the summer due to budget cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said it's currently facing a $22 million budget gap, forcing many parks and recreation sites around the state to operate with limited services.

The department said at least eight state parks will remain closed until Labor Day, Sept. 7, or later.

Those parks are:

• Alfred A. Loeb State Park campground and day-use.
• Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor day-use (no campground).
• Cape Blanco State Park campground and day-use (closed through 2020).
• Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park campground.
• Devil's Lake State Recreation Area campground.
• Saddle Mountain State Natural Area campground and trails.
• Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor campground and day-use.
• Umpqua Lighthouse State Park campground.