Oxbow Park

A 1,200-acre natural area park located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge.

Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Metro’s Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers. Fifteen miles of trails invite you to explore an ancient forest with centuries-old trees and ridges and ravines carved by volcanic and glacial flows.

Oxbow is a great place to see wildlife and animal tracks. The area’s natural habitat makes an ideal home for wildlife such as mink, beaver, raccoon, fox, deer, osprey, songbirds, elk, black bear, cougar and many others.

The park also offers a wooded campground (open year round), reservable picnic shelters, playgrounds, equestrian trails, and a number of environmental education opportunities. Oxbow also is home to the annual Salmon Festival, celebrating the return of the Chinook salmon.

From I-84, take the Troutdale exit (17). Go past the truck stop to the light. Turn right on 257th, go 3 miles to Division Street. Turn left onto Division. Follow the signs 6.5 miles and turn left. Follow the road to the park.

Open from 6:30 a.m. to legal sunset. Get in free with your annual pass or pay $4 per car or $7 per bus. Many of the park facilities are wheelchair accessible, including the restroom/shower buildings, picnic areas and some campsites. Hiking trails are not accessible.

For more information, call the Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department at (503) 797-1850, fax (503) 797-1849 or send e-mail to metroparks@metro-region.org.