Love this peaceful and very clean park. The fact that there is no cell service is actually a plus. Getaway from busy life and enjoy nature as well as swimming and hiking. Has playground and the deer are not shy to say hello. Bathrooms are clean and the rangers super friendly.

Amazing and the trails and river were so awesome. They even had life jackets for people for free. Enjoy the piks.

Awesome place when not bombarded by other people. If youre looking for quiet place this aint it. Folks will park on your bumper and encroach upon your personal space. If you are a people person, come here! Youll love it! $5 pass and no animals.

We stayed here 8 nights over the past two weeks and I will say this place is a gem, clean quiet and beautiful natural setting with good hiking trails and of course the Sandy River. Things that we feel could be improved on: trim trees along roadway into camping area as it can be tight for a bigger motorhome, change your gate closure times or provide pass code to campers for later arrivals after 6:00pm. We found the gate closure policy to very limiting and quite honestly this is the first place out of all the campgrounds (state,federal,private) we’ve stayed at across the country that regulates access so stringently, hence the 3 stars.

Awesome views, and the staff is amazing and very helpful.

There is a $5 entry fee. Great open area that is clean. Good for picnics BBQ and swimming. Along the river you will find sandy area to lay down. Plenty of shade but might want to bring umbrella. Water level is pretty shallow at first but can drop off suddenly. The water temp was on the cold side but still swimmable. Could be hard to get a parking spot. This visit was taken on Tuesday June 1st 2021

The park was beautiful surrounded by big trees all around. Very helpful staff and well maintained throughout. Was surprised to see deers roaming within the park. We camped for two days and we enjoyed every bit of our stay. Showers and flushing toilets are available for campers. The river is easily accessible for simple water activities.Pro tip: for a decent mobile network with lte/5g, you need to drive outside the park for 5 miles.

Love to tent camp here !Also caught my first fish at Happy Creek

One of the most beautiful scenic campground/state park Ive ever been to, lots of trails, day spots with grills and benches , multiple play areas for the kids all along a nice stretch of accessible river front. Support your state parks, oxbow is wonderful and my kids come here all the time.

I have been coming there with my family for over 50yrs now. Fishing, camping, swimming, hiking. They even have a play ground for my grandchildren. 3 generations now and we all love it. Beautiful place and well maintained.

Great place for fishing and camping. Great for all types of age groups.

Good place to go and fell like your way out of town but only an hour away from Hillsboro, good place to go with family or friends.

One of my fave places. Love the Salmon Festival and sitting with my family on the beach. Stay clear of poison ivy/oak.

Beautiful day,fair amount of wildlife,not many campers.Common mergansers, Columbia black-tail deer.

The Best Campgroung in Oregon for sure!Ive been coming to the same place for 3 years in a row

Lots of parking, trails, riverfront, and wildlife.We saw deer, snakes, otters, and coho.

Very amazing views! Great place to camp, have a picnic, or take pictures.

Absolutely beautiful park. Has everything from fishing to floating to hiking and picnics. A very serene place with less foot traffic than you may imagine

We had a nice day on the river, did a bit of fishing, but mostly hanging out. There were lots of people there, but we still found some space where we could hang out without people around. It looked that under the right conditions this would be a good place for fishing. There was lots for kids to do there, and for them to stay entertained. Lots of kids had built some rock bridges using the flat river rocks, and my kids helped with this construction. lots of other people were on floats on the river, going down the mild rapids, floating into the deep water, then back again.

Amazing place to hike near and far, do some fishing, have lunch, or just hang out and enjoy nature. Parking is plentiful with the roads, markers, and trails kept up nicely and with care. This is a great spot to come with the kids for the afternoon that isnt too far of a drive out of town. Parking is $5/car and $7/bus, with card or exact cash taken at the machine. Visit Metros website for free parking days throughout the year or to get a $40 yearly parking pass, which is what we are planning on after just one afternoon spent here with the kids.

Facilities are only partially open but its hard to tell why they havent opened completely. It looks like theyre low on staff. The place is still lovely - family friendly, quiet, a lot of wildlife and access to the Sandy river. Camping includes parking - the parking pass is the receipt clipped to the site. Currently a burn ban. No problems with mosquitos! Parking is tight on the weekends in the park.

Beautiful..serene..breathtaking views and really nice campsites.

Another popular place in the area.

Hard to believe how BIG this park is! Lots of great swim spots all throughout and the best part is that there are loaner life jackets hanging on posts at many of the parking areas. Looking forward to checking out the camping area soon!

A true hidden gem! Not too far away from town makes it an easy get awayThe staff were all friendly and helpful. The only negative for us was the maintenance man using a leaf blower Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning. We went for peace and quiet. Wasnt enough to keep us away but a bit disappointing.

Old growth forest. Great swim holes. Very well maintained. Just dont miss the fact that pets are not allowed.

This is my absolute favorite place to camp because it isnt too far out of the city, they have great maintenance and assistance is always nearby if you need something.

Loved it here!

Great park. Wish the playgrounds were open. If bars and restaurants and schools can be open then theres no reason but laziness to leave them closed. The CDC has stated clearly that it isnt spread from surfaces. Outdoor areas are safe with a little distance and masks. Open the damn playgrounds. Turn the water back on.

Close to home but no dogs allowed. Its a nice park but dont go their anymore due to my Labrador.

Love this place been coming here for 40 years and I have never seen the water this low and there. Is absolutely no fires because of the danger

Quiet, peaceful. A few other people, but everyone being mellow and respectful. Very pleasant, will go back.

Nice hidden gem of a park! The water is calm and lots of people were kayaking. Very peaceful. And cheap camping

A beautiful park with some excellent trails and quiet spots.

Used to love this place. Sadly the river has washed away alot of trails over the years. They do try to rebuild new trails just to have them wash away too. They built a welcoming center. Its a joke. Mostly office space. Not really anything to see.

Beautiful, forested setting on the Sandy River. Very clean and peaceful campground. Friendly and helpful rangers!

This is a beautiful little camp ground with group sites, running water and vault toilets. Its easy access to the river as well.

Great place to walk rain or sunshine. Usually see a deer or two somewhere along the trail. There is a $5 charge. There are a lot of fun trails to explore and some great potential picnic/lunch spots. Restrooms are closed, but there are porta potties around. Staff is friendly and helpful. Sandy River is beautiful. Blessed to live in pac nw.

Great park just outside the city to get close to nature and on the water. Good spot to put in to float down to lower parks on the sandy.

Lots of paths. Places to park. Trails are muddy in Spring so be prepared. Great views of Sandy river. Beautiful trees. Lots of bids. Did not see deer this visit but saw tracks. 5 dollars for parking. Have fun

Clean establishment, a lot of rules up front but all understandable and create a great environment that youd want to come back to

Great place for a day trip for the whole family. It has multiple playgrounds and play structures, nature trails, and access to the Sandy River. They have a no pets policy to protect the multitude of plant and animal wildlife in the area. No alcohol is also the rule and they do patrol for this. Campgrounds are well maintained but be aware some sites are smaller than others and only have room for one or two tents. If you are a light sleeper be sure to bring earplugs as airplanes fly over frequently due to proximity to the Portland International Airport. For large groups there are reservable sheltered day use areas and also group camp areas. If conditions are good you may see salmon in the water, even the occasional sturgeon. Water is cold, deep and swift in areas so be careful. Cell signal is spotty thoughout the park, but why would you need that when you have nature all around? Enjoy!

Life vest free for use for kids.Great ideal, safety first for kids.

Beautiful, uncrowded park to walk, play, picnic and swim. REALLY appreciated the loaner life jackets!

The pandemic hit and now youre on the cell phone checking twitter, reddit, stonk market,and other mobile games. Take a break. Come out to where there is little to no cell service. Short ride to grocery stores and the such if the need arises.Nature. Get some.Its even better with the fire ban. No smoke clear air.

Did a float down the river. They really could use more parking.

We love camping here. Great location, camping spots are comfortable and nature is welcoming.

Beautiful rivers and trails to explore.

Great Park picnic areas by the River camping so you cant barbecue because theyve banned charcoal grills that you can use propane lots of parking beautiful Park very well catch up couldnt ask for better Park to go have a picnic and spend the day and go swimming

Serene, lush green and chilly in April for camping. But, a beautiful spot, well worth an overnight stay or day trip. Plenty of picnic spots and hiking trails. Next to the river, birds all around, definitely worth taking your binoculars!

I ride my horse here. Sandy river access, beautiful views, huge trees, rain forest appeal. Deer are all over, bald eagles, & beavers. Horses are NOT allowed in the main park, camping areas, or some trails. You do not turn left & head into main park as you do for camping. The horse trail head is at end of rd straight from Division st. Limited parking in private neighborhood. Please pick up manure left on the residents street.

I heard about a weekend hike here so Im looking forward to it on Sunday

Came here to let kids play on playground. Paid the 5$ and drove to the playgrounds to find they are closed and blocked off still. Drove back out and left my ticket I purchased minutes before for someone else to use.. All other park playgrounds in the area are open. We then went to dodge Park and eagle fern park. Their playgrounds are open and clean. Besides the bummer of no playground use, the park is pretty.

Really lovely place!

Gorgeous & deeply serene in mid October on a weekday. Nearly empty! The sound of the river was so calming.

The staff is nowhere near as good as staffs in the past. Doesnt have that welcome feeling it used to have. Feels more like it is run as a business and for profit only.

Great place to go and hang out just outside of metro. You can grill / picnic and afterwards jump in the Sandy river to cool off.

So many different spots to enjoy nature inside this one park there’s bound to be a hike, picnic spot, or relaxing river beach you like.

Amazing park ! Hiking , fishing, camping, playgrounds . Tons of wildlife to see! Great for the whole family .

Fantastic place to take your family on outings, you just have to leave the four legged family members behind, only had part of the park!

Earth is medicine, life thrives on soothing meditation or just breathing fresh air. Relax the tensions away. This is my therapy. Just bless to have this to enjoy.

Lovely river bend.No dogs allowed.

A great place to get a quick hike. Even watched a family of deer walk by us.

Primitive camping for tents and small RVs. Very beautiful place. Extremely nice rangers. No hookups. In June there was only one other group in the loop we were in.

Second trip today year to Oxbow regional Park. Still so much to see. Site 71 is definently my new favorite spot. Love all the new hiking trails!!!

Many hiking trails. You can walk along the grass and listen to the water.

Absolutely love Oxbow whether to camp or as a day use its so beautiful and very well kept. So much wild life as well

Had my sons field trip. It was a great way to get out of the city. Some pictures I took.

If you like hiking camping & the out doors oxbow is close to Portland but once youre there its like being way out in the mountains its a awesome place to get away

Fun, just stay safe in the water and its an amazing place to spend the day

Clean, blue water. Ample swimming spots both up and downstream make this a destination for families, kayakers and anglers. The $5 dollar entrance fee is a small price when you consider the amenities. This is one of the best kept parks in Oregon. They have clean bathrooms, life jackets for all ages (free) and even encourage guests to use their trash bags to keep the area clean. And clean it is.

Fun day swimming and floating

Beautiful lake, you can float the river when its warmer mid-summer. They dont allow dogs

We parked by the boat ramp and set up our spot on the sandy beach. It was a lovely day even if the water is still a little cold. Bathrooms with soap for washing hands and at the top of the hill. One (!?) picnic table in the shade but plenty of sunny open areas for fun. My phone had no service at Oxbow, my carrier is t-mobile.

Clean and quiet. Covid did a number on it and the fear of fire led to a campfire ban that was a little disappointing for a camping trip, but overall a good experience.

A great place to take your children. It is quiet beautiful and adventurous. The river that runs through the park is great just to lay out and listen to the water do a little bit of fishing or little bit of swimming. You can go kayaking canoeing Oar rafting.The first four or five camping sites are mainly for RV or camper not really for tent. Doesnt have much covering if any. They have over 70 Campsites. The forest has some small sequoias and a lot of other evergreens with deer Moss with A lot of ferns. Its a pretty whimsical Park .

Great hiking trails both along the river and in the old forest. Really enjoyed it

Very good option if you want to get your day cooler, and hiding from heat

Great fun paddling boarding on the Sandy River!

Gorgeous trails and wildlife.

Great spot for fishing, camping and hanging out in nature.

I haven’t been here in about 2 years but when I did go it was amazing me and my family seen deer and there is also a river you can swim in it’s amazing I recommend this place

We had a great time at Oxbow with two littles. I do wish trails for beach access were marked on the maps they hand out when you pay for parking. Otherwise, it was beautiful and relaxing.

A nice trail to hike for all, sandy river flowing on the side, abundant parking space. You can do fishing, swimming or kayaking too if you are into it or stay for camping. 5$ fee for parking so Id say its a good place to go for some fun and leisure time.

Nice park to fish or play in the water

Beautiful and peaceful. This was the perfect place for a casual wedding. Pavilions are available for larger groups. I was there in July and fawns kept wandering by.

It’s an AWESOME park and the park rangers are really friendly.

Beautiful and secluded park very close to Portland. Would make a nice weekend retreat from the city

Great camping and very family friendly.

Magical and serene, without dogs the wildlife is present, spotted fawns crossing the trail.

Wonderful atmosphere, great scenic views. Many wonderful places for pictures.

Its beautiful here

Must swim in this river. Great place for floats and swimming

Mt hood natural forrest is unforgetable and quiet and more places to go and see and look for than You would have 10 life times to do it in. Recomended Higher

Really great outdoor spaces within 30min of Portland just S of Troutdale. Good hikes, and not busy.

Beautiful location, good for a day out and swim in the river

Nice place to relax or fish

Beautiful hike and great for nature.

Bring your kids! Beaches, playgrounds, easy access to bathrooms. Giant pine trees! Spend a few days

What a beautiful place for a little stroll by the Sandy River!