City Parks
| Fee Park | Camping | Trail Access | Playground | Fishing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Park | |||||
| Spencer Park | |||||
| Hawkins Park | |||||
| Vernonia Lake | |||||
| Nehalem River Park | |||||
| Shay Park | |||||
| Ora Bolmeier Park | |||||
| Archie Dass Dog Park | |||||
| Holce Family Skate Park |
Daily Parking and Parking Passes
Vernonia Parks require a $5 per day parking pass.
Fee stations are located at Spencer Park, Vernonia Lake and Nehalem River Park, or paid to the park host at Anderson Park.
Annual parking passes are available at City Hall for $50.
City utility customers are charged a $4 parks fee on their monthly utility bills, which includes two annual parking passes. Pick up your park passes up at City Hall.
Camping
Anderson Park
Anderson Park offers 20 full hook-up sites, and 15 tent sites on the beautiful Nehalem River.
View camping information or make reservations for Anderson Park on RoverPass.
For Anderson Park inquiries call 503.429.2531.
Full hook-up sites: $35 per night
Tents sites: $22 per night
Extra vehicles: $7 per night
Nehalem River Park and Campground (formerly Airport Park)
Nehalem River Park offers 17 RV/tents sites (no hook-ups) in the woods along the Nehalem River. All sites are first come first serve except by group reservation.
All sites: $20 per night
Extra vehicles: $7 per night
Vernonia Lake
Vernonia Lake offers 5 primitive tent sites nestled between Vernonia Lake and the Nehalem River. All sites are first come first serve except by group reservation.
Primitive sites: $10 per night
Overnight parking: $5 per night (walk-in and bike-in no parking fee)
Extra vehicles: $7 per night
Special Events
Vernonia parks and park's facilities are available for group events. A Special Event Permit Application is required. Complete the application and return it to City Hall.
Hiking and Biking
Vernonia is located at one end of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway.
The Vernonia Linear Trail connects the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, with easy trail access from several City Parks, including Anderson Park, Spencer Park and Vernonia Lake.
Fishing
Vernonia Lake is home to bass, crappie and bluegill, and is stocked in the spring with rainbow trout. The Nehalem River and Rock Creek offer trout and steelhead fishing in season.
All Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations apply to Vernonia Lake, as well as the Nehalem River and Rock Creek.
Dewey Pool
During the summer months, the City of Vernonia dams Rock Creek in Hawkins Park to create our public swimming hole, as well filling up a permenant kiddie pool. Plenty of grass and bench seating for families looking to cool down. No lifeguard on duty; please supervise your children.
Cabin in Vernonia
Surrounded by giant redwood trees and the Rock Creek river flowing alongside it, the Cabin in Vernonia is perfect for your wedding or reception, personal or corporate party, reunion, retreat, meeting, or other event!
Cabin in Vernonia is under new management!
The City of Vernonia is the new operator of Cabin in Vernonia. Please contact the City at 503.429.5291 for more information and reservations.
Special Event Permit Application
State and County Parks
Oregon Parks and Columbia County offer additional outdoor recreational opportunities in the Vernonia area.
Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway
Parks Staff
Parks Maintenance
