Best parks near Sandy

19 parks · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best parks near Sandy, Oregon — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 19 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge
#1 Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge
15.7 mi away
Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,776-acre wildlife sanctuary located in southern Oregon. The refuge was established in 1965 to provide a habitat for migratory waterfowl…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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Pierce National Wildlife Refuge
#2 Pierce National Wildlife Refuge
17.7 mi away
Pierce National Wildlife Refuge is located in the state of Oregon and offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The refuge covers over…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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National Wild and Scenic River Roaring, Oregon
#3 National Wild and Scenic River Roaring, Oregon
18.5 mi away
The National Wild and Scenic River Roaring in Oregon is a popular destination for nature lovers. Located in southwestern Oregon, the river is known for its stunning scenery and…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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Guy W. Talbot State Park
#4 Guy W. Talbot State Park
10.5 mi away
Guy W. Talbot State Park is a small but beautiful park located in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. The park is known for its stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge and its…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
#5 Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
11.2 mi away
Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area is a beautiful park located in Oregon, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Sandy River, and it is a great place to visit for nature…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Rooster Rock State Park
#6 Rooster Rock State Park
11.5 mi away
Rooster Rock State Park is located in Oregon and is a popular destination for a variety of outdoor activities. The park features 887 acres of forested hills, rocky cliffs, and…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Milo McIver State Park
#7 Milo McIver State Park
11.9 mi away
Milo McIver State Park is a popular destination located in Estacada, Oregon. This 950-acre park is home to a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, biking…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Reed Island State Park
#8 Reed Island State Park
12.4 mi away
Reed Island State Park is a small park located on the Columbia River in the state of Oregon. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping. Some good reasons to…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Dabney State Recreation Area
#9 Dabney State Recreation Area
13.3 mi away
Dabney State Recreation Area is a popular destination in the state of Oregon, offering visitors a variety of outdoor activities and beautiful scenery. Some of the reasons to visit…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Benson State Park
#10 Benson State Park
13.5 mi away
Benson State Park is a beautiful park located on the banks of the Columbia River in the state of Oregon. The park offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding mountains…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Benson State Recreationa Area
#11 Benson State Recreationa Area
13.9 mi away
Benson State Recreation Area is a popular destination in Oregon that offers a wide range of activities for visitors. The park is located on the Columbia River and covers 141 acres…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
#12 Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
14.7 mi away
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site is a popular destination in the state of Oregon for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and nature lovers. The park is located near the…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Ainsworth State Park
#13 Ainsworth State Park
15.2 mi away
Ainsworth State Park is located in the state of Oregon and offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. The park has several natural attractions…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Government Island State Recreation Area
#14 Government Island State Recreation Area
18.7 mi away
Government Island State Recreation Area is a beautiful destination located on an island in the Columbia River, just a short drive from Portland, Oregon. The park is known for its…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Oxbow Regional Park
#15 Oxbow Regional Park
9.3 mi away
Oxbow Regional Park is a popular recreational park located in the state of Oregon, USA. The park is spread across 1,000 acres of land, and it is situated along the Sandy River in…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated

Parks near Sandy

The Sandy area has 116 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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