Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park

Most parks post hours at the entrance. Day-use parks are generally open from dawn to dusk, and when a park is closed, visitors cannot enter or stay in it.

Yes. Showers are offered to registered campers, and The Cove Palisades State Park is also listed among the parks that allow non-camper showers.

Many state parks have access to lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, and some have designated swim beaches. Swimming areas are unsupervised, and visitors are responsible for their own safety.

Some parks provide access for boating, and you may need a Waterway Access or Aquatic Invasive Species permit depending on the type of boating activity.