State Park · Oregon
Bates State Park
- Location
- Grant County, Oregon
- Nearest town
- 25 miles northeast of John Day
- Type
- State Park
About Bates State Park
Trails wind through 131 acres of land that once made up part of a lumber mill site before becoming parkland. The park offers primitive RV and tent campsites alongside a separate day use area set up for hikers and bicyclists. Its grounds are open for walking and riding rather than developed with extensive facilities, keeping the layout centered on trail access and basic camping.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Bates State Park is in Grant County, Oregon, 25 miles northeast of John Day. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Bates State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 137 in Oregon →
Unity Lake State Recreation SiteState Recreation Area · Baker County, OR17 miE- Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage AreaState Historic Site · Baker County, OR18 miNE
Clyde Holliday State Recreation SiteState Recreation Area · Grant County, OR31 miSW
Hilgard Junction State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area · Union County, OR53 miN
Catherine Creek State ParkState Park · Union County, OR54 miNE
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.