State Park · Oregon
Starvation Creek State Park
- Location
- Hood River County, Oregon
- Nearest town
- 8.2 miles west of Hood River
- Type
- State Park
About Starvation Creek State Park
A creek running through the Columbia River Gorge gives this park its name, though the story behind it has nothing to do with hunger. Snow drifts once stopped a train at this spot, and passengers had to dig it out themselves. No actual starvation occurred here, despite what the name suggests.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Starvation Creek State Park is in Hood River County, Oregon, 8.2 miles west of Hood River. 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 Starvation Creek State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 137 in Oregon →
- Viento State ParkState Park · Hood River County, OR1.1 miE
- Wygant State Natural AreaState Natural Area · Hood River County, OR2.3 miE
- Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural AreaState Natural Area · Hood River County, OR2.9 miE
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural AreaState Natural Area · Hood River County, OR3.5 miE- Wyeth State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area · Hood River County, OR4.0 miW
Spring Creek Hatchery State ParkState Park · Skamania County, WA7.6 miE
Koberg Beach State Recreation SiteState Recreation Area · Hood River County, OR11 miE
Beacon Rock State ParkState Park · Skamania County, WA16 miW
Memaloose State ParkState Park · Wasco County, OR17 miE
Towns near Starvation Creek State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.