🌤 Weather at Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35–65 °F | 48–76 °F | 36–72 °F | 33–50 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Clatskanie, 12 mi away, elevation 22 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🌲 Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint — A rest stop on Highway 30 with a Douglas fir forest overlooking the Columbia River, in Clatsop County near Astoria.
Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint is a small roadside park on Highway 30 in Clatsop County, near Astoria. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) describes a Douglas fir forest overlooking the Columbia River and calls it one of the few rest stops along Highway 30. The park covers about 18 acres.
OPRD’s description mentions a restroom, a monument and the forest. Its facility list adds flush restrooms, picnicking and a viewpoint. It is a place to stop on the drive, look out over the river and have a picnic.
Bradley is for day use only. OPRD lists no overnight use, so there is no campground, and no day-use parking permit is required.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Highway 30, near Astoria, Clatsop County, OR |
| Size | about 18 acres (OPRD) |
| Facilities | Flush restrooms, picnicking, viewpoint, monument (OPRD) |
| Camping | None (day use only) |
| Day-use permit | Free (no day-use parking permit required) |
Things to Do
- Use the rest stop: OPRD calls it one of the few along Highway 30.
- Look out over the Columbia River from the viewpoint, through a Douglas fir forest.
- Picnic at the park, which OPRD lists under picnicking.
- Find the monument that OPRD mentions on site.
History
OPRD says the land was originally given in 1921 to Clatsop County by the heirs of Nathan Bradley. The county transferred it to the state in 1922, and it was one of the first parcels donated as park land to the Oregon Highway Commission.
At one time the site was developed as a concession area for motorists and equipped with a caretaker’s cottage. The cottage no longer remains.
Visitor Tips
- OPRD lists flush restrooms here.
- The park is small, about 18 acres, so plan it as a short stop on a Highway 30 drive.
- There is no campground, so book your overnight stay somewhere else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp at Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint?
No. OPRD lists this as a day-use site with no overnight use, and there is no campground.
Is there a fee to stop at Bradley?
No. OPRD lists no day-use fee, so no day-use parking permit is required.
Are there restrooms?
Yes. OPRD lists flush restrooms, along with picnicking and a viewpoint.
Nearby Attractions
The closest state parks in our guide are Saddle Mountain State Natural Area (18.5 miles), Sunset Beach State Recreation Site (24.6 miles), Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site (25.0 miles) and Fort Stevens State Park (25.3 miles). All distances are in a straight line.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Saddle Mountain State Natural Area (within about an hour’s drive) and Sunset Beach State Recreation Site (within about an hour’s drive).
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Current status, alerts and directions from Oregon State Parks.
Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park page; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (county). As of October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than 6 feet required in developed park areas
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are allowed on most ocean beaches under direct control; western snowy plover nesting areas restrict pets March 15 - Sept. 15; leash required on the beach at some parks (e.g. Cape Lookout)
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Designated pet-friendly yurts and cabins at many parks (South Beach has 14 pet-friendly yurts, Tugman 8); maximum two dogs and/or cats; $10 per night pet fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $10 per night for pet-friendly yurts/cabins; no pet fee for day use or campsites
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited at Dabney SRA, the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, and Shore Acres; off-leash areas at Stub Stewart, Willamette Mission, Elijah Bristow, Cottonwood Canyon and LaPine
Are dogs allowed at Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint?
Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.oregon.gov. More: Oregon state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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