🌤 Weather at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34–66 °F | 44–78 °F | 34–73 °F | 31–49 °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 Vernonia #2, 9 mi away, elevation 625 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Portland’s Backyard Playground
Just 34 miles west of Portland, L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is the ultimate outdoor basecamp. Opened in 2007, this modern park is a mecca for mountain bikers, hikers, and stargazers. It offers direct access to the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
🚲 Mountain Biker’s Paradise: The park features a designated mountain bike area with skills parks, flow trails, and rugged cross-country loops. It’s one of the few parks designed with riders in mind.
Cabins & Camping
Stub Stewart offers some of the best camping facilities in the state, including year-round options.
| Type | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabins | 15 | Mountain Dale Village. 1-room and 2-room cabins with electricity, heat, and porches. Great for rainy PNW weekends. |
| Full Hookup | 78 | Dairy Creek West/East. 50/30/20 amp, water, sewer. Paved pads. |
| Walk-In Tent | 12 | Dairy Creek. Secluded sites nestled in the trees. |
| Hike-In | 23 | Brooke Creek. rustic sites for a backcountry feel (0.3 mi hike). |
Activities
- Disc Golf: A challenging 18-hole course winds through the Douglas fir forest.
- Stargazing: The hilltop day-use area offers expansive views of the night sky, far from city lights.
- Horse Riding: Hares Canyon Horse Camp provides full hookups and corrals for equestrians.
Wildlife & Nature
L.L. Stub Stewart SP — 1,654 acres in the Northern Oregon Coast Range. The park’s second-growth Douglas fir forest, meadows, and streams support Roosevelt elk, black bears, and pileated woodpeckers. Oregon’s newest full-service state park (opened 2007).
Nearby Attractions
Buxton — adjacent. Banks-Vernonia ST — through the park. Portland — 30 miles east.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Cell service is spotty due to the terrain. Enjoy the digital detox!
Are the cabins pet-friendly?
Yes, select cabins are designated as pet-friendly (fee applies). Dogs must be leashed outside.
Do cabins have bathrooms?
The cabins themselves do not have plumbing, but a modern restroom and shower building is located just a few steps away in the cabin village.
Explore More Oregon State Parks
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Oregon. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Oregon guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Banks–Vernonia State Trail is a short drive away, and Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint is within about an hour’s drive.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
- 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 L.L. Stub Stewart State Park?
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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