Rooster Rock State Park

Rooster Rock State Park

Rooster Rock State Park
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Mike McKenzie
Portland, OR83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Friends
We were out to Cascade Licks in Labor Day to buy fresh caught salmon, so we stopped on the way back for a dip in the Columbia River at Rooster Rock. I have been here several times over the years. It’s a great park for a picnic and an ideal spot for a cool swim. Yeah, there’s a clothing optional area but that’s way far away from where the families and kids play and picnic in the sand. On a warm weekend expect lots of people but the park is huge and there is a lot of parking.
Written 7 September 2020
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Cello12345
Urbana, IL819 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
This park is conveniently located with its own exit onto Interstate 84. Be aware that if you want to travel the part of scenic Highway 30 from Portland that is not restricted by timed entry permits, you'll need to get back onto I-84 at Bridal Veil - but there's no way to continue east without an entry permit since the interstate highway entrance goes only to the west. If you'd like to see points further east, backtrack one exit to Rooster Rock State Park! Have a leisurely lunch or snack there overlooking the River, then you can get back on I-84 going the way you wanted to. This was well worth the $5 entrance fee for us.
Written 8 September 2022
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Compass29956985679
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
Very nice trails, easy walk and very scenic. Only problem is (not so much the nudity) is that you might stumble across a guy giving himself a rub & tug, twice I've stumbled across that (YUCK). Just wanted to walk on the trail not seeing some guy tugging away. Overall I like the park didn't enjoy the side show.
Written 2 June 2023
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Stephen H
Madras, OR12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Couples
Soft sandy beaches. Plenty of available shade. Multiple 'hideaways' ;-) wink wink
You can literally walk halfway across the Columbia River before wetting your chest. Trust me, I just did it yesterday, 6-15-15. Couples, singles, groups, families, all genders are welcome. State park so please keep your unnatural drugs, cigarettes, glass, etc off the beach.
Written 17 June 2015
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jhiker97
Portland, OR1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Solo
I was anticipating a cool beach with an optional clothing area with people who weren't sexual, but then I came across many old men "stroking it" (WHILE LOOKING AT ME! I'm a teenage male! Probably the youngest person there.). Then also, I came across two men who were "getting it on". I'm fine with nudity as long as it's not sexual in a public place.

This place made me feel gross. It was as if it was a gay beach to hook up with other guys. I am not attracted to that stuff. I wanted to go for the sun.

The place, by itself, is really nice. Just the people who go there are not. And very creepy.

I HIGHLY ADVISE YOU: DO NOT GO THERE IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS STUFF! And plus, this stuff is illegal.

I'm just emotionally scarred...
Written 8 April 2014
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Sheila S
Vancouver, WA17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This a a swimming/beach located right on the beautiful Columbia River. But, beware, they do have a nude section.
Written 21 November 2012
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joseferg
Portland, Oregon1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Friends
I've been reading the reviews and am astounded by the number of people who are shocked that they might run into a nude person when at the east end of the beach. There's a large sign (half the size of a billboard) at the entrance to the ramp that leads to the beach that clearly states "CLOTHING OPTIONAL SECTION." The nude beach is the primary reason people go to the beach at Rooster Rock, as opposed to just the park. The other nude beach (on Sauvie Island) isn't nearly as picturesque and too many of those folks choose to wear swimwear and designer underwear. If one wants to go to a clothing optional beach, and not run into many nude sun bathers, they should go to Collins beach on Sauvie Island.
As for Rooster Rock, it's the best nude beach I've gone to (I've been to several up and down the west coast). There's paved parking, patrol rangers on premise, and a very friendly/courteous groups of users. Everyone on the beach is polite. If you're traumatized by the site of a naked body, this isn't the place for you.
Written 20 August 2017
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Cshel718
Portland, OR90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Friends
This is a GREAT place to swim--all sandy, no rocks, nice, clean, calm water, beautiful views. $5 to get in, take a right after you go thru the entrance gate.

After you park, however, it is about a 3/4 mile hike down to the beach, which is clothing optional. There is a section of beach that is clothing required, but it is difficult to get to and honestly, the best beach is the clothing optional one because it includes Sand Island.

Once you get down to the beach you can opt to walk about another 1/4 mile in in ankle-to-thigh deep sandy-bottom water out to the island, and it's worth it. Dogs are required to be on a leash, but I imagine if they're under voice control & you clean up after them it wouldn't be a problem as there is plenty of space here to swim and spread out. Very nice area, highly recommend as long as you're not bothered by a little nudity....it's about half & half out there. I experienced none of the "creepiness" a former (and seemingly immature) reviewer spoke of.

Pack a cooler, a chair, some sunscreen and maybe an umbrella for shade, and go. The vibe is positive, the location beautiful and people are nice--it's truly an Oregon experience.
Written 4 August 2014
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Shirley G
Springfield, OR1,773 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Family
Rooster Rock State Park is one of the most scenic and beautiful parks I have ever visited. Located about 15 miles East of Portland on the beautiful Columbia Gorge River it welcomes, wind surfers, wind kiters, hikers, boaters, swimmers, picnic folks and nudists.

Rooster Rock is one of only two legally sanctioned clothing optional areas in Oregon. The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) has officially adopted this park through the State Adopt-A-Park program. Since 2002 AANR and the park staff have worked together to create a family friendly non-sexual clothing optional recreational area of the park.

Sand dunes to climb, trails to hike and all au natural make for a great visit.
Written 23 August 2014
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Donthebeachwalker
Hauser, ID28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013
We hiked almost all the way around Sand Island. Crossed paths with around a dozen nude people. All very pleasant to chat with. We were nude, also. (The main reason for being on Sand Island.)
We were able to walk bare foot the entire time. The fine, soft sand and even the mud felt really good on the feet. There were no rocks in the swimming areas, either.
Very clean. We normally haul out lots of trash that others leave behind.
Very SAFE for beach-goers of all ages.
I suggest that you try the clothing optional section of the beach. You will no doubt find that naturists/nudists are very pleasant and friendly. They also clean up after themselves. BTW: The naturists/nudists self police the beach to keep the "pervs" out.
Written 31 August 2013
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