Salmon runs at Oxbow Regional Park (Sandy River) — live counts

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Sources: web research

Details

Address

Ten miles southeast of Troutdale along the Sandy River

Hours

May 1 through Sept. 14: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 15 through Oct. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 1 through March 14: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 15 through April 30: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open 7 days per week. Welcome center open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (closed noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays noon to 2 p.m.) and closed on select holidays.

Fees

Parking fee per car or per bus (free with annual parking pass)

Parking

Parking available

Notes

Storm in late 2025 changed the course of the Sandy River; submerged logs are a new hazard. State and national recreation passes are not accepted. Park is good to visit year-round with seldom snow; expect mud after recent rain. Water is very cold in early summer.

Common questions

Are salmon runs active at Oxbow Regional Park (Sandy River) right now?

Oxbow Regional Park (Sandy River) is open May 1 through Sept. 14: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 15 through Oct. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 1 through March 14: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 15 through April 30: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open 7 days per week. Welcome center open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (closed noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays noon to 2 p.m.) and closed on select holidays..

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