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L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, Buxton, OR

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L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park

A forested Oregon state park about 34 miles west of Portland, known for camping, trails for hiking, biking and riding horses, and views from its Hilltop area.

Buxton, OR

About L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park

Set in the foothills west of Portland, this state park has a wooded hillside landscape with campgrounds, cabins, and horse camps. Its trail network is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and it connects to the paved Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The Hilltop day-use area offers wide western views, a picnic shelter, an off-leash dog area, and disc golf courses. The Discovery Depot visitor center shares information about local plants, animals, and the park's logging history.

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