Banks-Vernonia State Trail

These tree materials, including firewood, must stay within the county where they were collected to help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, a highly invasive insect, sighted in this county. Help protect our forests by following these firewood tips: Buy firewood local to your campsite: Choose firewood harvested within 10 miles of your destination or buy certified heat-treated firewood. Avoid transporting restricted wood: Do not bring ash, olive, or white fringe tree materials into any Oregon State Park even if it’s within the same quarantine area. When in doubt about the tree species, leave it out. Learn more about the quarantine and emerald ash borer.

General advisory
Posted Sep 29, 2022 - Additional Parking These parking spaces are an agreement with the city and do not necessarily reflect the Park Day Use Hours. If the parking lot at the trailhead is full, additional parking is available at Five Star Builders, (13981 NW Main Street, Banks, OR) which is across the road from the trailhead parking lot and Ziply Fiber Optics located just down Main Street. Parking at Five Star Builders is available as follows: Monday-Friday from 5:00 pm until dusk Saturday, Sunday and State Holidays from 7:00 am until dusk

Construction advisory
Posted Oct 19, 2021 - The Shoofly Trail southern bridge is closed for safety. There is a temporary crossing in place until repairs can be completed.