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Clackamas County, OR Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Governing code
County Code Ch. 6.06
Gates locked
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Quiet hours (camping)
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Under-18 camping
Adult must accompany
Fires
Designated receptacles only

Summary

Clackamas County parks close at night: entrance gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and no one under 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by an adult. County Code Title 6, Chapter 6.06 governs parks, forests and recreation.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Please observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. ... No person under the age of 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by an adult.

Full Breakdown

Clackamas County Code Title 6, Chapter 6.06 establishes the county's authority over its parks, forests and recreation areas, with daily opening and closing times set by the Parks Manager and posted at each park entrance. In practice park entrance gates are locked from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, making overnight presence outside camping unlawful. Posted park rules require campers to observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., allow fires only in designated receptacles, and prohibit anyone under 18 from camping overnight unless accompanied by an adult. The Mt. Hood corridor and Government Camp area also fall under county park and federal forest rules. Camping is only allowed in designated campgrounds and campsites.

Violations & Fines

Remaining in a park after posted closing hours or violating Chapter 6.06 park rules can result in citation and removal by county park rangers or the Sheriff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Clackamas County parks close?
Park entrance gates are locked from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily; exact daily open/close times are set by the Parks Manager and posted at each park entrance.
Can a minor camp alone in a county park?
No. Posted park rules state no person under the age of 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by an adult.

Sources & Official References

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