An Oregon state park ranks among the nation’s best. See which one, why

Oregon State Parks have been named among the best in the country by a major travel magazine.

Silver Falls State Park has been named one of the Best State Parks of 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, a travel website that used data from Google Maps to determine which park in the United States. State parks were the most popular last year.

Condé Nast Traveler says: “If you’re looking for a place that’s less crowded, easily accessible, more affordable, and close to some of America’s coolest cities (with day trips from New York, Portland, and Las Vegas), it’s worth exploring our nation’s best state parks in depth.”

That’s why Condé Nast Traveler magazine selected Silver Falls State Park as one of the best state parks in the country.

Silver Falls State Park named one of America’s best parks by Condé Nast Traveler

Silver Falls State Park, about 30 minutes east of Salem and an hour’s drive from Portland, is known for its waterfalls, hiking and nature viewing.

“With more than 35 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, this Oregon state park has something for everyone,” says Condé Nast Traveler.

Condé Nast Traveler noted that Silver Falls State Park is “known for its beautiful waterfalls” and is located along the Ten Falls Trail, a hike that takes visitors through a 7-mile loop where they can see 10 different waterfalls.

Condé Nast Traveler says: “Keep an eye out for South Falls, the tallest waterfall on the Ten Falls Loop and a spectacular sight.”

The travel website also highlights the cabin and glamping options available at Silver Falls State Park. Visitors can rent cabins at Smith Creek Village or through Silver Falls State Park.

What are Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s Best State Parks of 2025?

Here are Condé Nast Traveler’s picks for the best state parks of 2025:

• Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

• liberty state park new jersey

• silver falls state park oregon

• Watkins Glen State Park, New York

• Starved Rock State Park, Illinois

• Blue Springs State Park, Florida

• Point Robles State Natural Reserve, California

• Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

• Letchworth State Park, New York

• Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas

Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Wire reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval’s arrival time is Sandoval@gannett.com or at X @Gini Sandoval.

This article originally appeared in the Salem Statesman-Journal: Condé Nast Traveler ranks Oregon state parks among America’s best