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High Rocks Park (Clackamas River)

📍 Gladstone
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool river water
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Multiple cliff-jumping heights are available here — depth and submerged hazards should be reassessed each visit rather than assumed safe.
🏞️ River Swim 🟢 Easy Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About High Rocks Park (Clackamas River)

A popular, close-to-Portland (under an hour) river swimming spot on the Clackamas River known for multiple cliff-jumping heights of varying difficulty.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
River swimming with multiple cliff-jump heights
Managed By
City of Gladstone / Clackamas County
County
Clackamas County, Oregon
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
High Rocks Park, Gladstone, OR 97027

Access Notes:
Easy park access; multiple cliff-jumping heights available — scout depth before jumping from any of them

GPS Coordinates
45.3815, -122.5851
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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