Friends of LL Stub Stewart & Rails to Trails

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L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park Sign

Mission Statement: The Friends group is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserve and enhance recreational and educational opportunities of the cultural, historical and natural resources of Stub Stewart State Park and Banks-Vernonia Rails to Trails.

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, Washington County is located just seven miles NW of Banks on Highway 47. It is the first overnight camping state park built in over 30 plus years. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail runs through Stub Stewart State Park from Banks to Vernonia – the trail from Banks to Vernonia is approximately 20 miles. Besides the Banks-Vernonia trail, there are 17 miles of walking and horse trails built within Stub Stewart State Park. Camping sites with horse corals and RVcamping. 

Call Reservations Northwest 800.452.5687 to make your camping reservations. You can make reservations on-line. http://www.oregonstateparks.org.   Web site for Banks/Vernonia State Trail http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_145.php 

Event happenings in LL “Stub” Stewart State Park

  • Info: 503.324.0606 Ext. 226
  • The Store, “Discovery Depot”, is open at the Welcome Center. Hours 10am – 4pm Wednesday-Sunday, March-October.Currently there are 6 Bank-Vernonia trail heads on 17-20 mile trail.
    • Vernonia Trailhead
    • Beaver Creek Trailhead
    • Tophill Trailhead
    • Buxton Trailhead
    • Manning Trailhead
    • Banks Trailhead

    The Tophill Trailhead is located in LL “Stub” Stewart State Park. It is ADA Accessible; equestrian loading platform; Horseshoe trestle; Parking; Restrooms and hitching posts.

    Buxton Trailhead is ADA accessible; equestrian loading platform; Buxton Trestle; Interpretive Trail; Parking; Restroom and picnicing at Whistle Stop Shelter.

  • Contact Information

    Phone: 503.324.1081

    Email rayk7vdq@jps.net

    Mailing address:
    Banks Chamber of Commerce
    P.O. Box 206
    Banks, Oregon 97106

    Physical Location:
    Chamber & Historical Society Log Cabin Visitor Center
    290 South Main Street
    Banks, Oregon
    In the City's Neighborhood Park

  • Become A Member

    Become a Member!

    Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives of the Banks Chamber of Commerce may become a member.

    Business Membership:
    Any person or organization actively carrying on a business or professional business within Banks, Oregon & surrounding area, whether by main or branch office
    Dues: $50.00

    Associate Membership:
    Membership is open to persons and non-profit organizations who desire to be involved in, or who support the activities of the Banks Chamber of Commerce.
    Dues: $25.00

  • Library

    Library Cultral Pass Checkout:
    This is a cooperative effort of the Washington County Libraries. Chamber members partnership with this program by sponsoring the following Cultural Passes. To take advantage of this program, anybody in the community with a Library Card can check out the passes at our Public Library. These passes provide free admission to any of the listed points of interest in the Portland and Washington County area.

    Washington County Libraries Cooperative will assume the sponsorship of Culture Passes. Call or stop by the Banks Public Library and obtain the new Culture Pass program. A phone call to the Banks Public Library can answer any further questions. 503.324.1382