Tumalo State Park, State park on Deschutes River, Deschutes County, Oregon

Tumalo State Park is an Oregon state park along the Deschutes River in Deschutes County. Reddish basalt cliffs line both sides of the river, and western juniper and ponderosa pine trees grow down to the water's edge, giving the park the feel of a dry mountain canyon.

The land became a state park in 1954, when Deschutes County transferred an initial parcel to the state of Oregon. A second addition in 1972 more than doubled the protected area, completing the park as it stands today.

The park's name comes from the Tumalo region, and the Deschutes River itself was named by French-speaking fur traders for the falls near its mouth. Swallows nest in the basalt cliffs above the water, and great blue herons feed along the shoreline, so birdwatchers gather at the banks in the early morning.

The park has camping spots for tents and trailers, as well as yurt cabins for those who prefer a roof overhead. Facilities include solar-powered showers, restrooms, and laundry, making it easy to stay for several nights without leaving the grounds.

The park's 330 acres include 50 tent sites, 23 trailer hook-up spots and seven yurts, and in 2013 it recorded over 263,000 day-use visitors and more than 49,000 overnight campers. O.B. Riley Road, the old McKenzie-Bend Highway, cuts the park in two: the picnic area lies west of the road, all campsites east of it.