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Visitor Guide to the State Parks at the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Published by Oregon State Parks.
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Oregon State Parks
Gorge parks: 503-695-2261 | Info line: 800-551-6949
oregonstateparks.org
Columbia River Gorge
Oregon Department of Transportation
historichighway.org
Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association
crgva.org
Troutdale Historical Society and
Barn Exhibit Hall
732 E. Historic Columbia River Highway
Troutdale, OR 97060
503-661-2164 | troutdalehistory.org
Friends of Vista House
503-695-2230 | vistahouse.com
Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway
hcrh.org
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
gorgefriends.org
Travel Oregon
traveloregon.com
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
5000 Discovery Drive | The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-8600 | gorgediscovery.org
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
USDA Forest Service | Hood River, Oregon
541-308-1700 | fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
All information or fees subject to change without notice.
This brochure is available in alternative formats upon request.
Call 1-800-551-6949. Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired: dial 711.
63400-8542 (12/18)
Visitor Guide
W
elcome to the state parks of
the Columbia River Gorge,
your gateway to exploring the trails
and waterfalls of this designated
National Scenic Area that spans 73
miles from Troutdale to The Dalles.
Hiking, cycling, windsurfing,
camping, fishing, picnicking,
photography and disc golf— you can
do all this and more. Whether you
spend the afternoon or a week here,
you’ll soon discover why residents
set aside this land to be treasured
and enjoyed for years to come.
Latourell Falls
TROUTDALE TO DODSON
Gorgeous views, stunning waterfalls
The first 18 miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway
from Troutdale to Dodson boast iconic panoramic views
of the wide, majestic Columbia River that give way to a
lush, mossy forest and spectacular waterfalls. Bring your
camera, a picnic and your hiking shoes as you explore
the following state parks along the way.
The same view that attracts visitors from around the
globe inspired the visionaries of the Historic Columbia
River Highway.
The
landmark’s
namesake
Historic
Columbia
River Highway
Route organization,
(bikes on road)
the Portland Women’s Forum, was active in preserving
Historic Highway State Trail (no motorized vehicles)
the natural beauty along the Gorge and donated the
Columbiasee
River
land to the Historic
state. Come
forHighway
yourself why this is one
Future
Historic
Highway
State
of the most popular viewpoints for Trail
photographing Vista
House.
More than 4 million people visit the west Gorge
each year. Consider carpooling, taking a shuttle,
or leaving early to avoid congestion at trailheads.
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Shuttle information:
ColumbiaGorgeExpress.com
2
3 miles
Notice the stone guard walls and graceful arches that
are typical of the highway’s exquisite craftsmanship as
you wind up to Vista
in Route
1918 (bikes
as aon road)
HistoricHouse,
Columbiacompleted
River Highway
clifftop rest stop,Historic
observatory
and
memorial
to
Oregon
Highway State Trail (no motorized vehicles)
pioneers. The graceful octagonal stone structure towers
Historic Columbia River Highway
693 feet above the Columbia River and is listed on the
Future Historic Highway State Trail
National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Columbia River Highway (bicycles on road)
1
2
3 miles
Eagle Creek fire trail closure. Other facilities may be open.
Dalton Point
Rooster Rock State Park
14
EXIT 29
Sandy
River
Delta
EXIT 17
EXIT 28
EXIT 25
EXIT 18
Troutdale
EXIT 22
Sandy
River
Delta
EXIT 17
EXIT 18
US Forest Service site
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Dabney SRA
5 Bridal Veil
Falls SSV
Lewis & Clark SRS
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NE 202 Ave
1
2 Vista House at Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
Sandy R
Gresham
Fairview
Trail
NE181 Ave
1 Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Plan your Trip
Waterfall
ADA accessible
Camping
Restrooms
Non-flush toilet
14
Parking
Parking fee
Picnic area
Fishing
Boat ramp
Swimming
Hiking
Beach access
Interpretive display
Disc golf
NE Halsey St
14
Wildlife viewing
Paddling
Wind sports
Scenic viewpoint
unction
Stop
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Way
Kayaking tour, Rooster Rock State Park
Rooster Rock State Park
30
14
1 Portland
Women’s Forum SSV
Dalton P
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3 Guy W. Talbot
4 Shepperd’s
Vista
House
Dell SNAEXIT 29
Crown Point SSC
at
State Park
EXIT 28
EXIT 25
5 Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
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Vista House includes historical displays, as well as
a gift shop and espresso bar that are managed by
the nonprofit Friends of Vista House. The landmark
is open daily in the summer, with limited hours in
the winter, weather permitting. Windy days are not
uncommon; gusts can reach 100 mph during storms.
This pleasant picnic destination features two hiking
trails, including a 1.4-mile round-trip route to the
base of Bridal Veil Falls. A half-mile interpretive loop
features magnificent views of rock formations and the
Columbia River.
Ca
14
Skamania Lodge
Conference Center/
U.S. Forest Service
Information Center
Colum
Stevenson
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Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center
Cascade Locks
Marine Park
30
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ge
30
Fro
Herman Cr
International
Mountain Bike Trail
Cemetery Trailhead
EXIT 44
(eastbound exit)
Bonneville
Dam
Ruckel Creek Falls
Bridge of the Gods Trailhead
and Cascade Locks
North
New growth flourishes a year after the fire along the
Bonneville
EXITElowah
40
trail to
Falls.
EXIT 41
(eastbound only)
Eagle Creek Recreation Area
30
k
Wahkeena Falls
Angel’s Rest
Trailhead
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EXIT 35
Dodson
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EXIT 30
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Trailhead
The 2017 Eagle Creek fire — started in September by a firework
just west of
Cascade Locks — closed about 100 miles of trails
and recreation areas in Oregon, from Troutdale to Cascade
Locks. Many have since opened; others may not open for
months or longer.
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(Eastbound access only from I-84)
Ea
Gorge Fire
Recovery
Toothrock
84
Benson SRA
Oneonta Horsetail
Falls
Gorge
Ainsworth
State Park
Multnomah Falls
Before you head out to the west Gorge, check the following
websites:
Closures are posted at oregonstateparks.org
Hiking and volunteer opportunities are posted at
gorgefriends.org
Follow Gorge Stewardship and Trails Resilience on Facebook
Help us spread the word
Reforestation takes time, but burned landscapes left to
regrow naturally are some of the richest and rarest in the
Pacific Northwest. Help the forest thrive: stay on trails to avoid
damaging seedlings and spreading seeds from your boots.
Trails may be closed due to risk of falling trees and rock slides.
For your safety, do not enter closed areas.
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EXIT 47
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3 Guy W. Talbot State Park
Follow a short trail from the parking area to 249-foot
Latourell Falls. Continue along the 2-mile loop to feel
Waterfall
the mist from Upper Latourell Falls. Hike to another
camping
Overnight
more secluded picnic area on the north side of the
Restrooms
historic highway.
Parking
Natural
Area
4 Shepperd's Dell
State
Fee required
short trail leads to a two-tier waterfall and features
PicnicAarea
Shepperd's
of the 1914
Dell Bridge—as much of
ADAviews
accessible
themselves.
a landmark as the falls
DODSON TO MOSIER
Ride or walk the Historic Columbia
River Highway State Trail
Bonneville Segment
The 6.5segment extends from
6 John B. Yeon State
7 Cascade Locks Trailhead
Scenic Corridor to
at Bridge of the Gods. This section includes stunning
views of the Columbia River and several waterfalls.
Where motorists on old U.S. Highway 30 once cruised,
hikers and cyclists can now leisurely enjoy the view
from the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
The trail comprises three disconnected paved paths
along stretches of the historic highway, providing a
combined 19-plus miles of thrilling scenery.
Viento to Wyeth Segment
A 2-mile paved section can be accessed from
8 Starvation Creek State Park and
9 Viento State
Park. This section extends west to Lindsey Creek,
passing three waterfalls along the way.
Twin Tunnels Segment
Further east, this 5-mile segment connects Hood River
and Mosier, with trailheads at either end. It features
views of the river below and a walk or ride through
the carefully restored Mosier Twin Tunnels. The two
tunnels were filled with rock when I-84 opened, but
fortunately survived. Stop by the Twin Tunnels Visitor
10 Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead for
Station at
more about the highway’s history.
Hop on the Historic Columbia
River Highway State Trail
at the Cascade Locks Trailhead at
the Bridge of the Gods.
EXIT 47
14
(westbound only)
EXIT 51
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Wyeth Bench Rd
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Trailhead
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6 John B. Yeon SSC
Dodson
Eagle Creek Recreation Area
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2090 ft.
Historic Columbia River Highway Route (bikes on r
Historic Columbia River Highway (bicycles on road)
Historic
Highway
State
(no motorized vehicles)
Historic Columbia
River Highway
State
Trail Trail
(pedestrians and bicycles only)
River
Future HistoricHistoric
ColumbiaColumbia
River Highway
StateHighway
Trail
Eagle Creek fire
trail closure.
Other
facilities may
be open.
Future
Historic
Highway
State
Trail
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EXIT 37
(westbound only)
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Shellrock Mtn
Ea
Toothrock
Trailhead
7 Cascade Locks Trailhead
EXIT 44
EXIT 41
Herman Creek
Cascade
Locks
EXIT 40
Fro
He
Cascade Locks
Marine Park
Bonneville
Dam
nta
ge
30
30
Wyeth Trailhead
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1
2
3 miles
The Final Connection
With a 3-mile section between Wyeth State Park and
Lindsey Creek set to open in summer 2019, only a few
miles will await reconnection between Viento State
Park and Hood River. One of the final hurdles will be a
new bridge and tunnel at Mitchell Point, a formidable
mountain that abuts the Interstate. Designs for the
crossing are underway.
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Once the segments are complete, visitors will be able
to cycle from Troutdale to The Dalles entirely along the
historic highway and state trail without needing to ride
alongside fast-moving traffic on the shoulder of I-84.
Stay updated at historichighway.org.
Ride or walk the Twin Tunnels section of the Historic
Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Koberg Beach State Recreation SRS
EXIT 63 EXIT 64
EXIT 62
Cascade
Av
8 Starvation Creek
Trailhead
Waterfall
ADA accessible
Camping
Restrooms
Non-flush toilet
Parking
Parking fee
Picnic area
Fishing
Wind sports
Post Canyon
Recreation Area
9 Viento
State Park
Boat ramp
Swimming
Hiking
Beach access
Interpretive display
Wildlife viewing
Paddling
Scenic viewpoint
US Forest Service site
30
iver
EXIT 55
(eastbound only)
EXIT 65
Hood
River
dR
Mitchell Point Overlook
EXIT 56
e
Hoo
EXIT 58
(eastbound only)
35
EXIT 69
10 Senator
Mark O. Hatfield
West Trailhead and
Twin Tunnels
Visitor Station
Mosier
Mosier
Twin Tunnels
Senator
Mark O. Hatfield
East Trailhead
MOSIER TO THE DALLES
Enjoy the east Gorge
At Mosier, visitors can drive the historic highway
to The Dalles. Take exit 76 and follow the route
east through the quaint town of Mosier—famous
for its sweet cherries and their fragrant springtime
11 Memaloose Overlook, stop to
blossoms. At
look down at the traditional Native American burial
grounds on Memaloose Island.
12 Rowena Crest, part
Continue climbing up to
13 Mayer State Park, for stunning Gorge
of
views rivaling those of Crown Point. Each spring,
the Rowena Plateau bursts into bloom with native
balsamroot and other wildflowers. Access
lupine,
hiking trails in and around the adjacent Tom
McCall Nature Preserve. While in The Dalles, visit
the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Wasco
County
Museum
to learn about the cataclysmic
volcanoes,
raging
floods and 10,000 years of
cultural history that shaped the Gorge.
Wildflowers make a colorful show
each spring at Rowena Crest.
XIT 65
ADA accessible
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Camping
Restrooms
Non-flush toilet
eld
d and Parking
Parking fee
Picnic area
Fishing
Boat ramp
Swimming
Hiking
Beach access
Interpretive display
Wildlife viewing
Paddling
Wind sports
Scenic viewpoint
EXIT 73
EXIT 69
(West)
EXIT 76
Mosier
Tom McCall
Nature Preserve
11 Memaloose
11 Memaloose
State Park
Overlook
0
14
(East)
30
12 Rowena
Crest
Overlook
84
13 Mayer State Park
Historic Columbia River Highway Route (bikes on road)
Waterfall
Columbia Gorge
Historic Highway State Trail (no motorized vehicles) Discovery Center
Overnight camping
Historic Columbia River Highway Route (bikes on road)
& Museum
Historic Columbia River Highway
Restrooms
Future Historic Highway State Trail
Parking
Fee required
Picnic area
1
2
3 miles
ADA accessible
The Dalles
CAMPING AND DAY-USE PARKS
Relax between adventures
at these state campgrounds
Reserve one day to nine months in advance at
oregonstateparks.org or call 800-452-5687.
Ainsworth State Park, 22 miles east of Troutdale on the
Historic Columbia River Highway (I-84 exit #35). Forested
campground near popular waterfalls and hiking trails. RV
sites, walk-in tent sites and a hiker/biker camp. Open
mid-March to October.
Viento State Park, 8 miles west of Hood River (I-84
exit #56). Well-shaded campsites on both sides of I-84
with access to Columbia River for water sports. Close to
several Gorge trailheads and windsurfing. RV and tent
sites. Open mid-April to October.
Memaloose State Park, 11 miles west of The Dalles
(I-84 exit #76). Accessible only to westbound I-84 traffic.
Park overlooks the river and its namesake island. There is
no river access from the park. RV and tent sites.
Open mid-March to October.
Rooster Rock State Park,
25 miles east of Portland
(I-84 exit #25). With a
front-row view of the
Columbia River, this day-use
park beckons picnickers,
windsurfers and sunbathers.
A sandy beach includes a
Rooster Rock, Mayer and
separate clothing-optional
section. Two 9-hole disc golf Viento state parks are
popular for water sports.
courses suit beginners and
expert players alike. A 3-mile hiking trail features
views of the river. Reservable picnic shelters.
Benson State Recreation Area, 30 miles east of
Portland (I-84 eastbound access only, exit #30).
Features two lakes for fishing and paddling, a disc
golf course, and a reservable kitchen shelter.
For Forest Service campgrounds, go to
fs.usda.gov/crgnsa.
Mayer State Park, 10 miles west of The Dalles on
(I-84 exit #76). Another popular park for water
sports, Mayer also offers picnicking and stunning
views from the upper portion of the park at
Rowena Crest Overlook and the adjacent Tom
McCall Nature Preserve.
Play for the day
Day-use fees
Famed gusty winds propel windsurfers and kite
boarders on the Columbia River. Calmer waters
invite paddle boarding and kayaking. Visit the
following state parks for the water sports, or stop
for a picnic and a game of disc golf while enjoying
the river views.
Reserve picnic shelters at 800-452-5687.
Some parks require a day-use parking permit. Look
for this symbol on the map. Purchase daily
permits at the park; annual permits are sold online
at store.oregonstateparks.org and at major state park
offices and from local merchants. State park camping
receipts serve as a day-use parking permit for all the
days you are registered.
Dabney State Recreation Site, 4 miles southeast of
Troutdale on the Sandy River (I-84 exit #18). Popular
for swimming, picnicking, rafting, fishing, and playing
disc golf on a challenging 18-hole course. Reservable
picnic shelter. No pets permitted. No alcohol allowed
below Stark Street Bridge.
Camping at Memaloose State Park