Beacon Rock State Park
34841 State Route 14
Skamania, WA 98648
(509) 427-8265
Things to remember
Beacon Rock
• SummerState
hours – AprilPark
1 to
is located in theSept.
heart
of the
30, 6:30
a.m.Columbia
to dusk
• Winter schedule
Oct. 1 to
River Gorge National
Scenic –Area
March
31,
8
a.m.
to
dusk.
Alwith historic significance dating back
though most parks are open
hundreds of years. Beacon Rock is
year round, some parks or
the core of an ancient
The
portions ofvolcano.
parks are closed
mile-long trail toduring
its summit
provides
the winter. For a winoutstanding panoramic
of the
ter scheduleviews
and information
seasonal closures,
Columbia Riverabout
Gorge.
visit www.parks.wa.gov
Visitors may explore
more thanor20
call the information center at
miles of hiking trails, including a one(360) 902-8844.
mile interpretive• Wildlife,
trail atplants
the and
Doetsch
all park
day-use area. The
trail
is
accessible
buildings, signs, tables and to
people with disabilities.
other structures are protectremoval or damage
The 5,100-acreed;camping
park of
any
kind
is
prohibited.
Huntalso offers a variety of recreational
ing, feeding of wildlife and
activities that include boating, rock
gathering firewood on state
climbing, horseback
ridingis and
fishing.
park property
prohibited.
Additionally, there
are
interpretive
• One camping party is al- signs
about the Ice Age
floods
theof
lowed
per site.along
Maximum
eight people per campsite.
Beacon Rock Trail.
• Campsites may not be held
for other parties.
The Discover Pass is• required
day visits
toisstate
Campingfor
check-in
time
parks and access to other state-managed recreation
2:30 p.m., and check-out
lands. The pass provides access to millions of acres of
time is 1 p.m.
parks, wildlife areas, trails, natural areas and
• Extra
vehicle
- $10
water-access sites. The
annual
passovernight
is transferable
between two vehicles.per night in designated area
each vehicle
in excess
• Annual pass: $30 •for
One-day
pass: $10
of the
allowed
(transaction and dealer
feesone
may
apply)per site.
Does not apply to vehicle
The Discover
Pass
can be purchased
towed by
a recreational
online,
vehicle.by phone or in
person. For details, visit
• Pets must be on leash
www.discoverpass.wa.gov
and under physical
or call (866) 320-9933.
control at all times. This
includes you
trail areas
Thank
for and
campsites.
Pet
supporting owners
must
clean up after
pets
Washington
state
on
all
state
park
lands.
recreation lands.
• Quiet hours are 10 p.m.
to 6:30 a.m.
State Parks information:
(360) 902-8844
Reservations: Online at
www.parks.state.wa.us or call
(888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688
Washington State Parks
Beacon Rock
State Park
Other state parks located in
the general area:
Battle Ground Lake, Columbia
Hills and Paradise Point
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remember
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• Park hours –
April 1 to Oct. 31,
8 a.m. to dusk.
• Winter schedule – Nov. 1
to March 31, 8 a.m. to dusk for day use only. Although
most parks are open year round, some parks or portions
of parks are closed during the winter. For a winter schedule
and information about seasonal closures, visit
www.parks.state.wa.us or call the information center
at (360) 902-8844.
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• Wildlife, plants and all park buildings, signs, tables and
other structures are protected; removal or damage of
any kind is prohibited. Hunting, feeding of wildlife and
gathering firewood on state park property is prohibited. S
• One camping party is allowed per site. Maximum of
eight people per campsite.
• Campsites may not be held for other parties.
• Camping check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out
time is 1 p.m.
• Extra vehicle overnight - $10 per night in designated area
for each vehicle in excess of the one allowed per site.
Does not apply to vehicle towed by a recreational vehicle.
• Pets must be on leash and under physical control at all
times. This includes trail areas and campsites. Pet
owners must clean up after pets on all state park lands.
• Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Engine-driven electric generators may be operated
only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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Welcome
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Park
Ranger
station
RV sites
Picnic area
Equestrian
trail
Fishing
Viewpoint
Restroom
Interpretive
trail
Showers
Parking
Boating
Biking
Kite boarding
Rock climbing
Upper Hardy
Creek Trail
Don’s CutOff Trail
“The Saddle”
Viewpoint
Park boundary
Unimproved roads
Equestrian, hiking or Railroad
mountain bike trails Hiking trails
Paved roads
Hardy
Ridge
Trail
East
Hardy
Trail
Creek
Group Camp
(closed in winter)
Vault
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Equestrian Little
Trailhead Beacon
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Upper Picnic Area
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Hamilton Mtn. Trail
Loop
Trail
Hardy Falls
Viewing
Area
Revenue from
Discover Pass
replaces general
fund tax funding
no longer
available to cover
the cost of
operations.
Hamilton Mtn.
Summit
Hardy
Creek
Trail
Hardy
West Trail
Welcome. Please
remember a
Discover Pass is
required to visit a
state park or
other statemanaged
recreation lands.
Cedar Creek
Camping
Hamilton Creek
Hiking
ADA
accessible
Boat
launch/moorage
Group camp
Little
Rock in November 1805 on their journey
to the Pacific and also on their return
trip in 1806. They noted the rock in their
journal and gave it its present name.
Henry J. Biddle, a prominent botanist,
geologist and engineer, purchased the rock
and built a trail to the top between 1916 and
1918, an engineering marvel at the time. In
1935 his heirs deeded the rock to the state for
use as a park.
The Civilian Conservation Corps established
a camp at Beacon Rock in 1935 and developed
the park’s facilities. Several of the CCC
Overnight accommodations
structures were constructed using advanced
The park offers 26 standard campsites in the main
stone masonry and woodworking techniques.
campground and two standard campsites located
Most of their work still stands today.
near the moorage area and 2 primitive sites at the
Park amenities and facilities
equestrian trailhead. The main camp area is an
Beacon Rock State Park offers several amenities
older camp in a forested setting suited more for
and
facilities to make your visit more enjoyable
tents than RVs. There 5 sites that accommodate RVs
and
comfortable, including:
more than 20 feet long, with maximum site length of
•
Two
group day-use kitchen shelters that
40 feet. All campsites are first come, first served.
accommodates
up to 100 guests. Reservable
There also is a reservable group camp that
online
or
by
calling
(888) CAMPOUT or
accommodates up to 200 guests, with a minimum
(888)
226-7688.
of 30. It features two Adirondack (three-sided)
sleeping shelters that each sleeps eight people, one • 53 picnic tables and a covered kitchen shelter,
available first come, first served.
kitchen shelter with power, one picnic shelter and
•
Modern restrooms with hot showers.
two vault toilets. Showers are available in the main
•
Boat launch and 916 feet of moorage dock with
campground and moorage area. Reservations for
a
marine pump out station.
the group camp can be made online or by calling
•
5
miles of pedestrian trails and 5 miles of
(888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
equestrian trails.
Park history
• Technical rock climbing: The
Beacon Rock, the core of a
south and southeast faces
young volcano that erupted
of Beacon Rock close
around 57,000 years ago,
annually on Feb. 1 and
had a traditional cone
tentatively reopen midshape until raging IceJuly. The northwest
Age floodwaters scoured
corner is open for
away at its flanks. Native
climbing year round.
Americans knew that it
The east face is closed
marked the last of the rapids
for the protection of
on the Columbia River and the
rare species, cultural
beginning of tidal influence from
and historical resources.
the Pacific Ocean, 150 miles away.
For more information, call
Lewis and Clark camped at Beacon
the park at (509) 427-8265.
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Little Beacon Rock Spur Trail
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To Rodney Falls & “Pool of the Winds”
Doetsch Trail
Hardy Ridge Loop Trail
Equestrian Trailhead to “The Saddle”
River to Rock Trail
.9 miles
4 miles to summit
.2 miles
1.2 miles
1.25 miles
1.2 miles
7.2 miles
3.5 miles
0.75 miles
(Revised 04-17-17)
34841 State Route 14 Skamania, WA 98648 • Park (509) 427-8265 • Information Center (360) 902-8844
