Columbia River Gorge State Parks & Trails

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503-986-0707 call also may You 1-800-551-6949

725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301. OR Salem, C, Suite NE, St. Summer 725

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Disc Golf Disc Mayer State Park. Campsites also are reservable over the internet; internet; the over reservable are also Campsites Park. State Mayer

Memaloose (541-478-3008) to reserve group picnic areas at at areas picnic group reserve to (541-478-3008) Memaloose

Parking Only Parking

Parking Only Parking Island

at Benson, Dabney, Guy Talbot and Rooster Rock. Call Call Rock. Rooster and Talbot Guy Dabney, Benson, at

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campsites at Memaloose State Park and group picnic areas areas picnic group and Park State Memaloose at campsites Beaches Beaches

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Off-leash dog area. dog Off-leash out Oregon and at most state park offices. park state most at and Oregon out ●

boat ramp that is open Sept. 30 - May 30. May - 30 Sept. open is that ramp boat

- through Stores Joe’s at park, the near merchants by $25 for sold

Two 9-hole disc golf courses. golf disc 9-hole Two

cooking stations, disc golf course, classic swimming hole and a a and hole swimming classic course, golf disc stations, cooking ●

yellow vending machine. Annual state park day-use permits are are permits day-use park state Annual machine. vending yellow

Summertime escape with reservable picnic shelter and electric electric and shelter picnic reservable with escape Summertime

One-mile nature trail through forest and meadow. and forest through trail nature One-mile

● a daily permit for $3 at the entrance booth or from a nearby nearby a from or booth entrance the at $3 for permit daily a

Dabney State Recreation Area Recreation State Dabney , four miles east of Troutdale. Troutdale. of east miles four ,

daily permit for those days you are registered. You may purchase purchase may You registered. are you days those for permit daily lagoon at the base of Rooster Rock. Rooster of base the at lagoon

camped here in 1805. 1805. in here camped

camping in a state park, your camping receipt will serve as a a as serve will receipt camping your park, state a in camping Boat basin with a ramp for boaters and anglers on a scenic scenic a on anglers and boaters for ramp a with basin Boat

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trail and rock climbing area above. The Corps of Discovery Discovery of Corps The above. area climbing rock and trail

annual pass on the driver side of your dashboard. Or, if you’re you’re if Or, dashboard. your of side driver the on pass annual

utilities. All reservable through Reservations Northwest. Reservations through reservable All utilities.

Portland. Features a beach area and boat ramp with a nature nature a with ramp boat and area beach a Features Portland.

State Trail. You’ll need to display either a daily permit or an an or permit daily a either display to need You’ll Trail. State

2,000 picnickers). Three areas have kitchen shelters with with shelters kitchen have areas Three picnickers). 2,000

, 16 miles east of of east miles 16 , Site Recreation State Clark and Lewis

Twin Tunnels section of the Historic Columbia River Highway Highway River Columbia Historic the of section Tunnels Twin

Five group picnic areas (together, they accommodate up to to up accommodate they (together, areas picnic group Five

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Benson, Dabney, East Mayer, Viento and both trailheads on the the on trailheads both and Viento Mayer, East Dabney, Benson,

Columbia River Highway) River Columbia

propel windsurfers. Amenities include: Amenities windsurfers. propel

Day-use area permits are required year-round at Rooster Rock, Rock, Rooster at year-round required are permits area Day-use

Historic the and I-84 both from accessible (Parks

waterfront beckon sunbathers while the famed gorge winds winds gorge famed the while sunbathers beckon waterfront River Sandy the Along Day-use fees Day-use

Sandy beaches along its three-mile-long Columbia River River Columbia three-mile-long its along beaches Sandy

lie in the shadows of the park’s towering namesake monolith. monolith. namesake towering park’s the of shadows the in lie . viewpoint the borders Preserve Wildflower McCall Tom The

What a spot for a picnic! Inviting green lawns and shade trees trees shade and lawns green Inviting picnic! a for spot a What gorge. the of view magnificent a offers which Overlook,

An upper level features the Rowena Crest Crest Rowena the features level upper An picnickers. and Rooster Rock State Park State Rock Rooster

riverside day-use areas for windsurfers, swimmers, boaters boaters swimmers, windsurfers, for areas day-use riverside

Offers Dalles. The of west miles 10 Park, State Mayer

and a hiker-biker camp. hiker-biker a and

point for windsurfers and rest stop for I-84 motorists. I-84 for stop rest and windsurfers for point choices include 44 full hookup sites, six walk-in tent sites sites tent walk-in six sites, hookup full 44 include choices

Hood River. Inviting beach wayside serves as a launching launching a as serves wayside beach Inviting River. Hood nects with other popular U.S. Forest Service trails. Camping Camping trails. Service Forest U.S. popular other with nects

, three miles east of of east miles three , Site Recreation State Beach Koberg Columbia River Highway. An adjacent hiking trail con trail hiking adjacent An Highway. River Columbia -

, 22 miles east of Troutdale on the Historic Historic the on Troutdale of east miles 22 , Ainsworth

head at Seneca Fouts, six miles west of Hood River). River). Hood of west miles six Fouts, Seneca at head & Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail State Highway River Columbia Historic &

- (trail gorge of views commanding offer sites these trail, hiking up (sewer, electricity, water), and 67 tent sites. tent 67 and water), electricity, (sewer, up

five to seven miles west of Hood River. Linked by Wygant Wygant by Linked River. Hood of west miles seven to five through Reservations Northwest; they include 43 full hook full 43 include they Northwest; Reservations through -

, accessible to eastbound travelers only at Mitchell Point, Point, Mitchell at only travelers eastbound to accessible , areas river and the island it’s named for. Campsites are reservable reservable are Campsites for. named it’s island the and river

Wygant, Vinzenz Lausmann, Seneca Fouts state natural natural state Fouts Seneca Lausmann, Vinzenz Wygant, from the westbound side of I-84, the park overlooks the the overlooks park the I-84, of side westbound the from

, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Accessible only only Accessible Dalles. The of west miles 11 , Memaloose Offers hiking trail access (no water or restrooms available). restrooms or water (no access trail hiking Offers

, 10 miles west of Hood River. River. Hood of west miles 10 , Park State Creek Starvation

windsurfing in the gorge. gorge. the in windsurfing

The park’s day-use area offers easy access to some of best best of some to access easy offers area day-use park’s The reservable for group picnics east of the freeway. the of east picnics group for reservable

State Parks State

Sites include 58 with electricity and water, plus 17 tent sites. sites. tent 17 plus water, and electricity with 58 include Sites fishing and rowboating, disc golf course and kitchen shelter shelter kitchen and course golf disc rowboating, and fishing

area (accessible only to westbound traffic). Features: lake for for lake Features: traffic). westbound to only (accessible area on both sides of I-84 are close to several gorge trailheads. trailheads. gorge several to close are I-84 of sides both on

Columbia River Gorge River Columbia

Windsurfers take off from the park’s Dalton Point riverside riverside Point Dalton park’s the from off take Windsurfers 8 miles west of Hood River. Well-shaded campsites campsites Well-shaded River. Hood of west miles 8 Viento,

, 30 miles east of Portland. Portland. of east miles 30 , Area Recreation State Benson

(open mid-March through October): through mid-March (open

Other Day-use Parks Along I-84 Along Parks Day-use Other Relax between adventures at these campgrounds these at adventures between Relax Vista House, Crown Point Crown House, Vista

Welcome to the State Hiking Adventures Daytime hikes offer the best way see the Columbia River Gorge. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail State park trails lead to cascading waterfalls, bird’s-eye view- Parks of the Columbia points and connections with a vast network of cliffside trails managed by the U.S. Forest Service (see maps inside). River Gorge Where motorists on old U.S. Highway 30 once crept with trail hosts at the west trailhead offers orien- The Historic Columbia River Highway is an avenue to many around curves high along the cliffs of the Columbia River tation services. A drivable one-mile segment of Conveniently positioned beside the river and high above on trailheads in the west end of the gorge. And, farther east, long- Gorge, hikers, bicyclists and users of other non-motorized the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) the cliffsides of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic abandoned segments of the highway now exist as the Historic forms of transportation leisurely enjoy the view from the leads from OR 35 to the station’s parking lot. Area, 19 state parks and a state trail open the way to hiking, Columbia River Highway State Trail. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (HCRHST). 3.5 miles sightseeing and more. The trail, actually two disconnected paved ribbons fol- The other open, paved portion of the HCRHST 1.5 miles Looking for a riverside picnic area, a beach or a place where lowing abandoned stretches of the historic highway route, parallels I-84 west of Cascade Locks through an area that receives double the amount of rainfall windsurfers catch a breeze? Try one of the six parks on river- Parks Along The Historic gives users more than 10 miles of sightseeing thrills. level I-84. measured in the Twin Tunnels area. A lush, Columbia River Highway Between Hood River and Mosier, the five-mile Twin green landscape of ferns, moss-covered rocks How about a close-up look at several of the gorge’s spectacu- Begin a stroll (long or short, your choice) from these parks Tunnels segment passes through two distinct climate and delicate, shaded wildflowers flank a secluded lar waterfalls? Or panoramic views of the wide, majestic river to a waterfall or cliffside viewpoint: zones. Starting at the east Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead near 2.5-mile segment winding from the trailhead sparkling far below? Visit the parks along the engineering Mosier, the trail leads through semiarid terrain dotted at the west edge of Cascade Locks to the Eagle marvel now known as the Historic Columbia River Highway. Guy W. Talbot State Park, 12 miles east of Troutdale. A short trail leads from a secluded, well-shaded picnic area to with ponderosa pine trees for about one mile to the Twin Creek Fish Hatchery. The trail continues for Several offer access to nearly 30 U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Tunnels. Spectacular geological formations telling the story another mile west of the hatchery to the Tooth B hiking trails (see other side). 249-foot-high Latourell Falls. Great for group picnics with its modern reservable shelter. of the gorge’s creation dominate the scenery. Rock Trailhead, affording views overlooking the Bonneville Dam and locks. Several U.S. Forest Want to stay overnight? Establish headquarters for your gorge After passing through the tunnels, visitors emerge from the visit in one of three state park campgrounds. Shepperd’s Dell State Natural Area, 14 miles east of Service trails intersect the old highway route Bridge of the Gods west portal into a forest that includes fir trees and other •••••••• Troutdale. Features a short trail to views of Young’s along the way. EXIT 64 Creek waterfalls. vegetation common to western Oregon. Viewpoints along Bonneville Dam the 3.5-mile segment from the tunnels to the west Mark All segments of the trail are rated moderate to B Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, 15 miles east of Hood River O. Hatfield Trailhead overlook the river and the scenic difficult for people with disabilities. EXIT 40 A Bridal Veil Falls Troutdale (also accessible to motorists on I-84 from Exit To The grandeur of its gorge. Dalles 28). Offers a pleasant picnic destination and two hiking Cascade Locks trails, one (one-mile round-trip) leading to the base of grace- You will need a State Parks day-use permit to park at LEGEND fully cascading Bridal Veil Falls. Upper-level interpretive either the east or west trailhead. (Yellow self-service fee ● Cities Paved Historic Columbia River Hwy. State Trail Unimproved trail trail features magnificent views of rock formations and the machines are located at each trailhead.) A visitor station Multnomah Falls  Freeway y.  Highway Historic Columbia River Hwy. Columbia River. w Freeway exit Hiking/biking access only EXIT 18 H e r Road Trail barricade John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor, on a frontage road i v School Day-use fee a R  b i State parks two miles east of I-84 Exit 35, 40 miles east of Portland. A o l u m •••••••••••••••••• Troutdale t o r i c C i s short trail leads to a view of 289-foot Elowah Falls (no other H visitor facilities available). Visitors also access USFS trails. Be a Responsible Hiker Bridge of the Gods EXIT 44 Just sightseeing? Views are hard to beat at these parks for those Leave no trace of your presence. Pack out any gar- er Cascade visitors who lack time for a hike: v 1 mile bage you create, and any found along the trail. Ri Locks a Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, 9 miles bi east of Troutdale. Where photographers stand to frame lum PLEASE, don’t smoke on the trails. Fires start Bonneville Dam Co Tunnel picture postcard scenes of the Columbia River Gorge and even during wet seasons. Crown Point. 1.5 miles Crown Point State Scenic Corridor, 11 miles east of Control your pet. Uncontrolled pets often annoy Ruckel Creek Falls Troutdale. Clifftop site of the historic, octagonal Vista fellow hikers and harass wildlife. They also can damage Stairs Tanner Creek EXIT 40 Eagle House, a gorge landmark since it was built in 1918. Houses vegetation and the trails. Creek a museum, interpretive displays and a gift shop (open ent Moffett Creek ock Segm McCord h R FISH ot March-October). Panoramic views of the gorge visible in all Advise local authorities of trail washouts, fallen o 1 mile HATCHERY Creek 1.8 miles T

directions from the parking lot. trees and rock slides to help maintain a safe trail system. PARKING Tooth Rock Trailhead

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photos:Cover Pointand CrownRiver(Front) Columbia overlooks House Vista

Mirror Lake Mirror Picnic area with shelter with area Picnic Picnic area Picnic www.oregonstateparks.org

or 1-800-735-2900 (Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired). hearing the for Relay (Oregon 1-800-735-2900 or Restrooms Beach access Beach

website: parks state Oregon the visit or

(Back) Rooster Rock and Columbia River.Columbia and Rock Rooster (Back)

503-986-0707 call also may You 1-800-551-6949

725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301. OR Salem, C, Suite NE, St. Summer 725

Call the Oregon State Park Information Center: Center: Information Park State Oregon the Call request. Write to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Recreation and Parks Oregon to Write request.

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A1 This publication is available in alternative formats upon upon formats alternative in available is publication This Dog Area Dog Disc Golf Disc

Trails Off-leash

Rock

Boat Basin Boat

Nature Rooster

Pay Station Pay

www.oregonstateparks.org website: park state Oregon the visit

Office Phone Office

Day-use

Disc Golf Disc Mayer State Park. Campsites also are reservable over the internet; internet; the over reservable are also Campsites Park. State Mayer

Memaloose (541-478-3008) to reserve group picnic areas at at areas picnic group reserve to (541-478-3008) Memaloose

Parking Only Parking

Parking Only Parking Island

at Benson, Dabney, Guy Talbot and Rooster Rock. Call Call Rock. Rooster and Talbot Guy Dabney, Benson, at

Boat Trailer Boat Boat Trailer Boat

To Sand To Beaches

campsites at Memaloose State Park and group picnic areas areas picnic group and Park State Memaloose at campsites

Beaches Beaches

Call Reservations Northwest (1-800-452-5687) to reserve to (1-800-452-5687) Northwest Reservations Call

Columbia River Columbia

Reservations

Off-leash dog area. dog Off-leash out Oregon and at most state park offices. park state most at and Oregon out ●

boat ramp that is open Sept. 30 - May 30. May - 30 Sept. open is that ramp boat

sold for $25 by merchants near the park, at Joe’s Stores through Stores Joe’s at park, the near merchants by $25 for sold -

Two 9-hole disc golf courses. golf disc 9-hole Two

cooking stations, disc golf course, classic swimming hole and a a and hole swimming classic course, golf disc stations, cooking ●

yellow vending machine. Annual state park day-use permits are are permits day-use park state Annual machine. vending yellow

Summertime escape with reservable picnic shelter and electric electric and shelter picnic reservable with escape Summertime

One-mile nature trail through forest and meadow. and forest through trail nature One-mile

● a daily permit for $3 at the entrance booth or from a nearby nearby a from or booth entrance the at $3 for permit daily a

, four miles east of Troutdale. Troutdale. of east miles four , Area Recreation State Dabney