All Columbia River Gorge places
78 places
1Multnomah FallsA two-tier waterfall with a 1914 footbridge between its drops.
2Vista House at Crown PointA 1918 sandstone observatory above a sweeping river gorge view.
3Rowena Crest OverlookSee the Columbia and Rowena Loops together in one roadside view.
4Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic ViewpointThe classic roadside frame for Vista House at Crown Point.
5Latourell FallsA paved walk reaches the lichen-bright plunge; loops climb to upper falls.
6Beacon RockA basalt landmark with a switchback trail above the Columbia.
7Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & MuseumIce Age fossils, Gorge history, and raptors on a riverside campus.
Bradford Island Visitor CenterFish ladder viewing and hydropower history under one roof.
8Horsetail FallsA basalt cascade you can see without hiking uphill.
9Wahclella FallsA short canyon walk ends at a two-tiered plunge pool.
10Bridal Veil FallsA steep falls trail and an easy bluff loop share one stop.
11Oneonta GorgeA lichen-lined slot canyon, still closed after the 2017 fire.
12Wahkeena FallsA 242-foot cascade with a stone bridge at its foot.
13Bonneville Fish HatcherySee Herman through an underwater viewing window.
14Columbia Gorge MuseumSee the fishwheel, log truck, and biplane behind Gorge history.
15Multnomah Falls LodgeA 1925 lodge for dining and visitor services beneath Multnomah Falls.
16Maryhill Museum of ArtA hilltop mansion with Rodin, chess sets, and Gorge views.
17Maryhill Stonehenge MemorialA full-scale Stonehenge replica with a local World War I story.
18Bridge of the GodsA steel crossing shared by drivers and Pacific Crest Trail hikers.
19Sherrard PointFive Cascade peaks line up when the clouds lift.
20Punch Bowl FallsA round rock amphitheater frames the waterfall and deep pool.
21Tunnel FallsWalk behind a waterfall after a long canyon hike
22Nancy Russell Cape Horn OverlookA stone-walled Gorge perch at the end of a steep trail.
23Temani Pesh-Wa Petroglyph DisplayRock art moved before The Dalles Dam reservoir covered the originals.
24Tsagaglalal – She Who WatchesProtected rock art above the Columbia, seen on a guided tour.
25Cascade Locks Marine ParkAn island bridge walk that opens onto Gorge and river views.
26Hood River Waterfront ParkA sandy swimming cove for a low-key Columbia River break.
27Hood River Event SiteWatch windsurfing and kiteboarding right on the river.
28Mitchell Point TunnelFive arched windows frame the river from inside the cliff.
29Mosier Twin TunnelsHistoric highway tunnels with windows that frame the Gorge.
30Elowah FallsA 213-foot plunge framed by ancient lava and a green ravine.
31Ponytail FallsWalk behind an 88-foot waterfall through its basalt alcove.
32Starvation Creek FallsA short walk to a waterfall with a story of snowbound trains.
33Dalles Mountain RanchA ranch walk through open hills with a spring wildflower payoff.
34Horsethief ButteA short hike to basalt columns and big Columbia River views.
Columbia Gorge Hotel & SpaA 1920s hotel with a waterfall spilling through its gardens.
35Triple FallsThree creek-fed cascades reward a steep, rocky climb.
Skamania LodgeA wooded Gorge resort with on-site trails, golf and regional dining.
Gateway to the Gorge Visitor CenterA historic depot with a ten-foot Multnomah Falls painting.
36Dry Creek FallsA basalt cleft waterfall beside old concrete diversion works.
Washington Shore Visitor CenterA fish ladder window and an 85-foot view into a powerhouse.
37Fort Dalles Museum & Anderson HomesteadAn 1856 fort home with vehicles and an included 1895 homestead.
38Cascade Locks Historical MuseumA lock tender’s house full of Gorge history.
39Sternwheeler Columbia GorgeSee the river from a replica sternwheeler’s open deck.
40Mosier Creek FallsA quick waterfall stop, with a historic bridge on the way in.
41Memaloose OverlookA quick river view across to Memaloose Island.
42Rodney Falls & Pool of the WindsA waterfall pours through a narrow rock chamber into a spray-filled pool.
43Upper McCord Creek FallsA narrow cliffside trail climbs to a twin cascade above Elowah.
44Hole-in-the-Wall FallsA paved path reaches a waterfall created to save the highway.
45Dog Creek FallsA quick roadside stop for a waterfall and its small canyon.
The Dalles Dam Visitor CenterAn up-close look at dam engineering and the Columbia's fish ladder.
46Rooster Rock State ParkThree miles of river access, with a separate clothing-optional beach.
Horsethief Lake Recreation Area & CampgroundA compact campground with a swimmable lake and easy picnic grounds.
47Doug’s Beach State ParkWatch Gorge windsurfing from a sandy shore, with basalt cliffs behind.
48Spring Creek Hatchery State ParkStrong Gorge winds make this Columbia shore a windsurfing draw.
49Spring Creek National Fish HatcheryWatch fall Chinook climb the ladder at a working river hatchery.
50Shepperd’s Dell FallsA quick bridge-and-falls stop, with steps down to the creek.
51The HookA sheltered beginner launch with a big river view.
52Mayer State Park – River AccessChoose among wind sports, sheltered paddling, or a riverbank picnic.
53Benson State Recreation AreaA lake swim and a round of disc golf in one stop.
Viento State Park & CampgroundCamp beside the Columbia, with an accessible trail to waterfalls.
Ainsworth State Park CampgroundA wooded base close to Waterfall Corridor hikes.
Memaloose State Park CampgroundCamp beside the Columbia, with Memaloose Island in view.
Beacon Rock State Park CampgroundOld CCC tent loop with Hamilton Mountain trails from your site
54Hardy FallsA 90-foot cascade hides just off the Hamilton Mountain trail.
Wyeth CampgroundPaved bike trail rides start right beside this wooded campground.
55Fairy FallsA fan-shaped creek waterfall with a bench beside the trail.
Eagle Creek CampgroundA shady 1916 campground at the foot of the Eagle Creek Trail.
East Wind Drive-InSave room for the super-tall soft-serve cone.
56Celilo ParkA riverfront pause beside a 10,000-year fishing tradition.
57Deschutes River State Recreation AreaCamp, hike, or fish where the Deschutes meets the Columbia.
58Cabin Creek FallsA two-tier fall threads through a mossy basalt cleft.
Eagle Creek Overlook Group CampgroundA CCC-built group campground with a bluff view of Bonneville Dam.
59Lancaster FallsThe trail-side view catches only the lowest cascade.
Eagle Creek Day Use AreaA historic picnic site where salmon return to the creek each fall.
St. Cloud Day Use AreaA river picnic with views and an old apple orchard.
Sams Walker Day Use AreaFlat loops link former fields, oak woods and river overlooks.
60Franz Lake ViewpointA roadside view into a rare lower Columbia marsh.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Columbia River Gorge Tour Guide
Columbia River Gorge, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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“You're approaching Multnomah Falls and its historic lodge. The falls drop about six hundred and twenty feet in two tiers, with Benson Bridge crossing between them.”
Plays as you drive up to Multnomah Falls in the Parkwolf Columbia River Gorge Tour Guide.
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