Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

From watersports to wonderful vistas, the Columbia River Gorge provides just about every type of outdoor recreation you can imagine. Find maps and current conditions and explore specific recreation sites listed below the interactive map on this page. 

Know before you go: Risks are higher in areas where fire has recently burned. Read our safety tips for burned areas. 

Need a pass? Check out our Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area site-specific digital pass and buy your pass.

Passes are required at the following sites:
  • Bridge of the Gods Trailhead
  • Dog Mountain Trailhead
  • Eagle Creek Recreation Area
  • Herman Creek Trailhead
  • Larch Mountain Trailhead
  • North Bonneville Trailhead
  • Sam’s Walker Picnic Area
  • St. Cloud Picnic Area
  • Wahclella Falls Trailhead
  • Wyeth / Gorton Creek Trailhead
Find details at Eagle Creek Fire Closure Map & List 
This Ready Set Gorge! map is helpful for planning your visit.

Check the weather at Portland/West Gorge or Hood River/East Gorge

Directions

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Office 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031

Reviews

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area campground is a scenic and well-maintained location offering spacious, private, and shaded campsites surrounded by natural beauty. It provides close access to hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and nearby towns like Cascade Locks and Hood River. The campground is generally peaceful away from major noise, though many guests report persistent noise from the nearby highway and trains. Facilities are clean with potable water and fire pits, but there are occasional issues such as restroom closures, lack of showers, water supply concerns, and limited amenities. Campground hosts are often friendly and helpful, though experiences vary. The area suits short stays and groups but may present challenges for light sleepers or those seeking quiet solitude.

Beautiful, shaded, and spacious campsites
Close access to hiking, biking trails, and waterfalls
Clean and well-maintained restrooms
Friendly and helpful campground hosts (mostly)
Convenient access to nearby towns and attractions
Persistent noise from highway and trains
Restroom closures and maintenance issues
Lack of showers and limited amenities
Water supply issues and occasional non-potable water
Mixed experiences with campground hosts
243 reviews
5 stars
110
4 stars
66
3 stars
34
2 stars
17
1 stars
16
Jason L
Campground:Wyeth Campground
Loop:Wyeth Campground
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Reviewed a month ago
Nice campsites, port-a-potty was clean.Traffic noise was a major distraction. Both highway and trains ran all night. I would imagine if there was heavy wind, it would help with the noise, but there was none when we were there. If traffic noise is not a problem for you, nice campground, otherwise we would not stay here again.
Kelly H
Campground:Wyeth Campground
Loop:Wyeth Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Qaint, rustic, wooded campground in the Gorge! Close to hiking, biking, etc. As stated there is no water or electric hook up. The rest rooms were locked but there were some porta potties. Very close to main Interstate and railroad tracks so there is traffic noise and the train passes several time during the night. The location is good for Moltnomah falls and Hood River trips.
Ron C
Loop:Eagle Creek Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Eagle Creek Campground is beautiful. The vault toilets are really smelly and could use a power wash on the inside of the toilet itself. The freeway noise is unfortunate because it never stops and the trucks grinding up the hill are even louder than all the cars together. I can sleep through but my 3 camp mates couldn’t sleep so we had to leave after the 1st night.
Dan V
Campground:Wyeth Campground
Loop:Wyeth Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Near the highway, but the noise was minimal. Quiet, pretty place to park overnight
Christi E
Loop:Eagle Creek Campground
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground felt almost abandoned. There were spider webs and spiders everywhere around the restrooms and the facilities and surrounding areas appeared to have received very little maintenance or upkeep. We did not feel comfortable staying here and ultimately chose to leave and find another campground. It was disappointing because the location had potential, but the lack of care and maintenance made it somewhere we would not return to.
Steve W
Campground:Wyeth Campground
Loop:Wyeth Campground
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Super nice site, can hear the interstate but just sounds like wind.

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Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Campgrounds

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has 3 campgrounds, 34 campsites in total.

3 of 3 campgrounds match