Beacon Rock State Park Travel Guide

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A view of the Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain in Washington State.
Here is what people usually come to see at Beacon Rock State Park, the 848-foot basalt plug which gives the park its name. You can actually walk up to the top of it using a very well-constructed, reinforced and paved trail which spirals around the monolith and deposits you on its summit. All along the way, you can peek out to see some of the most breathtaking views of the gorge. The only trouble is, when you get that close to the thing, you can't get a decent photo of it in its entirety. For that, your best bet is this state park, which is a little less than a mile away. That's Table Mountain to the right, whose trailhead is some five miles to the East.
Beacon rock is a hikable 848-foot basalt volcanic plug on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There is a 3/4 mile trail that ascends the rock and 51 switchbacks later, you're rewarded with incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. The currents views are a little sad as the damage from recent fire forests is quite evident in the Oregon side of the river.
You'll no doubt want to photograph the monstrous basalt plug that gives this park its name. But look behind you, if you think of it. The view's not bad from the other side, either.
View from top of beacon rock, looking east.
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Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

3.5 out of 5
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson WA
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Carson Hot Springs Resort

2.5 out of 5
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Clean and so easy to navigate. Everyone was so friendly and it is so relaxing there.

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Mt Air Motel

Mt Air Motel

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All of the experience was great from views and options of different things to see and food around town was great and the swimming lakes are so very beautiful

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Mount St. Helens which includes mountains, landscape views and views

Mount St. Helens

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Mount St. Helens
View of Columbia River from Dog Mountain trail. Yellow balsamroot wildflowers cover the mountain side. Washington State.

Dog Mountain Trail

You can take time to visit Dog Mountain Trail during your travels to Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Dog Mountain Trail
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Ape Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Ape Caves, a lovely green space in Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Ape Caves
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Johnston Ridge Observatory

In the heart of the volcano blast zone, enjoy stunning views of Mount St. Helens, listen to ranger talks, hike through the wilderness or watch an informational film.

Johnston Ridge Observatory
Lower Lewis River Falls in autumn season. Washington State, USA Pacific Northwest.

Lower Lewis River Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Lewis River Falls during your travels in Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or seek out the hiking trails.

Lower Lewis River Falls

Skamania Lodge Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Stevenson at Skamania Lodge Golf Course. Wander the riverfront in this romantic area.

Skamania Lodge Golf Course

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

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Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour

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Portland to Multnomah Falls a Waterfall Tour of 5 Falls and More

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Portland to Multnomah Falls a Waterfall Tour of 5 Falls and More
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Timberline Lodge

Mt Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls

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Mt Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
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