Activities and events at Beacon Rock

Activities

Trails	Water Activities	Other
• 1 mi. ADA Hiking Trails • 8.2 mi. Hiking Trails • 13 mi. Bike Trails • 13 mi. Horse Trails	• Boating (freshwater) • 1 boat ramp (freshwater) • 916 feet of dock (freshwater) • 916 feet of moorage (freshwater) • Fishing (freshwater)	• Mountain Biking • Rock Climbing • Wildlife Viewing
Beacon Rock offers opportunities for rock climbing, except where it interferes with nesting raptors (primarily on the south face). The presence of the falcon nest requires that the south face be closed to technical rock activity February 1 to mid-July annually; open the rest of the year. The east face is closed year-round due to environmental sensitivity. Call the park at (509) 427-8265 for more information. The horse and bike trails are multi-use, with hikers allowed. There is fishing on the lower Columbia River, below Bonneville Dam, for sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, bass and walleye. The park is a popular site for weddings. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

Events

Events
Date/time	Event description	State Park
May 2 - 5 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Painting in the Parks – Beacon Rock: Celebrate the centennial of Washington State Parks by painting in the parks. Take a journey through a state park and find artistic inspiration. Then spend the day creating a work in Washington’s great outdoors. From May 2 through 5, participants are welcome to paint at Maryhill, Columbia Hills and Beacon Rock state parks. Balsamroot and lupine line the gorge’s rocky hillsides in May. Artists may check-in with an event facilitator when they arrive. A full schedule of Painting in the Parks days is available at www.pleinairwashington.com. Presented by the Plein Air Washington Artists.	Beacon Rock (509) 427-8265
June 1 10 a.m - 3 p.m.	National Trails Day - Beacon Rock: Celebrate the centennial of State Parks at a special National Trails Day celebration at Beacon Rock State Park. The day will include meeting and talking to park staff, learning about technical rock climbing, informational handouts about trails in the Gorge, light snacks and refreshments, good conversation, camaraderie and some extremely incredible scenery. Presented in partnership with the Beacon Rock Climbers Association, Friends of the Gorge, Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Trails Association, US Forest Service and A&J Select Market of Stevenson. National Trails Day is sponsored by the American Hiking Society. RSVP not required. For more information, visit www.americanhiking.org/events. Please note: June 1 is a State Parks free day in honor of National Trails Day. A Discover Pass is not required for vehicle access to state parks on free days.	Beacon Rock (509) 427-8265
June 16	Beacon Rock 50K/25K: Explore the Columbia River Gorge in a new way by racing in the Beacon Rock 50K/25K through Beacon Rock State Park. After the race, soak in the view of early-summer wildflowers and listen to live music during the post-race party. Registration and fee required for participation. Presented by Rainshadow Running. For more information, visit www.rainshadow-running.blogspot.com.	Beacon Rock (509) 427-8265

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Boating Features

The park offers one boat launch, 916 feet of moorage dock and a boat pumpout.

A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 and a trailer dumping permit for $5 may be purchased at the park.

Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.

There are six electrical hookup sites for boats at the moorage dock (these sites are closed during the winter). The fee for these moorage sites is the standard moorage fee plus an additional $6 per night.

Winter facilities at the moorage area include two tent sites, one shower and one restroom. The boat pumpout and electrical hookup sites on the moorage dock are closed for the winter. Overnight moorage and the boat launch are available year round.
Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. For more information, call (360) 902-8844.

Picnic and Day-use Facilities

There are two kitchen shelters with electricity in the park, plus two sheltered and 53 unsheltered picnic tables.

The lower picnic-area kitchen shelter is located at Hamilton Mountain Trailhead, available first come, first served. Water and power are available in the shelter.

The upper picnic-area kitchen shelter is available by reservation for groups of up to 100 people. Water and power are on-site. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.