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Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Part of the Park is Closed
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Hamilton Mountain trailhead closed until further notice due to landslide. Trail is only accessible through the Hadley and Equestrian trailhead routes.
General
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The River to Rock Trail will be closed temporarily due to high water.
We anticipate the trail to reopen mid-January.
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The South side of Beacon Rock is open for climbing.
Beacon Rock State Park
34841 State Route 14, Skamania, WA 98648
Overlooking the Columbia River, Beacon Rock State Park is a great destination for hiking, technical climbing, horseback riding and biking. There are endless year-round vantage points to take in the extraordinary Columbia River Gorge views.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
Rock Climbing
The south and southeast faces of Beacon Rock close annually on Feb. 1 and tentatively reopen in mid July. The northwest face is open for climbing year-round. The east face is closed for the protection of rare species and cultural and historical resources.
Boating and Moorage
The moorage dock is open, however, power and sewage pumpout are unavailable
Activities
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
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Kayaking
Metal Detecting
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Paddleboarding
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Rock Climbing
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Windsurfing
Winter Camping
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Double campsites
Fire Pit
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Firewood
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
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Boat Ramp
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Dock
Moorage
Grill
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Sink
Accessible Parking
Parking
Playgrounds
Interpretive Opportunities
Accessible Trails
Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Creek
Field
Forest
Freshwater
Meadow
Mountain View
River
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
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Waterfall
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
Rock Climbing
The south and southeast faces of Beacon Rock close annually on Feb. 1 and tentatively reopen in mid July. The northwest face is open for climbing year-round. The east face is closed for the protection of rare species and cultural and historical resources.
Boating and Moorage
The moorage dock is open, however, power and sewage pumpout are unavailable
Map & visitor guide
45.65335846, -122.0152283
Beacon Rock State Park is a 4,458-acre, year-round camping park located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The park includes 9,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River and more than 26 miles of roads and trails open to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.
Picnic and day use facilities
The park offers reservable kitchen shelters and unsheltered picnic tables available first-come, first-served.
Camping
The Upper Campground, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, is in a forested setting offering standard sites. The Woodard Creek Campground offers 2 standard sites and 5 full hookup sites accommodating RVs and combinations of 40 feet or less in length. The Equestrian Camp Area offers 2 primitive sites available to campers with horses.
The Group Camp is for tent and RV use and includes one kitchen shelter with power and one picnic shelter without.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Hiking
Beacon Rock Trailhead
Hikers can ascend the Beacon Rock Trail built directly on the side of the rock with 52 switchbacks overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.
Equestrian Trailhead
The Equestrian Trailhead is the only multiuse (equestrian, bicycle, hiker) access point for the park and the trailhead for Hardy Ridge. Hikers will reach the first trail junction 1.22 miles into the hike, connecting to the most popular routes, such as the West Hardy Trail and the Saddle.
Doetsch Walking Path
Walk this paved and flat 1.2-mile loop thru what was once a pasture of the Doetsch family ranch. View interpretive panels that explain the area's natural and human history dating back to the Ice Age floods.
Hadley Trailhead
Starting in the upper campground, this trail leads to popular hikes such as Little Beacon Rock and the Hamilton Mountain Summit.
Hamilton Mountain Trailhead
Start out surrounded by Douglas fir old-growth to reach Rodney Falls, Hardy Falls and Pool of the Winds. Cross the bridge to reach the Hamilton Mountain Summit, the Saddle and Hamilton Mountain Summit Loop.
River to Rock Trailhead
Whether beginning on the north or south end, this leisurely and relatively flat trail stretches from the Beacon Rock Trailhead to the Doetsch Walking Path.
Snacks and beverages
Starting in late spring, Better Together Scoops will be serving ice cream treats as well as other small snacks and beverages. They're open June18 - Sept. 3, Thur/Fri from 11:00 - 2:30 and Sat/Sun 1:00 - 3:00. For more information, visit their website or Instagram.
Mountain biking
This park includes 13 miles of bike trails exploring the West Hardy Trail, Bridge Trail Loop and the Saddle.
Fishing
Fishing for sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, bass and walleye is prohibited on the lower Columbia River, below Bonneville Dam.
Rock climbing
Beacon Rock offers excellent opportunities for rock climbing and is considered to have some of the very best "traditional climbing" routes in the Northwest. Climbers do need to be aware of when and where they can climb due to management restrictions.
Interpretive opportunities
The park offers a 1.2-mile, ADA accessible interpretive trail at the Doetsch day use area. Learn about the natural and human history dating back to the Ice Age floods.
Park History
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