Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
General
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Technical climbing on Beacon Rock's east face is permanently closed for the protection of rare species, as well as cultural and historical resources.
Beacon Rock State Park
34841 SR 14, Skamania, WA 98648
Overlooking the Columbia River, Beacon Rock State Park is a great destination for climbing, biking, hiking or horseback riding . Admire the views of Beacon Rock while boating on the river.
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 corner is open for climbing year-round. The east face is closed for the protection of rare species and cultural and historical resources.
Activities
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
Interpretive Activities
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Kayaking
Metal Detecting
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Paddleboarding
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Rock Climbing
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Windsurfing
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
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Boat Ramp
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Dock
Moorage
Pumpout
Grill
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
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Accessible Trails
Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Creek
Field
Forest
Freshwater
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 corner is open for climbing year-round. The east face is closed for the protection of rare species and cultural and historical resources.
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 campground is in a forested setting offering standard, full hookup and equestrian sites. The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 40 feet or less in length.
The group camp is for tent and RV use, and includes one kitchen shelter with power and one picnic shelter without.
Hiking
Beacon Rock Trailhead
Hikers can ascend the Beacon Rock Trail built directly on the side of the rock with 52 switchbacks, or hikers can descend the River to Rock Trail leading to the Columbia River.
Equestrian Trailhead
The Equestrian Trailhead is the only multiuse (equestrian, bicycle, hiker) access point for the park and the trailhead for Hardy Ridge. At 1.22 miles in, hikers will reach the first trail junction to the most popular routes such as West Hardy Trail and The Saddle.
Doetsch Walking Path Trailhead
Walk this 1.2 mile loop of what was once a pasture of the Doetsch family ranch, and view interpretive panels that explain the area's natural and human history.
Hadley Trailhead
Starting in the main campground, this trail leads to popular hikes such as Little Beacon Rock and 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 Hamilton Mountain Summit, The Saddle and Hamilton Mountain Summit Loop.
River to Rock Trailhead
Beginning north of the railroad overpass on Moorage Road, this most newly built trail will lead you to the River to Rock Trail, Beacon Rock and Doetsch Walking Path.
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 be some of the very best "traditional climbing" in the Northwest. Climbers do need to be aware of where and when they can climb due to management restrictions.
Interpretive Opportunities
The park offers a one-mile ADA accessible interpretive trail at the Doetsch day use area. Also, be sure to check out the interpretive signs about the Ice Age floods along the Beacon Rock Trail.
