Campgrounds
Camping in the Gorge isn't quite the wonderful experience you might think. With an interstate highway and a very active railway line paralleling the river on the Oregon side, and another railroad and a secondary highway on the Washington side, the Gorge tends to be quite noisy. However, there are a few camping options between Portland and Hood River, and these campgrounds do what they can to minimize the traffic noises. Ainsworth State Park, 3 1/2 miles east of Multnomah Falls, has showers, and the RV sites are quite nice. At exit 41 off I-84, there is Eagle Creek Campground, the oldest campground in the National Forest system and popular for its access to the Eagle Creek Trail. At exit 51 off of I-84, Wyeth Campground, a U.S. Forest Service campground, sits on the bank of Gordon Creek. Over on the Washington side of the Columbia River, you can camp at Beacon Rock State Park, which is located 7 miles west of the Bridge of the Gods. Because it is tucked back away from the highway and railroad tracks, this is just about the quietest campground in the Gorge.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
