Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 387-4010
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert General advisoryCounties in this area are in the permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive and white fringe tree materials. To protect our forests, please do not… (more)
Counties in this area are in the permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive and white fringe tree materials. To protect our forests, please do not bring any materials from these trees, including firewood, into Oregon State Parks. This will help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, a highly invasive and destructive insect that threatens to wipe out all of Oregon’s ash trees. Help protect our forests by following these firewood tips: • Buy firewood local to your campsite: Choose firewood harvested within 10 miles of your destination or buy certified heat-treated firewood. • Avoid transporting restricted wood: Do not bring ash, olive, or white fringe tree materials into any Oregon State Park even if it’s within the same quarantine area. When in doubt about the tree species, leave it out. Learn more about the quarantine and emerald ash borer.
Posted by the park 2025-09-09. Official alert
Overview
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is a trail in Hood River County, in White Salmon.
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Can I have my pet off leash? Curently we do not have a designated off leash pet area. Pets are required to be on a 6' leash and in control at all times. • Dogs are allowed on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBikingHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
This page offers images of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Senator Mark O. Hatfield West location. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
- E-bikes are allowed on the state trail. The following devices are not allowed: electric scooters, mountain boards, electric unicycles, and other similar devices. For more information, please call Viento State Park at 541-374-8811.
Can I fly my drone in the park?
Please call 503-695-2261 for park specific rules
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is allowed in Gorge State Parks
Getting there
- Nearest town
- White Salmon
- Coordinates
- 45.7035, -121.4873
- Phone
- (541) 387-4010
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 22, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: 20190803 CRGNSA View from Historic Columbia River Highway, photo by Rachel Pawlitz.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology