Viento State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 374-8811
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
Viento State Park is a park in Hood River County, about 7 miles west of Hood River.
Things to do include surfing, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for camping: Mar 21 – Oct 31
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
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
• Dogs are allowed in the park and on the 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Camping With spacious, well-shaded campsites located on both sides of I-84, Viento almost always has a spot available when other campgrounds in the area are full.
Reservation sites
Campground is accepting reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
• 56 electrical sites with water
• 5 tent sites with water nearby
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• Universal Access: One reservable campsite accessible to campers with disabilities.
First-come-first served sites
• 5 drive-in tent sites (no RVs), including 2 ADA accessible sites
• 5 hiker/biker sites, including 1 ADA… | — | 56 electrical sites with waterShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Seasonal Camping
With spacious, well-shaded campsites located on both sides of I-84, Viento almost always has a spot available when other campgrounds in the area are full.
Reservation sites
Campground is accepting reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
- 56 electrical sites with water
- 5 tent sites with water nearby
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Universal Access: One reservable campsite accessible to campers with disabilities.
First-come-first served sites
- 5 drive-in tent sites (no RVs), including 2 ADA accessible sites
- 5 hiker/biker sites, including 1 ADA accessible site
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Universal Access: 2 drive-in ADA sites and 1 hiker/biker ADA site with taller campfire rings, extensions on picnic tables for wheelchairs and accessible slope and gravel area for wheelchairs
When is the campground closed?
Campground is closed November 1 through Mid March
When is the campground open?
The campground is open mid March through October 31
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
SurfingFishingHikingCampingPicnicking
Trails
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Viento State Park is also a trailhead for a universally accessible 5.6-mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. From the parking area on the south side of I-84, hikers and bikers will head west up a gradual climb through thick fir forests and lush undergrowth. Moss often carpets portions of the paved trail. When the forest breaks, look for views across the Columbia River into Washington. After a mile, the trail passes Starvation Creek State Park featuring an accessible view of the park’s namesake falls, picnic tables, and an accessible restroom.
The trail continues west 4.6 miles to Wyeth Campground and trailhead, passing Cabin Creek Falls, Hole-in-the-Wall Falls and Lancaster Falls before climbing to an impressive view of the Gorge. From here, the visitors cross into the forested "Mossy Road," a section of the historic highway that became draped in moss after the highway was abandoned. The final section crosses a talus slope at Shellrock Mountain, where fences offer protection from falling rocks.
Read more from the park
Near Hole-in-the Wall Falls, hikers will find trailheads for Mount Defiance Trail (#413) and Starvation Ridge Trail (#414).
For trail information, see the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail bicycle and hiking map.
A day-use parking permit is not required at the trailhead parking lot.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Parking
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ 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 Viento State Park with descriptions of accessible areas. 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.
Accessible amenities: Hot Shower, Restrooms Flush, Camping
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
- Viento is next to I-84 and a working railroad line and crossing. Visitors can expect to hear train horns throughout the day and night.
- Dogs are allowed in the park and on the 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 Oregon State Parks
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Hood River — about 7 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.6974, -121.6659
- Phone
- (541) 374-8811
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 15, 2025
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“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