Beacon Rock State Park

Covering about 4,453 acres, Beacon Rock State Park lies in Skamania County, about 3 miles west of North Bonneville.

Popular activities here are surfing, rock climbing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.

Camping The Upper Campground, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, is in a forested setting offering 1 hiker/biker site (site HB1) and 25 standard sites (sites 2-26). The Woodard Creek Campground offers 2 standard sites and 5 full hookup sites accommodating RVs and combinations of 40 feet or less in length and no taller than 12 feet and 9 inches. The Equestrian Camp Area offers 2 primitive sites available to campers with horses. The Group Camp is designated as a Quiet Camp for up to 25 people, tent, and RV use and includes one kitchen shelter with power and one picnic shelter without power. Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 6:30 am. The Group Camp includes a blocked-off Habitat Restoration Area. Please ensure to stay off the Habitat Restoration Area. Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Double campsites, Showers, Trash Service

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. 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. Mountain Biking This park includes 13 miles of bike trails exploring the West Hardy Trail, Bridge Trail Loop and the Saddle. 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. Please review the Beacon Rock State Park Technical Rock Climbing Management Plan for information on approved climbing areas and the Notification on this page under Alerts for rock climbing management restrictions.

Fishing Fishing for sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, bass and walleye is prohibited on the lower Columbia River, below Bonneville Dam.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails

• Dogs Allowed on Leash • 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. For more information on rock climbing rules, please review the Beacon Rock State Park Technical Rock Climbing Management Plan. Boating and Moorage The moorage dock is open. Power and sewage pump out are available.