Columbia County Travel Guide

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A dense forest with tall trees and lush green ferns.
A waterfall cascading into a forested area with dense greenery and rocky terrain.
A dense forest with a waterfall.
A bird in flight with outstretched wings, a clear blue sky, and green foliage.
A mountain range with a forested shoreline and a clear blue lake.

Popular cities in Columbia County

A mountain range with a prominent peak, dense forested valleys, and a cloudy sky.
St. Helens
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Sports
Come to romantic St. Helens and enjoy its football, mountain views and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • St. Helens Marina
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and dense green foliage.
Clatskanie
Known for Family-friendly, Small town and Coffee
Quaint Clatskanie is calling! Discover its fishing, waterfalls, hiking and more.
A steel bridge spanning a calm river with industrial buildings and smoke in the background.
Rainier
Known for Sunsets, Rivers and Nature
Love sunsets, rivers and festivals? Get away to Rainier!
A foggy forest with a winding road.
Vernonia
Head to sights like Nehalem River as you discover the local area in Vernonia.
A calm lake with a forested shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.
Scappoose
Check out Columbia County Museum and St. Helens Marina—just a couple of the sights around Scappoose.
Deer Island
Deer Island
Venture to sights like Columbia River as you discover the local area in Deer Island.

Stay near popular Columbia County attractions