Beacon Rock State Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A view of the Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain in Washington State.
A view of the Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain in Washington State.
Here is what people usually come to see at Beacon Rock State Park, the 848-foot basalt plug which gives the park its name. You can actually walk up to the top of it using a very well-constructed, reinforced and paved trail which spirals around the monolith and deposits you on its summit. All along the way, you can peek out to see some of the most breathtaking views of the gorge. The only trouble is, when you get that close to the thing, you can't get a decent photo of it in its entirety. For that, your best bet is this state park, which is a little less than a mile away. That's Table Mountain to the right, whose trailhead is some five miles to the East.
Beacon rock is a hikable 848-foot basalt volcanic plug on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There is a 3/4 mile trail that ascends the rock and 51 switchbacks later, you're rewarded with incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. The currents views are a little sad as the damage from recent fire forests is quite evident in the Oregon side of the river.
You'll no doubt want to photograph the monstrous basalt plug that gives this park its name. But look behind you, if you think of it. The view's not bad from the other side, either.
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
1252 E Cascade Dr North Bonneville WA
The price is ฿4,040 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿4,040
฿4,673 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in North Bonneville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bonneville Lock and Dam and Beacon Rock ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
Driving up to the front of the hotel is lackluster. But upon entering,you are great with a lively lobby and beautiful great room. The rooms are more of a Holiday Inn quality with Holiday Inn room quality amenities… not the spa quality room one would expect. But it is clean, and we loved having our ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

3.5 out of 5
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson WA
The price is ฿4,729 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿4,729
฿6,170 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Stevenson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The views are fantastic. However, the staff left something to be desired. It took an hour and 20 minutes to check in, I got sent to multiple rooms and none of the keys worked and finally had to wait for a maintenance guy with a master key to let me in and then wait in my room for another hour for ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Skamania Lodge
Carson Hot Springs Resort

Carson Hot Springs Resort

2.5 out of 5
372 St. Martin's Springs Road Carson WA
The price is ฿3,207 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿3,207
฿3,518 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
It was ok, but not for the price. Over priced. Rooms and hot tubs need updated. Also mineral water in hot tubs should be replaced every new stay and are not.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Carson Hot Springs Resort
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Mt Air Motel

Mt Air Motel

2.5 out of 5
65500 U.S. 26 Welches OR
Stay at this aparthotel in Welches. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mountain Sports and Salmon River are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
The best stay I ever had in my life
All of the experience was great from views and options of different things to see and food around town was great and the swimming lakes are so very beautiful

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Mt Air Motel
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Popular places to visit

Mount St. Helens which includes mountains, landscape views and views

Mount St. Helens

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Mount St. Helens
Ape cave is the longest lava tube in North America. It's full of boulders to scramble over and at 3 miles long with an average temp of 42 degrees this is one cool lava tube to hike through. #MountStHelens #ApeCave #LavaTubes #GetOutdoors

Ape Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Ape Caves, a lovely green space in Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or seek out the hiking trails.

Ape Caves
View of Columbia River from Dog Mountain trail. Yellow balsamroot wildflowers cover the mountain side. Washington State.

Dog Mountain Trail

You can take time to visit Dog Mountain Trail during your travels to Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Dog Mountain Trail
Portland

Johnston Ridge Observatory

In the heart of the volcano blast zone, enjoy stunning views of Mount St. Helens, listen to ranger talks, hike through the wilderness or watch an informational film.

Johnston Ridge Observatory
Lower Lewis River Falls in autumn season. Washington State, USA Pacific Northwest.

Lower Lewis River Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Lewis River Falls during your travels in Stevenson. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or seek out the hiking trails.

Lower Lewis River Falls

Skamania Lodge Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Stevenson at Skamania Lodge Golf Course. Wander the riverfront in this romantic area.

Skamania Lodge Golf Course

Things to do

Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿477
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Columbia River George

Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

฿2,123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland
Mt. Hood Loop Tour from Portland

Mt. Hood Loop Tour from Portland

฿4,082
per adult
Mt. Hood Loop Tour from Portland
Timberline Lodge

Mt Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls

฿4,139
per adult
Mt Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour

Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour

฿2,197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour
Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Included

Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Included

฿5,699
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Included
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