Beacon Rock State Park

About Beacon Rock State Park

Beacon Rock State Park is a state park of historic significance that dates back hundreds of years to the early years of the United States and its first settlers in the 18th century.

Beacon Rock is located in the heart of an ancient volcano, in a gorge and offers a mile-long path to the summit. The park has more than 20 miles of roads and trails that are part of the Beacon Rock State Park Trail System, the largest of its kind in the United States. It includes a variety of hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails, as well as a number of mountain bike trails.

The northwest corner is open all year round for climbing, but the east face is closed from 8 am until sunset only during the day. The west wall, with the exception of a small section of the north wall at the top, is expected to reopen in mid-July.

The west wall is open all year round, except for a small section of the north wall at the top, which is closed only from 8 am until sunset.

The two campsites and berths are open all year round, but the pumping station, boat ramp and boat parking are closed in winter.

Beacon Rock is the core of an ancient volcano, and the glacial flooding in Columbia River Gorge has eroded the soft material and left this unique geological structure standing on the banks of the Columbia River. The tidal influence from the ocean is measured at a depth of 400 meters below the surface of Beacon Rock.

The rock was named Inoshoack Castle in 1811 and was known as Castle Rock until 1916, when the United States Board of Geographic Names restored the name Beacon Rock. In 1935, an inheritance gave the rock to the state to use as a park, and Henry J. Biddle bought it to build a path. The trail was built in the early 20th century on the east side of the park along the Columbia River Gorge.

The Civil Defence was responsible for the further development and the park has 28 campsites with toilets and two showers. The main campsite is located in a wooded area more suitable for tent campers, but there are pitches that can accommodate a camper up to 20 feet; the maximum length of the campsite is 40 feet. On the east side of Beacon Rock State Park there is a campground with a maximum of 30 tents per site, which can be accommodated by a camper at 20 feet.

In winter, the berths and facilities on 2 campsites are equipped with showers and toilets, but closed in winter. The campground is initially operated by the Beacon Rock State Park Volunteer Fire Department and the New York State Police.

The group camp is suitable for tent campers and has a kitchen, electricity, picnic shelter and a vaulted room. Accommodation on berths and jetties is available all year round, as well as a picnic area with picnic tables and chairs. There are a number of cabins, bunkers, vaulted rooms and other facilities for camping.

Showers are available at the main campsites and berths, and showers are available at all berths. Fees vary depending on group size, with a minimum of $5 per person per day and $10 per night per camper.

Staff are available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main campsites, and annual passes can be purchased at Beacon Rock State Park as long as staff are available. The park offers a variety of activities such as camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, canoeing, boating and tipping of trailers, canoeing in the park. During the summer months and in winter, which is closed to visitors due to the closure of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service (GSS), the park offers camping and fishing events as well as a range of other activities.

Beacon Rock State Park has six berths for boats in the summer months, which are closed in winter.

The berth fee is the standard fee with an additional $6 per night or $5 for each additional night of camping.

All winter equipment at the berths includes two tent sites with showers and toilets, and overnight stays at berths and on the jetty are possible all year round.

Water and electricity are available at all locations, and the lower picnic and kitchen cabins are located in the parking berths. The upper picnic / kitchen hut is available for groups up to 100 people by reservation. All those who come are served by a full service restaurant with buffet - sandwiches, salads, soups, sandwiches and salads.

Beacon Rock offers excellent climbing opportunities, where it disturbs breeding birds of prey, especially on the south face. The south wall is closed for rock work but open for the rest of the year.

Water and electricity are available at all sites, and the presence of hawk nests requires that the east wall remains closed all year round - for reasons of environmental sensitivity. Beacon Rock State Park: The Eastern Walls are closed all year round for environmental reasons.

All trails are accessible for disabled people and the park offers a wide range of hiking, cycling, cross-country and snowshoeing trails. The park calls 509 - 427 - 8265 for more information or email [email protected] for information about hiking trails and parking.

Beacon Rock also offers climbing opportunities where it disturbs breeding birds of prey, especially on the south face. The east wall is closed all year round due to environmental sensitivity, but the presence of hawk nests requires that it be closed for technical rock activities. There is also a south face, open all year round, and there are also two east faces, one for climbing and one for bouldering and climbing.

The riding and cycling trails are varied and allow hikers access to a variety of trails and trails in the park as well as trails for mountain bikers. People can catch sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, perch and whales on the bottom of the Columbia River near the Bonneville Dam. For further information, please call the parks at 509 - 427 - 8265 or the Park Service at 1 - 800 - 542 - 4357.

The park is a popular wedding venue and the hotel is located on the north side of the park, north of Beacon Rock Road. From Seattle, take I-5 south to Vancouver and from North Vancouver, head south on I / 205 and park in Beacon Rock State Park.

Follow I / 205 south on the freeway, follow I-205 to Beacon Rock State Park and park in the park at the south end of the road.

Beacon Rock is on milestone 35, I-84, and crosses the Columbia River at the Cascade Locks Bridge of the Gods in Washington.