Beacon Rock State Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
View from top of beacon rock, looking east.
Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

3.5 out of 5
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson WA
The price is ₹12,295 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

2.5 out of 5
1252 E Cascade Dr North Bonneville WA
The price is ₹10,155 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
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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 ...
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Had the best time! Clean affordable rooms and friendly staff. Loved the hot tubs!

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Carson Hot Springs Resort

Carson Hot Springs Resort

2.5 out of 5
372 St. Martin's Springs Road Carson WA
The price is ₹7,976 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Everything is good, without any unnecessary frills, no complaints. I recommend it.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Mt Air Motel

Mt Air Motel

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65500 U.S. 26 Welches OR
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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

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