Cascade Locks Travel Guide

This engineering marvel lets you witness salmon migrations through underwater viewing windows along the Columbia River. Explore two visitor centers to see massive turbines in action and enjoy panoramic gorge views.

This historic steel truss bridge spans the Columbia River, named after a Native American legend of a natural crossing. Walk across for breathtaking gorge views while following the same path as Pacific Crest Trail hikers.

This 176-foot cascade plunges dramatically like a flowing horse's tail along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Follow the nearby trail to Ponytail Falls where you can walk behind the waterfall.

Eagle Creek Trailhead leads to breathtaking waterfalls and paths carved into basalt cliffs overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Hike through the unique tunnel behind Tunnel Falls for an unforgettable experience.

This two-tiered waterfall rewards hikers with a 60-foot cascade plunging into a scenic splash pool. Follow the 2.4-mile trail along Tanner Creek, crossing wooden bridges through a moss-covered canyon.

Starvation Creek State Park offers spectacular waterfall views along the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Hike through lush forests or enjoy a peaceful picnic beneath the cascading falls.

Nestled along the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Locks Marine Park combines scenic waterfront views with rich history. Visitors can cruise on the Steamboat Columbia Gorge or explore Thunder Island's panoramic vistas.

Explore three floors of Columbia River history in this 1905 lock tender's residence. The Oregon Pony, the West Coast's first steam locomotive, brings transport heritage to life.