Columbia Hills State Park
"Visitors from The Dalles often come for a quick day trip to enjoy Columbia River views, hiking, and fishing. The park is close enough for an easy outing without a long drive."
A Columbia River Gorge park with dramatic views, petroglyphs, hiking, and water access.
Mayer State Park
"The Dalles offers history and culture, and its proximity to Mayer State Park provides residents and visitors easy access to riverside picnicking and boating."
Mayer State Park is a riverside park in the Columbia Gorge known for windsurfing, fishing, and scenic vistas.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
"The Dalles is a historic Columbia River city with museums, dining, and shopping. Visitors come for day trips, river recreation, and access to the Gorge."
A riverside park known for camping, fishing, hiking, and scenic views at the Deschutes and Columbia Rivers' meeting point.
Maryhill State Park
"The Dalles offers a larger selection of restaurants, lodging, and riverfront amenities for park visitors. It is a convenient day-trip origin for boating, fishing, and scenic drives along the Columbia River."
A Columbia River park with beach access, boating, camping, and sweeping Gorge views.
Reed Island State Park
"The Dalles offers more services, history, and river access within an easy drive. It is a common regional hub for visitors exploring the Columbia River Gorge."
A boat-access-only island park on the Columbia River with beaches, camping, and river recreation.
Beacon Rock State Park
"The Dalles visitors can combine a park visit with other Columbia River Gorge attractions. Beacon Rock is especially appealing for its iconic geology and panoramic river views."
A Columbia River Gorge park famous for Beacon Rock, a massive basalt monolith with sweeping river views.