Historic Columbia River Highway
Visitor Services

Picnic areas are also located along the byway. The Wahkeena Falls Picnic Area (near Multnomah Falls) and the Eagle Creek Picnic Area provide picnic shelters and stone fireplaces. Numerous other picnic areas are found in Forest Service and State Park properties.

Tour buses drive this route daily. Conventions usually include day trips to the Columbia River Gorge. Bus parking is available at all major attractions.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities You can bike fairly safely on the byway because of the relatively low volume of automobiles. There are plenty of trails around the byway on which you can bike. Most notably, portions of the byway...		Camping Camping is available at: * Ainsworth * Viento * Memaloose State Parks The Forest Service administers camping at: * Eagle Creek * Herman Creek (Cascade Locks) * Wyeth Private...
	Food Eateries range from fast-food and delis to luxurious dining within the cities of Troutdale, Cascade Locks, Hood River, and The Dalles. Mosier has an ice cream shop and a cafe, and Multnomah Falls...		Gasoline Gas is available in Portland, Troutdale, Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mosier and The Dalles.
	Information Year-round information services are available at: * Troutdale Chamber of Commerce * Multnomah Falls * Gorge Discovery Center Summer information services are available at: * Vista House...		Lodging Lodging is available in Portland, Troutdale, Cascade Locks, Hood River, and The Dalles. Bed and Breakfasts located in: Corbett Bridal Veil Mosier The Dalles
	Restrooms Restrooms are available (from west to east) at: * Lewis and Clark State Park * Dabney State Park * Vista House * Latourell Falls * Bridal Veil State Park * Wahkeena Falls * Multnomah Falls...		Retail You can buy gifts at the Vista House, Multnomah Falls, the Twin Tunnels Visitors Station, the Gorge Discovery Center, and in any city along the Historic Columbia River Highway.

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Special Considerations

Some attractions are closed during the winter months. Also, the byway is narrow and winding, so you may want to consider traveling in a car rather than in an RV.

Restrictions

The Multnomah Falls Lodge is open daily throughout the year. Also, the Vista House is open from April through September.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Mid-week has the fewest crowds along the byway.

Fall

Fall has the best weather.

High Season

April though September are the busiest months on the byway.

Spring

Spring provides the best time to view the waterfalls.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Historic Columbia River Highway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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