Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge Arrival Information

Permit Requirements: Certain trailheads, including the Waterfall Corridor and Dog Mountain, may require permits during peak seasons. Plan ahead and check availability before heading out.

Trail Conditions: Weather in the gorge can change quickly. Always check trail conditions and dress in layers to stay comfortable while exploring.

Recreation Opportunities: Enjoy activities like windsurfing, paddleboarding, or kayaking along the Columbia River, or try wine tasting at one of the many vineyards nearby.

Leave No Trace: Help protect this stunning area by staying on designated trails, packing out all trash, and respecting local wildlife.

Directions from Portland International Airport

Start by getting on I-205 South from NE Airport Way. Follow I-205 South for 1.4 miles, then take exit 22 to merge onto I-84 East/US-30 East toward The Dalles. Continue on I-84 East for 34.7 miles. Take exit 44 for US-30 East toward Cascade Locks/Stevenson. After exiting, continue onto Cascade Locks Hwy/US-30/Wa Na Pa St, then take a slight right onto Bridge of the Gods/Toll House Park. Continue on Bridge of the Gods (toll road) into Washington. Turn right onto WA-14 East and follow it for 5.9 miles. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit to stay on WA-14 East and continue for 16.1 miles. Turn left onto WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternative North and follow for 2.2 miles. Continue on WA-141 North for another 7.9 miles. At BZ Corner, take a right onto Glenwood Road. Drive 1.1 miles and take a sharp right onto Mount Adams Orchard Road. After 1.1 mile take a final right onto Oak Ridge Road where you will find signs for Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge*.

Directions from Boise, ID

Follow I-84 W to Button Bridge Rd in Hood River for 365 miles. Then take exit 64 for Mt Hood Highway toward US-3. Turn right onto Button Bridge Rd (toll road) and continue for 495 feet. Button Bridge Rd turns slightly right and becomes Hood River Bridge (toll road), crossing into Washington, and continue for 1.0 mile. Turn left onto WA-14 W and follow for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternative North and continue for 2.2 miles. WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternative North turns right and becomes WA-141 North. Continue on WA-141 North for another 7.9 miles. At BZ Corner, take a right onto Glenwood Road. Drive 1.1 miles and take a sharp right onto Mount Adams Orchard Road. After 1.1 mile take a final right onto Oak Ridge Road where you will find signs for Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge*.

Directions from Spokane, Washington

Stary by getting on I-90 West. Continue on I-90 West for 58.6 miles. Keep right to continue on US-395 South, following signs for Ritzville/Pasco, and continue for 73.6 miles. Take the exit onto I-182 West/US-395 South toward Richland/Pendleton and follow for 2.4 miles. Take exit 12A for US-395 South toward Kennewick/Pendleton, then continue onto I-182/US-395 South for 0.1 miles. Continue onto US-395 South for 1.7 miles. Use any lane to take the US-395 South exit toward Kennewick/Pendleton and continue for 0.2 miles. Continue onto US-395 South for 5.0 miles.

Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-82 East/US-395 South via the ramp to Umatilla/Pendleton and continue to follow I-82 East into Oregon for 30.6 miles. Take the exit onto I-84 West toward Portland and follow for 115 miles. Take exit 64 for Mt Hood Hwy toward US-30/OR-35/White Salmon/Govt. Camp.

After exiting, turn right onto Button Bridge Rd (toll road) and continue for 495 feet. Button Bridge Rd turns slightly right and becomes Hood River Bridge (toll road), crossing into Washington.  Continue for 1.0 mile. Turn left onto WA-14 West and drive for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternative North and follow for 2.2 miles. WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternative North turns right and becomes WA-141 North. Continue on WA-141 North for another 7.9 miles. At BZ Corner, take a right onto Glenwood Road. Drive 1.1 miles and take a sharp right onto Mount Adams Orchard Road. After 1.1 mile take a final right onto Oak Ridge Road where you will find signs for Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge*.

*Please note that Google and Apple maps direct guests to turn right on Oak Ridge Road from Hwy 141. This route is not recommended as it is a local road.