Viento State Park

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Viento State Park has campground accommodations in the National Scenic Area of the Columbia River Gorge, less than 10 miles west of Hood River along Interstate Highway 84. The park is located in a lush, forested landscape with access to small streams, the Columbia River and trails for hiking and biking. The main campground is on the north side of I-84 and includes 56 campsites with water and electric hook-ups,5 primitive tent sites, and centralized restroom facilities with showers. Please be advised that the main campground is nestled between the Interstate and an active railroad. On the south side of I-84 there are 13 primitive tent and hiker/biker sites and a centralized restroom facility. Day use facilities are a fine respite for road travelers, as well as trail and water sport enthusiasts. Located just before the main campground is a day-use area adjacent to Viento Creek with picnic tables, open lawn space, a playground and restroom. Just past the main campground is a second day-use area access to the Columbia River with some of the best windsurfing and paddle boarding in the Gorge. A one-mile trail from Viento to the Starvation Creek waterfall takes you along a section of the Historic Columbia River Highway that is only open to non-motorized use. Day-use areas require a vehicle fee of $5 for any non-campers. There are no sewer hook-ups or dump station at this facility. All sites are back-in only. There is a limit of two vehicles and 8 persons per site. Extra vehicle fee of $7 will be collected at the facility. Located next to an active rail line – trains can be heard at all hours. Campsites South of I-84 are now the C loop. A and B loops are on the north side of I-84. One vehicle is included in nightly fees. The nightly Extra Vehicle fee is $7.00. For information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org.