Columbia Hills State Park Campground
Open for the season. Horsethief Lake campground operates April through October; closed November through March. Reservations available through washington.goingtocamp.com. Level 1 burn ban currently in effect.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 to 103 degrees expected, with 101 to 105 degrees in the Columbia Basin. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin. Smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot temperatures get.
About
Columbia Hills Historical State Park Campground is located at the Horsethief Lake area along the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Klickitat County, Washington. The campground provides 18 sites including 4 standard campsites, 8 partial hookup sites with water and electric, 4 standard walk-in tent sites, and 2 primitive hiker/biker sites. Full amenities include restrooms with showers, potable water, fire pits at each site, picnic tables, and a trailer dump station. The park showcases acres of shrub-steppe landscape with high-desert panoramas and river shoreline. The area is renowned for its Native American rock art, including the famous She Who Watches (Tsagaglalal) petroglyph, accessible via guided tours. North of State Route 14, the Crawford Oaks and Dalles Mountain Ranch trailheads provide access to miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding with views of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, and the Columbia River Gorge. Springtime visitors are rewarded with spectacular wildflower displays, particularly arrow-leaf balsam root and lupine that blanket the hillsides. The Horsethief Lake area also offers fishing, swimming, and a boat launch for water recreation on the Columbia River.
Directions
From State Route 14 along the Columbia River, the park entrance is located approximately 2 miles east of Dallesport at 8514 Lewis & Clark Hwy, Lyle, WA 98635.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $100.09 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 226-7688 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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