The Details for Participants

• Dates - 

May 22nd to 24th

• Tour Description -

This is a car camping event in a large group campsite overlooking the Columbia River.  There is a large covered area to gather under, prepare food under and escape the rain, should the weather become inclement.  Camp in your tent or bring your RV.

Activities abound in this part of the Gorge. There are:

• • Day hikes to waterfalls and scenic creeks

  • A wildflower hike up Dog Mountain (Permits required on weekends)

  • Hikes on the Eagle Creek trail

  • Kayaking on the Columbia

  • Take in the Visitor Center and take a tour of Bonneville Dam

  • And there are also bicycle day trips!

  • Here are brochures with more information about this section of the Gorge and the Campground -

    • Columbia Gorge Brochure

    • Eagle Creek Campground

Here's a sample day by day itinerary based on previous years' activities

• Campground -

To get there from the Portland side take the exit just past the tunnel around mile 40.  Follow the signs to Eagle Creek Recreation Area  There are no RV hookups. There are electrical outlets in the shelter. There are flush toilets but no showers .

• Full Group activities - 

Plan to arrive at the Fish Hatchery around Noon on Monday and go join the ride to the Multnomah Falls Lodge for a late lunch.  Camp set up on your return about 4:30 with dinner to follow around 6:30 with planning after wards.  At that session possible activities for the remaining days will be discussed and people/groups allowed to invent their own itinerary. Check out time is noon on Thursday.

• Routes -

Too many routes and activities to list here.

• Costs -

The campground fee is the only group expense.  It also includes a contribution towards purchasing ingredients for Monday night's dinner/organization session.  You will be charged $40 at registration to cover camping and the one shared meal.

• Recommended Gear List-

Bring potluck side dishes for a spaghetti meal the first night.

• Registration -

Event registration