Beacon Rock State Park, WA

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A view of the Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain in Washington State.
A view of the Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain in Washington State.
Here is what people usually come to see at Beacon Rock State Park, the 848-foot basalt plug which gives the park its name. You can actually walk up to the top of it using a very well-constructed, reinforced and paved trail which spirals around the monolith and deposits you on its summit. All along the way, you can peek out to see some of the most breathtaking views of the gorge. The only trouble is, when you get that close to the thing, you can't get a decent photo of it in its entirety. For that, your best bet is this state park, which is a little less than a mile away. That's Table Mountain to the right, whose trailhead is some five miles to the East.
Beacon rock is a hikable 848-foot basalt volcanic plug on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There is a 3/4 mile trail that ascends the rock and 51 switchbacks later, you're rewarded with incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. The currents views are a little sad as the damage from recent fire forests is quite evident in the Oregon side of the river.
You'll no doubt want to photograph the monstrous basalt plug that gives this park its name. But look behind you, if you think of it. The view's not bad from the other side, either.
Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

3.5 out of 5
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson WA
The price is NT$4,725 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$4,725
NT$6,164 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Stevenson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

2.5 out of 5
1252 E Cascade Dr North Bonneville WA
The price is NT$3,735 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$3,735
NT$4,320 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in North Bonneville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bonneville Lock and Dam and Beacon ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and the pools were very clean

Reviewed on 2026/2/28

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Carson Hot Springs Resort

Carson Hot Springs Resort

2.5 out of 5
372 St. Martin's Springs Road Carson WA
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Carson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable beds, great staff, love the Bath and Wrap at the spa, so relaxing!

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

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Mt Air Motel

Mt Air Motel

2.5 out of 5
65500 U.S. 26 Welches OR
Stay at this aparthotel in Welches. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mountain Sports and Salmon River are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
The best stay I ever had in my life
All of the experience was great from views and options of different things to see and food around town was great and the swimming lakes are so very beautiful

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

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