My husband, dog and I stayed at the Cascade Locks Marina Park campground on the last night of our month long backpacking trip. We accessed it on foot, but it is right in the middle of the town of Cascade Locks so getting there by car is super easy. They have hook ups and are very vehicle friendly. If you don't have a vehicle, you can set your tent up anywhere on the grass. This makes for a very soft camp site for tent campers.

What I liked about it:

1. The camp host was super friendly and the whole are was very hiker friendly in general. It is also quite affordable (less than $5 I think per night).

2. You can set your tent up on grass which is nice and soft. In the summer there are a lot of through hikers so it is a great community feeling.

3. It is right along the Columbia River so you can hear the water and it is a pretty setting for being right in the middle of town.

4. Showers (free) and flushing toilets. The showers are quite high pressure and don't have a separate area to change so whatever you bring in the shower room with you it may get wet. They are single shower head rooms.

What is was less then excited about:

1. It is right along the train tracks so you can hear the trains coming through as early as 6 am. Since I had been getting up with the sun for the past month it wasn't a big deal but it may not be pleasant for other people.

2. There is no privacy. Tents are in an open field and the pull in spots are right next to each other almost like a parking lot.

3. No fire pits or individual picnic tables for tent campers. There are a few tables but they are communal. Not usually a big deal for me, but this may be a concern for others.

Summary: For PCT backpackers this is a great spot to camp while you are in Cascade Locks for resupply or rest. It is close to the main road and the grass is soft to sleep on. Plus there are always other through hikers to chat with. As for a car camper, this would not be my spot of choice unless it was late and I am just passing through.