Avery Rec Area- Columbia River Gorge
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

If there wasn’t a train and if the sites were more private, this would be a 5!

Great spot right on the shores of the Columbia River. There’s a pit toilet, and a garbage dumpster on-site. Over half the “sites” are right on the water, while the others are less than 50 feet away.

It is just a big gravel parking lot, so don’t expect any privacy, but it’s still a great spot with Mount Hood visible down the river.

There are train tracks and a controlled crossing right beside the campground, which means it’s loud - and even through the night, trains do blow their horns at this crossing. I’m not a light sleeper, but it even woke me up a handful of times through the night.

Aside from that, this spot is pretty fantastic though!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Avery Rec Area- Columbia River Gorge by Evan W., August 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Avery Rec Area- Columbia River Gorge by Evan W., August 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Avery Rec Area- Columbia River Gorge by Evan W., August 19, 2024