Beacon Rock State Park

Majestic spectacle

Beacon Rock State Park doth presenteth a majestic spectacle reminiscent of nature's grandeur. The towering Beacon Rock, rising from the depths of the Columbia River, beareth witness to the strength an...

Panoramic views

This is a great park with little or no information available on location. Get yourself a map from the website before you go! Even with the map, it can be confusing. There are a lot of great hikes, ...

Not as good as the pictures

At Beacon Rock State Park you will find a hike up the rock aided by bridge and stairs etched in the rock. In person, the path is a little less exhilarating than the pictures may suggest. It is more or...

Lots of Noise, Little Peaceful Sleep

The RV camping area looks like it does not drain water well. The Columbia River is not visible from the camp sites. The brilliant minds at the state of Washington Dept of Parks thoughtfully placed t...

A nice tent camping experience even when it rains

I camped here in early fall for three nights. Except for the first day, it rained very hard. There is a lot to do here in nice weather, and even some interesting things to do during a deluge. Hiki...