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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Stevenson, Washington


TouristWire Editors

This often-overlooked but delightful little town in Skamania County is situated on the Columbia River, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.

There aren’t many traditional tourist attractions here, but rest assured you won’t even miss them since the surrounding area is filled with nature trails and state parks just waiting to be explored.

There are also enough shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, and breweries to satisfy every budget and taste.

There’s even an ice cream parlour where you can treat your taste buds after a long day of sightseeing or a strenuous hike.

Visit Stevenson on your next break and discover why this quaint town deserves a spot on your itinerary!

You can also keep reading for a comprehensive list of everything there is to do here.

The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Stevenson, Washington

19. Greenleaf Peak

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

18. Tanner Creek Fishway

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

17. Thunder Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

16. Ft. Cascades Historic Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

Location: North Bonneville WA

15. Hamilton Island

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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14. Table Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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13. Columbia River Gorge

5.0 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 714 Cascade Ave Hood River OR

Web Address:   http://columbiagorgetomthood.com/

12. Bradford Island

4.5 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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11. Tooth Rock Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: Star Route Cascade Locks OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

10. Bonneville Fish Hatchery

4.7 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

Location: 70543 NE Herman Loop Cascade Locks OR

Tel:  541 374 8393

Web Address:   http://dfw.state.or.us/

9. Wahclella Falls Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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Location: Wahclella Falls Trail Cascade Locks OR

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/

Our Top picks

8. Metlako Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

7. Wahclella Falls Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

6. Punch Bowl Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

5. Skamania Lodge Adventures

4.9 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way Streetevenson WA

Tel:  509 427 0202

Web Address:   http://zipnskamania.com/

4. Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (334 reviews)

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Location: 990 SW Rock Creek Dr Streetevenson WA

Tel:  509 427 8211

Web Address:   http://columbiagorge.org/

3. Bridge of the Gods

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,696 reviews)

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Location: Cascade Locks OR

Tel:  541 374 8619

Web Address:   http://portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods/

2. Cascade Locks Marine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,803 reviews)

Location: 355 Wa Na Pa Street Cascade Locks OR

Tel:  541 374 8619

Web Address:   https://portofcascadelocks.org/marine-park/

1. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (12,908 reviews)

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Location: Oregon

Tel:  541 308 1700

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/crgnsa

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Stevenson, Washington! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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