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25 Best and Fun Things To Do In White Salmon, Washington


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White Salmon is a quaint town situated in Washington at the junction of the White Salmon and Columbia rivers. The main highlight of the town is the White Salmon Rapids, plunging from a steep rock cliff into a narrow ravine.

The Rapids are accessible via a series of hiking trails. The area is also popular for rafting and fishing.

If you’re feeling adventurous, there are also opportunities to go rock climbing and mountain biking. There’s also plenty to eat in White Salmon, so make sure you stop by the local restaurants for some delicious food!

Read our list below to discover some of the best and most fun things to do in White Salmon, Washington

The 25 Most Popular Things To Do In White Salmon, Washington

25. Underwood Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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24. Eighteenmile Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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23. Hood River Vineyards and Winery

3.9 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: 4693 Westwood Dr Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 3772

Web Address:   http://hoodrivervineyardsandwinery.com/

22. Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 62301 WA 14 Underwood WA

Tel:  509 493 1730

21. Panorama Point County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: Eastside Road Hood River OR

20. White Salmon Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: NE Tohomish Street Cook WA

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/WhiteSalmonBikePark/

19. Rowland Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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18. Ruthton County Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (44 reviews)

Location: Westcliff Dr Hood River OR

17. Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: Spring Creek Hatchery Road Underwood WA

Tel:  509 767 1159

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/587/Spring-Creek-Hatchery

16. Northwestern Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 40 Northwestern Lake Road White Salmon WA

15. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O Hatfield East Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

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Location: 1547 Rock Creek Road Mosier OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

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

14. Husum Falls

4.9 ★★★★★ (88 reviews)

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Location: 868 WA 141 White Salmon WA

13. Coyote Wall Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (173 reviews)

Location: Old Hwy 8 White Salmon WA

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

12. Koberg Beach State Recreation Site

4.3 ★★★★☆ (183 reviews)

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Location: I 84 Hood River OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

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

11. Port Marina Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: Portway Ave Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 2383

Web Address:   https://portofhoodriver.com/marina/

10. Panorama Point

4.6 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

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Location: Hood River OR

Our Top picks

9. Gorge Heritage Museum

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 202 E Humboldt Street Cook WA

Tel:  509 493 3228

Web Address:   http://community.gorge.net/ghmuseum/

8. The History Museum of Hood River County

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 300 E Port Marina Dr Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 6772

Web Address:   http://hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/

7. Port of Hood River

1.9 ★★☆☆☆ (59 reviews)

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Location: 1000 E Port Marina Dr Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 1645

Web Address:   http://portofhoodriver.com/

6. Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge

3.1 ★★★☆☆ (66 reviews)

Location: Hood River Bridge Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 1645

Web Address:   https://portofhoodriver.com/bridge/

5. Mosier Twin Tunnels

4.7 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

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Location: Mosier OR

Tel:  541 387 4010

4. Marchesi Vineyards & Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (232 reviews)

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Location: 3955 Belmont Dr Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 1800

Web Address:   http://marchesivineyards.com/

3. Hood River Event Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (477 reviews)

Location: Portway Ave Hood River OR

Tel:  541 386 1645

Web Address:   http://co.hood-river.or.us/

2. The Gorge White House

4.7 ★★★★★ (749 reviews)

Location: 2265 OR 35 Hood River OR

Web Address:   http://thegorgewhitehouse.com/

1. Hood River Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,138 reviews)

Location: 650 Portway Ave Hood River OR

Tel:  541 387 5201

Web Address:   http://cityofhoodriver.gov/

Final Words:

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

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