Overview
Boardman is in North Eastern Oregon along the Columbia River, just east of the Columbia Gorge, and its recreation is similar to most Gorge cities.
2 sights · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Boardman
Boardman Marina Park
Perhaps the largest attraction that the town of Boardman has to offer. You can camp along the waters of the Columbia and enjoy beautiful sunsets. During the summer these waters are full of life. It is not uncommon to see…
SAGE Center
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 76°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Nov and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mount Rainier National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PSC Tri Cities Airport, Pasco — 41 mi away. Directions
- PDT Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton, Pendleton — 42 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 141 mi away (major hub). Directions
Boardman is part of Morrow County and is located along the Columbia River and Interstate 84. You will find it by traveling east on Interstate 84 from Portland.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning SAGE Center
- Lunch C & D Drive In and Bakery
- Afternoon Boardman Marina Park
- Dinner Poppy's Take & Bake Pizza
- Evening Lynard's Spud Cellar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Boardman is part of Morrow County and is located along the Columbia River and Interstate 84. You will find it by traveling east on Interstate 84 from Portland.
Get around
Interstate 84 literally splits the town of Boardman. It is accessible from either direction (east or west). The main mode of transportation is by car/truck. Leisure transportation can include horseback riding or even atv's. The union pacific railroad runs just along the outskirts of the town however, there is not a bus station. However, there is a bus stop in the heart of the town. Boardman has a regional airport which does not include commercial flights.
See and do
See Boardman Marina Park
Perhaps the largest attraction that the town of Boardman has to offer. You can camp along the waters of the Columbia and enjoy beautiful sunsets. During the summer these waters are full of life. It is not uncommon to see many people boating, jet skiing or wakeboarding. Also, Boardman hosts a couple of fishing tournaments every year.
There are many paved walking and biking trails along the river's edge. Also, there is a playground area for children, and a specified swimming area.
There are 2 softball fields, a basketball court and several horseshoe pits. Boardman is probably most known for it annual Fourth of July festivities. People from many surrounding towns come to join the festivities. The day usually starts with an early morning marathon, continues with a parade, and ends with a beautiful firework show. There are many other activities throughout the day including a lip-sync contest and the annual softball tournament.
The Boardman Willow Run Golf Course is a great place to relax on a nice sunny day. Also, with so much wildlife area surrounding it, Boardman is a great place to go on horseback rides.
Eat
Drink
Drink Burnt Field Brewing
Craft beer and pizza baked in a double brick oven. It's inside Boardman's 1916 train depot, and has a patio with a view of the Columbia River.
Sleep
Stay Boardman Parks & Recreation District
Stay Driftwood Rv Resort & Campground
Stay Rodeway Inn
Stay M J's Motel
Stay Riverview Motel
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