Overview
Cascade Locks is a city in Oregon on the Columbia River.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Cascade Locks
Starvation Creek State Park
Bonneville Lock and Dam
The third highest hydropower project in the US, at about 1.2 MWatts. Accessible via exit 40 on I-84, you can visit the dam (after passing a friendly guard who will inspect your car) as well as a fish ladder installed by …
Bridge of the Gods
Cascade Locks Marine Park
Cascade Locks Historical Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
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.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 76 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Starvation Creek State Park, Cascade Locks Marine Park, Bridge of the Gods
- Lunch Brigham Fish Market
- Afternoon Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks Historical Museum
- Dinner Bridgeside
- Evening Thunder Island Brewing Co.
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
See Bonneville Lock and Dam
The third highest hydropower project in the US, at about 1.2 MWatts. Accessible via exit 40 on I-84, you can visit the dam (after passing a friendly guard who will inspect your car) as well as a fish ladder installed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Salmon run in the river almost year-round, but the fall is peak season.
Do
Eat
Drink
Drink Thunder Island Brewing Co.
Sleep
Go next
- Bridal Veil and Corbett, Waterfalls and hiking trails between Portland and Cascade Locks.
- Stevenson is just across the Columbia River, accessible via the Bridge of the Gods.
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