Blue Lake Regional Park

City / town · Oregon

Troutdale

Blue Lake Regional Park

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportPDX · 11 mi
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Overview

Troutdale is a city in the Portland Metropolitan Area of Oregon. It is the Western gateway to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon along Interstate 84.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Troutdale

Blue Lake Regional Park

Blue Lake Regional Park

Glenn Otto Community Park

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

Dabney State Recreation Area

Dabney State Recreation Area

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)

Jan: 5.0 in rain5"Jan: high 48°F, low 36°F48°36°JanFeb: 3.7 in rain3.7"Feb: high 52°F, low 37°F52°37°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 57°F, low 40°F57°40°MarApr: 2.9 in rain2.9"Apr: high 62°F, low 44°F62°44°AprMay: 2.5 in rain2.5"May: high 69°F, low 49°F69°49°MayJun: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jun: high 74°F, low 54°F74°54°JunJul: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jul: high 82°F, low 58°F82°58°JulAug: 0.5 in rain0.5"Aug: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°AugSep: 1.5 in rain1.5"Sep: high 77°F, low 54°F77°54°SepOct: 3.4 in rain3.4"Oct: high 64°F, low 47°F64°47°OctNov: 5.5 in rain5.5"Nov: high 54°F, low 41°F54°41°NovDec: 5.8 in rain5.8"Dec: high 47°F, low 36°F47°36°Dec

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 — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 52 mi away. Directions
Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Blue Lake Regional Park, Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
  • Lunch Sugarpine Drive In
  • Afternoon Glenn Otto Community Park, Dabney State Recreation Area
  • Dinner Taste of Village Chinese Restaurant & Lounge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Photos

    Blue Lake Regional ParkLewis and Clark State Recreation SiteDabney State Recreation AreaTroutdale

    Map

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    Understand

    Get in

    By plane

    Go Portland–Troutdale Airport (TTD)

    General aviation and scenic aerial tours of the Columbia River Gorge.

    ⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    See

    Blue Lake Regional Park

    See Blue Lake Regional Park

    📍 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd🕒 Daily 8AM-sunset💲 Parking $5/ day☎ +503 665-4995 ext 0⚠ Last checked Jul 2018 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    See Glenn Otto Community Park

    📍 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy☎ +1 503-674-7297⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Do

    Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

    Do Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

    ☎ +1 503-695-2261⚠ Last checked Mar 2017 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite
    Dabney State Recreation Area

    Do Dabney State Recreation Area

    💲 Parking ̩$5/day☎ +1 503 695-2261⚠ Last checked Jul 2018 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Buy

    Shop Columbia Gorge Outlets

    📍 450 NW 257th WayI-84, Exit 17☎ +1 503-669-8060⚠ Last checked Oct 2016 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Comfort Inn Troutdale-Portland East

    📍 1000 NW Graham RoadCheck-in – · out 1PM☎ +1 503-907-5069⚠ Last checked Oct 2016 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Stay Holiday Inn Express Portland East - Troutdale

    📍 477 NW Phoenix Dr.Check-in 3PM · out 11AM☎ +1 503-669-6500⚠ Last checked Oct 2016 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Stay Motel 6 Portland East - Troutdale

    📍 1610 Nw Frontage RdCheck-in 3PM · out –☎ +1 503-665-2254⚠ Last checked Nov 2016 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

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