Ainsworth State Park
Ainsworth State Park | |
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![]() Gorge cliffs above the Ainsworth campground. | |
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Type | Public, state |
Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
Nearest city | Portland, Oregon, USA |
Coordinates | 45°35′32″N 122°03′25″W / 45.59234°N 122.057029°WCoordinates: 45°35′32″N 122°03′25″W / 45.59234°N 122.057029°W[1] |
Operated by | Oregon State Parks and Recreation |
Ainsworth State Park is a state park in eastern Multnomah County, Oregon, near Cascade Locks. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Historic Columbia River Highway. The park administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, offers a seasonal, full-service campground, access to Gorge hiking trails beyond park boundaries, and a day-use area.
Ainsworth State Park lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,[2] and is 4 miles (6.4 km) from Multnomah Falls.
History[]
The park was affected by the Eagle Creek Fire, but damage was limited.[3]
Amenities[]
- Full RV hook-up sites
- Tent camp sites
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- RV dump station
- Picnic areas
- Amphitheater
- Playgrounds
- Park host
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Ainsworth State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
- ^ "Historic Columbia River Highway". Historic Columbia River Highway. Archived from the original on 2011-08-13. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
- ^ Christopher Keizur (9 February 2018). "Gorge on recovery path after Eagle Creek Fire". The Outlook. Wikidata Q107296898.
External links[]
- "Ainsworth State Park". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
Categories:
- State parks of Oregon
- Columbia River Gorge
- Parks in Multnomah County, Oregon
- Historic Columbia River Highway
- Multnomah County, Oregon geography stubs