Columbia River Gorge scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into PDX, drive to Columbia River Gorge

1 h 10 min drive49 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
PDX
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 10 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are suitable for the highway; check rental contracts for restrictions on unpaved forest service roads.

Ihre Route

PDX

Portland International Airport

Columbia River Gorge

About 1 h 10 min · 49 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Review Oregon State Park and National Forest Access Rules

Access involves multiple jurisdictions; Multnomah Falls often requires a seasonal timed-use permit for the plaza or parking, while other areas require a Northwest Forest Pass or Oregon State Parks permit. Lodging in Hood River or Cascade Locks should be booked months ahead for summer, but does not guarantee parking at popular trailheads. Check the official Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area site for current permit systems.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Waterfall Corridor and Historic Heights

    Vista House at Crown Point → Multnomah Falls → Latourell Falls

  2. Tag 2 · Riverside Culture and Cascade Locks

    Bonneville Lock and Dam → Bridge of the Gods

  3. Tag 3 · Hood River Orchards and Eastern Sun

    Hood River Waterfront Park → Rowena Crest Viewpoint

Viator

Tours & experiences near Columbia River Gorge

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Columbia River Gorge. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Columbia River Gorge

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Columbia River Gorge?

Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from PDX to Columbia River Gorge?

Roughly 1 h 10 min (about 49 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Columbia River Gorge?

Access involves multiple jurisdictions; Multnomah Falls often requires a seasonal timed-use permit for the plaza or parking, while other areas require a Northwest Forest Pass or Oregon State Parks permit. Lodging in Hood River or Cascade Locks should be booked months ahead for summer, but does not guarantee parking at popular trailheads. Check the official Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area site for current permit systems.

Keep planning

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