Washougal, WA

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I drove down to the Camas pier to get some photos of the sun setting on Mt. Hood. No sooner had I arrived than I heard the familiar whistling sounds of a pair of Bald Eagles. I looked up in time to see a pair maybe thirty feet above me. However, this is not a nesting pair. One of these females is trying to chase the other out of her territory. It is difficult to tell which one is doing the chasing and which one is being chased. The two veered off and curled back towards the West without giving me any clear indication of whose territory was being protected. However, I did get to see this, which was a nice bonus for a supposedly "scenics only" day.
I drove down to the Camas pier to get some photos of the sun setting on Mt. Hood. No sooner had I arrived than I heard the familiar whistling sounds of a pair of Bald Eagles. I looked up in time to see a pair maybe thirty feet above me. However, this is not a nesting pair. One of these females is trying to chase the other out of her territory. It is difficult to tell which one is doing the chasing and which one is being chased. The two veered off and curled back towards the West without giving me any clear indication of whose territory was being protected. However, I did get to see this, which was a nice bonus for a supposedly "scenics only" day.
The trail drops abruptly at what all would consider its end about a mile away from the trailhead. Fortunately or not, this last mile is actually an old country road that passes a few hundred feet below the gorge highway (State Highway 14) only to intersect with it at the very end. Technically speaking, this last stretch of road is part of the Cape Horn Trail, and is picturesque enough to warrant that categorization.
The autumn landscape turns dramatic as the storm fronts move in and out of the Gorge.
The bottom-land around the Columbia River Gorge is full of deciduous forest sprinkled with conifers. The resulting color display tends to dazzle the eye this time of year. That's State Highway 14 on the lower right, which traverses most of the border of Washington along the Columbia River.
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
$99 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$114 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,138 reviews)
Room cleaned. Staff nice and professional

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

3 out of 5
8439 Ne Columbia Blvd Portland OR
$63 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$73 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,880 reviews)
Nice job

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St Portland OR
$145 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$168 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Amazing room and service.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
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Little Creek Cottage-Alpaca Farm located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge

Little Creek Cottage-Alpaca Farm located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge

Washougal WA
Stay at this cabin in Washougal. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Washougal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Super fun and cozy stay! Erika was so great and responsive! Got to feed the alpacas.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Little Creek Cottage-Alpaca Farm located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge
Inn at Northrup Station

Inn at Northrup Station

3 out of 5
2025 NW Northrup Street Portland OR
Stay at this aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,141 reviews)
This was one of my favorite hotel stays. The room is cute and comfortable with an amazingly comfortable king bed. Staff was friendly and helpful and being able to actually park anywhere close to downtown was amazing. We rode the trolly (which was free with our room key) and did OMSI, the Portland ...

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Inn at Northrup Station
Whispering Woods Resort

Whispering Woods Resort

3.5 out of 5
67800 East Nicklaus Way Welches OR
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Welches. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (564 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Washougal Motocross Park

Catch an event at Washougal Motocross Park during your trip to Washougal. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Washougal Motocross Park

Cottonwood Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cottonwood Beach during your trip to Washougal? Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Cottonwood Beach

Two Rivers Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Two Rivers Heritage Museum

Parker's Landing Historical Park

Explore the great outdoors at Parker's Landing Historical Park, a lovely green space in Washougal. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Parker's Landing Historical Park

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Washougal. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Washougal at Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club

Things to do

Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour

Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour
Picture 17 for Activity Multnomah Falls: Sunset Guided Tour to Five Waterfalls

Portland: Multnomah Falls Sunset Guided Tour of 5 Waterfalls

$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland: Multnomah Falls Sunset Guided Tour of 5 Waterfalls
Portland Tea Party Outdoor Tea Ceremony Experience

Portland Tea Party Outdoor Tea Ceremony Experience

$58
per adult
Portland Tea Party Outdoor Tea Ceremony Experience
Columbia River Gorge

Small Group: Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

$99
per adult
Small Group: Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
Exclusive Mount Hood & Columbia River Gorge Air Tour

Mt. Hood & Multnomah Falls Air Tour by Envi Adventures

$279
per adult
Mt. Hood & Multnomah Falls Air Tour by Envi Adventures
Portland to Multnomah Falls a Waterfall Tour of 5 Falls and More

Portland to Multnomah Falls a Waterfall Tour of 5 Falls and More

$99
per adult
Portland to Multnomah Falls a Waterfall Tour of 5 Falls and More
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Cities near Washougal

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Multnomah Falls featuring a cascade and views as well as a large group of people

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Mount St. Helens showing landscape views, mountains and views

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Steel Bridge which includes a bridge and a river or creek

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