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Columbia Hills Historical State Park – Fishram Indian Village 3📷 Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Columbia Hills Historical State Park

Dallesport, WA

History

A riverside park at Horsethief Lake with Native American petroglyphs moved from lands flooded by The Dalles Dam. The famous She Who Watches image can be seen only on free guided walks booked ahead.

Nearest town
Dallesport, WA
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.6440, -121.1011

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Columbia Hills State Park CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • A LoopCampsite
    9 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park · 34 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • B LoopCampsite
    9 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park · 14 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Stinson Flat CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park
    Free
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Leidl South CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park
    Free
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Leidl North CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Columbia Hills Historical State Park
    Free
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Columbia Hills Historical State Park?

Columbia Hills Historical State Park is in Dallesport, WA, at GPS 45.6440, -121.1011. It is about 5 mi from The Dalles.

Can you camp near Columbia Hills Historical State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Columbia Hills State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Columbia Hills Historical State Park?

Columbia Hills Historical State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Columbia Gorge east: Crown Point to Maryhill.

What is there to see near Columbia Hills Historical State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rowena Crest Viewpoint (10 mi), Maryhill Stonehenge (15 mi), Timberline Lodge (37 mi) and Trillium Lake (40 mi).

When is the best time to visit Columbia Hills Historical State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)