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Rowena Crest Viewpoint – Historic Columbia River Highway 3273📷 Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rowena Crest Viewpoint

Mosier, OR

Views

A viewpoint above the looping curves of the Historic Columbia River Highway, next to the Tom McCall Preserve. Wildflowers cover the plateau in April and May; the grassy trails are open to walkers only.

Nearest town
Mosier, OR
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
45.6829, -121.3013
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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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
    10 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Moss Creek CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Big Cedars CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • A LoopCampsite
    19 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint · 34 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • Wyeth CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
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  • Home Valley CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Rowena Crest Viewpoint
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All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Rowena Crest Viewpoint?

Rowena Crest Viewpoint is in Mosier, OR, at GPS 45.6829, -121.3013. It is about 9 mi from The Dalles.

Can you camp near Rowena Crest Viewpoint?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lyle Treaty Fishing Access Site Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Rowena Crest Viewpoint?

Rowena Crest Viewpoint is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Columbia Gorge east: Crown Point to Maryhill.

What is there to see near Rowena Crest Viewpoint?

Places worth a stop nearby: Columbia Hills Historical State Park (10 mi), Maryhill Stonehenge (24 mi), Timberline Lodge (31 mi) and Trillium Lake (35 mi).

When is the best time to visit Rowena Crest Viewpoint?

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)