Guy W. Talbot State Park

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Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel
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State park near Troutdale, Oregon, where although the main feature of the park is Latourell Falls, the parkland stretches west to the Crown Point State Scenic Corridor

General Information

Hours:
Daily: Dawn to dusk
Fees:
Day-use parking fee required
Camping fees vary by campsite and season
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed in park and campground areas
Closest cities with hotels:
Hood River (17 mi)
Seasons:
Spring through fall for waterfalls, hiking, and camping, though open year-round
Location:
73000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Website:
stateparks.oregon.gov

How to Get There

From Hood River (17 mi): Take I-84 west through the Columbia River Gorge and use Exit 35 to follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to the park entrance near Latourell Falls.

Overview

Guy W. Talbot State Park was the summer estate of Guy Webster Talbot, who donated 220 acres in 1929 that include Latourell Falls. The park has a picnic area and trails to the falls and the Latourell Falls Lodge, with views of the Columbia Gorge.

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