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Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge 

For many, Multnomah Falls is their first or most memorable experience in the Columbia River Gorge. The U.S. Forest Service manages the landscape and operates the small information center at Multnomah Falls, located at the ground level of Historic Lodge. Brochures and maps of the Columbia River Gorge and Pacific Northwest, as well as Northwest Forest Passes, are available. The lodge also includes a restuarant, snack bar, and gift shop operated by a concessionaire. Call (503) 695-2372 or visit http://www.multnomahfallslodge.com/ for menus, operating hours, and more details.

Directions: Located 15 minutes east of Troutdale, Oregon, it can be reached by the Columbia Gorge Express bus which runs from Portland's Gateway center, Cascade Locks, and Hood River or by car via Exit 31 of I-84. During the busy summer season, the parking lot closes frequently when it fills and drivers are redirected to nearby Rooster Rock for a shuttle service. 

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Wasco County Historical Museum

The official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge is located on its east side in The Dalles, Oregon, and includes interpretative displays that bring the history, culture, geology, and ecology of the Columbia River Gorge to life. Call (541) 296-8600 or visit http://gorgediscovery.org to learn more about hours, latest exhibits and special programs.

Address: 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Administrative Headquarters

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area administrative office is located in Hood River, Oregon, and includes a small information desk for the public open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. We sell passes, maps, and other items and are available to answer questions and provide lists of local vendors for passes and maps. Call (541) 308-1700 / TTY (541) 386-8758 or fill out the contact form below for information about about National Forest System lands and recreation sites throughout the Columbia River Gorge.

Address: 902 Wasco Ave, Suite 200, Hood, River, OR 97031

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