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Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites

Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites

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Created by Inn Keeper • Updated On: August 14, 2012

The Columbia Gorge is one of the best summer Surf and Kite places in the world. Here is a list of a few launch sites for windsurfing, kite boarding, and good viewing.

The Hook At Hood River is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

1. The Hook At Hood River

Hood River, OR
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Free parking! Take exit 63 off I-84 drive north to river.

2. Hood River Event Site

8.5
Portway Ave (at N 2nd St), Hood River, OR
Surf Spot · 8 tips and reviews

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Parking is $5 per day. Big sand bar, restrooms, and food venders.

Hood River Spit is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

3. Hood River Spit

Hood River, OR
Surf Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: This is a Kite Board spot, with primitive access.

Swell City is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

4. Swell City

Underwood, WA
Beach · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Parking $6 per day. No Kite launching. There is very limited shore line here. It has a porta-pottie.

Bob's Beach is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

5. Bob's Beach

Stevenson, WA
Surf Spot · 2 tips and reviews

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Free parking. porta-potties and changing rooms.

Port Of Cascade Locks Marine Park is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

6. Port Of Cascade Locks Marine Park

8.3
Cascade Locks, OR
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Free parking.Restrooms, showers, and camping.Good for place to spend hot summer days.Drive underpass turn right go to end

7. Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery

61552 State Hwy 14, Underwood, WA
Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Can be busy so keep the road clear and the dogs at camp.Great place to view the action!

Doug's Beach State Park is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

8. Doug's Beach State Park

Lyle, WA
Beach · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: 3 miles east of Lyle near mile post 79.

Celilo Park is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

9. Celilo Park

Interstate Hwy, Oregon
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: Free parking. Restrooms

Riverfront Park is one of Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Launch Sites.

10. Riverfront Park

The Dalles, OR
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

Inn KeeperInn Keeper: I-84 exit 85, drive north to the park.Long sandy shore, kids play area, grassy areas.