Port of Cascade Locks
A Municipal Corporation Serving Our Community

MARINE PARK
campground Historical Museum
The Cascade Locks Marine Park hosts a wide variety of outdoor activities and indoor facilities,
making it the most diverse park in the Heart of the Gorge!

Marine Park event space and pavilionFree Parking

Playground

Picnic tables

Public Restrooms

Free Wi-fi

The Marine Park host thousands of visitors every year for sailing, fishing, camping, a ride on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, or just a picnic. The Park is the perfect day-use place to enjoy the breath taking views of the Columbia River.

For large groups and get togethers the Marine Park has the right facility for your needs from a bbq to reserving a whole island!

  • Two Cookshacks ($25 for all day use)
    Port Office for Reservations
  • Community Center more info...
  • Gorge Pavilion (Portland Spirit for reservations) more info...
  • Thunder Island (Portland Spirit for reservations) more info...
 School of Rock Cascade LocksFood Drive Benefit Concert
Bring a can and get ready to rock.

Marine Park Map

IMPORTANT! 12ft Clearance into Marine Park
Please Call 541-374-8619 for information

Boat Launch and Historic Locks:

Boat Launch is located near the Old Historic Locks and foot bridge to Thunder Island. The flow of the current through the Historic Locks has made this a prime fishing spot on the river. To accomodate the fishermen the Port recently installed a fish cleaning station near the public restrooms.

  • NO Day use docking (See Transient Dock at Marina)
  • Length of dock: 112 feet
  • Depth / width of launch: Two launches, depth 12-15 feet / width 22 feet
  • Restrooms in parking lot
  • Parking: 50 spaces
    • Attractions at the Marine Park:
  • Cascade Locks Historical Museum & Oregon Pony
    • Open May to October Monday to Friday 1-5pm more...
  • Visitor Center and Lock's Cafe
    • Schedule a ride on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, and learn about the community
    • Grab a coffee or meal at the Lock's Cafe Locks Cafe Menu
    • Open 11am to 5pm (May to October) for exact times call 1-800-224-3901
  • Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler more...
  • Thunder Island Nature Riverwalk
    • The Thunder Island Riverwalk, is a short nature trail leading from the wedding event area to the west end of the island. The river walk is completely surrounded by trees to the south and the mighty Columbia River flowing on the north side. The Thunder Island Riverwalk truly boasts the best unencumbered vistas along the river. Next time you are in the park check out the nature river walk! click here for map
    Meeting Room/Event Rentals
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    Community Center

    The Port of Cascade Locks has been slowly restoring the Historic Lock Tender homes, this past year the inside was completely restored the Community Center with hard wood floors, improved electrical system, remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. The improvements have enhanced the functionality and original beauty of the historic building.

    The Community Center has a large meeting room on the main floor that is ADA accessible, has an attached full-sized kitchen, and seats up to 40 people with tables and chairs. Contact the Port Office to make a reservation.

    Meeting room only
    $50 (first 4 hours)
    Meeting room with kitchen
    $75 (first 4 hours)
    Additional hour
    $5
    Refundable depostit
    $50
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    *call for local discount

    Gorge Pavilion

    The Gorge Pavilion is a large octagon shaped hall perfect for any event any time of the year. The Pavilion is completely enclosed with panoramic windows to view the beautiful Columbia River. Also includes, restrooms, banquet tables and chairs, sound system, wireless internet, heating and cooling, and electrical hook ups out side with water (May-October).
    More Pictures

    Go to Portland Spirit website for more details
     Contact Portland Spirit (503) 224-3900 or sales@portlandspirit.com

    Thunder Island

    Rent your own island for your next event! Thunder Island is a 3-acre island that was carved out of the mainland in 1890 to build the Cascade Canal and Locks to service a safe passage from the rapids for passanger and cargo ships.

    The island now sits at quiet distance from the main land and boast the best views on the river and the Columbia Gorge.

     

    Further information:
    Go to Portland Spirit website for more details
     Please Contact Portland Spirit; (503) 224-3900 or email sales@portlandspirit.com

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