Getting Around the Garden
Local Towns/Cities
This small, unincorporated hamlet of 450 inhabitants sits right at the mouth of the Klickitat River and Columbia River, about 7 minutes away from the campsite. The town offers small conveniences such as a market, laundromat, cafe, and bar/grill. Access the Lyle Sandbar by parking in the pullout at the intersection of 14 and Old. Highway 8. Walk under the bridge and across the railroad tracks to head down to the water!
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Lyle
This small, unincorporated hamlet of 450 inhabitants sits right at the mouth of the Klickitat River and Columbia River, about 7 minutes away from the campsite. The town offers small conveniences such as a market, laundromat, cafe, and bar/grill. Access the Lyle Sandbar by parking in the pullout at the intersection of 14 and Old. Highway 8. Walk under the bridge and across the railroad tracks to head down to the water!
About 25 mins away, this city of 10,000 offers more retail/chain stores (such as Fred Meyer, Home Depot, etc.) and access to grocery stores, restaurants, and parks.
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The Dalles
About 25 mins away, this city of 10,000 offers more retail/chain stores (such as Fred Meyer, Home Depot, etc.) and access to grocery stores, restaurants, and parks.
This cute little town hosts lots of art shops, cafes, and main street shops.
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White Salmon
This cute little town hosts lots of art shops, cafes, and main street shops.
Must-see tourist/athletic/outdoorsy/local/agricultural town! Great eateries, waterfront access, and windsurfing capital of the world.
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Hood River
Must-see tourist/athletic/outdoorsy/local/agricultural town! Great eateries, waterfront access, and windsurfing capital of the world.
Hikes and Views Close to the Garden
These trailheads are all located within a 10-15 minute drive from the campsite.
A 10 minute drive to this trailhead - it offers gorgeous views of the gorge!
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Lyle Cherry Orchard Trailhead
Lewis and Clark HighwayA 10 minute drive to this trailhead - it offers gorgeous views of the gorge!
A 10 minute drive to this trailhead. There are numerous trails to choose from, including a family-friendly/wheelchair accessible trail.
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Catherine Creek Day Use Area/Trailhead
Old Highway 8A 10 minute drive to this trailhead. There are numerous trails to choose from, including a family-friendly/wheelchair accessible trail.
A trailhead in Lyle opens up to a 31 mile trail along the Klickitat river. Flat and easily accessible.
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Klickitat River
A trailhead in Lyle opens up to a 31 mile trail along the Klickitat river. Flat and easily accessible.
A 10 min walk uphill opens up to a vast plateau with endless walking trails
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Coyote Wall Trailhead
Old Highway 8A 10 min walk uphill opens up to a vast plateau with endless walking trails
Wine Lover's Paradise
These wineries are a mere 5-15 minutes from the campsite
Wine lover's must! Check their website first for appointments during COVID.
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Syncline Winery
111 Balch RdWine lover's must! Check their website first for appointments during COVID.
If you're down to try organic, local wine, head over this way! Appointment needed.
Klickitat Canyon & Columbia Gorge Winery
6 Lyle Snowden RoadIf you're down to try organic, local wine, head over this way! Appointment needed.
Cor Cellars
151 Old Hwy 8Another winery 10 minutes from the campsite.
Hikes 20-30 Minutes from Camp
Crawford Oaks Trailhead
8695 Lewis and Clark HwyDiscover Pass or $10 day pass required
GREAT for families! Picnic tables, grills, access to swimming - Discover Pass or $10 day pass required.
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Columbia Hills Historical State Park
85 WA-14GREAT for families! Picnic tables, grills, access to swimming - Discover Pass or $10 day pass required.