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Klickitat County

1 Heritage Plaza, White Salmon, WA 98672 · White Salmon, WA

Why you should go…

The Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce runs the visitor center for Klickitat County on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, covering the towns of White Salmon and Bingen. The area is known for windsurfing and kiteboarding on the Columbia River, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking and winter sports near Mount Adams. The visitor center sits at the north end of the Hood River Bridge.

  • #hiking
  • #windsurfing
  • #rafting
  • #scenic drive
  • #mountains

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Klickitat County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Portland Rafting Company

    $50+

    Small, owner-operated whitewater rafting outfitter running White Salmon River trips near Hood River.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wet Planet Whitewater

    $50+

    Guided whitewater rafting and kayaking outfitter on the White Salmon River near Hood River.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys

    $50+

    Multi-generation whitewater rafting outfitter on the White Salmon and Klickitat rivers, also running Northwest Llama Treks.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Packer Orchards

    Under $25

    A fourth-generation family farm near Hood River with u-pick fruit, a farm market bakery and seasonal family events.

    6.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Draper Girls Country Farm

    Under $25

    Family orchard on the Hood River Fruit Loop with u-pick fruit, a farmstand, goat feeding and hard cider tasting.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Hood River Fruit Loop

    Free

    Self-guided 35-mile driving loop through Hood River Valley farm stands, orchards, wineries and cideries.

    16 mi awayMore like this