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Beacon Rock State Park Vancouver, Washington Location:    See Directions Below North Bonneville, WA 00000 1-360-902-8844 This web page has had 5408 unique visitors. Beacon Rock State Park Website infocent@parks.wa.gov Description: Beacon Rock State Park is vividly depicted by Lewis and Clark... Lewis & Clark: Beacon Rock Purchase: Lewis and Clark Audio "Beacon Rock" was originally named by Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean on October 31, 1805. Read more about Beacon Rock and the Lewis And Clark expedition: Historical Article Shooting upward from the banks of the Columbia, Beacon Rock is the remnants of an ancient volcano. Today’s trail is 4,500 feet long with a 15-percent grade and handrails lining most of the way. It’s possible to hike to the top in about a half-hour, but the trek isn’t recommended for people wary of heights. Advanced rock climbers are also welcome to try an ascent off the trail, but all climbers must register. Required equipment for climbers includes a hard hat, two 150-foot climbing ropes, clothes for any change in the weather, a standard rack for fifth-class climbing, rappelling equipment, proper footwear, and a headlamp for the longer routes. Picnicking (first come, first serve), mountain biking, fishing, swimming, and equestrian use are other available day activities. For those planning to stay overnight, Beacon Rock State Park offers camping: Camping information Camping: Check-in time, 2:30 p.m. Check-out time, 1 p.m. Quiet hours: 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and also Moorage Permits for boaters to camp overnight at the park. COURTESY OF WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Directions and/or Additional Information: From Portland: Take I-84 eastbound along the Columbia River to Cascade Locks. At Cascade Locks, cross the Columbia River into Washington on the Bridge of the Gods toll bridge. Turn left onto Hwy. 14. Follow Hwy. 14 west for seven miles to Beacon Rock.