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Bob___Ann
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Mar 11, 2014

Columbia River Gorge Washington State Campground?

We are going to be in Washington and Oregon in Mid May. After we complete hwy 101 on the coast of Oregon we plan to head east at Astoria. We look to run along the Columbia River on hwy 30 as it should...
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4runnerguy
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Mar 12, 2014
Maryhill is on the "dry" side of the river, in other words more open sites with better views but less woodsy. Also more windy. Lots of lawn around the campsites. Ainsworth SP on the OR side of the river also has FHU but is more in the woods. It is closer to the trains, but the trees help block the sound and the wind. No real views, but you're right on US 30 where all the waterfalls are. Bookmark this link for a brochure on the historic highway through the gorge.

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