Columbia Hills State Park

About The Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo

The Dalles Dam is 192 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River, two miles east of the city of The Dalles, Oregon. The dam extends 1.5 miles from the Oregon shore to the navigation lock on the Washington shore. The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, powerhouse and fish passage facilities. Various recreational facilities are provided along Lake Celilo, the 24-mile long lake behind the dam. There is a visitor center available focusing on the project and the region with interpretive displays and Park Rangers on site to answer questions.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

From The Dalles, 2 miles east on I-84.

Directions to The Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo, not to this specific campground.

Activities

• BOATING
• CAMPING
• FISHING
• HIKING
• PICNICKING
• WATER SPORTS

Nearby federal campgrounds

• The Dalles Visitor CenterThe Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo2 mi
• Barlow Ranger DistrictMt. Hood National Forest13 mi
• Maryhill State ParkThe Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo14 mi
• Coyote Wall Recreation AreaColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area15 mi
• Cliffs ParkJohn Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla18 mi
• Rufus LandingThe Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo18 mi