Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Ainsworth State Park adventure.
Camp conveniently close to some of the Columbia Gorge’s prettiest waterfalls at this wooded park.
About a half-hour drive east of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth Park offers easy camping for those who want to get out into nature but don't want to spend hours in the car to do so. Its location right on the Historic Columbia River Highway gives Ainsworth easy access to the roads known as “Waterfall Corridor,” meaning many of the area’s best cascades are just a short drive or hike through the woods. With about 50 campsites, the wooded Ainsworth campground is on the smaller side, but it still comes with solid features and hot showers.
Ainsworth State Park is open from mid-March through the end of October. If you like wildflowers, spring is the best time to come to the Gorge—just be prepared for the likelihood of rain. Things usually dry off (and heat up) by the end of June, and the weather in the region tends to stay relatively warm and dry until mid- to late September. Both the campground and day-use area get crowded in summer, particularly on weekends.