Ainsworth State Park
Ainsworth State Park is a state park in eastern Multnomah County, Oregon, near Cascade Locks. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Historic Columbia River Highway. The park administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, offers a seasonal, full-service campground, access to Gorge hiking trails beyond park boundaries, and a day-use area.
| Ainsworth State Park | |
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 Gorge cliffs above the Ainsworth campground. | |
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Coordinates | 45°35′32″N 122°03′25″W[1] |
| Operated by | Oregon State Parks and Recreation |
Ainsworth State Park lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,[2] and is 4 miles (6.4 km) from Multnomah Falls. It is named for John Churchill Ainsworth (1870-1943), a prominent Oregon businessman, Portland banker and chairman of the State Highway Commission from 1931-1932. He donated the land in 1933 that became the park and was a son of pioneer steam-boatman John Commingers Ainsworth.[3]
History
The park was affected by the Eagle Creek Fire, but damage was limited.[4]
Amenities
- Full RV hook-up sites
- Tent camp sites
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- RV dump station
- Picnic areas
- Amphitheater
- Playgrounds
- Park host
See also
References
- "Ainsworth State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- "Historic Columbia River Highway". Historic Columbia River Highway. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- Ainsworth State Park - Oregon State Parks
- Christopher Keizur (February 9, 2018). "Gorge on recovery path after Eagle Creek Fire". The Outlook. Wikidata Q107296898.
External links
- "Ainsworth State Park". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
