Oregon State Parks · Oregon
Ainsworth State Park
Oregon State Parks · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 50
- Hookups
- 44 electric, 44 with water, 6 no hookups
- Season
- March 21 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 98 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Address
- East Historic Columbia River Highway, Dodson, OR 97010
- Phone
- 503-793-9885
Site map
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About
Ainsworth State Park in the Columbia River Gorge is an Oregon State Park campground with 50 sites (44 full-hookup/electric, 6 walk-in tent) plus a hiker/biker camp.
Fees
Oregon State Parks does not publish one single statewide rate card; per its own FAQ (rates effective May 1, 2026): top rate at the 29 busiest parks is $29/night for tent sites and $52/night for full-hookup RV sites (May 1-Sep 30); cabins/yurts range $72-$129/night; overnight parking, overflow and primitive camping is at least $15/night; hiker/biker sites are $7-$10/person/night. A $10 extra-vehicle fee may apply; a $10 RV dump-station fee applies at select parks (free for registered campers who are current on lodging); non-camper showers are $5 at select parks. Pets must be physically restrained (held, held by the collar, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet), per Oregon State Parks' statewide pet policy - some trails within parks may prohibit pets entirely (source: stateparks.oregon.gov FAQ).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 38° | 14° | 57° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 38° | 17° | 64° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 39° | 28° | 73° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 57° | 43° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 52° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 54° | 45° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 61° | 54° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 62° | 53° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 58° | 50° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 50° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 44° | 34° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 38° | 26° | 66° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Eagle Creek Day Use Area · 6.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bonneville Trailhead · 6.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bridge Of The Gods Trailhead · 8.6 mi as the crow flies
Pct: Columbia Gorge 23 mi Hike · Drive there
All 79 trails in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · All 82 trails in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Beacon Rock State Park · Washington State Parks · 2 mi · 35 sites
- Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Eagle Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 17 sites
- Cascade Locks Marine Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 9 mi
- Wahtum Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.