Viento State Park North Campground

6 reviews

Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA

Viento State Park North Campground Introduce

Viento State Park North Campground is a popular stop for travelers visiting the scenic Cascade Locks area in Oregon. Nestled near the Columbia River Gorge, this campground offers a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions like hiking trails and viewpoints.

Facilities at Viento State Park North Campground include basic utilities and a small store with essential items. The site accommodates both tents and RVs, making it suitable for various camping needs.

The campground's environment is a mix of natural beauty and urban convenience. While it offers proximity to scenic areas, it also faces challenges such as noise from nearby trains and highways. These factors can significantly impact the camping experience, especially at night.

Train horns blow every hour, lasting about ten minutes each, which can disrupt sleep severely.
The campground is located close to a highway, adding to the noise pollution.
Campers have reported difficulty sleeping due to these disturbances, leading to negative impacts on their trip experiences.

Customer feedback highlights the importance of considering noise levels when choosing this campground. Some visitors found the experience unsatisfactory, with one guest even suggesting it might be overpriced for the amenities provided.

If you're planning a visit, weigh the convenience against potential disturbances. For a peaceful stay, consider nearby alternative campgrounds that offer similar amenities without the noise issues.

Location

Oregon Hood River County Cascade Locks

Customer Reviews

1.0

6 reviews

Matt Busedu

Sep 05, 2024

DO NOT STAY HERE. campground is okay but a train will go by the campground every hour all night long and blow its horn and be the loudest thing you have ever heard and lasts about ten minutes, repeatedly all night long. not to mention the highway is loud but nothing compared to the train. Made this last minute stop cause it's was getting dark and ruined the next couple days just save yourself the horrific night and go anywhere else

Genesse P-Orridge

Sep 07, 2024

WORST night camping ever! If you don’t mind a train horn every hour on the hour all night long right next to the campground, sure go for it! Not to mention the highway on the other side of the campground. Had to make a last minute stop here & what a mistake. WE GOT ZERO SLEEP & it ruined the following day of our trip for us. Even got a horrible migraine as a souvenir! $34 / night, rip off! This place should be free!

Alex Rubio

Sep 07, 2024

Worst camping of my life, never stay here unless you like trains and gays

Carl O'Neil

May 16, 2025

Quit crying and get some earplugs! This is not a sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature campground. It is smack in the middle of a busy interstate and heavily used rail line. Duh. It is a great location for access to the Columbia River and the historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Awesome biking and walking. The bathrooms and showers were clean on our visit.

D Stump (Sawtooth Doug)

Apr 16, 2025

Lets start with the positive well I gave it a one star. The state worker was cute and very friendly and helpful and the place was not crowded April 13th-april 16th 2025. Lots of trees and easy walk to the river. That was the good now the bad really bad. The TRAIN is insanely loud and close I mean close. Sites 27 and 29 are the worst for west bound train as that is right where they blow the whistle every time without fail as the crossing is 1/4 mile away. It gets better they blow it 2 more times before reaching the crossing. The good news is the east bound trains blow horn before reaching campground but they are still loud. You can also hear train across the river. The highway is also noisy and at night sorta sounds like a windy night but it is just traffic. It is a good spot to stay if hiking and need a base camp but honestly the trains are crazy loud and kills the night sleep.