Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
About
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor is a park in Oregon within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, managed as city land. The nearest town is Washougal, Washington, about 5.6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 79 to 80°F, with only five or six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. Several trails start close by, including Forest Loop Trail and Bluff Trail, each about a mile away, and Lagoon Trail at about 1.2 miles. Climbers can head to Stratosphere, about 2.3 miles off.
Park size
317 acres
Location
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
Oregon
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 41–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Skamania Fish Hatchery, WA weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan44° high33° low1 days with snow
- Feb48° high33° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high35° low1 days with snow
- Apr59° high38° low
- May67° high43° low
- Jun71° high47° low
- Jul79° high50° low
- Aug80° high50° low
- Sep74° high46° low
- Oct62° high41° low
- Nov51° high37° low
- Dec44° high33° low1 days with snow
Where it is
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · National forest
- Crown Point State Scenic Corridor · Public land
- Nearest town
- Washougal, Washington · 5.6 mi
- Managed by
- City Land
Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area as of Oct 9, 2026:
Use of Motorized Boats, Watercraft and Vehicles on White Salmon River
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Use of Motorized Boats, Watercraft, or Vehicles on Klickitat River
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Designated Closure of Areas Along Sandy River Delta
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Cape Horn Trail and Recreation Area
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Overnight Use and Large Boat Launch Prohibition
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and Use/Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Eagle Creek Fire Area Closure - CRGNSA and Mt. Hood
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
Forest Loop TrailHikingPhoto: msprague, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)1.1 mi- Bluff TrailHiking1.1 mi
Lagoon TrailHikingPhoto: msprague, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)1.2 mi- StratosphereRock climbing2.3 mi
- OzoneRock climbing2.5 mi
- (1) Shire WallRock climbing2.6 mi
- Gordon CreekCanoeing3.4 mi
- Beaver CreekCanoeing6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Crown Point State Scenic Corridor open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Eagle Creek Fire Area Closure - CRGNSA and Mt. Hood
Agency alert covering Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Order 06-22-01-26-04 · USFS · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
As of · Source: USFS · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
44° / 33°
20 wet · 1 snow
Feb
48° / 33°
17 wet · 1 snow
Mar
54° / 35°
20 wet · 1 snow
Apr
59° / 38°
19 wet
May
67° / 43°
15 wet
Jun
71° / 47°
11 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
80° / 50°
5 wet
Sep
74° / 46°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 41°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 37°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 33°
21 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Skamania Fish Hatchery, WA, 5.9 mi away at 435 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.