Ainsworth State Park

Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight.

Latourell, Bridal Veil, Wahkeena, and Horsetail Falls are also along this route. Seasonal Camping Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks. reserveamerica.

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You can pay by scanning the QR code posted at the station. You do not need to be a registered camper to use the dump station.

Registered state park camping casts only need to pay once per stay to use the dump station.

For more information see the FAQ page – the dump station questions are at the bottom of the General section.

Situated at the eastern end of the Historic Columbia River Highway, the park also marks the eastern end of the popular "Waterfall Corridor" that begins at Crown Point and includes the majestic Multnomah Falls.

Resources Friends of the Columbia Gorge US Forest Service visitcolumbiarivergorge. com readysetgorge. com

A tract of 40 acres was donated in 1933 by John C. Ainsworth and his wife, Alice. Additional land was purchased in 1947 and 1966. Original picnic facilities and trails were constructed in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps workers. John Churchill Ainsworth (1870-1943) was a prominent Oregon businessman and banker (U. S. National Bank) in Portland. He served as chairman of the State Highway Commission 1931-1932 and was the son of Captain J. C. Ainsworth, pioneer steam-boatman and founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company.