Beacon Rock State Park
Beacon Rock State Park is a geologic preserve and public recreation area on Route 14 in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Skamania County, Washington, United States. The park takes its name from Beacon Rock, an 848-foot (258 m) basalt volcanic plug on the north shore of the Columbia River 32 miles (51 km) east of Vancouver. On October 31, 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived here and first measured tides on the river, indicating that they were nearing the ocean.
| Beacon Rock State Park | |
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Beacon Rock viewed from the west | |
Location in state of Washington Beacon Rock State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Skamania County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | North Bonneville, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45°39′42″N 122°00′56″W |
| Area | 4,464 acres (18.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Designation | Washington state park |
| Established | 1935 |
| Administrator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Beacon Rock State Park |
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