![]() ![]() The lake is open for fishing the fourth Saturday of the month from April - Oct. Horseshoe pits are provided please bring your own horseshoes. Horsethief Lake has large and shady grassy lawns make for great croquet, soccer or other activities. We recommend you visit during the weekday for more solitude and enjoyment of the scenic beauty. Wildflower season (April-May)Ĭrawford Oaks, Dalles Mountain Ranch & Horsethief Butte trailheads can be crowded on the weekends during peak wildflower season. This area is otherwise closed to the public. To make a reservation, visit the Friends of Gorge Area Parks website. Tours are limited to 20 people, and each party must register and receive a confirmation email. Guided tours of the significant Tsagaglalal ("She Who Watches"), are available 9 a.m. Go on a self-guided petroglyph and pictograph viewing at the Temani Pesh-Wa display which is open during daylight hours April-Oct. Horsethief Lake section of Columbia Hills Historical State Park is a National Historic Site. Native American pictographs & petroglyphs Due to its small size, there is a 5 mph speed limit and waterskiing/wake boarding and similar activities requiring a speedboat are not allowed. Horsethief Lake is the only lake entirely within a Washington State Park that allows motorized boats. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are offered at the lake during peak season, however, strong winds common in the area can limit boat rental availability. It also has two boat ramps one at Horsethief Lake and one at the Columbia River. Horsethief Lake offers a watercraft launch, stand up paddle board and kayak rentals. ![]() Be aware that trains pass along the edge of the park throughout the day and night. The location of the Horsethief Lake campsites on the Columbia River means it is also close to active train tracks. It can be very windy in the Columbia River Gorge and you should arrive prepared for such conditions. There are four standard campsites, eight partial hookup sites, four standard walk-in sites and two primitive hiker/biker sites. Tent and RV campsites are available at Horsethief Lake. Dalles Mountain Ranch is listed on the Washington State Register of Historic Places and interpretive signs are posted around the ranch complex. Horsethief Lake is listed on the National Register of historic places and a monument overlooks the lake. ![]() A shorter hike is available from Horsethief Butte Historic features In the springtime, the hills are dotted with colorful wildflowers, especially arrow-leaf balsam root and lupine.Ībout seven miles of hiking trails are available from the Crawford Oaks and Dalles Mountain Ranch trailheads. North of State Route 14, Crawford Oaks and Dalles Mountain Ranch Trailheads offers access to miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails that crisscross the Columbia Hills, with astounding views of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson and the Columbia River Gorge. Climbers are directed to limit their use of chalk when climbing at the butte. Two areas are signed "no climbing" for cultural resource protection. This area also offers a short hike where you can take in sweeping views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood. ClimbingĬolumbia Hills is home to Horsethief Butte, a favorite among climbers of all abilities. Thirty-five unsheltered picnic tables are located around the day use area at Horsethief Lake and nine braziers are available. There are four access points for the park. ![]()
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