Viento State Park North Campground campground
Viento State Park North Campground
The campground offers several amenities, including electric and water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. It is a first-come, first-serve campground, and offers 44 sites for tents, RVs, and trailers. Visitors can fish for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River, paddle around in the nearby waters, or take a stroll on the trails nearby.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once an important site for the Native American trade network. The Chinook people used the Columbia River to transport goods to and from the coast and the interior.
The best time of year to visit Viento State Park North Campground is during the summer months from June to August, when the temperatures are warm, and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. The average high temperature during this time is around 80°F, and the average low temperature is around 50°F. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden weather changes due to the unpredictable nature of the Pacific Northwest climate.
What's on-site at Viento State Park North Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Viento State Park North Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viento State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wyeth - Columbia River Gorge Area | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Wyeth Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Home Valley Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Lake Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Viento State Park North Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 504 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 4 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River At Lower Flume Nr Brightwood | 25 cfs | → |
| Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron | 36 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River Near Multnomah Falls | 295 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Viento State Park North Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpoint | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Greenpoint | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hood River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cascade Locks | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bonneville Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Red Hill | 8.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Viento State Park
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Wygant State Natural Area
- Starvation Creek State Park
- Vincenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area
- Lindsey Creek State Scenic Corridor
Boat launches
- Kingsley Campground
- Lewis And Clark Trail Highway Skamania County
- East Marina Way, Cook
- Husum Boating Site
- Port Of Cascade Locks
- Old Highway 8 396-434, White Salmon
Points of interest
- Dog Creek Falls Observation Site
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway
- Hood River Ranger District
- Observation Site: Mcclellan
- Cape Horn Overlook
Paddle runs
- Hemlock Road Bridge To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Confluence Clear And Coe Creeks To Mt. Hood Nf Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 13, T6n, R7e To Hemlock Road Bridge In Nw1/4 Of Sec 26, T4n, R7e
- Mt. Hood Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sandy River
- Sandy River
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Viento State Park North Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Viento State Park North Campground
Can I make reservations at Viento State Park North Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Viento State Park North Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Viento State Park North Campground.