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The stars seem to shine brighter at this campground on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Campsites look over the river and the park’s namesake, Memaloose Island, a place sacred to the indigenous people of the Columbia River Gorge. They would lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on the island.
Also buried there is an early settler and town promoter of The Dalles, Senator Victor Trevitt. A granite monument visible from Memaloose campground marks his grave.
Today, the park is a gateway to exploring The Dalles and the east end of the Gorge. Visitors will enjoy spring wildflowers and the cooling shade of the maple, willow and cottonwood trees. On summer nights, the park’s grassy meadows are the perfect spot to observe the nightly celestial performance.
Campground
43 full-hookup sites
66 tent sites with water nearby
Flush toilets and hot showers
RV dump station
East on I-84: take Rowena Exit 76. Follow signs that say Memaloose. Turn left and re-enter I-84 West (Do not cross RR tracks); Go 3 miles to Memaloose Rest Area and Campground exit. Drive through rest area to Campground Entrance. Turn right into park entrance. (Note: If you cross over the railroad tracks by mistake turn around at the boat ramp parking lot and exit Mayer park. Turn right and re-enter I-84 West. Follow I-84 West directions). West on I-84: take Memaloose Rest Area and Campground exit, milepost 73. Drive through rest area to Campground; Turn right at park entrance. Leaving the park: traveling west - exit park and continue on I-84 West. Leaving the park: traveling east - go 3 miles west to Mosier (exit 69). Turn left to re-e
Awesome museum nearby. Gorgeous view on the river and to Washington State. Nice and calming
It's clean and has nice bathroom stalls. Very nice area and great view
We enjoyed our 2 day stay. We scored the best site (site 33) in the campground due to a cancelation the prior week. Nice river view and space between the sites on both sides.
