Burn Ban

No fires permitted at any time.

Fours windsurfers out on the windy waters.
Orange flowers on the bank of whitecap waters with evergreen hills across the river.
Rock bench and interpretive panel overlooking the windy Columbia River.
Three wind surfers on windy River.

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

61552 State Rd 14, Underwood, WA 98651

A premier windsurfing site, Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a day use park located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, in southeast Skamania County.

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed

There is no potable water or garbage service at the park. You must pack out what you pack in.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Restrooms are closed Nov. 1 - March 31.

Activities

Bird Watching

Fishing

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Windsurfing

Amenities

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Picnic Tables

Parking

Park features

Freshwater

River

Rocky Beach

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed

There is no potable water or garbage service at the park. You must pack out what you pack in.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Restrooms are closed Nov. 1 - March 31.

Map & visitor guide

45.723751068115, -121.55808258057

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a 10-acre day-use park offering approximately 150 parking spaces, primitive picnicking and six unsheltered picnic tables. After a day on the water, diverse dining options are available at near towns, Bingen, White Salmon and Hood River.

Strong west winds drive against the river currents, creating big swells and frothy whitecaps. The park is so well known for its waves, it has even hosted professional windsurfing competitions. Experienced windsurfers and kiteboarders are encouraged to use this part of the Columbia River. 

Visitors can enjoy viewing wildlife, such as bald eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons, flickers, beavers, and many other small mammals, amphibians and reptiles. This area of the Columbia River is designated as a critical habitat for three species of endangered salmon and two species of steelhead that are proposed for listing as endangered. 

Interpretive opportunities

Interpretive programs and self-guided tours are available at the adjacent Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays and on select weekends during spawning seasons. For more information about the hatchery, visit their webpage