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Vista House At Crown Point Vista House at Crown Point is an Oregon State Park, historical landmark, and viewpoint, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.

An Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit is required at Crown Point State Scenic Corridor Vista House at Crown Point, is an Oregon State Park, historic building, and viewpoint located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Vista House was originally built as a rest stop for travelers. It is also an observatory, and memorial to the pioneers of Oregon. Friends of Vista House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, working in partnership with Oregon State Parks, to provide interpretive displays and information and help preserve and protect the historic Vista House. The building is much larger on the inside than it may appear from the outside, and there are three levels: the main floor, or rotunda, where visitors can get interpretive information from FOVH volunteers and park rangers, the upper level balcony where you will experience panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge, unrivaled by any other gorge viewpoint, and the lower level, where visitors will find gorgeous marble bathrooms, interpretive exhibits and displays. Friends of Vista House operates a gift shop, offering local handcrafted goods, as well as souvenir items, and an espresso shop that serves high quality beverages. The building is ADA accessible, with the addition of a unique lift, added in 2006. We are easy to reach from Interstate-84; take exit 22 to Corbett, and head east along the Historic Columbia River Highway/Hwy 30. Vista House is an ideal first stop on a trip through the Gorge. Then continue down the scenic historic highway to pass by a array of spectacular waterfalls, including the famous Multnomah Falls, located only 8.5 miles beyond Vista House. All comments are subject to review and may be removed if they violate the FOVH Social Media Policy (available upon request).

Fall is here! The leaves 🍂 are changing colors and blowing in the breeze. The rain 🌧️ has appeared a few times. The mi...
10/24/2026

Fall is here! The leaves 🍂 are changing colors and blowing in the breeze. The rain 🌧️ has appeared a few times. The mix of rain and leaves can make the Historic Columbia River Highway slippery - be careful when out for a scenic drive.

This weekend is the last weekend for extended hours at Vista House: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from
9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

Beginning on Friday, October 30, 2026, Vista House will be open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10am to 4pm, weather permitting.

Vista House is an Oregon State Park. An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks.

Image description - yellow leaves pop between evergreen trees along the sides of a narrow road lined with brown pine needles while a stone wall stands on the right

As the days shorten, so do visiting hours at Vista House. Beginning on Friday, October 30, 2026 Vista House will be ope...
10/19/2026

As the days shorten, so do visiting hours at Vista House. Beginning on Friday, October 30, 2026 Vista House will be open for visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10am to 4pm, weather permitting.

Sometimes conditions can close the building for everyone’s safety. The building closes for extreme weather, winds of 50mph or more, and power outages. Updates are posted on this page as needed.

Friends of Vista House work in partnership with Oregon State Parks to welcome visitors to Vista House.

Image description - a 1925 photograph shows vehicles parked around Vista House

Tomorrow at our neighboring museum
10/17/2026

Tomorrow at our neighboring museum

The weather in the Columbia River Gorge is changing. Some days are windy while other days are rainy and foggy. And som...
10/17/2026

The weather in the Columbia River Gorge is changing. Some days are windy while other days are rainy and foggy. And some days are a little of everything.

Vista House is open to visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks in the waterfall corridor.

Image description - a large sign with the Oregon State Parks logo reads “Vista House Crown Point State Scenic Corridor” stands to the right side with Vista House behind to the left with fog hanging thick in the air

Oregon State Parks

The wind is blowing and Vista House is closed this afternoon for everyone’s safety. Be careful out in the Columbia Rive...
10/16/2026

The wind is blowing and Vista House is closed this afternoon for everyone’s safety. Be careful out in the Columbia River Gorge today 🌬️

Vista House closes for safety when the wind gusts 50mph or more, power outages, or extreme conditions. Hopefully the winds will calm and our Oregon State Park Rangers can open the building tomorrow for usual hours. Any updates will be posted.

Image description- a vertical “Closed” sign hangs in the door of Vista House with its opalized art glass windows above

Oregon State Parks

Friends of Vista House and Oregon State Parks had a wonderful time celebrating our volunteers yesterday! Chuck Rollins a...
10/11/2026

Friends of Vista House and Oregon State Parks had a wonderful time celebrating our volunteers yesterday! Chuck Rollins and Steve Lehl presented about the Latourell Family and we all learned so much local history. Thank you!

Friends of Vista House works in partnership with Oregon State Parks to welcome visitors inside Vista House. This amazing place has been supported by this partnership since the 1980’s.

Vista House is open to visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

Image description - people sit at tables looking away from the camera towards a screen with a vintage photo of a foot race in Latourell displayed while Chuck stands with a microphone in hand to the left side of the screen

Vista House is closed today Saturday, October 10, 2026 for our annual volunteer appreciation event. We love our Friends...
10/10/2026

Vista House is closed today Saturday, October 10, 2026 for our annual volunteer appreciation event. We love our Friends of Vista House volunteers who welcome visitors inside, answer questions, and tell stories of Vista House. The building will be back open to visitors tomorrow usual hours. Crown Point State Scenic Park is open to enjoy the view outside of the building.

Vista House is open to visitors this weekend on Sunday and Monday 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

Early fall building hours are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks. An annual pass is good all year. A single day fee is good all day for all Oregon State Parks that you visit that day.

Image description - a vertical “closed” sign hangs in the door of Vista House with its opalized art glass windows above

Catch this view of the Columbia River Gorge at Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint just west of Crown Point on...
10/09/2026

Catch this view of the Columbia River Gorge at Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint just west of Crown Point on Highway 30.

Vista House is open to visitors this weekend on Friday 10/9/26, Sunday 10/11/26, and Monday 10/12/26, 9am to 5pm, weather permitting. Our volunteers will be busy this Saturday 10/10/26 at our annual appreciation event so Vista House will be closed Saturday for visitors.

An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks.

Image description - Vista House, a stone octagonal building, sits upon an outcropping of basalt high above the Columbia River Gorge with Beacon Rock visible off in the distance

Built on the Columbia River Highway, Vista House continues to serve it’s original purpose as a rest stop for travelers v...
10/05/2026

Built on the Columbia River Highway, Vista House continues to serve it’s original purpose as a rest stop for travelers visiting the waterfalls between Portland and Cascade Locks. Stop by and see historical displays and hear the stories from our volunteers!

Vista House is open to visitors Fridays through Mondays 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

Vista House will be closed on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for our annual volunteer event.

An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks.

October is here and it’s time to celebrate our amazing Friends of Vista House volunteers! Our volunteers greet visitors...
10/03/2026

October is here and it’s time to celebrate our amazing Friends of Vista House volunteers! Our volunteers greet visitors, answer questions, and help tell the stories of Vista House.

Next Saturday, October 10, 2026 Vista House will be closed so our volunteers can attend our appreciation event. The building will be open usual hours on Friday, October 9, Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, 2026 from 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.

An Oregon State Parks Day-use parking permit - either single day fee or annual pass - is required at Crown Point State Park and other nearby Oregon State Parks.

Image description- the view looking down from Crown Point over the viaduct and its lampposts through the Columbia River Gorge towards Beacon Rock in the distance

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40700 E Historic Columbia River Highway
Corbett, OR
97019

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+15033441368

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