Rooster Rock / Sand Island beach

Arguably the best and largest clothing optional beach in the PNW. Located alongside the Columbia River with stunning views of the Columbia Gorge. The clothing optional area consisting of the main beach and Sand Island. Sand Island is a island of sand over 2 miles long stretching east from the main beach. Access to the island by foot can be challenging when river level is high. The land bridge connecting the beach to the island is usually dry during the summer months when the river is at its lowest.

Parking Fees

Day Pass: $5 (Pay at park entrance)
Year Pass: $30 Oregon State parks pass

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Interactive Map

Photos

The Beach on Sand Island, River low in August
Sand Island Left, The lagoon Right, River level low very low in August (8 ft)
Trail to the beach
Looking west on Rooster Rock Beach
Looking East on Rooster Rock Beach (river low)
Looking west from sand island overlooking the lagoon and the land bridge to Sand Island.
Driftwood fort castle
The lagoon
The lagoon
East end of sand island
East end of sand island with a view of the Columbia Gorge
On top the dune on the east end of the island