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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Hood River/Multnomah/Skamania Counties, Oregon/Washington · Columbia River Gorge NSA, 902 Wasco Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

🕰️ Period Piece
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

80-mile river gorge, 77 waterfalls including Multnomah Falls, basalt cliffs, Historic Columbia River Highway

About

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches 80 dramatic miles across Oregon and Washington, offering filmmakers an unparalleled natural backdrop of towering basalt cliffs, lush forests, and 77 cascading waterfalls—including the iconic 620-foot Multnomah Falls. This stunning outdoor location delivers cinematic diversity within a single region, from intimate woodland scenes along the Historic Columbia River Highway to expansive river vistas and moss-draped cliff faces perfect for adventure, drama, and period productions. Permits are required for filming in this public scenic area, making it essential for productions seeking authentic Pacific Northwest landscapes with complex geological formations and pristine waterfall sequences.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

USDA Forest Service Special Use Permit. Contact 6+ weeks in advance.

Apply for Permit →

Contact

👤Park/Forest Permit Office
📞(541) 308-1700✉️r6_crgnsa@fs.fed.us
📍 Open in Google Maps

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