Its towering rock formation was an instant landmark, earning it a name in 1805 from none other than the historic Lewis and Clark expedition. The Beacon Rock of the Beacon Rock State Park is an 848-foot rock that is popular among rock climbers.

Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, on State Route 14 in Skamania County, Washington, the Beacon Rock State Park is a 4,482-acre park comprised of upland forests by the Columbia River. It has a 1.25-mile nature trail, 9.5 miles of hiking trails and 13 miles of paved road.

Activities in the park include a guided climbing of the popular Beacon Rock. Other recreational activities in the park are camping, picnicking, boating and fishing on the Columbia River, and nature photography.