My 6 year old son and I had fun time kayaking on Lacamas Lake. Sweetwater SUP Rentals has…read morefriendly, helpful staff. They had suggestions on where to kayak on the lake. That was helpful. It was my son's first kayak trip and one staff kindly member took our picture. I would definitely recommend Sweetwater SUP and hope to go back soon.

there's so many reasons to rate 5 Stars. I'll start with ease reservation and payment. I feel the…read morerates are absolutely fair I reserved for two hours Meeting Christine at the pick up location at Lacamas Lake was easy and seamless. It's a great set up for people that may have mobility issues, like myself. I was able to get in and out of the kayak with ease if you're only going out for an hour, I would say head over under the bridge over to round where a lot of SUP activity is going on. this is a fun family, friendly adventure

This was a fun excursion and was a part of the One Big Ticket for the Halloweentown festival I…read morepurchased. Those that paid this kind of admission hot to go on a boat across the Columbia to this island and walk on some of the designated paths to see Bigfoot. Lots of Halloween decor on the loop we went on, sculptures or maybe props to look like sculptures and a couple opportunities with Bigfoot. As part of the ride to this island we also ate some roasted marshmallows. I felt this was a highlight to the whole experience. As for the island itself it looks like a very chill place and even more so when it doesn't have a festival on it. Nice riverside beaches and places to have picnics. On another ride the person driving the vehicle said in the summer there are free boat rides to downtown St. Helens that go back and forth.

Camped here this weekend and had such a great time. We had a group campsite (#23) that faced the…read moreriver and front row to watching the annual Sand sculpting competition, which was a fun surprise to happen upon. You have to take a boat shuttle with your camp gear to get to the island, where you can load a cart pulled by an ATV that park staff will drive to your site. You can purchase firewood bundles that staff will also deliver directly to your site. Our site was more than ample space for a large 3 room tent, a 2-room tent, and two single tents, an ez-up, and about 15 chairs around the campfire plus the 2 site picnic tables. There was some sort of scavenger hunt going on and last year, I hear a bunch of people (or the staff?) dressed up as pirates - even had a "pirate" ship and walked around the island speaking Pirate jargon. Everything was very clean, especially for as many sites (at least 75, I believe) and people that were there. I was surprised to still see some empty campsites this late in summer, but apparently this is not yet a well-known little slice of Heaven on the Columbia. There is no running water on the island, so bring water with you or just hop back on the shuttle boat - it's just a couple minute ride over to the Marina and parking and short drive into St. Helens. The camp staff were all incredible - helpful, friendly, and all-around really good-natured people. It was quiet and peaceful, just the kind of place where you go to forget life for a while. There were no crazy loud parties, and I slept better here than I have for weeks at home. The dogs chased eachother up and down the beach, we found several agates on the other, less sandy side of the island. Theyveven have a disc golf course! There's something about camping that just feels serene. I enjoyed a kid-free weekend camping but I am so excited to bring my kids back here. 5/5 Stars. 2 thumbs up. We will be back. Thank you Sand Island and staff for an awesome weekend!

What a beautiful and clean marina and boat ramp. Many moored boats and you can dock your boat to…read morevisit the Mcmenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge next door. They have 222 boat slips. Free vehicle parking available at boat ramp. There's a scenic boardwalk and view decks beside the boat harbor. Public restrooms are available at the nearby city park. The city park also has a playground, covered picnic shelters and biking paths. We've seen people fishing on the public beaches and the American Cruise line ships docked nearby. There's also an interpretive center museum and market. Easy access off I-5.

Good dinning, many choices. Fishing, walking, biking. Clean area…read more Would like to see a fishing pier built.

What a lovely spot to launch in the water, it's calm and easily accessible. It's $3 to park and you…read morepay at the kiosk, if you don't have your own paddling gear( canoe, SUP, and kayaks) they have them for rent in the office. When the water is high in May and June is the best time to see the swiftlets gliding around the water as the fly towards the nests they have built on a nearby abandoned floating shed.. If you are new to kayaking this would be the place to start you have lots of local long-timers who have become experts willing to pass on their knowledge and the staff is friendly and helpful also. They have a small picnic area and a hiking trail (that was mostly submerged in the Columbia) and a small swimming area. 10/10 would recommend:)

One of my favorite places to kayak in the Portland area. There is a convenient place to unload and…read moreload your kayaks, although it gets pretty crowded on the weekends. Other than a more crowded location on the weekends, I have no no negative things to say about this awesome place There is a daily fee to park in their parking lot, but it's minimal for an all day pass ($3). You can also rent kayaks/SUPs from the Next Adventure location located at Scappoose Bay. There is also a place to load/unload and dock boats on a more long-term basis as well. The views of Mount Saint Helen's are great and you can see so much wildlife when kayaking around through the inlets. I've seen bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, deer, turtles and even a cow once! on my last visit, there was an abandoned ship in an inlet to investigate as well. You can spend time exploring the different in loads or the former appears on the banks or you can paddle straight to the Columbia for a more "action" on the water. If you kayak, this is a must-visit place in the Portland area!

Great park with numerous picnic tables, lush trees, two large covered structures, swimming,…read morefishing, and spacious restrooms with running water. There is a nice kids playground as well. Entrance fee is just $1 per car. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash (bring your own bags to clean up after your pup as these are not provided.) Barbecuing is permitted (bring your own grill or hibachi) and they provide a special container to dispose of hot coals. Ample handicapped parking and one picnic site can accommodate a wheelchair (blacktop up to and around picnic table.)

Very busy boating dock. Be quick they do not have patience for people they want you unloading and…read moreon your way in less than 5 minutes or the horns start blasting and the gray hairs start popping. Patience is a virtue people practice it!!! Beautiful park though with picnic spots and amble restrooms

This is an update to my previous review for XXX Archery:…read moreCory Miller sold this company to "Blake". Cory introduced me to Blake on his way out the door. Blake worked on my bow (limb replacement and "tune"). He (Blake) charged me for the warranty repair work, and after his "tune" my bow couldn't group two arrows in the same county. I will NOT be going back to Triple X Archery. I found a bow shop in Puyallup, WA (May's Archery) that does amazing work and the owner is honest and engaging.

I am so grateful for the expertise available at this shop. Cory and his employee Cody are always…read moreincredibly welcoming and friendly. I appreciate that as a beginner archer I don't feel like any of my questions are too stupid and as woman I never feel uncomfortable in this business or that I am being treated differently in any way. Cory has spent a lot of one on one time with me and my husband getting our bows in order, a service that in my opinion is priceless. You cannot find this type of service anywhere else. There's also a techno shoot here and although there usually aren't discounts on products, he charges almost nothing for the services he offers. This place is pure gold. Sportsmans had my bow falling apart and repeatedly recommended shotty parts. Cory won't try to up-sell you on stuff that isn't necessary just to make a few extra bucks. He really values his customers and it shows. His employee Cody is also incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and honest. You can't go wrong here.

This park has a playground, boat launch, bbq pits, picnic benches covered and not, walks right up…read moreto the water. The park is huge with lots of parking. You can also borrow life jackets considering swimming in the Columbia can be dangerous.

What do you do when you've made drunken promises to a friend to go kayaking and don't own a kayak?…read more GO TO PADDLE SHACK (they're super nice!) As you may have gathered, I'm between kayaks right now and had promised a friend I'd join her on the water and there was NO WAY she'd let me out of it. That said, Paddle Shack totally saved me and they're incredibly nice! They were able to squeeze me in even though I didn't have a reservation, and the rental included everything you could need (kayak, paddle, life jacket, whistle). Not only that, but they also make sure your PFD fits securely and that you won't be sinking off to the watery depths. When I say it includes everything, that also includes some much appreciated assistance getting in and out of the kayak! One of the smoothest experiences I've ever had kayaking and the bay is beautiful. If you get a chance, I super recommend this place whether you've got a kayak or not (and they're super nice! They also have a loyalty card where you can earn a free hour of kayaking!). Thanks Paddle Shack! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!

Great spot to rent SUPs and kayaks to take a paddle down the Scappoose Bay. They have a large…read moreparking lot. We rented both and paddled for 2 hours exploring the water. All staff were so helpful from start to finish. And even fitting us for life jackets. We got a paper to use too. Getting into the water was a breeze. I would absolutely recommend this spot for a fun water adventure. We will be back! It's a super easy drive from Portland and it's a gorgeous area.