Have been enjoying Skamania Coves for getaways the last few years, and it always impresses. Accommodations are very comfortable, the property manager (Janet) is attentive, the views are amazing (see photo), and the location is excellent for visiting nearby towns, taking hikes, and enjoying the Columbia Gorge. My family even enjoys the sound of the trains rumbling by. read more

The Resort at Skamania Coves - View from High House rental. - Campgrounds Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Short and sweet. We LOVE Skamania Coves. From the comfortable and cozy accommodations to the incredibly beautiful views, there is no better place for us. Bonus: Janet is the most hospitable and welcoming Property Manager we've ever encountered. read more

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I'm always slightly amused by the number of reviews from people who are SHOCKED AND APPALLED by the fact that the trains run through this area at night - and (SHOCKER!) they make noise. You guys, it's Stevenson. If you're not aware of the fact that the trains run through here you are woefully unaware of your own surroundings. The trains are not going to stop just because some Karen didn't think to do her research beforehand and bring earplugs or a white noise machine (they DO warn you about the noise, by the way.) With that being said - this resort is hands down one of the most beautiful experiences to be had in the Columbia River Gorge. My husband and I are currently staying in the Osprey Perch Treehouse and the experience is nothing short of magical- the surroundings are breathtaking, the local towns are charming and fun - the treehouse itself is appointed with top notch linens, coffee, towels - and is a wonderful experience we will remember for a lifetime. If you can emotionally and mentally handle basic day-to-day noise that comes along with being a part of a small Pacific Northwest town, then you will have the vacation of a lifetime staying here. read more

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We stayed at two houses for the weekend. The houses were in absolute fantastic shape. Everything was clean and well stocked. They had the radiant floors warmed and towel rack earners ready to go for us before we arrived. The houses themselves are indeed, quite luxurious. The developers did not skimp out on concept or execution. A+ The only surprise we had was how close the train tracks are and the frequency of the trains (especially at night). But not one person in our group minded. You get used to the sound of it after the 2nd train. One might even consider it a bit soothing. Hot tubs are great, well heated and decent sized. We managed to fit 9 people in one :-) The staff were very courteous and helpful. Definitely planning on coming back! Absolutely wonderful place! read more

The Resort at Skamania Coves - A short hike away = amazing views - Campgrounds Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

We stayed here in September and had a great time! Our hook-up site was easy to get in & out of, everything worked well, the park was clean and quiet. We spent our stay sitting in our campsite, watching fire planes practicing water pick-up. How perfect is that? We walked down to the river & investigated that. There is a 'cabin' built up in a tree, that was pretty cool. The only suggestion I will give is this: they need to tell motorhome people, when they make their reservations, to not take the Hood River Bridge but to cross the river to the west of the resort at The Bridge of the Gods. The Hood River Bridge is very narrow and then it leads to a series of tunnels on the 14 that get progressively shorter & shorter. Eventually we had to stay in the center of a two way tunnel. Way scary. Cross west of the resort - it is worth coming back if that requires a double back route. REALLY. read more

We rented out most of these units for our family during our wedding in the area. The accommodations and amenities are comfortable and well cared for--far exceeding my expectations. It was a great spot for our families, and also wonderful just to grab some romantic moments as a couple. The views are incredible, and I highly recommend catching the sunrise if you're up for it. The kids will enjoy counting the eagles that fly overhead scanning the Columbia river for fish. What a perfect little escape they've built there at The Resort at Skamania Coves! Thank you to the owner for sending us a growler of beer to our table while we were out at the local brewery in town as well! read more

The Resort at Skamania Coves - Campgrounds Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Ok so giving 3 stars because my spouse liked it and am splitting the difference. I would give it maybe 1-1 1/2. Pros: the coves themselves were lovely. You walk down over the railroad tracks and they are beautiful coves on the river. Restrooms nice and clean. Hookups no problem. Cons: We were on the upper level in a sideways pull through in site 10. Note that the turns here are very tight. We were in a 35' fifth wheel and outside of site 10 or 8 which are both sideways pull throughs it would not have been easy or possible for us to park the rig. Because of this we did not unhook. In addition I could not handle the noise. Since we were on the upper level the trains were not too bad but the road noise was awful and nonstop pretty much 24 hours per day. It ruined a lovely setting. The road is basically right there. Note also no WiFi. Note also no camp host. When we pulled in there was an odd guy asking me for the gate code and then wanting to follow us in. I told him to call the resort and get the code from them. I left a message about this at the resort but never heard back. So you are out there with only the other campers around. Our GPS was also a bit wrong. We did do the right thing which is going down to the Bridge of the Gods and backtracking but we missed the actual turn and then had to drive to find a place to turn around and get back. My spouse liked it enough to return but not me. read more

We're staying in the perfectly-appointed River House, and the river view could not be more spectacular. Everything we could wish for is here in this stylish cabin that has very high-end finishes. Super convenient to everything. My only gripe is the extremely close proximity to the train tracks. We were warned they would be there, but, honestly, some trains sound like they're going to run right through the place. They are SO LOUD, and there were at least 4 during the night that woke me up and had my heart racing. Even with that inconvenience, we'd be happy to come back. Beautiful spot on the river! read more

Just got home from a weekend here and it was great! I can't wait to go back :) My husband and I gifted his parents, brother and his girlfriend a weekend for Christmas and we all got to enjoy it. We stayed at the Beacon Rock.. The house was great and everything we needed! Even though the weather wasn't that great, we still were able to enjoy the outdoors :) This place is highly recommended! read more

This place is a hidden gem. We were pleasantly surprised. Absolutely beautiful views from the upper sites and a short walk down to two beautiful coves. If you have young children I suggest you bring activities for them. The bathrooms are closed for Covid which is not in our email details. We booked months ago so I think they just didn't go back and update those bookings. At least we had full hook ups so it was fine. It appears that they are only filling half the sites at this time. Would stay again if ever in the area. read more

This place was beautiful and the owners were super friendly and helpful. We were greeted with a 2 for 1 wine tasting coupon and had been moved to a prime spot with a river view due to some last minute cancellations. The trains and highway noise is loud but not terrible and certainly not a reason to stay away from this place. The only other gripe I would have is that there were no fire pits so tent camping would certainly not be easy. We were in an RV so this was not an issue this time around. The swimming area looked very nice and even had some semi-private coves and a fire pit area. Overall a fantastic place and one I would definitely stay at again. read more

Although this place is certainly beautiful, but I have to echo the concerns of no fire pits, and the noise level. We were NOT warned about the train noise and that was after requesting a private (quiet implied) spot because we were already hot and tired. Although the trains are charming during the day, in the middle of the night a train actually stopped close to our campsite and blew the whistle. I don't know what they were trying to avoid, but I almost had my own heart attack. If I were told, we would've stayed somewhere else. This makes taking the posted quiet times of 9pm to 8am not very seriously, I mean really, a generator would be quieter than trains. At least offer earplugs upon checkin. It's partially our fault for not doing our research, but a warning would have made all the difference to us. Now we need to stop early so we both can get some rest. This place needs a Spin Doctor. If you have a negative aspect, turn it into an attraction. Redecorate and rename your spot to reflect and even attract train enthusiast. Give the kiddies free train whistles or paper conductor hats...that way the train noise would be implied and even welcome. read more

This is a personal favorite in the gorge! Sweeping views of the mountains and the beautiful Columbia River. It doesn't matter the season...it is just always perfect, peaceful and restorative! Highly, highly recommend! read more

Beautiful setting, private & quiet overall. There are trains that go by and they are noisy, but feels like part of the charm. We stayed in the RV park, plenty of room and space between sites. We would like to plan a return trip with our family and stay in the Houses. read more

I didn't STAY here but I spent quite a bit of time here with my parents over the course of a weekend. They stayed in the RV section on the upper part, close to the gate. I loved the gated, code-required entry. The RV spots had decent sized grassy sections that were green and maintained which made it nice for kids. The walk down to the river (and back up) was quick and easy. The only complaint is if you are staying in the RV section, you can not drive down to the water (also gated w/ a separate code) which if this is all one resort, then it seems pretty silly. One section of their cove has 2 docks, one floating out in the swim section and one regular dock. Absolutely gorgeous area. My parents looked into pricing for the other rentals on the property and they seemed pretty reasonable and my dad viewed them all and was very pleased. Nice bathroom, free showers, plenty of hot hot water. I might be wrong, but I think I remember my mom telling me they don't allow any tent camping which kind of sucks but read more

The only good thing about the rv park is the private river area only for guests. The rv spot was way too small for the large camper. The people caring for the park were not that friendly. They kept to themselves and just rode around on golf cart. The road noise and trains were loud but we got used to it quickly. read more