Port of Cascade Locks Seeks Public Input on Proposed RV Park

Community Open House | April 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Marine Park Pavilion • 395 SW Portage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

The Port of Cascade Locks is inviting the public to attend a community open house on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Marine Park Pavilion located at 395 SW Portage Road in Cascade Locks. The event will provide information and gather public input on a proposed campground and RV park development on Port-owned property on the east side of Cascade Locks.

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The proposed development would establish a campground and RV park with more than 100 sites. The Port is exploring this project to help address growing demand for overnight accommodations in the Columbia River Gorge, support local businesses, and ensure Port-owned land is used in a way that benefits the Cascade Locks community.

“This open house is an important step in our planning process. We want to hear from residents, business owners, and visitors about what they value and what is important to them” said Jeremiah Blue, Port Executive Director. “Public input will help inform how this project is developed and operated, and we encourage everyone with an interest in the future of Cascade Locks to attend and participate.”

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About the Open House

The open-house format allows attendees to arrive at any time during the event and move through informational display boards at their own pace. Port staff and project team members will be on hand to answer questions. Community members will have the opportunity to submit written comments using comment cards provided at the event.

Open house topics will include:

  • Overview of the proposed campground and RV park concept
  • Site location and preliminary layout on Port-owned property
  • Potential economic benefits for Cascade Locks and the surrounding region
  • Infrastructure, utilities, and access considerations
  • Next steps in the planning and permitting process
  • Public input opportunities

How to Participate

The open house is free and open to all members of the public. No registration is required. Comment cards will be available on-site for written feedback. Community members who are unable to attend in person may submit written comments by contacting the Port directly by email to: jblue@portofcascadelocks.gov or via USPS mail to: Port of Cascade Locks, PO Box 307, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Further comprehensive data regarding market demand and site potential can be found in the Feasibility Report Cascade Locks RV Park.

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