Viento State Park

Viento State Park
A windsurfer on the Columbia River at Viento State Park.
Type	Public, state, camping
Location	Hood River County,Oregon
Nearest city	Hood River
Coordinates	45°41′38″N121°40′04″W
Operated by	Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Viento State Parkis astate parkin north centralHood River County,Oregon,near the city ofHood River.The park, named for the formerVientorailroad station located there, is administered by theOregon Parks and Recreation Department.The park is on the south bank of theColumbia Riverin theColumbia River Gorge.Interstate 84and theUnion Pacific Railroadpass through the park. It offers a seasonal, full-service campground, access to gorge hiking trails beyond park boundaries, a day-use area and river access forwindsurfingandkiteboarding.

The park is in theColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.The name Viento was constructed using letters from the names ofHenry Villardof theNorthern Pacific Railroad;William Endicott, a Boston banker; and a contractor named Tolman.

Picnic area nearInterstate 84

See also

• List of Oregon State Parks
• Starvation Creek State Park
• Historic Columbia River Highway

External links

• "Viento State Park".Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.RetrievedJune 21,2011.