From 1915-1950 Koberg Beach was THE place to be. There was a riverfront outdoor resort featuring a dance hall with a live orchestra. With the damming of the Columbia, the shoreline changed and the dance hall had to make room for rising waters. The Hood River County Museum in Hood River has a great exhibit on Koberg Beach's dancing days.

Today there is a nice beach that, thanks to a big basalt outcrop, feels surprisingly secluded despite its proximity to the interstate. To access the beach, take the trail to the west of the outcrop and parking area. Free Parking. Public Restrooms.

Columbia Riverkeeper volunteers monitored Koberg Beach from 2008-2011. This site is currently available for adoption. Contact Columbia Riverkeeper (www.columbiariverkeeper.org) if you are interested in monitoring at this site.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Koberg Beach and 8,000 other beaches.