Punch Bowl Falls is a waterfall along the West Fork of the Hood River. The river squeezes between basalt cliffs and pours into a large pool. Just downstream is the confluence of the East Fork and West Fork of the Hood River. This site is a favorite swimming hole and fishing spot, and the confluence is the put-in for rafting the main stem Hood River.

This site is available for adoption through Columbia Riverkeeper's Adopt-a-River Program. It is not currently monitored for E.coli bacteria.

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

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Punch Bowl Falls- Hood River and 8,000 other beaches.