Columbia Hills (Washington)
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The Columbia Hills are an area of hills and small mountains along the north bank of the Columbia River
in south-central Washington state
, USA.
made by The Dalles Dam). Camping
is allowed. Its area is 3338 acres (13.5 km²). It has over a mile of bank of the Columbia River
.
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state...
in south-central Washington state
Washington State
Washington State may refer to:* Washington , often referred to as "Washington state" to differentiate it from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States* Washington State University, a land-grant college in that state- See also :...
, USA.
Columbia Hills State Park
The Columbia Hills State Park, in Klickitat County, is in the Columbia Hills. It includes Horsethief Lake (a reservoirReservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
made by The Dalles Dam). Camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
is allowed. Its area is 3338 acres (13.5 km²). It has over a mile of bank of the Columbia River
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state...
.