Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area is a state park

State park

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 in northern Hood River County, Oregon

Oregon

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, 5.3 miles (8.5 km) west of the city of Hood River

Hood River, Oregon

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, and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

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. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge

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, adjacent to an abandoned section of the Historic Columbia River Highway. This park is one of a trio encompassing areas in the vicinity of Mitchell Point

Mitchell Point (Oregon)

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, along with Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area

Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area

Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area is a state park in northern Hood River County, Oregon, just west of the city of Hood River, and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to an abandoned section of the Historic...

 and Wygant State Natural Area

Wygant State Natural Area

Wygant State Natural Area is a state park in northern Hood River County, Oregon, just west of the city of Hood River, and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to an abandoned section of the Historic Columbia River Highway...

. The three parks offer scenic hiking and views over the Gorge.

The 126 acres (51 ha) of the park were donated to the state of Oregon by the family of Vinzenz Lausmann, and named in his memory.

Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.