Which town is closest to the Columbia River Gorge?

[uspa]

If I’m visiting the Columbia River Gorge, what’s the closest town to stay in or use as a base for exploring?

 

[purotradelux]

The closest major starting point of Portland is believed to be Troutdale which is said to be the Gateway to the Gorge. Cascade Locks and Hood River are located in the very centre of the scenic area.

 

[Ela]

Cascade Locks is the town closest to the Columbia River Gorge. It sits directly within the Gorge in Oregon, right along the Columbia River. Other nearby towns include Hood River and The Dalles, but Cascade Locks is most centrally located in the Gorge area.

 

[Selene]

The settlement nearest to the Columbia River Gorge is Cascade Locks. It is situated exactly beside the Columbia River in Oregon's Gorge. The Dalles and Hood River are two other neighbouring towns, although Cascade Locks is most conveniently situated in the Gorge region.