“Outdoors & Recreation in Corbett, OR”
Rooster Rock State Park is a state park located east of Corbett, in the U.S. state of Oregon. One of the features of the park is Rooster Rock, a column of basalt forming a natural obelisk, which stands near the south side of the Columbia River Gorge, in the lee of Crown Point. The park is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.The monolith was noted by the explorers Lewis and Clark in their journal as their camping place on November 2, 1805. The name is phallic in origin, specifically, the column's original name was "Cock Rock". The Chinook Jargon word for the rock was iwash, referring to penis. The name was later modified to Rooster Rock so as not to offend the public.The eastern portion of the park is designated as a clothing-optional beach, the first officially designated clothing-optional beach in the U.S. The only other clothing-optional beach in the state is Collins Beach, on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River, north of Portland.
Rooster Rock state park is a great picnic location situated along the Columbia river with grass space for games. There are a few great hikes that originate from the parking lot and boat ramps if you prefer the water with some great fishing out of calm little inlets. The rock itself is a beautifully offset landmark as you head into the Gorge and often is being circled by bald eagles as you drive down the 84. A beautiful spot for a quick stop or for a day.
We parked here and got on a free shuttle to Multnomah, since the parking lot at Multnomah was full. It only cost $5 and it was massively convenient, so if the option is available, I suggest taking advantage. Then we ate some donuts at a picnic table by the water, which was really nice.
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