Multnomah Falls Timed Reservation Tickets
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Multnomah Falls is one of the most visited natural recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest with more than 1.2 million visitors stopping by each year to take in the views! Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, the flow over the falls varies, but is usually highest during winter and spring. This is also one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods. Multnomah Falls Lodge and site is within the Historic Columbia River Highway National Historic Landmark.
Built in 1925 the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge , which is run by a concessionaire, is well maintained with bathrooms, a visitor center, snack bar, and a restaurant that is fully ADA accessible. Inside the lower level of Multnomah Falls Lodge is a USDA Forest Service Information Center, a snack bar, and a gift shop. In the upper portion of the lodge is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is also accessible by elevator. At this time, the restaurant and snack bar are only serving “to-go” food items
Multnomah Falls Timed Reservation Ticket and other site requirements are necessary to provide for the protection of public health and safety and to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All visitors to Multnomah Falls including infants will require a ticket. You may reserve up to 6 tickets per day. Your ticket reservation does not guarantee you a parking space. Thank you for your cooperation!
Multnomah Falls is one of the most visited natural recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest with more than 1.2 million visitors stopping by each year to take in the views! Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, the flow over the falls varies, but is usually highest during winter and spring. This is also one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods. Multnomah Falls Lodge and site is within the Historic Columbia River Highway National Historic Landmark.
Built in 1925 the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge , which is run by a concessionaire, is well maintained with bathrooms, a visitor center, snack bar, and a restaurant that is fully ADA accessible. Inside the lower level of Multnomah Falls Lodge is a USDA Forest Service Information Center, a snack bar, and a gift shop. In the upper portion of the lodge is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is also accessible by elevator. At this time, the restaurant and snack bar are only serving “to-go” food items
Multnomah Falls Timed Reservation Ticket and other site requirements are necessary to provide for the protection of public health and safety and to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All visitors to Multnomah Falls including infants will require a ticket. You may reserve up to 6 tickets per day. Your ticket reservation does not guarantee you a parking space. Thank you for your cooperation!
Notifications and Alerts
Advanced timed reservation tickets for Multnomah Falls will be suspended on 10/5/20. Reservation tickets will not be required to visit the site as of 10/5/20. Please check back for status updates.
Need to Know
- Timed Entry
This location uses timed entry reservation system to meet CDC, state and county guidance related to COVID-19.
- Access
The only access to Multnomah Falls and the Historic Lodge is via the Interstate 84 parking lot at exit 31. No parking or stopping in front of the Lodge on the Historic Columbia River Highway will be allowed.
- Parking
A timed reservation ticket does not guarantee you a parking space. Visit the Oregon Department of Transportation TripCheck page to see updated images of the parking area located adjacent to I-84 (click I-84, then Multnomah Falls Parking).
- Face Covering Required
Face coverings are required both inside the Historic Lodge and in all outdoor areas on the Multnomah Falls Recreation Area for all visitors over the age of 5 and all staff members. Visitors unable to wear a face covering for medical reasons are exempt. Visitors may lower/remove face coverings while eating and drinking. Adequate face coverings must cover the nose and mouth. This requirement is necessary to provide for the protection of public health and safety and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Social Distancing Required
Social Distancing is required for all visitors inside the Historic Lodge and on the Multnomah Falls Plaza and walkway leading to the viewing platform. This is possible by limiting the number of visitors to the Multnomah Falls Recreation Area in accordance with the site’s indoor and outdoor square footage. This requirement is necessary to provide for the protection of public health and safety and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Ticket Validation
Person named on entry ticket must be present at time of entry.
- Entering in the Park
Site will be open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. Please have printed or digital copy of your reservation ticket available to be checked at the entrance station.
- Entrance Times
You may not enter the site prior to your reservation and your ticket becomes invalid 1 hour after time indicated.
- Reservation Limit
Visitor are allowed to purchase up to 6 tickets per transaction. Tickets must be purchased at least a day in advance of your visit. Same day ticket purchases will not be available.
- Reservation Requirements
Tickets must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Timed reservation tickets will not be sold on-site.
- Benson Bridge & Trail
Benson Bridge spanning the base of Multnomah Falls as well as the trail to the top of the falls and the loop trail to Wahkeena Falls are CLOSED.
- Pedestrian Circulation
To meet CDC, state and county guidance related to COVID-19, site modifications have been designed for one-way pedestrian circulation.
- Gift Shop
The Multnomah Falls Gift Shop will now be in two locations, upstairs and downstairs inside the Historic Lodge, to maintain adequate social distancing while shopping for souvenirs. Separate entrances and exits will be utilized.
- Food
All concessions inside the Historic Lodge (restaurant) will be take-out only, to be consumed outside the Lodge, on the Plaza. Outdoor concessions (Snack Bar, Espresso) will remain “to-go” and consumed on the Plaza.
Booking Windows
• Primary Booking Window: Timed reservation tickets are available 14 days in advance of the day of your arrival at 7 a.m. PT. on a rolling daily window. Example: On August 27, reservations will be available for September 10.
• Secondary Booking Window: A limited number of timed reservation tickets will become available 48 hours in advance of the day of your arrival at 7 a.m. PT on a rolling daily window. Example: On September 2, reservations will be available for September 4; on September 3, reservations will be available for September 5.
Changes and Cancellations
Reservation Fee
There is a $1.00 non-refundable reservation fee per timed reservation ticket.
Cancellation and Changes
You may cancel your ticket up until midnight the day before your reservation. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee per ticket. Changes cannot be made. You must cancel your reservation and create a new reservation; all fees apply.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
5300 Historic Columbia River Highway Bridal Veil OR 97010
Phone Number
541-308-1700
