Warrior Rock Light

Warrior Rock Light is an octagonal concrete tower on Sauvie Island near Portland that rises 8 meters and rests on a sandstone foundation. The structure marks shipping routes along the Columbia River and its difficult passages.

An original wooden tower was built in 1877 and helped ships navigate with an oil lamp beacon and hand-cranked fog bell from 1855. The structure survived the passage of time and remained one of the last of its kind in the region.

The lighthouse takes its name from a 1792 encounter between an expedition and local Chinook communities at this location. The site connects early European exploration with the presence of Native peoples along this river region.

The site is best reached on foot via a long walk from the north end of Reeder Road or by boat from St. Helens. You should bring suitable footwear and protection from the wet terrain surrounding the river.

It is the only surviving lighthouse among three structures once built on the Columbia River and marks a lost maritime heritage. The signal system no longer functions, but the structure itself remains a silent witness to past shipping times.

Location: Portland

Inception: 1877

Height: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 45.84860,-122.78800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02