Chanticleer Point

Chanticleer Point is a viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge offering views of the surrounding landscape, including Crown Point, Vista House, and Rooster Rock State Park across the river. The location sits at an elevation that provides wide panoramic views across the gorge valley and waterway.

A restaurant called Chanticleer Inn operated at this location from 1912 to 1930, serving notable visitors and dignitaries. The building was destroyed by a discarded cigarette that ignited a fire.

The Portland Women's Forum acquired the site in 1956 and later donated it to Oregon, establishing it as a state scenic viewpoint with memorial plaques.

The site is reachable from the Historic Columbia River Highway with a parking lot at the north end of the Portland Women's Forum area. The location is easy to access and offers parking for visitors who want to explore the viewpoint.

During the last Ice Age, massive floods swept through the gorge valley and reshaped the landscape. These geological forces also created one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls anywhere in North America.

Location: Multnomah County

GPS coordinates: 45.53790,-122.26620

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06