The Spit is the large delta of the Hood River that formed in the Columbia in the 2006 floods by a debris flow that came off Mt. Hood. The delta reaches far out into the Columbia allowing access to both the Columbia and Hood Rivers. Walk to the end of the spit and you feel like you are in the middle of the Columbia (and you are!). The Spit's sandy beaches are great for kiteboarding, swimming, picnicing, and spectating, and they can get quite busy on a hot day. Enjoy the beautiful gorge views and colorful kites and sails on a windy day. The Spit is probably the most popular off-leash dog area in Hood River, so beware that you will likely run into happy dogs that are off leash and romping in the sand and water. There are picnic tables, garbage cans, and doggy bags at the parking area. Beware of currents where the Hood and Columbia Rivers meet, and please pick up after pets.
In the past, Columbia Riverkeeper volunteers have monitored this site as part of their Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program. If you are interested in adopting this site contact Columbia Riverkeeper (www.columbiariverkeeper.org).
For information on bacteria conditions in the Hood River near this site see the "Hood River Pedestrian Bridge" in the Swim Guide.
The Spit is the large delta of the Hood River that formed in the Columbia in the 2006 floods by a debris flow that came off Mt. Hood. The delta reaches far out into the Columbia allowing access to both the Columbia and Hood Rivers. Walk to the end of the spit and you feel like you are in the middle of the Columbia (and you are!). The Spit's sandy beaches are great for kiteboarding, swimming, picnicing, and spectating, and they can get quite busy on a hot day. Enjoy the beautiful gorge views and colorful kites and sails on a windy day. The Spit is probably the most popular off-leash dog area in Hood River, so beware that you will likely run into happy dogs that are off leash and romping in the sand and water. There are picnic tables, garbage cans, and doggy bags at the parking area. Beware of currents where the Hood and Columbia Rivers meet, and please pick up after pets.
In the past, Columbia Riverkeeper volunteers have monitored this site as part of their Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program. If you are interested in adopting this site contact Columbia Riverkeeper (www.columbiariverkeeper.org).
For information on bacteria conditions in the Hood River near this site see the "Hood River Pedestrian Bridge" in the Swim Guide.
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