Mitchell Point
Mitchell Point is a cape in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River County, Oregon, United States.
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An attraction, 5 mi west of Hood River
Hood River is the nearest base
Hood River is 5 miles east, with 28 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 51 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hood River. Green months are the mild ones.
Mitchell Point
Mitchell Point is a cape in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River County, Oregon, United States.
Little is known about the man named Mitchell for whom the point was named. He was believed to be a trapper who lived and died in the area. There have been some efforts to rename the point Storm Crest, but they have not been successful.
- Type
- Attraction
- Elevation
- 623 ft
Where to stay near Mitchell Point
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hood River (28) and Carson (8).
Hood River
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
8,315 people
5 mi east of Mitchell Point
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mitchell Point | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | 5 mi east | 5 min | 28 15 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,315 | $684K | C |
| Carson | 10 mi west | 15 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 2,318 | $490K | — |
| White Salmon | 7 mi east | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,655 | $615K | — |
| Stevenson | 14 mi west | 20 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,596 | $497K | — |
| Odell | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 2,218 | $434K | — |
| Bingen | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 952 | $443K | — |
| Cascade Locks | 12 mi west | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 1,367 | $385K | — |
| The Dalles | 24 mi east | 35 min | 18 8 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 15,745 | $361K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mitchell Point
Other well-known places within 53 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw44 mi MountainMount St. Helens
Big draw123 mi MountainMount Hood
28 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
326 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
416 mi DamBonneville Dam
35 mi MountainMount Adams
52 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
47 mi LakeSpirit LakePhoto credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Mount Hood: Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory., Public domain · Columbia River Gorge: Hux, Public domain · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Bonneville Dam: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Mount Adams: USGS Photo by R. Iverson, USGS/CVO, Public domain · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spirit Lake: Matt Logan, Public domain
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Visiting Mitchell Point
What town is Mitchell Point near?
Hood River, OR, about 5 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Mitchell Point?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 63–78°.
How far is Mitchell Point from Portland?
About 51 miles west of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mitchell Point?
Portland (PDX), about 48 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mitchell Point?
Hood River (5 mi, 28 places to stay), Carson (10 mi, 8 places to stay) and White Salmon (7 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hood River
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.