Cascade Locks, Oregon
City · Population 1,367 · #143 in Oregon
About Cascade Locks
Set in the northern part of Oregon, Cascade Locks is a small town counting 1,367 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cascade Locks is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 657 residents per square mile.
📰 Cascade Locks News Today
- PCT Oregon Sections E–G: Highway 58 to Cascade Locks (Miles 1909.4–2150.2) The Trek · Aug 18
- Car catches fire, driver leaves scene after crash on I-84 near Cascade Locks dailydispatch.com · Aug 18
- Cascade Locks Historical Museum to exhibit 'Riveting History: 100 Years of the Bridge of the Gods' at Oregon State Capitol Columbia Gorge News · Aug 13
- Cascade Locks Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Martin family case closed after remains pulled from river in Cascade Locks identified KPTV · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cascade Locks Unique
- The only place in America named Cascade Locks — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cascade Locks
- Bridgeside Family Dining — american
- Thirsty Coffee Bar — coffee shop (café)
- mount hood bbq
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cascade Locks Historical Museum · Museum
- Oxbow Fish Hatchery · Attraction
- Heather Greene Bronze · Art gallery
- Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cascade Locks
- Cascade Locks Marine Park reviews ★
- Children's Play Park reviews ★
- Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pet Play Park reviews ★
- Thunder Island reviews ★
- Tollbridge Park reviews ★
- Train Appreciation Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cascade Locks
- Cascade Locks School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,367
Rank in state#143 of 240
Land area2.08 sq mi
Density657/sq mi
Coordinates45.6760, -121.8687