Hood River Golf Trip Planning Guide
Hood River sits in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge with Mt. Hood as a backdrop. The golf is more limited but the overall trip experience is elite — world-class windsurfing, a walkable downtown loaded with breweries and tasting rooms, and dramatic scenery everywhere you look. It works best as a 2-3 day trip.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
PDX (65 min drive)
$35–$110
$400/night
4 of 4
~$340/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Hood River. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Indian Creek Golf Course — parkland, $40–$70 · 4.4★
Charming course right in Hood River with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams views from nearly every hole
Celilo Restaurant & Bar — farm to-table, $$$
Upscale Pacific NW cuisine using hyper-local ingredients — the best dinner in Hood River
Full Sail Brewing Tasting Room — brewpub
OG Hood River brewery with a rooftop patio overlooking the Columbia River and windsurfers
Day 2
Skamania Lodge Golf Course — mountain, $65–$110 · 4.4★
Stunning Gorge-view course at Skamania Lodge — shorter but challenging mountain layout with Columbia River panoramas
Columbia Gorge Windsurfing/Kiteboarding — 2-4 hours, $80–$150/pp
Hood River is the windsurfing capital of the US — lessons available for beginners at the Event Site
pFriem Family Brewers — brewpub, $$
World-class Belgian-style ales with a waterfront tasting room and elevated pub food
Ferment Brewing — brewpub
New-school brewery with mixed fermentation beers and a stylish taproom
Day 3
The Dalles Golf & Country Club — parkland, $35–$55 · 4.2★
Charming 18-hole course in The Dalles with Columbia Gorge views and a welcoming clubhouse — great second-day round
Fruit Loop Wine & Brewery Tour — half day, $20–$60/pp
35-mile scenic loop through orchards, wineries, and cideries south of town
Double Mountain Brewery — brewpub, $
Hood River staple with some of the best pizza in Oregon and hop-forward beers
The Ruins — cocktail · Open late
Craft cocktails and small plates in a beautifully renovated space — Hood River's best bar
Course-by-Course Guide
Hood River has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Hood River has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1500 /night
Hood River Heights or West Side — walkable to downtown or with epic Gorge views
$400–$1200 /night
Parkdale or Mt. Hood foothills — 15-20 min from downtown in orchard country
Group Dining Guide
6 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Celilo Restaurant & Bar
$$$Upscale Pacific NW cuisine using hyper-local ingredients — the best dinner in Hood River
pFriem Family Brewers
$$World-class Belgian-style ales with a waterfront tasting room and elevated pub food
Double Mountain Brewery
$Hood River staple with some of the best pizza in Oregon and hop-forward beers
Broder Ost
$$Scandinavian-inspired brunch and dinner spot — lefse, Swedish pancakes, and creative entrees
Solstice Wood Fire Cafe
$$Wood-fired pizza and local wines in a cozy downtown space
The Mesquitery
$$$Wood-fired American steakhouse in downtown Hood River serving mesquite-grilled steaks and seafood
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Full Sail Brewing Tasting Room
OG Hood River brewery with a rooftop patio overlooking the Columbia River and windsurfers
Ferment Brewing
New-school brewery with mixed fermentation beers and a stylish taproom
The Ruins
Late nightCraft cocktails and small plates in a beautifully renovated space — Hood River's best bar
River City Saloon
Late nightClassic small-town dive with pool, cheap beer, and a friendly crowd
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Columbia Gorge Windsurfing/Kiteboarding
Hood River is the windsurfing capital of the US — lessons available for beginners at the Event Site
Fruit Loop Wine & Brewery Tour
35-mile scenic loop through orchards, wineries, and cideries south of town
Hood River Brewery Crawl
pFriem, Double Mountain, Full Sail, Ferment — all walkable downtown. World-class beer in a tiny town.
Mt. Hood Meadows Mountain Biking
Lift-served mountain biking at the ski resort 35 minutes from town
Columbia River Kayaking
Paddle the Columbia with Gorge walls rising on both sides — rentals available at the waterfront
Getting There
Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX) — it's a 65-minute drive to Hood River. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Mt. Hood Limo and Gorge Shuttle Services). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.