The Dalles
A compact inland port town on the Columbia River in Oregon, The Dalles sits within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, with cafés and restaurants concentrated in a walkable centre. It serves as the county seat of Wasco County and is the largest city on the Oregon stretch of the Columbia outside the Portland area, making it a practical base for exploring the gorge.
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- Population15,340
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.4 km4.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
The Dalles: quick answers
Where is The Dalles?
The Dalles is in Wasco County, Oregon, United States, about 115 km72 miles in a straight line from Vancouver.
How do you get to The Dalles?
The nearest airport is Dallesport / The Dalles (DLS), about 15 min away by road. The nearest train station is Wishram, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in The Dalles?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C35°F. The wettest month is December, with about 138 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in The Dalles?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 9 restaurants, 4 cafés and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near The Dalles?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dufur. The Dalles is listed among the day trips from Portland, Oregon.