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.
4 courses · 6 restaurants · 4 bars · 5 activities
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.
Indian Creek Golf Course
SolidCharming course right in Hood River with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams views from nearly every hole
The Dalles Golf & Country Club
SolidCharming 18-hole course in The Dalles with Columbia Gorge views and a welcoming clubhouse — great second-day round
Elk Ridge Golf Course
SolidWell-maintained 18 in Goldendale, WA with views of Mt. Adams — worth the drive across the river
Skamania Lodge Golf Course
PremiumStunning Gorge-view course at Skamania Lodge — shorter but challenging mountain layout with Columbia River panoramas
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
Sleeps 10–16 · Hood River Heights or West Side — walkable to downtown or with epic Gorge views
$400–$1200/night
Sleeps 10–14 · 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.