Treasured Things to Do - Activities and Recreation

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy in South Columbia County, whether you’re visiting for the day, the week, or a lifetime. Outdoor opportunities abound via kayaking, boating, fishing, biking, hiking or golf. Indoor activities help you get through the rainy days that keep Oregon green, such as bowling, an indoor swimming pool and old style movie theater with the technological upgrades needed to compete in the 21st century.

Scappoose Bay, located between St. Helens and Scappoose is a popular spot for kayaking or bird watching. Rent a kayak at Scappoose Bay Kayaking, and receive all the help and training necessary to make your experience totally wonderful and unforgettable.
South Columbia County has some of the most beautiful rural biking in Oregon. Bike along dikes, pastureland, old tree-lined logging roads or through the many area parks. Bike rentals are available at The Bike Shop in St. Helens to enjoy this family friendly activity.
Golf at St. Helens Golf Course and enjoy the spectacular views while getting in your 9 holes.
Oregon Trail Lanes provides opportunities to bowl a couple of lanes.
Columbia Theater always has 1st run movies in the most comfortable setting outside your own living room. Where you have rocking-chair seating and plenty of legroom.
Oregon Trail Lanes provides an opportunity to bowl a couple of lanes.
Eisenschmidt Pool provides swimming opportunities for all ages and experience levels in the comfort of an "open", though enclosed structure.
Columbia County Racing Association gears up for fast paced racing on a ¼ mile clay track at the Columbia County Event Complex. You’ll see Sportsman, Street Stock, V-8 Modifieds and Women’s Division competitions from spring into fall. Gentlemen, start your engines.
Launch your boat at one of the several launches in the area. Choose from Brown’s Landing, Scappoose Bay Marine Park, St. Helens Marina, Beaver Boat Ramp, Rainier, or Goble Landing. Or motor down for the day and dock at Sand Island Marine Park or the City of St. Helens docks at no charge. Call the Chamber of Commerce for additional contact information.

Recreation & Activity Opportunities in South Columbia County

Scappoose Bay Kayaking 503-397-2161
The Bike Shop 503-397-4900
St. Helens Golf Course 503-397-0358
Oregon Trail Lanes 503-397-1011
Columbia Theater 503-397-9791
Eisenschmidt Pool 503-397-2283
Columbia County Racing 503-397-6506 / 503-397-2393

Hiking & Biking
Trojan Day-use Park 503-464-8515
Vernonia-Banks Linear Trail 503-429-5291
Old Crown Zellerbach Road 503-543-7146

Fitness Centers
Columbia City Sports & Recreation Club 503-397-1000
Curves for Women (St. Helens) 503-397-3355
Curves for Women (Scappoose) 503-543-4461
Scappoose Fitness Center 503-543-2256

Tours
Olde Towne St. Helens Historic Walking Tour
(self-guided) 503-366-3650