Although the address of the park is in Goldendale, Washington, The park we stayed in is closer to Maryhill. Maryhill, Washington, is a small, unincorporated community perched along the Columbia River in Klickitat County just east of The Dalles Oregon. It’s famous for its rich history and unique attractions, including the Maryhill Museum of Art, which houses an eclectic collection of art, Native American artifacts, and even works by Rodin. Unfortunately, we didn’t go to the museum. We did however see the Stonehenge Memorial, a full-scale replica of England’s Stonehenge built as a World War I memorial. The area also offers stunning views of Mount Adams and Mount Hood as well as stunning landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge Offering opportunities for wine tasting at local vineyards, windsurfing, and hiking. Maryhill’s combination of art, history, and outdoor beauty makes it a hidden gem worth visiting!

Gunkel Orchards Fruit Stand is a family-owned spot that offers a great selection of hand-picked, tree-ripened fruits, including cherries, peaches, apricots, and grapes. Beyond fresh produce, thy also have a variety of locally made products like jams, honey, scone mixes, pie fillings, fruit syrups, and canned goods. The stand also features a beautiful flower garden, adding to its inviting atmosphere.

We bought a flat of fresh peaches at the stand and Anna made fresh peach cobbler from them. Yummy!

Samuel Hill (1857–1931) was a prominent figure in the Pacific Northwest, particularly associated with Goldendale and Maryhill. He was a lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist known for his ambitious vision and contributions to the region’s infrastructure and culture. One of his most notable accomplishments was the creation of the Maryhill Museum of Art, which he originally intended as a mansion but later turned into a museum. Hill also constructed the Stonehenge Memorial, a full-scale replica of England’s Stonehenge, as a tribute to soldiers from Klickitat County who died in World War I. Hill was a passionate advocate for good roads, earning him the nickname “The Father of the Pacific Highway.” His efforts were instrumental in developing road systems in Washington and Oregon. His vision and projects have left a lasting legacy in Goldendale and the surrounding areas, blending art, history, and infrastructure.

Park Review – Peach Beach Campground and RV Park

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: Goldendale, WA
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: The roads and pads are gravel. The gravel in our site was very loose and we almost got stuck, even in 4 wheel drive mode, while trying to get into our tire blocks. Each site has a picnic table.
Access: From Interstate 84 take exit 104 toward US-97/Yakima/Bend. Go north on US-97 across the bridge and then turn right on Maryhill Hwy. (Do not fork right and go into the state park). Turn right on McFarland Ln. and enter the park.
Staff: The staff were very friendly and helpful. We needed some tree branches at our site cut and they were there within 10 minutes to take care of it.
Cellular/WiFi: Verizon was generally good with 4GLTe service at about 16Mbps download and 5Mbps upload. In spite of heavy tree coverage, our Starlink still worked pretty well. The park had WiFi but we didn’t use it.
Restaurants:
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any other parks nearby. I’m not sure there are a lot in the area but there is a State Park adjacent to Peach Beach and it looks pretty good although I don’t remember specifics about site lengths and or full hookups.
What we liked: We were in site 1 which had a beach area right in front of it with the Columbia River in full view. Trees provided a lot of shade to help with warmer temperatures.
What we didn’t like: Gravel in the sites should have been compacted more. They run sprinklers in the sites during the day which could cause problems.
Verdict: We would stay here again if in the area.