Port Of Cascade Locks

What Port Of Cascade Locks does

The Port of Cascade Locks is a special district government entity organized under Oregon state law, headquartered at 427 Portage Road in Cascade Locks, Oregon, within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Port owns and operates a portfolio of public infrastructure, recreational facilities, and tourism assets that generate operating revenue and drive local economic development. Its flagship asset is the Bridge of the Gods, a toll bridge spanning the Columbia River and connecting SR-14 in Washington to I-84 in Oregon; the bridge operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and is the only vehicle crossing in this segment of the river. The Port also operates the Cascade Locks Marina (36 boat slips categorized by vessel length, available nightly, monthly, or yearly), Marine Park Campground, The Locks Venue (event space for weddings and gatherings), The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge tourism vessel (operated under agreement by JettyLight), The CLIMB Trails mountain biking network, and a Business Park with commercial and flex properties for lease. A BreezeBy electronic toll system and an in-progress Structural Health Monitoring installation support bridge operations.

The Port's revenue model is built on transaction-based and recurring streams: bridge tolls (last changed July 1, 2022), marina moorage fees, property leases, event venue rentals, campground fees, pay-to-parking, and Sternwheeler tour fees routed through its JettyLight partner. Go-to-market is event-driven and tourism-oriented, anchored by community programming such as the 4th of July celebrations, Art in the Park installations of Lewis and Clark-themed bronze sculptures by Söderberg Bronze Works (commissioned 2010), and weddings at The Locks Venue. The Port also administers an Economic Development Grant Program that channels capital to local businesses (e.g., $50,000 to Historic Cascade Locks Ale House in August 2024) and pursues state and federal infrastructure grants, including $2.4 million in 2019 and $6 million from the Oregon Legislature in March 2024 for Bridge of the Gods preservation. The Port serves four primary customer segments: Bridge of the Gods commuters and freight users; maritime slip renters; event organizers and wedding parties; and outdoor recreation tourists (campers, RV travelers, mountain bikers, and Sternwheeler passengers), with secondary segments including commercial tenants in the Business Park and heritage tourists.

Operationally, the Port has pursued infrastructure renewal (Bridge Repair and Renovation Project in July 2021, Bridge Strengthening Project completed November 2021, and an active Seismic, Safety, and Preservation Studies program in 2024), formal long-range planning (Strategic Business Plan FY 2024-2029 published June 2024), and selective partnership expansion including an April 2023 contract with American Cruise Lines for new Marine Park docks. A proposed RV park development was advanced to public input in April 2026, and a planned datacenter partnership with Roundhouse Inc was jointly discontinued in July 2023, indicating disciplined project selection. The Port is governed by an elected Port Commission and operates as a public entity without private ownership.

Name

Port Of Cascade Locks

Legal name

Port Of Cascade Locks

Website

https://portofcascadelocks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Port of Cascade Locks is an Oregon special district government entity that owns and operates the Bridge of the Gods toll bridge, a 36-slip marina, event venue, campground, Sternwheeler tours, trails, and commercial properties within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cascade Locks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Bridge Tolls: Toll collection from the Bridge of the Gods which spans the Columbia River connecting SR-14 in Washington to I-84 in Oregon. Open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
2. Marina Moorage: Long-term moorage fees from 36 boat slips, categorized by boat length (20-27ft, 28-30ft, 31-36ft). Available for nightly, monthly, or yearly rental.
3. Property Leases: Commercial properties for lease including Business Park flex spaces and commercial real estate.
4. Event Venue Rentals: The Locks Venue hosts weddings, events, and gatherings generating rental revenue.
5. Campground Fees: Marine Park Campground provides overnight camping accommodations.
6. Parking Revenue: Pay to Park facilities at Port properties.
7. Sternwheeler Operations: Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge operated by JettyLight, providing tourism experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port of Cascade Locks is a special district government entity that owns and operates a portfolio of transportation, recreational, tourism, and commercial facilities in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Its fundamental services include the Bridge of the Gods toll bridge, a 36-slip marina, an event venue, a campground, a sternwheeler tourism vessel, a commercial business park, mountain biking trails, and an economic development grant program.

Product overview

Port Of Cascade Locks is a special district port authority that operates a portfolio of public infrastructure, recreation, and tourism facilities. The organization manages the Bridge of the Gods toll bridge, Cascade Locks Marina with 36 boat slips, The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge tourist vessel, The Locks Venue event space, Marine Park campground, and The CLIMB Trails recreational network. Additionally, the Port operates a Business Park with commercial properties for lease and administers an Economic Development Grant Program. These facilities collectively serve as an engine for economic growth, recreation, and tourism within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

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Brands

• The Locks Venue: Event venue operated by the Port of Cascade Locks.
• The Sternwheeler
• Bridge of the Gods
• Cascade Locks Marina

Products and services

• Bridge of the Gods Toll Bridge Toll bridge providing vehicle and pedestrian crossings of the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington at Cascade Locks, operated by the Port of Cascade Locks and supported by the BreezeBy electronic toll system.
• Cascade Locks Marina 36-slip marina on the Columbia River offering short-term and long-term moorage for recreational and small commercial vessels.
• The Locks Venue Event venue in the Columbia River Gorge available for weddings, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and other private events.
• Marine Park Campground Campground offering tent and RV sites at Marine Park in Cascade Locks for visitors to the Columbia River Gorge.
• Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge Tourism vessel offering scenic Columbia River sightseeing cruises and group excursions out of Cascade Locks.
• Port of Cascade Locks Business Park Portfolio of commercial properties owned by the Port of Cascade Locks and leased to small and mid-sized businesses in the Cascade Locks area.
• CLIMB Trails Network of mountain biking trails in Cascade Locks maintained by the Port for outdoor recreation users.
• Port Economic Development Grant Program Grant program through which the Port of Cascade Locks funds qualifying economic development projects in its district.

Quantifiable outcome

• $6 million allocated by Oregon Legislature in March 2024 for Bridge of the Gods preservation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Roundhouse IncminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023Roundhouse Inc and Port of Cascade Locks jointly announced on July 20, 2023 the decision to discontinue the previously planned datacenter project.
• American Cruise LinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023American Cruise Lines signed a contract on April 18, 2023 for construction of new docks at Marine Park, enabling cruise ship access and passenger operations at the Port.
• Söderberg Bronze Works IncminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Local artist Heather Söderberg commissioned in 2010 to create two bronze sculptures of Sacagawea and Seaman for Art in the Park, representing significant Lewis and Clark historical figures for the area.
• JettyLightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJettyLight operates the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, which is owned by the Port of Cascade Locks. The Sternwheeler provides Heart of the Gorge sailing experiences and is home-ported at Cascade Locks Marine Park.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Garibaldi: Small Oregon coastal port district managing a marina, boat ramp, and tourism waterfront; operates on a similar special-district model to the Port of Cascade Locks with limited recreational infrastructure and event programming.
• Port of St. Helens: Oregon port district on the Columbia River managing marinas, boat launches, and waterfront recreation; structurally similar as a small special district operating recreational and moorage infrastructure.
• Port of The Dalles: Mid-Columbia Oregon port district supporting marina, industrial, and economic development facilities; comparable as a Columbia River port with mixed-use waterfront assets and tourism/recreation programming.
• Port of Astoria: Oregon port district on the lower Columbia River operating marinas, a commercial airport, and waterfront event venues; comparable as a special district managing a multi-asset portfolio of recreation, transportation, and commercial infrastructure.
• Port of Newport: Oregon coastal port district operating marinas, commercial fishing docks, and RV parks; comparable as a special district with a marina-and-recreation portfolio serving tourism and local economic development.
• Port of Hood River: Direct peer Oregon port district operating the Hood River Bridge (connecting Hood River, OR to White Salmon, WA across the Columbia River) with a toll bridge, marina, and waterfront recreation; uses the same BreezeBy electronic toll system referenced by the Port of Cascade Locks.
• Port of Tillamook Bay: Oregon port district operating a marina, campground, and recreational facilities on the coast; comparable as a public port authority running a multi-asset recreation and tourism portfolio similar to Cascade Locks' Marina Park.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Portland: Major Oregon port operating Portland International Airport, marine terminals, and industrial parks; broader incumbent in the same state-level port framework, offering wide-range infrastructure but not a Columbia Gorge recreational specialist.
• Port of Bellingham: Pacific Northwest port operating marinas, cruise terminals, industrial properties, and recreational facilities; broader incumbent with a comparable mix of moorage, events, and waterfront real estate.

Regional players

• Hood River Marina: Privately operated marina adjacent to the Bridge of the Gods service area on the Columbia River; comparable as a Columbia Gorge marina operator competing for transient and seasonal boater moorage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portofcascadelocks

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