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Carson

Washington, United States · North America

About Carson

Carson is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Stevenson, 28km from Multnomah Falls.

Carson is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 2,279, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Carson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carson to your route.

About Carson

Lake Bonneville is a reservoir on the Columbia River in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. It was created in 1937 with the construction of Bonneville Dam. The reservoir stretches between it and The Dalles Dam, upstream. The lake is about 45 miles long and just under a mile at its widest point. It lies in parts

Read more of three counties in Oregon (Multnomah, Hood River, Wasco) and two more counties in Washington (Skamania, Klickitat). It is near the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, the largest in Oregon.

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What are the best things to do in Carson?

Carson offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carson located?

Carson is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 45.7254 latitude, -121.8192 longitude.

What is the population of Carson?

Carson has a population of approximately 2,279 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,279
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
45.7254, -121.8192

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Carson

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Columbia River Gorge

A spectacular canyon stretching over 80 miles along the Columbia River, lined with waterfalls, hiking trails, and wind-sculpted cliffs.

23 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Multnomah Falls

Oregon's tallest waterfall at 189 meters, featuring an iconic stone bridge spanning the falls in the Columbia River Gorge.

28 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Historic Columbia River Highway

America's first planned scenic highway (1913-22) curls through the Columbia River Gorge past a parade of waterfalls; the octagonal Vista House crowns Crown Point.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Carson

  • 23 kmColumbia River GorgeA spectacular canyon stretching over 80 miles along the Columbia River, lined with waterfalls, hiking trails, and wind-sculpted cliffs.
  • 39 kmHistoric Columbia River HighwayAmerica's first planned scenic highway (1913-22) curls through the Columbia River Gorge past a parade of waterfalls; the octagonal Vista House crowns Crown Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carson.

Stevenson

🇺🇸 United States

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Odell

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White Salmon

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26 km awayPop. 2,343

Mount Hood Village

🇺🇸 United States

43 km awayPop. 4,864

Washougal

🇺🇸 United States

44 km awayPop. 15,288

Chenoweth

🇺🇸 United States

46 km awayPop. 1,855

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