Please visit the Camping page.

No car camping is allowed in the parking lots.  There are 15 spots in the Port of Cascade Locks Campground, which is located in the Marine Park (and a short walk to the festival location.)  To make a reservation, email Lauryl at campground@portofcascadelocks.org or call 509.637.6911 to let her know you are coming to PCT DAYS since the campground is for attendees only. Additional places to camp nearby in your RV or car can be found here:  https://cascadelocks.com/.  Accommodations fill up fast, so it is recommended to book ASAP!

Local food & beverage vendors will be offering a wide-range of food, along with beer, cider, coffee, soda, etc. There is a grocery store and several restaurants along WaNaPa Street in Cascade Locks, just a short walking distance from the event site.

Not in the fenced in festival area, which will be enforced by staff.  Thunder Island Brewing and Gorges Beer Company will be serving beer and cider at the food and beverage garden or you may go to one of the restaurants or bars in town.
* Alcohol will be permitted in a designated camping area on Thunder Island, which is monitored and enforced by event staff and security. There is a no glass policy at PCT DAYS. If you show up with glass, you will not be permitted to enter the event and camping area. No kegs.

A raffle will take place on Saturday afternoon on the stage.  There will be a LOT of great products to win, ranging from tents to backpacks to clothing and it’s a fun activity for everyone to be a part of. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each. All revenue from the raffle ticket sales go to the non-profit organizations: the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the American Long Distance Hiking Association-West, and Trail Keepers of Oregon.  Don’t miss out on a fun activity for a great cause!

Please send an email to pctdaysvol@gmail.com and you will receive information about volunteer opportunities. Volunteers work one 4-5 hour shift and get free camping on Thunder Island on Friday & Saturday nights, 10 raffle tickets, and an event sticker!  2026 PCT Thru-Hikers are unable to volunteer due to the unpredictability of hiking schedules, resulting in no-shows in the past.

Sponsorship inquiries may be sent to Jason at pctdays@gmail.com. Please visit the sponsor page for more details. Thank you for your interest in sponsoring PCT DAYS!

There is no registration or fee to attend PCT DAYS each day! Registration and fees only apply to attendees who want to camp overnight. A suggested donation of non-perishable food or a monetary contribution to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank, who will have a collection set up at the entrance / front gate to the main area.

No. Although we love our furry friends, there were unsanitary issues along with incidents that involved unfriendly dogs interacting with people and other dogs in the past at PCT DAYS. To eliminate these problems and potential liability issues, no dogs other than service animals will be allowed. Please leave dogs at home and do not leave them in your vehicle!

Yes, access to power is throughout the Marine Park

If camping, a tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad are the essentials.  Camp chairs or blankets are great to have during classes, the raffle, and of course….at your campsite!  Clothing-wise, shorts or pants, along with a long sleeve shirt and fleece / jacket are all that are usually needed.  Although there is plenty of shade, bring sunblock and/or a hat.  For those who get cold easy, a hat, gloves, and extra layers can offset the rare chance of a cooler than normal night. Coolers are nice to have for food & beverage storage and a headlamp or flashlight is great to have at night.  Also, if a you are a light sleeper, earplugs can reduce the sound of the occasional passing train or the person snoring next to you!

Yes! Showers are available at the bathroom building in the Marine Park RV/Camp area from 10am – 5pm, about 200 yards west of the event site. The cost is $5 (payable to the camp host / pay box…please bring exact change.) You’ll receive a 4-digit code to access the shower. Bring your own towel, soap, and flip flops!

If you are attending PCT DAYS for just the day, please do not enter the Marine Park! Day attendees can park along WaNaPa Street in Cascade Locks and it’s a short walk to the Marine Park. If you are tent camping on Thunder Island, you will be directed to park in the overnight lot at the school, located just off of WaNaPa Street across from the entrance to the Marine Park. Sponsors and attendees will be directed to park in the overnight lot in the Marine Park. All parking is free and event staff will direct you where to go.

You may take photographs and video for personal use only.  If wanting to create and distribute content commercially, you must get approval from Jason Waicunas, the festival producer at pctdays@gmail.com.  No drones of any kind are permitted at PCT DAYS, unless they have received approval from the festival producer and the Port of Cascade Locks.