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By car, take Highway 30 north from Portland, or south from St. Helens. North of the town of Linnton, watch for a sign, "Sauvie Island Bridge" at a traffic-light-controlled intersection. Turn onto the bridge. Note: If you have not already purchased a daily or yearly parking permit, you will need to do so. They are available at the general store at the base of the bridge as you cross the river channel. A daily pass is $3.50; an annual permit is $11.00. Be sure to place this on your dash when you park at the beach. You have two choices as to routes to Collins Beach: One is to take GIllihan road, which runs from the general store underneath the bridge, and follow it for several miles to the intersection with Reeder Road, turning right onto Reeder Road. Or, take Sauvie Island Road north from the store (turn left out of the store parking lot), and turn right onto Reeder Road a few miles up. Continue on Reeder Road after it intersects with Gillihan Road. Whichever route you choose, follow Reeder Road, which will become a bit narrower and rougher as it crosses into Columbia County. Stay on Reeder Road, passing Reeder Beach, a small RV park and marina, and a few farms. Stay on Reeder until the road turns to gravel (the beach parking lot along the paved portion is a clothed beach, known as Walton Beach). Once you reach the gravel portion, you will see a sign: Entering Clothing-Optional Area. Parking is along the left-hand side of the road; foot trails to the beach are on the right, marked 1 through 6.
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About
Collins Beach is the official clothing-optional beach on Sauvie Island, located on the Columbia River just north of Portland. It is administered by the State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. It is widely popular with families and individuals, with a long stretch of open sand on which to find one's spot for sunning. Warm weekends often see hundreds of users, but with plenty of room for everyone. Approximately 75% of the users go nude or topless, the rest choosing to wear suits. The south end of the beach features volleyball courts, where a group of regulars often meet for a day of spirited games. This area is popular for families and social nudists, as the crowd of friendly people creates a true community atmosphere. Stretching further north along the beach for a few hundred yards, the beach offers many spots to choose from, and those seeking a bit more seclusion may choose to check out the northern end.
