RV parks near Canby, Oregon offer a range of options along the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers and within the region's diverse terrain. The area sees mild but rainy winters with average temperatures of 45°F and warm summers averaging 80°F. Access to I-5 and Highway 99E provides easy transportation connections for RVers setting up base camp in the area.
What to do
Riverside recreation: The confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers at Clackamette RV Park creates opportunities for fishing and boating. "The confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette river's, this is a great spot with most amenities, still inside Portland metro, right off 205 but incredibly serene nonetheless. RV hookups, boat launch, great fishing," notes Pepper V.
Mountain exploration: Less than an hour from Canby, Mt Hood Village Resort provides access to mountain recreation. "The campground is well taken care of, the staffing are friendly, awesome amenities, perfect home base for dropping off camper and taking off for hiking and mushroom hunting adventures," writes Destiny T. The resort connects to nearby natural attractions including Wildwood Recreation Area.
Shopping excursions: Strategically positioned campgrounds allow for convenient shopping. One camper at Woodburn RV Park mentioned: "Definitely not the worst RV Park out there. Decent size patches of grass between RV's, conveniently located by numerous shops and restaurants, right off I-5 so anyone needing a place to crash or working nearby it works great."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of facilities at Portland Fairview RV Park. One reviewer notes, "The park is beautiful the bathrooms and showers are clean." Another camper, Corinna B., shared: "Not only is the staff professional, knowledgeable and responsive but also very friendly and they take care to make sure everyone enjoys their stay!"
River views: Parks situated along waterways receive positive feedback. At Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, campers appreciate the location. "Book early to enjoy the spaces that overlook the Sandy River, otherwise you'll just be looking at other RVs," advises Wes B. The resort provides concrete pads with extra parking space for level camping.
Social activities: Some parks organize community events. At Portland-Woodburn RV Park, a long-term resident shared, "There are several specials during the month to include meals for a very inexpensive price as well as ice cream socials in nicer months. Terrific staff. Park neat and clean."
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Parks closer to Portland tend to have tighter spacing. At Roamers Rest RV Park, a camper noted, "It's clean but a bit close to other sites. Paved sites, have restrooms. Needs a little TLC as road is a bit dated." Another mentioned, "The spaces are quite tight! Considering the location and appreciating the fact that they are one of very few RV parks in the Portland area, I can understand why."
RV age restrictions: Some parks enforce vehicle age policies. One Roamers Rest visitor mentioned, "They also have RV age limit of 2010 but they allowed pictures before turning me down. Yay we got approved!"
Noise considerations: Parks near major roads experience traffic noise. At Silver Spur RV Park, a camper warned, "While the park is nice and well maintained, the B lot backs right up to the highway with unbearable road noise. Had two nights planned but will be leaving after the first."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Several parks offer swimming facilities during summer months. At Mt Hood Village Resort, Tyson C. shared: "This was a good family camping spot. Pros - there is a playground, swimming pool, small store, cafe, bathrooms with showers (and warm water) and activities during the day for kids."
Playground access: Family-friendly parks provide recreational spaces for children. One camper at Silver Spur RV Park noted, "Very little space between other campers. Amazing RV Park, well maintained roads, lots, and landscaping. Both fellow campers and staff were extremely welcoming. There was also plenty to do around the campsite between fishing, the small kids park and the park provided activities (corn hole, etc.)."
Budget accommodations: Some parks offer affordable alternatives to RV sites. A visitor to Silver Spur mentioned, "We stayed at their only cabin. The state park was full and we were in a tent (this place has no tent sites). The price was awesome! The cabin was great! They have all sorts of activities for you and kids if you have them."
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: The majority of parks provide complete utilities. At Columbia River RV Park, campers find well-maintained facilities. "Nice RV park, close enough to Portland to work for us. The laundry room had a designated pet washer and dryer, which I always love, so we washed all of our dog bedding here. Showers were really really nice, super hot, good pressure, clean, free."
Pull-through accessibility: Larger rigs benefit from specific sites. At Mt Hood Village Resort, Steve R. commented, "Easy to access, even for larger rigs. We stayed in 39 foot 5th wheel. Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers. Nice store for basic needs, nice laundry room."
Water pressure variations: Some parks experience utility inconsistencies. At Jantzen Beach RV Park, a camper observed, "Water pressure is the lowest we've ever experienced. Not sure what's going on but all of the folks we've talked to are experiencing the same. Maybe because we're on an island?"
