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Peach Beach RV and Campground is a small privately owned park right on the Columbia River. It has beautiful trees and green grass, lots of places to launch and swim. Family and pet friendly, back in, pull thru and sites right on the water. Newly remodeled bathhouse and friendly camp hosts.
$40 - $45 / night
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
RV Camping Looking to park your RV close to everything there is to see and do in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and the Hood River Valley? Enjoy the comfort of our well-maintained RV park just 60 minutes East of Portland on the Washington side of the river. RV Sites range from 40′ to 80′ in length with a nice mix of pull-thru and back-in. Multiple slide-outs are no problem. Paved Roads & Sites 30 & 50 Amp Power City Water & Sewer Cable TV (HD) Wireless Internet Cell Phone and Satellite Reception Picnic Table at Each Site Clean Restrooms Showers (Coin-Op) Laundry Room (Coin-Op) Friendly Dogs Welcome No Tents in RV Sites Sorry, No River Access Tent Camping April – October Finding a spot for tent camping close to Hood River can be a challenge. Bridge RV Park & Campground is just 60 minutes East of Portland on the Washington side of the river. Close to everything there is to see and do in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and the Hood River Valley. Our tent area is an open grassy field with shade trees. Reservations are accepted, but tent campers choose their spot on a first-come basis. Tents must be moved every three days to allow the grass to breathe. Tent sizes 12’x10′ or smaller please. Charcoal Grills (Shared) Picnic Tables Potable Drinking Water Wireless Internet Good Cell Reception Clean Restrooms Showers (Coin-Op) Laundry Room (Coin-Op) Sorry, No River Access NO ANIMALS ALLOWED IN TENT AREA FOR SAFETY AND SANITARY REASONS Check-In 1 PM • Check-Out 12 Noon
$30 - $60 / night
$50 - $275 / night
Experience Goldendale!
We're a friendly rural community known for our dark skies, world-class public observatory, and Stonehenge replica. Outdoor activities abound along with scenic drives, wineries, and breweries.
Come see the sites & stay a while...
Enjoy the best of the Gorge from this centrally-located site. Located 50 miles east of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, nestled in the heart of the Gorge, our forested 22 acre park was designed to provide the ultimate camping experience in a peaceful setting. Located away from highway and train noise. Bring your RV or tent and Camp the Gorge!
Guide
Nice campground. Clean, plenty of rv hookups.
Short, 5 minute walk to the river.
A train track runs throught the middle of the campground. Trains run every hour or so. VERY loud.
Tent spots were $8. Rv spots were $24.
Traveler
We stayed at the Base Camp for 2 nights and used it as a base for exploring the Mount Hood Fruit Loop area. First, note that the name has changed to Gorge Base Camp RV Park. It is right across the bridge from Hood River, Or (Note that this is a very NARROW bridge with a $2.00 toll). The park is paved in asphalt, and each site has grass that is well maintained. Some reviewers complain about the noise of the train tracks, but they didn't bother us. The tracks are below the level of the park, and we quite like the train rumble. The highway is at a higher elevation than the park, so that noise didn't particularly bother us either. Perhaps it is just that our van is well sound insulated or we're not light sleepers! The restrooms and shower were quite large and immaculate. There is a gas and go next door within walking distance for incidental purchases. A bit pricey, but the full hook ups were worth it to us on 100 degree days!
Legend
We usually cross the Columbia River into Washington state at Biggs Junction, Oregon. We don’t want to stay at Maryhill State Park in Washington as we had stayed there before. We found this campground on our Benchmark Oregon Atlas.
There are separate areas for RVs who want full hookups and those who don’t plus tenters. We fall in the latter category. Actually, our area was quieter than the full hook up loop which was closer tomI84 and the train tracks.
We had clean vault toilets, potable water, picnic table and fire ring. There were camp hosts for each loop. They sold firewood and were very helpful. There was a garbage dumpster and several recycling bins. The sites were in a grassy area with heavenly scented locust trees. There were geese with their goslings. There were trails along the Deschutes River but our neighbor camper said she saw several large gopher snakes.
The only drawback was the goose poop. And, snakes on the trail.
We would stay here again. B49/$10
ScoutFriendly host who answers phone herself. Separate sections for short- and long-term guests. Level pull-through sites with gravel and well- kept grassy areas in between. Modern bath house and laundry area. Lots of potted flowers. Dog-walking area. Distant traffic noise from I-84. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Traveler
What a nice city park! Fourteen spaces with full hookups back up to a small creek and surround the city baseball diamond. It's $40 per night, and Maria was so friendly! Came out to greet us when we pulled in. Nice shady spot in the trees. Highly recommend! Don't be fooled by the Dufur RV Park. This is a separate place and much nicer!
Ranger
What a beautiful RV park! Large spaces, easy to drive through, 30 and 50 amp, most sites had full hookups with fire pits and picnic tables. There is a park right on the lake, wonderful wildlife viewing, an adult size set of swings just made my day. Took me back to small kid times! Wifi available at the pavilion near the park. Very clean bathrooms. Large dumpsters. and a dump station. We also saw a propane fill station as well. We will definitely be back.
Legend
Stayed here after visiting friends in the area on their recommendation. The full hook-up sites are clustered at the entrance, but the rest of the campground is spaced out nicely with lots of trees and privacy. The bathrooms are clean. Bring coins for the shower. No electricity at the sites, but each site has a water hook up. Dump is $10.
With my senior (55+) discount, I only paid $8 night to stay here. It's in town, but feels like you're out in the woods. There's a small stream that runs through and lots of great options to set up near it. I was here on a June weekend and while the full hook-up sites were full, there were only about 6 other campers in the rest of the campground.
Easy access to Gifford Pinchot activities. I will definitely stay here again.
Guide
We stayed here for two nights and snagged some nice waterfront spots, it was a nice area and relaxing. They have a toilet, no shower. The vault toilet is not super gross thankfully, but there are a couple potential long term campers here beware of that. If you stick close to the entrance side then you will have some good spots and not too many neighbors.
Guide
Beautiful park on the river. Spaces are close and full hook up is on available in the center of the park. Host is very present. We were in space 80 it was gravel but not level. This park is right next door to Maryhill State park which also offers camping options. WiFi was spotty.
GuideBeautiful camp right along the Deschutes River. Very peaceful except for trains that go by and blow horn. Full hook ups and tent camping areas. Bathrooms are very clean. Good hiking trails along river.
Ranger
Stumbled upon this place a few summers ago and have returned many times since. This is a perfect spot to post up for a few days with a book. It’s very quiet and the hosts are great! Super friendly and never any issues getting fire wood. Family/four-legged friendly.
Pretty big campground with 80+ sites. I usually try and snag oak site b/c it’s big and really private. Neighboring sites are also wonderful.
It’s first come first serve so I would get there early, especially in the heat of the summer. Open May-November I believe. Bring cash for payment.
Picnic tables, big fire pits with a little spot to cook if you don’t have a stove. RV hookups, water, garbage dump. Should have everything you need.
It’s close to Lost Lake if you’re looking for a day trip. Less than 20 minutes to downtown Hood River. About an hour or so from Portland.
If you like beer, check out Pfriem on your way out.
Scout
Nice Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife campground with a dirt boat ramp, seems to serve mostly fishermen. Some sites are right next to the Klickitat River. Some have easy access for larger rigs and space for boat trailers. The campground is right next to SR 142, but it's not really a very busy highway. The Klickitat Trail for mountain biking and hiking is nearby.
We stayed for two nights mid-week in September. The river sites are in sight of each other but not too tightly packed. It did seem that some of those sites were occupied by some long-term residents, although you're not supposed to occupy spots for more than 14 days out of 30. One site ran their generator constantly, so we set up on the other side of the old Icehouse structure right next to the river, where the river noise covered up the generator noise. We had a quiet pleasant stay.
Legend
Stayed here for a night before an alignment job in Portland. Beautiful state park right on the Columbia River. Beautiful 180 degree views from our camp site of the river, river gorge. Song birds galore. You get traffic noise anywhere in the park and the closer you are to the river the closer you are to the train tracks. Didn’t bother us at all but I could see people not loving it. Very clean bathrooms, full hook up sites for $30 with a view. Can’t beat that.
Guide
If you don't mind the sound of trains every few hours, this is a great campsite. Nestled by the Columbia River, each campsite has plenty of space and full hookups for RVs. There is also a separate area just for tent campers, a group campsite, and a day-use area with a beach on the river.
Tough to get reservations during the summer, but it is open year-round, if you want to camp during other times of the year. Being in the edge of the Columbia Gorge, it can get windy, so awnings are not always safe from damage.
Just below Mary Hill museum and Mary Hill Winery, and Stonehenge, a memorial for WWI. Waving Tree Winery has a tasting room as you enter the park area, as well. Great place to relax and enjoy some great wines.
LegendIn the lovely Maryhill valley is the Peach Beach RV park. I am not one usually for RV parks but this on was ok. It was well maintained and clean. The spots were very close together and little privacy was had. They claim to have a private beach but it seemed like a muddy inlet overflowing with mosquitoes.on the plus side it is right next to a wine tasting shop.
There are many great places along this stretch of highway. This might be one to pass up.
GuideVery nice RV park, right on the Columbia River. Clean. Nice wide spots. Will 100% be coming back here.
GuideVery quiet RV park. Not much privacy but gorgeous views. Walking distance to wine tasting and wonderful fruit stand.
GuideLots of shade. Enough space between sites. Easy back-ins and some pull-throughs. A lot of background noise bordering on white noise, so not bad. Spotless restrooms. Beautiful views of the river. Pleasant host greets you with a bag of a couple peaches from the fruit farm next door. Definitely a return RV Park.
Guide
We stayed at the Arlington RV Park and Marina in Arlington, Oregon in September 2021. This is a nice, small park that is directly beside the Columbia River on the Gorge. The sites are FHU and are level but a bit tight. We did get our fifth wheel in with careful maneuvering. Be forewarned that it is very windy here on the gorge and we would advise getting your leveling jacks down without using Legos so as to have extra firm footing. Also, be careful not to leave your awnings out unattended. They also have boondocking on the upper part of the lot directly on the river. It was much too windy and cool here for my liking so we stayed in the lower FHU sites. Very beautiful area here to walk and enjoy the river and city park. We would definitely stay here again. To see videos on this park and others, visit our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.
Traveler
I love the vibe of this campground - lots of tall trees and shade and a little bit of distance from the other campsites. Right at the back of the campground is a trailhead for some amazing forest hikes in the gorge.  There are no hook ups for RVs but every site is big enough to accommodate my 21’ travel trailer. The sign at entrance says 30 foot max length for trailers.  There is a faint whoosh sound of the freeway down the hill, but I find this campground delightfully serene even with the distant traffic noise.
TravelerArrived late and found an envelope with all my check in details posted in front of the office, including park map with highlighted route to my site. All of the facilities were clean and the ground were clear of litter and well maintained, which must be a challenge considering the lawns between the sites. Rufus itself is not a destination; we were in and out in one night, but we found the Rufus RV Park to be a peaceful and dog-friendly stopover.
TravelerThis is a county fair grounds with lots of RV space for all sizes. Self register at the gate and find your spot. Nice rest room and showers. Borders a large cattle ranch so you may hear cattle mooing but that’s about it. Very peaceful!
Traveler
A super clean in the trees. Great level rv spots. Cute little store that delivers your firewood to your site for you!
Guide
We stayed in an 18 foot trailer. The sites are a little tight for ginormous 36 foot trailers with multiple slideouts. We fit just fine. This place is by the river with some shade trees. No highway noise but the train tracks are across the river. You may have to park your tow vehicle in the overflow lot across the street. There's rafting and fishing. The rv spots have power, water and sewer.
ScoutBordering the Deschutes River the sites were primarily grass with trees. Not crowded in October. Full hookups in one area and no hookups in another. Clean bathrooms.
RangerWell maintained, sites very close together, pretty views, full hookups. If you don’t need the hookups, would opt for one of the many free options in the area.
GuideThis is a small, but well maintained campground and city park. The campground surrounds a ball field and city pool. We stayed here for the Gravl Grinder and enjoyed the full hookup. Great location in an historic Oregon town.
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