Best Campgrounds near Ontario, OR

Frontier Motel and RV Park is more of a motel than an RV park, with only ten spaces behind the motel and in between a public, local road. The motel was fronting Hwy 95 and the RV spaces were one block behind. They have a pool (nice!), laundry and easy town access, since the motel was right in town. The pool wasn’t warm, maybe 75F, but it sufficed for the cool-off need. The town, Cambridge, ID, was a nice, small town, maybe 200 residents. It appears that most of the 10-or-so RV spaces were used by monthly renters, but they had a spot for me and during a holiday weekend. Nice staff. For some reason I couldn't make friends with the black lab (the owner's dog). She's old, doesn't walk that well, but was wary of new people. I did not have any, any negative interactions with her, she just wouldn't let me give her a pet. The three-star rating is that the site location, noise from the highway and the street, and the marginal sewer connection (water/power were fine).

While staying at another Homedale-local RV park, I found this park while exploring the town. There weren't any reviews, so I thought I'd help out and at least provide some basic information. There are about 10 pull-through sites and a couple back-in sites. All of them have water and 30/50 service. There's a dump station on site for a donation of $5. The site fee is signed as $25/night; it seems that self-registering is the only way, as it also appears to be on a first-come basis. There is a single building with restroom/shower for men & women. Not especially clean though. No laundry, but I saw a laundromat in town. The entire park is gravel, no shade. There's a public road along the river, between the river and Park. It also appears that the riverfront and boat launch are public, and not under any control of the park itself. The City park next door is a gem! Not much shade, but the grass is green and inviting. While I was there, I saw someone throwing Frisbee into baskets mounted on posts throughout the park. Next to the park is the (presumably) high school football/track stadium. I imagine the entire area, from the riverfront, the RV park, stadium and parking lots are all City-owned. I didn't see any camp host, manager or maintenance person, but there were two rigs on site that hadn't moved in a while. If it's City owned, a possibility for questions and issues might be City Hall, in town (3-minute drive from park).

I thought I'd give this place a try, even though there were no reviews. From the pics on the website, it seemed like worth a chance. I called using the number on The Dyrt, but it wasn't a working number. I got on the campground website, found a different number to call (they don't take reservations online) and it was answered by a machine which directed me to use their email to send them an 'ask,' showing my interest in staying there. They were supposed to respond with an application for me to complete and send back in, for their approval. It's been two days and I haven't received a response from them. Lots of hoops to park for a few nights! Good luck to anyone else who tries.

Website photos don’t match the actual property. The main RV sites are just inside the entrance, close together in a U shape. Electric was fine and there is a community potable hose to fill up upon arrival. Behind there are a bunch of tent sites in the trees which were occupied by drunk partygoers all weekend. Needless to say quiet time wasn’t a thing. No bugs and temperatures were in the 80s so pleasant. The owner was nice to chat with… Was it worth 35/night, plus extra for cars to come visit during the day? Hmmmmm There are only so many campgrounds with hookups in the area so they have the market cornered.

Also, you can hear the theater nearby at night - that was fun!

We're permanent residents here because we love this place! The staff are wonderful, friendly, and work hard to keep this place as lovely as it is. In the clubhouse you can play pool, watch tv, swim in the pool or lounge in the jacuzzi. There's also a wonderful kitchen where you can reserve the room for a get-together-an island to prepare, plenty of frig space and lots of tables set up in a 1950's theme!   You can hear the speedway from where we live, and you can hear a train off in the distance.  We love that community feeling we have here, and can afford the price. Cheers to KOA! May you stay just as you are!   Oh yeah, there are plenty of places for one-nighters so they can enjoy all the nearby amenities- So many restaurants and burger joints, and other businesses right nearby!