RV camping near Silverton, Oregon offers options for travelers seeking forested settings and convenient access to area attractions. Located in the Willamette Valley about 40 miles southeast of Portland, Silverton sits at 250 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging in the 80s and winter lows in the mid-30s. Most campgrounds remain open year-round though availability tightens significantly May through September.
What to do
Visit Oregon Garden: Just 1.5 miles from downtown Silverton, this 80-acre botanical garden features accessible walking paths and native plantings. Salem RV Park provides convenient access. "I've camped at Salem RV Park twice now and love it! Once I ordered Uber eats and they delivered a burger from RAM Restaurant!" notes camper K L.
Explore Mt. Hood trails: Within 60 minutes of Silverton, Mt. Hood offers extensive hiking options. Mt Hood Village Resort serves as a good base. "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," shares Destiny T.
Outlet shopping: The Woodburn Premium Outlets are located 15 minutes from Silverton with over 110 stores. Portland-Woodburn RV Park provides nearby accommodation. "Definitely not the worst RV Park out there. Decent size patches of grass between RVs, conveniently located by numerous shops and restaurants, right off I-5 so anyone needing a place to crash or working nearby it works great," writes Lacey W.
What campers like
Convenient dining options: Many parks offer easy access to local restaurants. "Very nice park. The staff was excellent. The spaces are a bit too close for me. No shade," notes Kimberly E. about Premier RV Resort in Salem.
Indoor amenities: Swimming pools and recreation facilities provide options during inclement weather. "The resort has laundry, which is clean, they have a wonderful pool and hot tubs," mentions Brenda H. about Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort.
Level sites with full hookups: Most parks offer concrete or gravel pads with water, electric, and sewer connections. "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," reports Steve R. about Mt Hood Village Resort.
What you should know
Cell service reliability: Coverage varies with Verizon typically strongest. "WiFi Sucks, 1.84 Mbps download/ .37 Mbps Upload. Gravel parking pads," warns KC T. about Silver Spur RV Park & Resort.
Road noise: Several parks sit near highways. "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," shares Scott S. about Silver Spur RV Park.
Site spacing: Many parks feature compact layouts. "It's clean but a bit close to other sites. Paved sites, have restrooms. Needs a little TLC as road is a bit dated," notes C.W. about Roamers Rest RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for playground access: Several parks offer dedicated play areas for children. "We had an RV on site. Used the indoor swimming pool and the restaurant for some breakfasts & lunches. Food was adequate. There is a playground onsite for those with children and plenty of bike paths and walking paths to keep you busy," advises Amy H. at Mt Hood Village Resort.
Consider parks with activities: Some resorts organize scheduled events. "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," recommends Tyson C.
Check bathroom proximity: When tent camping with children, select sites near facilities. "If you're tent camping the bathrooms are quite the hike, the tent sites are crammed together, there's only one working faucet in the entire tent camping area and the facilities are starting to look worn down," cautions Tyson C. about Mt Hood Village Resort.
Tips from RVers
Park layout consideration: Roamers Rest RV Park offers level sites but tight spacing. "The staff was really nice, and they received all our Amazon pkgs with a smile. However, 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," notes Becky S.
Sewer connection adaptations: Many parks have non-threaded sewer connections. "We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. The sewer connections are not threaded, so you'll have to weigh down your sewer hose," explains Ray & Terri F. about Premier RV Resort.
Site access assessment: Consider maneuverability when booking. "Very cramped, I'll need to disconnect the toad and perform multiple back and forths to exit," warns Greg H. about Portland-Woodburn RV Park.
