RV campgrounds near Tualatin, Oregon provide access to the Willamette Valley's moderate climate with average summer temperatures between 70-85°F. Most Tualatin area camping facilities remain open year-round, with peak season running May through September. The region sits at approximately 125 feet elevation, creating relatively flat and accessible camping conditions for all vehicle types.
What to do
Riverside activities: 15-minute access from Tualatin to the Sandy River, where "you can enjoy the beautiful views and swim (very carefully...bring life-vests to be safe)" at Sandy Riverfront RV Resort. The resort is "across the street from Sugarpine Drive-in" with "oh-so-delicious food" nearby.
Mountain recreation: 45-minute drive to Mt. Hood from many Tualatin area campgrounds. Mt Hood Village Resort serves as a "perfect home base for dropping off camper and taking off for hiking and mushroom hunting adventures," and offers access to "the Wildwood recreation area and within the RV park itself there is access to the Salmon River for fishing/swimming."
Urban exploration: 30 minutes to downtown Portland from most Tualatin RV sites. "Using this RV park as a jumping off point, there are endless hiking trails and lakes to paddle and explore in the Mt Hood wilderness. You will never get bored in the Mt Hood area."
What campers like
Easy shopping access: Roamers Rest RV Park in Tualatin offers a "convenient location" that's "close to shopping." Campers appreciate that this campground is a "well cared for location" that's "good for work minded travelers."
Clean facilities: A major point of satisfaction for campers at Tualatin area RV parks is maintenance standards. Portland-area sites often feature "clean but a bit close to other sites. Paved sites, have restrooms." At Jantzen Beach, "the park is beautiful the bathrooms and showers are clean."
Resort amenities: Many campgrounds near Tualatin feature additional amenities beyond standard hookups. Silver Spur RV Park & Resort has a "nice club house and pool" and is "amazing! Well maintained roads, lots, and landscaping." One camper noted, "there was also plenty to do around the campsite between fishing, the small kids park and the park provided activity's (corn hole, etc.)."
What you should know
Site spacing considerations: Most RV campgrounds around Tualatin feature tightly-arranged sites. Campers at Roamers Rest note "the spaces are quite tight" while Silver Spur reviews mention "very small RV spaces. Was very crammed for anything more than a last minute stay."
Noise factors: Being close to Portland means urban noise is common. At Columbia County Scappoose RV Park, "the spots are backed up against the road. Lots of trucks pass by and you feel like they are driving through your camping spot." Silver Spur campers mention "unbearable road noise" in some sections.
Age restrictions: Several Tualatin area RV parks have vehicle age limitations. Roamers Rest "have RV age limit of 2010 but they allowed pictures before turning me down." County parks like Scappoose RV Park have "no age restrictions" for RVs.
Limited tent camping: While primarily for RVs, some parks allow tent camping in designated areas. Columbia River RV Park allows "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."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several RV parks near Tualatin feature dedicated children's areas. "There is a playground onsite for those with children and plenty of bike paths and walking paths to keep you busy," at Mt. Hood Village Resort. Silver Spur has a "nice little children's play area."
Swimming options: For summer visitors, pools provide relief from heat. Jantzen Beach RV Park offers "3 pools" that kids particularly enjoy. One camper noted, "my kiddos absolutely loved the three pools, playground, and basketball hoops. Plenty to check out and explore for them."
Dog-friendly amenities: Most Tualatin area campgrounds welcome pets with designated areas. Columbia River RV Park has "two off-leash dog areas" and "a designated pet washer and dryer, which I always love, so we washed all of our dog bedding here."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Most RV campgrounds near Tualatin provide full hookups. Clackamette RV Park offers "E/W hookups. There's a dump station at the entrance that's $10 (pay with credit card), but it's supposed to be free if you're camping here."
Site types: The variety of site types accommodates different rigs. Columbia River RV Park has "wide streets, nice office staff, and clean facilities including laundry, clubhouse, group kitchen area and free wi-fi. Grass in-between most spots, with some back-in sites and others being pull-through."
Arrival guidance: Late arrivals should check for after-hours procedures. One camper at Sandy Riverfront noted, "We rolled in after hours, office closed but they are so organized, available spots are clearly indicated with specific instructions."
Wi-Fi performance: Connectivity varies dramatically between parks. Silver Spur campers report "WiFi Sucks, 1.84 Mbps download/ .37 Mbps Upload" while Columbia River offers "Free wifi that worked pretty well."
