Tall Douglas firs line the sites at Hudson-Parcher Park, a county-run campground on the edge of Rainier, Oregon, where the tree cover gives the grounds a woodsy feel despite being close to town. A stream runs behind at least one section of sites, and the layout includes open lawn areas alongside the more sheltered spots under the canopy. Road noise from a nearby side street is audible, though as Sarah S. notes, "you can hear traffic from a side road, but nothing that's too crazy."
The campground offers three tiers of hookups: tent-only sites with no utilities, sites with water and electric, and full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer access. RVs up to 50 feet can be accommodated. Three separate playground areas are scattered through the grounds, making it a reasonable stop for families. Sites are spaced out enough to give some separation, though several reviewers mention the distance between sites and bathrooms can be a walk.
Cleanliness is a recurring topic in reviews, and the experience seems to vary. "Camp is clean and well maintained, especially the restrooms," writes Shellie W., while others have found bathrooms stocked inconsistently and sites not always cleared between guests. Camp hosts are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful, and firewood is available for purchase on site. Campfires are permitted.
The campground is free to use, though a small fee applies for walk-in campers who have not made a reservation. Reservations are available. Wet weather turns the roads and sites muddy, so spring visits in particular may involve soft ground. Showers are available for a fee even for non-campers, which reviewers in various situations have found useful. For those building out a broader itinerary, the area around Rainier has campsites near Rainier worth comparing before booking.
Hudson-Parcher Park works best as a functional overnight stop or short stay for campers who want hookups and basic amenities without paying campground fees, particularly those traveling with kids or larger rigs.
Description
Hudson-Parcher Park is a hidden gem deep in the forested hills of Columbia County. A quiet place to camp or relax for a day, the park lies about four miles from Rainier, Oregon, and is traversed by Beaver Creek. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, fishing, canoeing and birding. Hudson-Parcher has 10 dedicated tent sites, 10 electric/water sites, 15 gravel-covered RV sites, three playgrounds for the kids, picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, hot showers, ball courts, a horseshoe pit, a soccer field, a basketball court and covered picnic areas. Hudson-Parcher Park is popular with family groups, sports groups and others as it offers a day cabin with cooking facilities for a party of up to 66 people. Camp hosts staff the park in the summer months. Check the Columbia Countywebsite for additional information.
Alerts and Important Information
Park
Overnight camping is limited to seven (7) nights in any ten (ten) day period.
Only one vehicle and camping unit is included with standard camp fees. A second vehicle/tent at the campsite (or alternate area) is subject to a nightly $7.00 extra vehicle/tent fee. Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite.
Maximum occupancy per campsite, to include all individuals and animal pets, is 8 per day
Check in is 2:00 pm and check out is 12:00 pm.
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am.
All animals must be in a pet container or on a leash/lead line (one end attached to the animal, the other end attached to a human or man-made stationary structure), which restricts the animal to the site where the owner is camping, picnicking, etc. No animal shall be allowed to infringe upon another visitor.
You must be at least 18 years old to make park reservations.
Motor vehicles are not to exceed five (5) miles per hours in the park unless otherwise posted.
Possible Fire Ban
At the discretion of the State Forestry Department, fires normally permitted in park areas may be restricted or prohibited due to high fire hazard conditions.
For a complete list of rules/guidelines and fees, please visit our website.
Notice pursuant to ORS 105.688: Any fee paid as part of this application is for the reservation of the specific area, at the specific time, and for the specific recreational use identified in this application. Pursuant to ORS 105.682 and ORS 105.688(4), Columbia County is not liable in contract or tort for any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of the use of the park for any other recreational purposes, during any other time, or in any other area of the park.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHudson-Parcher Park is located in Oregon near Rainier
Directions
[Driving Directions:]( https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hudson-Parcher+Park)Hudson-Parcher Park is located four mile northwest of Rainier. Turn off US 30 onto Larson Rd, then 1/3 mile to park entrance.
Address
Physical Address: 75503 Larson Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
Coordinates
46.09076234 N
122.99600218 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Hudson-Parcher Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 10 min from Longview, WA
- 47 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 8 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 36 min from Salem, OR
