RV parks near Longview, Washington offer accommodations for a variety of camping styles along the Columbia River corridor. The region sits at the junction of the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers in southwestern Washington, with elevations ranging from 10 to 200 feet above sea level. The area experiences mild, rainy winters and warm summers, with camping options concentrated along major highway routes including Interstate 5 and State Route 4.
What to do
Disc golf access: Toutle River RV Resort features a disc golf course on the property. "This is the kind of RV park that I like. Nice spots surrounded by grass, decent space between sites (not much, but enough), and most importantly, lots and lots of things for kiddos to explore. There's random trails, a playground, big green fields, volleyball court, etc," notes Corinna B. about the Toutle River RV Resort.
Boat access and fishing: Silver Cove RV Resort provides direct lake access for fishing enthusiasts. "The sites I've stayed in are huge. Room for a fifth wheel (awning and slide out), two vehicles and two large dogs without feeling packed in at all. The sites almost all back up to the water and fishing is pretty easy here. Mostly crappie and bass though I've seen a couple trout or perch pulled out," explains a camper at Silver Cove RV Resort.
Kayaking opportunities: Bayport RV Park offers water recreation with boat launch facilities. "Located right next to a public boat ramp and Next Adventure where you can rent boats... or bring your own for kayaking on Scappoose Bay," shares Ed B. The park also features "nice walking trails line the water," according to McKenna & Genee P.
What campers like
Columbia River views: Columbia Riverfront RV Park provides waterfront camping with river traffic viewing. "The campground is right on the Columbia river and this morning a giant cruise ship went by so it's a cool spot," reports Chelsea B. about Columbia Riverfront RV Park. The park's location offers "views, Columbia River waterfront, and open spaces" that Mark M. describes as "wonderful."
Clean facilities: Several RV parks Longview visitors highlight facility maintenance as a standout feature. "The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced. Beautiful flowers everywhere," notes Sue D. about Columbia Riverfront RV Park. Similarly, at Brookhollow RV Park, "Rest Rooms with showers are very clean all the time. Maintenance workers are busy about the park weekdays," according to D.L.D.
Level camping pads: Concrete and level parking areas receive frequent mention in reviews. "Spaces are well space, lots of concrete pull through level pads," notes stevan about Brookhollow RV Park. The park features "a slab of cement on which you may be able to park two cars if your camper is under 30 feet."
What you should know
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic or railroad noise. At Bayport RV Park, one camper noted it's "legitimately on a main road. It's all cement, offering no 'camping' feeling." Similarly, Toutle River RV Resort has noise issues where it was "hard for us to get a good nights sleep in between a highway and train tracks," according to Hani S.
Site variation: Campground quality can vary widely even within a single property. At Toutle River RV Resort, "everything is fairly well maintained, but like HBO's Westwood's park, it gets stranger the further you get from the center of the park. Off on the edges the spots get more weedy, there's a railroad track on one side and the freeway on the other," notes Brian C.
Internet connectivity: WiFi and cell service quality fluctuate throughout the area. At Toutle River RV Resort, "WiFi isn't free, must be purchased. We had spotty cell service with Verizon though we were directly off I5 corridor," reports Angela S.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer dedicated play structures for children. At Toutle River RV Resort, Richard B. notes there's a "really nice playground for the grandkids that's a fort, a store, swimming pool, a recreation hall with nice paintings on the outside and showers and bathrooms nearby. You can check out basketballs and such, which is fun."
Kid-friendly exploration spaces: Open areas for children to play safely appear in multiple reviews. "Plenty to keep them busy and felt completely comfortable letting them run around," states Corinna B. about Toutle River RV Resort. Similarly, Brian C. mentions "lots to do, especially for kids. There's a swimming pool, basketball court, huge playground, volleyball, disc golf course, picnic table areas and woods to run in."
Educational access: The Mount St. Helens visitor center provides learning opportunities nearby. "Only about 7 minutes to the visitors center for mt St. Helens," shares Caitlyn B. Another camper mentions "we used this campground as our base camp for exploring the area. Walk down to the river, play on the field, drive up to Mt St Helens visitor's center."
Tips from RVers
Shopping proximity: Many Longview Washington RV parks offer convenient access to stores. Brookhollow RV Park is "situated within 3/4 mile of hardware store, grocery, big box stores, small indoor mall, and fast food," notes D.L.D. Cheryl adds that there are "lots of shopping nearby" making restocking supplies convenient.
Site selection strategy: For the best experience, many reviewers recommend specific site locations. At Silver Cove RV Resort, Derek F. advises, "We had a good site that backed up to water where we could do some fishing and had good space for the dogs. I'd recommend looking into which site you have as we have had a site during previous stay that was much less usable and compact/crowded."
Fire pit availability: Not all sites include fire rings. At Toutle River RV Resort, Brian C. warns: "not all spots have fire pits, so if that's important to you, be sure to ask for one."
