Portland is a hip and outdoorsy city to visit and embrace the quirkier side of life. Many people are interested in camping here when they visit but are surprised to learn that most of the area’s campgrounds also double as mobile home parks for full-time residents or are located a little further outside town. Yet there are definitely options around here if you want to stay in an RV or tent.
Here are the top camping spots near Portland, Oregon to guide you.
Jantzen Beach RV Park, Portland
A Portland RV resort worth considering for your camping trip is the Jantzen Beach RV Resort, which has a family-friendly atmosphere and 20/30/50-amp hookups. There are 60-foot pull-through sites here, as well as a heated pool, playground, game room, fitness center, clubhouse, basketball court, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. It’s 15 minutes from downtown Portland and has daily, weekly, and monthly rates. The RV resort is also pet-friendly, so bring your pup along. When you stay here, it’s also easy to visit the Columbia River Gorge hiking trails, Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood, and the many local breweries and restaurants.
Columbia River RV Park, Portland
You can stay at the Columbia River RV Park in Portland and have a convenient home base to see and do everything in the city. This is a budget-friendly camping area that offers discounts for AAA and Good Sam. It’s close to both downtown Portland and the airport. You’ll have free Direct TV at your campsite with premium channels. Rates vary depending on if you choose an economy, small, medium, large, pull-through, or premium site. Features of the park include 20/30/50-amp hookups, extra-long sites, laundry machines, a rec room, Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome.
Portland Fairview RV Park, Fairview
Just eight miles east of Downtown Portland, you’ll find the Portland Fairview RV Park with 407 campsites. It is open year-around and is in a beautiful natural setting. The resort amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and Wi-Fi. Up to two pets per site can stay with you here. This is only a campground for RVs, as tents are not allowed. It’s located in nearby Fairview but still close to the attractions and restaurants in Portland.
Fox Run Mobile Home/RV Park, Portland
In the Northeast area of Portland, you can stay at the Fox Run Mobile Home/RV Park and have easy access to highways, restaurants, the airports, and entertainment. RVs need to be in good condition to stay here and can be up to 40 feet long. Back-in sites are available for a monthly rate and come with access to showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities. Other amenities are a playground, utilities provided, general store onsite, and onsite management and maintenance.
Roamers Rest RV Park, Tualatin
Located south of Portland, the Roamers Rest RV Park is close to wine country, shopping, golf, and more. It’s a pet-friendly campground with 20/30/50-amp hookups, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, private bathrooms, and propane delivery. This RV park is on Pacific Highway 99W in Tualatin and has 93 sites with full services. The park’s name is a nostalgic reference to the recreational facility in this area in the 1920s and 30s, as well as the Roamers Rest Tavern in the 1940s. Pets are allowed here as long as you follow the pet rules and with some breed restrictions. Tents are not allowed to camp at this RV park.
Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, Troutdale
You’ll be near waterfalls, fishing, and other recreation when you book a camping stay at the Sandy Riverfront RV Resort. It’s a great place for outdoor enthusiasts in Troutdale, which is close to Portland. This location is at the start of the Historic Columbia River Highway and leads to the Vista House. When you camp here, it’s easy to check out the Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets, waterfalls along the Gorge, and the river for boating and fishing. The Sandy River runs right along the campgrounds and quick boat access right here. Amenities include 30/50-amp hookups, free cable TV with 31 channels, and free Wi-Fi. There are some breed restrictions for dogs, and RVs must be from 2010 or newer to stay here.
Reeder Beach RV Park & Country Store, Portland
At Reeder Beach, there are RV sites with full hookups for water, sewer, and 30-amp electrical. There are river view sites with full sun and shaded sites along the roadways. Guests also have restrooms with showers and offers seasonal produce from the garden, including goose and chicken eggs. Unlike many other Portland camping options, this RV park doesn’t allow long-term stays and is only for stays up to 30 days. This camping spot has a stocked country store, private beach access, picnic tables, and a dump station.
Island Cove RV Park, Portland
The Island Cove RV Park is on Sauvie Island and just outside the city of Portland. In this area, you’ll find farms and a wildlife preserve. The location is also by the Gilbert River public boat launch and miles of beaches. The park spans about six acres of land and is bordered by a wildlife refuge. It has views of the Columbia River and Mt. St. Helen, while featuring a grassy meadow, horseshoe pit, laundry facilities, and seasonal convenience store. The campground does not allow tents, but for RVs, there are 20/30/50-amp hookups, firepits, satellite dish sites, and large back-in sites with room for slide-outs. Sites are available for daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
Pheasant Ridge Recreational Vehicle Resort, Wilsonville
Pheasant Ridge is a top-rated RV resort in Wilsonville, Oregon, which is also in the Portland area. This is a 45-acre RV park that overlooks the Willamette Valley and has full hookups, pull-through and back-in sites, groceries onsite, an indoor pool, spa, onsite propane tank, and Wi-Fi. When you stay here, you’ll be just a short drive from Downtown Portland and also Oregon wine country, the coast, the Columbia River, and much more.
Rolling Hills Mobile Terrace & RV Park, Fairview
The Rolling Hills Mobile Terrace & RV Park is an extended-stay RV park in Fairview that’s just a few minutes east of Portland. It is open year-around and is pet-friendly with affordable monthly rates. At this park, you’ll find a swimming pool and can join planned social activities. It’s a safe and family-friendly place to be with your RV when you want to spend a bit more time checking out the Portland area. Other amenities are the 31-channel cable TV package, rec room, laundry facilities, and clubhouse with kitchen and TV.
Clackamette RV Park, Oregon City
This RV park is run by the city of Oregon City, Oregon and available on a first-come, first-served basis. It does not take reservations, so you’ll need to check in with the park host onsite to secure your spot for the night. This park does not allow long-term stays and limits guests to 10 consecutive nights, at least 14 days between visits, and a total of 30 nights per year max. There are 36 campsites here that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. There are 30-amp electric hookups and water at the Clackamette RV Park, as well as an RV dump station onsite. When you stay here, you’ll have easy river access, views of the Willamette River, and affordable rates. This camping area only allows RVs and not tents.
Promontory Park, Estacada
Families enjoy camping at Promontory Park in both small RVs and tents when they are in the Portland area. Additionally, there are cabins and yomes (a cross between a yurt and a dome) here to camp in. This is an alcohol-free campground that dates back to the 1950s and is on the North Fork Reservoir of the Clackamas River. The camping area offers boat launches, fishing docks, a marina, camp store, picnic areas, restrooms with showers, family activities, and nature play area for kids. This park is filled with character and takes reservations between Memorial Day weekend and mid-September.
Barton Park, Boring
Barton Park has a camping area to complement the wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities at this park available for day use. There are 112 campsites here, and 103 of them have water and electric hookups. You can have up to eight people and two pets per site. The area has primitive tent sites, a group tent, and a bunkhouse also for overnight stays. Boating, fishing, and hiking are all popular things to do in this park. The summer campground is open from May through September each year here in Boring, Oregon, which is just around a half hour’s drive from Portland.
