Encompassing rugged mountains, stunning beaches, and rolling farmlands, Oregon lies in the Pacific Northwest and is geographically diverse. It's home to vibrant cities like Portland, which is renowned for its modern culture, microbreweries, and farm-to-table restaurants, as well as iconic protected areas like Mount Bachelor and Crater Lake National Park.
After being inhabited by indigenous tribes for thousands of years, the region was visited by Spanish explorers in the 16th century before French fur traders arrived in the 18th century. The Oregon Territory was officially created in 1848 before becoming the 33rd state in 1859.
With over 250 state parks and a dazzling natural diversity, it's understandable that Oregon is one of the most popular places in the United States to rent an RV. The generally mild climate makes many of the parks accessible throughout the year, with conditions ranging from Mediterranean-like in the southwest to subarctic in the high terrain of the northeast.
RV Camping in Oregon
If you're visiting Portland or attending the annual Portland Jazz Festival, you can spend a night (or few) at the Columbia River RV Park, which has a wide choice of pull-through and back-in sites to select from. Also overlooking the Columbia River is the Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, where you'll find concrete RV pads and free Wi-Fi on the city's doorstep.
Drive east from Portland, and you'll eventually arrive in the scenic Grande Rhonde Valley region, which is home to Hilgard Junction State Park and Hot Lake Springs. You can bunk down at the Grande Hot Springs RV Resort while you're here. The resort's 100 RV sites include full hookups with access to a swimming pool and hot tub. Also nearby is the Wallowa Lake State Park, which has several full hookup options among the 200 sites at its campground. It's surrounded by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, home to both Aneroid Mountain and Sacajawea Peak.
Take a short drive west of Portland, and you'll arrive on the Pacific coast, where you can book into the Sea & Sand RV Park. This ever-popular Oregon RV park features both back-in and pull-through, full-hookup sites that offer easy access to the state capital, Salem, a theme park, and the Oregon Zoo.
In the far west of the state is the Oceanside Beachfront RV Resort, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean in the Coos Bay area. It's a popular base for exploring Yoakam Point State Park and Sunset Bay State Park, as well as the seaside town of Charleston. A couple of hours' drive inland will take you to the Sunny Valley RV Park and Campground, a family-friendly Oregon RV campground ideally positioned for exploring the surrounding Wolf Creek Park.
Crater Lake National Park is a gem in Oregon's park system and home to the Mazama Campground, which nestles in the forest just seven miles south of Rim Village. There are 214 sites to select from, with each featuring a picnic table, a fire ring with grill, and a bear-resistant food locker.
Campers wanting to explore the Willamette National Forest or the Deschutes National Forest can book into one of the full-hookup sites at the Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort. It's located on the northwestern outskirts of Bend and just a stone's throw from natural attractions that include South Sister and Mount Bachelor.
Whether you want to get cultured in Portland and Salem or discover the azure Crater Lake, book a camper rental in Oregon and start planning your adventure to the Beaver State.
