RV Rental Colton, OR

Skip the hotels and get up close and personal with nature when you rent an RV in Colton, OR. Mount Hood National Forest is a popular destination for outdoorsmen and adventurers. With over 1,000 miles of maintained trails alone, the possibilities for an adventure of a lifetime are endless. Hike, bike, horseback ride, and swim. Or if you dare, summit one of the mountain peaks, which are actually dormant volcanoes, or explore a mini grand canyon, the ZigZag Canyon. Hunt for the perfect waterfall, too. There are hundreds dotting the mountainside. Dozens of streams, rife with trout, salmon, and bass, race downhill toward the ocean to the west. Bring your camper rental from Colton for an overnight stay. Campgrounds are equally numerous, and several have hookups for RVs and trailers.

Bagby Hot Springs was discovered by a gold prospector in the late 1800s. Not the one to keep secrets, he told a few good buddies, and they proceeded to build a cabin, cedar plumbing to pipe the hot water into crude tubs. Today, the cabin is still standing, and though the original tubs are no longer there, volunteers continue to make hand-hewn tubs and maintain the cedar plumbing. This poorly-kept secret is accessible only by hiking along steep, muddy trails. Note: bring $5 in cash and a swimming suit. The money goes toward maintaining the site.

Don’t forget to plan for where you’ll park your Colton RV rental overnight. Even in rural Colton, parking overnight on the streets is frowned upon. There are several campgrounds and RV parks within 15-miles radius, though. Riverside RV Park in Canby is conveniently close to a freeway, but the dense tree cover muffles the highway sounds. Their amenities include hot, coin-free showers, a swimming pool, and friendly staff. The easy access to Portland is a plus, too.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Promontory Park Campground in Estacada is as far as you can get away from the city without actually being in the mountains. In addition to having hot showers and electric hookups, there are boat launches and fishing docks. Heads up: this campground is open only from May through September.

Though Portland looms, temptingly close, the countryside is an equally attractive prospect. A Colton luxury RV rental makes roaming the back roads to find the little out-of-way businesses and farms a breeze. In addition to the classic wheat farms, dairy farms, and horse farms, there are also “u-pick farms.” Customers are invited to pick their own berries, fruits, and vegetables. There’s nothing like fresh, sun-warmed berries straight off the vine. The Morning Shade Farm has apples, figs, blueberry, black currant, and blackberry fields, and a few rows of Loganberries and boysenberries, too. The availability depends on the time of year and the weather. In wintertime, frozen berries and juices are available in the store, too.

Continue on over to Dundee where the grapevines sprawl over the Argyle Winery’s property in neat, tidy rows. Though Argyle produces both reds and whites, they’re especially known for their pinots, which has won several awards over the years. In the heart of the Willamette Valley, the tasting room has a stunning view of the rolling hills and the rugged mountain range looming to the east.

Portland’s unofficial motto is: “Keep Portland Weird.” Created as a part of a movement to support local businesses and artisans, the residents have embraced their quirky side. The downtown area has dozens of unique shops. The Voodoo Donut shop was launched in 2003 to compete with the larger chain stores, frying delicious specialty donuts that use unconventional ingredients. The business was so popular that they’ve since then expanded to other locations. The original location is still in the Old Chinatown neighborhood.

Pair a donut with a limited edition bottle of wine or craft beer, sit down outside the perfect RV rental and watch the sunset over Portland.