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The vibrant town of Portland is known for its perfect combination of culture and nature. There’s something there for everyone, whether it’s hiking, relaxing at the beach, visiting local breweries, or going to the famous Portland Saturday Market. If you are looking for RV camping near Portland, Oregon, these are some of the best spots close to the city.

7 RV Camping Spots near Portland

Mt. Hood Village RV Resort

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Just an hour’s drive from Portland, this campground lies at the base of Mt. Hood, the state’s tallest peak. There are more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails around the mountain, and nearby lakes and rivers offer swimming, fishing, and canoeing.

The resort has full and partial RV sites, tent sites, cottages, tiny houses, and yurts. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and cooking grills, and they have easy access to flush restrooms, water faucets, and laundry facilities. Mt. Hood Village is a great camping spot for nature lovers who still want access to the bustle of downtown Portland.

“The campground is well taken care of, the staffing is friendly, awesome amenities.” – Destiny T.

Campground Details:

• Price: $67-84
• Number of sites: 382
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

Champoeg State Heritage Area

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If you are looking for a combination of culture, nature, and recreation, this campground is a great choice. It’s just a 30-minute drive to the city of Portland and there is a wide range of activities to enjoy. You can bike, hike, fish, and kayak in the Willamette River area.

There are plenty of full hookup sites and electric sites with water. The Champoeg State Heritage Area offers available water, firewood, picnic tables, and a small shop, among other amenities.

“It sure has been beautiful out. Dog-friendly Rv and tent camping. Kids play area.” – Kerry V.

Campground Details:

• Price: $5-72
• Number of sites: 81
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

Portland Fairview RV Park

This campground is just eight miles from Portland’s downtown. It’s a quiet and clean campground with plenty of green space and trees. Amenities include full hookups, showers, toilets, available water, and Wi-Fi. The Portland Fairview RV Park is also very close to the Columbia River, so there are great fishing and boating opportunities.

“The park is beautiful. The bathrooms and showers are clean” – Deborah R.

Campground Details:

• Price: $76
• Number of sites: 74
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

OxBow Regional Park

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OxBow Regional Park campground is around 45 minutes from Portland, right on the Sandy River and with beautiful natural surroundings. It’s a campground with basic amenities, including picnic tables and toilets.

There’s a burn ban in effect across the region for the 2021 summer season, so fires with wood and charcoal are not allowed. However, you can take your propane cooking stove.

OxBow Regional Park is a quiet and peaceful campground where you can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, from hiking the 12 miles of trails to watching the salmon spawn out on the Sandy River.

“Needed some good quiet time and got it at Oxbow. As usual, employees are OUTSTANDING.” – Kevin M.

Campground Details:

• Price: $22
• Number of sites: 74
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: No
• Pets allowed: Yes

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Battle Ground Lake

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You will find this quiet and beautiful campground just 30 miles from Portland and right next to Washington state’s Cascade Mountains. There is a lake right in the middle of the campground where visitors can swim and fish. Everyone has a picnic table and fire ring.

Although this isn’t a large RV campground, it has about 35 standard sites and six RV sites with partial RV hookups. There are basic amenities such as restrooms, showers, and a sanitary dump at Battle Ground Lake campground.

“It was one of the best camping spots we’ve been to.” – Tony S.

Campground Details:

• Price: $12-45
• Number of sites: 36
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

Milo McIver

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The Milo McIver campground is just a 45-minute drive from Portland, located in Milo McIver State Park. The park provides a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and boating. And disc golf fans will find a course on site.

Amenities include hot showers, flush toilets, RV dump station, full RV hookups, and two reservable charcoal grills. Overall, the Milo McIver campground is a quiet and comfortable option that’s fairly close to Portland.

“Flush toilets and tons of free hot showers. The bathrooms were very nice. I got very good cell service.” – Amy

Campground Details:

• Price: $18-75
• Number of sites: 44
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

Sandy Riverfront RV Resort

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This is a comfortable RV resort with everything you need for camping near Portland, Oregon. The Sandy Riverfront RV Resort is just outside the small and picturesque town of Troutdale, known for its restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and beautiful homes.

Located very close to downtown Portland, the Sandy Riverfront RV Resort is exclusively an RV camp with full hookups. Basic amenities include a sanitary dump, toilets, showers, and available water.

“Exclusively RV sites with all hookups. Clean, friendly and well organized.” – Wes B.

Campground Details:

• Price: $50-57
• Number of sites: 93
• RV sites: Yes
• Fires allowed: Yes
• Pets allowed: Yes

RV camping near Portland offers a wide range of possibilities with a lot of cultural activities and sightseeing spots nearby. There are also more remote campgrounds closer to the mountains, but still within an hour’s drive of the city, for those who want to get farther from the hustle and bustle of city life. For more information, take a look at The Dyrt’s full list of camping spots near Portland, Oregon.

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