Samuel Boardman was the state’s first full-time state parks superintendent, and settlers named this city after him. He lived in this area on the Columbia River’s banks about 1903. He planted many trees in the area, and you can see some of them when you visit nearby state parks. While Boardman spent a lot of time in the area, C.G. Blayden became the area’s first permanent settler in 1915 and helped lay out the town. Settlers voted to incorporate the city in 1927.
When visiting the city, do not become afraid if you see planes or drones flying low overhead as the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman is a short distance south of town. Boeing Corporation built a large facility in Boardman in 1964. Part of the facility, called the Boardman Research Natural Area, is open to the public, and it is an excellent place to go hiking.
When you are in this town of about 3,500 people, you may want to eat in some local restaurants. Start your day with the breakfast specials, including homemade biscuits, at Sunrise at Boardman. Burnt Field Brewing is in the historic train depot, and it is a fantastic place to get a pizza and local beer or cider. Macario’s is an excellent place to get Mexican food. Many people in this community work for the Tillamook Cheese Company, which has operated a factory and dairy in Boardman for more than 20 years.
Sausage Fest – This September festival in Richmond, Washington, features parlor games, dances, and street foods.
Cool Desert Nights – This three-day festival in June features classic, antique, and hot rod cars along with music and food.
Pendleton Whisky Music Festival – This summer festival features some of country music’s hottest artists in Pendleton, Oregon, at the Pendleton Roundup Grounds.
Happy Canyon Pageant – Watch history come to life as actors recreate the arrival of Lewis and Clark during this three-day festival that takes place each September in Pendleton.
Oktoberfest – Listen to live music, eat German food, and drink craft beers at this October festival held at various Pendleton venues.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Boardman, OR, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Boardman?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Boardman from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Boardman?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.