Oregon is one of the best RV states in the West with Crater Lake, the Oregon Coast, the Columbia River Gorge, and the high desert of the Cascade interior to give it more variety per mile than almost anywhere in the country.
Choose a model and compare price ranges. The average rental runs about $155/night, with travel trailers starting around $105/night and Class A motorhomes typically running $210/night or more.
US-101 coastal campgrounds enforce strict site length limits. Many Oregon State Parks along the coast — Jessie M. Honeyman, Beverly Beach, Cape Lookout — cap sites at 35–45 feet. The coastal campgrounds are among the most competitive in the Pacific Northwest. Confirm your total rig length and book as early as the system allows.
A mid-size Class C is the most versatile rig for Oregon. The coast, the Cascades, and the Columbia Gorge all have campgrounds with tight access roads and site size constraints. A Class C under 30 feet navigates every campground in the state cleanly. A travel trailer also works in most campgrounds and gives you more forest service options.
Crater Lake has a short accessible season — plan accordingly. Rim Drive at Crater Lake is typically open late June through mid-October, depending on snowpack. The Mazama Village Campground (below the rim) has hookup sites and opens earlier than the rim campgrounds. Check nps.gov/crla for current road conditions before your travel dates.
Self-contained opens up Oregon's best dispersed camping. The Deschutes, Willamette, and Fremont-Winema National Forests have extensive dispersed camping on BLM and Forest Service land throughout the high desert and Cascades. A unit with solar and large tanks dramatically expands your options beyond the reservable campgrounds.
Oregon rewards early booking for coastal and Crater Lake destinations. A few specifics:
Oregon State Parks coastal campgrounds book through ReserveAmerica. Sites open up to 9 months in advance. Honeyman (near Florence), Beverly Beach (Newport area), and Cape Lookout (Tillamook Coast) are the most competitive. Set a 9-month calendar alert for summer travel.
Crater Lake National Park campground reservations open in January. Mazama Village Campground has hookup sites and books through Recreation.gov. Reservations open in January and summer weekends fill quickly. The rim campgrounds (Lost Creek) are tent-only.
The Oregon Coast is fogged in most mornings from June through August. Coastal fog burns off by mid-morning on most summer days but can persist all day during "June Gloom" weeks. This affects solar charging and awning use — plan accordingly if solar is part of your power strategy.
The Columbia River Gorge has wind restrictions for high-profile vehicles. Extreme winds in the Gorge — particularly near Hood River — can gust above 50 mph. Check Oregon DOT weather alerts before driving through on windy days in a high-profile rig.
If you're looking for the top campgrounds in Oregon, we've got you covered. One word of caution about some of Oregon's campgrounds: be sure to check if they accommodate RVs of your size. Smaller campgrounds may offer few or no hookups, and some are simply not accessible with an RV.
On the positive side, it's not unusual to find budget sites with water and electric hook-ups in the $10-$20/night range, like at Clackamette RV Park.
You'll also find luxury RV resorts, such as Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort with its on-site stocked fishing pond, miniature golf course, and heated pool and spa. That campground has peak season rates of $78/night.
If you want to stay in locations that don't offer full hookups, no problem. You'll find dump stations throughout the state at fairgrounds, truck stops, travel plazas, larger gas stations, and even some rest areas.
Some are open 24/7, but most will close overnight. Of course, many RV campgrounds have dump stations that are free for their guests, and the city of Eugene offers a free RV dump station.
Oregon has a variety of natural and historic monuments and landmarks. West of Portland, you'll find the Flavel House Museum in Astoria. This 11,600-square-foot home was built in 1885 and was featured in the movie "Goonies."
There are many places to visit heading east from Portland. First is Multnomah Falls. You may have seen photos of this 620-foot waterfall - it's quite popular! A photo-op is a short walk from the parking lot, or you can take more vigorous hikes up to the falls. Continuing east, you'll come to the Bonneville Dam Historic District. This hydroelectric dam was built in the 1930s and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Many cityscapes of Portland include Mount Hood looming in the background. Its peak is at 11,250 feet. This active volcano features hiking trails in all manner of length and intensity. In winter, you can play at one of three ski resorts on the mountain. You can visit the Timberline Lodge any time of year, and the Timberline ski area is open year-round.
On average expect to pay $162 per night in Oregon.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Oregon?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Oregon 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 Oregon?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Oregon?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Oregon.
