Tualatin is a beautiful little community in southwestern Portland that has an interesting prehistoric history. About 15,000 years ago Ice Age floods swept through the Willamette and Tualatin Valleys. Rocks weighing thousands of pounds and other artifacts have been found in the area for centuries and are on display at the Tualatin Heritage Center and the library.
This town is known for its abundance of shopping centers like the Bridgeport Village. The Tualatin River is nearby, where they host lots of fun events including the Crawfish Festival in August and the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in October. In the center of town is the Tualatin Commons, which is a 19-acre promenade and plaza with a 3-acre lake, lots of shops, a restaurant, and a hotel.
Blender Dash – The Blender Dash is held during the first weekend in June. This huge festival includes the race, as well as face painting, a craft tent, jelly ball target shooting, a photo booth, food, and raffles.
Viva Tualatin – This festival happens during the first week in July as a celebration of Tualatin’s vibrant Latino, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. The event includes live music and dance, crafts, lawn games, and raffles.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta – The regatta happens in the middle of October and is a local event you do not want to miss. Costumed racers pilot a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a watercourse on Tualatin Commons Lake. You can also enjoy face painting, pumpkin bowling, and pumpkin golf.
Crater Lake National Park is the only national park in Oregon, and it is the gem of the state. Created when the top of a volcano blew off and then filled with water, this lake is the deepest one in the United States. Standing on the rim and looking down into the pristine blue water is awe-inspiring. The terrain around the lake contains 90 miles of hiking trails, a 33-mile bicycle route, skiing in the winter, and a wide variety of other outdoor activities.
Mount Rainier National Park is home to one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks. Mount Rainier stands 14,410 feet over the surrounding area and the park covers 236,000 acres. Enjoy the natural beauty of the mountain, forests, glaciers, and colorful valleys full of wildflowers. In the spring and summer months, you can enjoy hiking and camping in the park along with a wide variety of wildlife. During the winter, visit Washington's largest ski resort, Crystal Mountain.
Olympic National Park in Washington is another area that inspires awe. This park covers 922,000 acres and is home to spectacular mountains, a beautiful, rugged coastline, and temperate rainforests. It is one of the most diverse parks in the country. Enjoy hiking trails and a variety of other outdoor activities. The park also has over 650 archeological sites dating back over 12,000 years. During the warm weather, you can enjoy biking, camping, swimming, and spotting wildlife, including mountain goats or bears.
Milo McIver State Park is a beautiful little spot along the Clackamas River about 45 minutes south of Tualatin. This is a beautiful area to spend the day or even a week exploring the river and forest. If you decide to spend the night, there are 44 campsites available with water, as well as a dump station on-site.
Paradise Point State Park is located on the East Fork of the Lewis River and covers about 100 acres. This park has a little bit of everything in a tidy little space. You can explore 6,180 feet of shoreline and take a dip at the swimming beach. There is also a nice campground on the property and plenty of hiking trails.
Battle Ground Lake State Park is a 275-acre place located across the river in Washington. The park is a beautiful evergreen forest located around a small lake. Battle Ground Lake is perfect for swimming, canoeing, or fishing. It also has quiet hiking trails with stunning views of the green forest.
Tualatin Heritage Center is in a historic 1926 craftsman-style church. Now it holds the Tualatin Historical Society’s collection of local history resources. It can also be rented for weddings, family reunions, or other events.
The Sweek House sits along Boones Ferry Road. It is a Southern Colonial built by Oregon Trail pioneers in 1858. They named it Willow Brook after the willows that grew along the creek outside.
There are plenty of RV parks and campgrounds near Tualatin when you decide to park and explore. Consider Roamers Rest RV Park for all your camping needs. They offer complimentary Wi-Fi, full electric hookups, propane delivery, private bathrooms, and laundry facilities. The Clackamette RV Park, located in Oregon City, has full hookups. They have an RV dump on site, walking paths, and river access. The Columbia River RV Park is just north of Portland on the beautiful Columbia River. This park has good cellphone reception, showers, and close access to Portland if you are interested in exploring the city.
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 Tualatin, 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 Tualatin?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Tualatin 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 Tualatin?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.