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myredracer
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2015

CG suggestion Portland/Vancouver area next weekend?

Am hoping to go the the Portland Historic car races at Portland International Raceway 9th-12th and need a CG in the area not too far from the Raceway which is close to I-5 and Columbia River. This is a late decision and have not researched CGs in the area. I'm assuming CGs near the Raceway will be busy. Maybe there is more of a chance in the outskirts of Vancouver?

Any suggestions? Have membership in RPI and Thousand Trails but it doesn't look they have anything around Portland. Have a truck and 29' TT if that matters.

Thanks!
  • myredracer's avatar
    myredracer
    Explorer II
    Jul 04, 2015
    About all I can seem to find is Columbia River RV Park which location-wise is good (if a site available) but it's close to the airport.
  • Cottontop's avatar
    Cottontop
    Explorer
    Jul 04, 2015
    http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/oregon_washington_main/Oregon/Portland_Area/Portland_Area.htm
    You will find this is the closes to race track Jantzen Beach RV
    But us the web sit above and find sites all over OR.
    There is another on Marine Drive about the same distance.
  • myredracer's avatar
    myredracer
    Explorer II
    Jul 04, 2015
    Cottontop wrote:
    http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/oregon_washington_main/Oregon/Portland_Area/Portland_Area.htm
    You will find this is the closes to race track Jantzen Beach RV
    But us the web sit above and find sites all over OR.
    There is another on Marine Drive about the same distance.


    Thanks for the info. Jantzen Beach was fully booked as were many nearby ones. A couple had 2 days available but not the 5 I wanted.

    I ended up getting into Portland Fairview RV Park on the eastern side of Portland. Sounds good by reviews except is near the airport.

    First time towing our TT alone so I hope I don't get lost on the way into the RV park.
  • Cottontop's avatar
    Cottontop
    Explorer
    Jul 04, 2015
    Fairview is a nice park but quiet a distance from race track. Did you try Vancouver RV Park 7603 NE 13th Ave 360-695-1158 ?
  • rbtglove's avatar
    rbtglove
    Explorer
    Jul 04, 2015
    We use Ainsworth State Park in Troutdale, about 30 min drive to town. Has full hook-ups and some big pull ins.
  • Fire5er's avatar
    Fire5er
    Explorer
    Jul 05, 2015
    Columbia Riverfront RV park in Woodland, WA is a great place. Right on the Columbia river and you can watch the river boat traffic going up and down the river from your RV windows.
  • Pacnwguy's avatar
    Pacnwguy
    Explorer
    Aug 12, 2015
    You might also check Roamers rest RV park in Tualatin Or. It's about 15 miles south.
  • StarkNaked's avatar
    StarkNaked
    Explorer II
    Aug 12, 2015
    I hope you had fun! Next year, check into RV spaces at the track.

    I've been going to the races at Portland for decades, and have never camped anywhere but at the track.

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