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Nevo
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 Mon Jul 13, 15 6:39 pm Rufus Camping? |
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| Can anyone recommend some camping near Rufus? Thinking of heading there for a few days and would like to know a good spot. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Mon Jul 13, 15 7:12 pm |
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Car/RV camp right at the launch spot or commercial cg across the interstate in Rufus (never stayed there or checked out so can't comment). And, of course, there's always Maryhill SP - very nice!
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flipper
Since 17 Oct 2011
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| Mon Jul 13, 15 7:18 pm |
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| I think you can stay at Rufus for free on the gravelly beach for 14 days for free. |
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C Johnson
Since 17 Apr 2009
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| Mon Jul 13, 15 7:24 pm |
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Yep you can camp right at Rufus. Its primitive but it works great if you are self contained in a car or RV. I've heard people have used tents there but honestly I don't think its ideal.
Maryhill is a very VERY nice campground just a few miles away on the Washington side.
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
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| Mon Jul 13, 15 7:36 pm |
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| Another option is Le Page Park, just east of Rufus on the Oregon side. I've never camped there, but pulled in and looked around... nice spot, right on the John Day River, and potentially wind sheltered. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Tue Jul 14, 15 3:49 am |
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| C Johnson wrote: | | Maryhill is a very VERY nice campground just a few miles away on the Washington side. |
Peach Beach is the SH*T! Amazing Peaches that is for sure. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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| Tue Jul 14, 15 4:36 am |
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You're coming into the period of the amazing peach harvest time. I know this is jack to do with kiteboarding. But one day a long time ago I had a "walk of shame" through the peach forests around late July. Came out of there just coated with sugary peach heaven and a big grin.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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| Tue Jul 14, 15 7:12 am |
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Rufus is good if you're sleeping in a van or rv.
Rufus has no facilities except for 2 toilets. No running water. No grass, no trees. Just gravel and dirt.
Maryhill is a proper campground on the Washington side with grass and trees and a nice beach - 5 minutes from Rufus.
http://www.parks.wa.gov/543/Maryhill |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Nevo
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| Tue Jul 14, 15 8:49 pm |
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What the!? I planned on bringing my rod but if I can snag 201 of those... |
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Wed Jul 15, 15 3:33 pm |
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| If the free camping on the Rock pile doesn't suit you, you might also check out the campground at the mouth of the Deschuttes. |
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