Camping (legally) near hood river, away from the tracks

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

Any ideas on this ? I'm looking for a place where we can spurr of the moment - dirt bag it in our car. Any campgrounds/RV sites open this time of year?

We'd prefer to stay away from the tracks - i'm a light sleeper I guess. Any ideas in WA or OR would be appreciated.

thanks so much,
Kevin

moondog · Sat Apr 27, 13 6:52 am

Tucker campground is 8-10 miles south of town on Tucker road/12th out of the heights. Camp next to the babbling, soothing river with no train every 45 minutes!

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

thanks that sounds sick! i'll look into it.

wylieflyote · Sun Apr 28, 13 3:39 am

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

So this is CERTAINLY not close to HR. But still worth throwing out there. Maryhill has amazing camping sites. Super thick grass which makes Tent camping super comfortable, and it is protected from the wind. There is a launch right near by too. And the museum isn't bad + with the wine tasting is a pretty amazing trip. Strongly suggest it if you are looking for a weekend spot.

Edit to add website:
http://www.stateparks.com/maryhill_state_park_in_washington.html

Sol-flyer · Sun Apr 28, 13 7:36 am

wishbone campground in lyle. and also the bingen hostel is sweet

lekaks · Since 02 Apr 2008 151 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

Viento has a great campground and it's open. Car camping in Post Canyon/Family Man works too if you're a conscientious camper. i.e. no fires and pack it all out.

ridethewave · Since 01 Oct 2012 48 Posts

There's also Memaloose, between Mosier and Rowena. Coming from the west you have to go to Rowena and turn around, take the exit for the rest area then the campground is down the bluff. Not sure about trains there though.

OG · Since 07 Jun 2011 594 Posts Addicted

consumer, fyi, memaloose and viento are on train tracks. on 35 there is a state park about 12 miles outside of hr called 'toll bridge park'. i think tucker is the closest. depending on when you go you might not get a spot or the spot you want. Toll Bridge is a good back up.

http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/oregon_washington_main/Oregon/Central_OR/Toll_Bridge_Park.htm

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

we ended up staying at Tucker - it was glorious! beautiful. I imagine it gets packed in the summer,

Is toll bridge the back up then?

thanks so much everyone.