A Great Award-Winning RV Getaway, a Half-Day from the Tacoma Area

When you get your RV, you likely think about the sights you'll see across this beautiful country, only to return each evening to the home you've made. There is nothing wrong with that, but you may also discover the joy of a simple getaway. Putting distance between you and chores, yard work, and other household duties calling your name. Washington has no shortage of such places, but the Valley RV Supercenter wants to direct your attention to a location just a day’s drive from the Kent area that was named the #2 best small campground in North America by Campspot.com.

Just a 3-4 hour drive south from the Tacoma area, Gorge Base Camp RV Park is located in the town of White Salmon and sits on the bank of the Columbia River, which borders Oregon. Right next to the campground is the Hood River Bridge, which takes you to the scenic Oregon town of Hood River. Additionally, Mount Adams and Mount Hood are nearby, making it easy to enjoy a variety of activities like boating, kayaking, kiteboarding, windsurfing, golf, biking, fishing, hiking, and skiing. The area is also home to many breweries, distilleries, wineries, and farms, offering plenty of delightful destinations to explore. So, you will have lots to do beyond just enjoying the scenery.

Gorge Base Camp RV Park is open year-round and, as mentioned, is relatively small. with 35-paved full-hookup RV sites, including 16 pull-through sites. It can accommodate units 60-80 feet in length. Amenities include:

1. 30 & 50 Amp Electric
2. HD Cable TV
3. Wireless Internet
4. Clean Restrooms and Showers
5. Laundry Room
6. Propane

Gorge Base Camp is aptly named, as it serves as your base for a wide variety of locations and activities in the area. If you want to skip the kitchen work on this trip, there are 118 restaurants within 5 miles. A small sample of other places to visit includes:

1. Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum – Explore 3.5 acres featuring one of the country’s most impressive collections of vintage “aeroplanes” still soaring through the skies and classic automobiles gracefully still on the move. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience history and innovation up close and personal.
2. Columbia River Gorge - A beautiful 75-mile canyon winding through the Cascades, forming a wide, scenic river with water-controlling dams that add to the area's charm.
3. The Fruit Loop – A 35-mile scenic drive through the valley's orchards, wineries, forests, and farmland, along with two beautiful snow-capped peaks.
4. Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour – A half-day tour of multiple waterfalls and scenic overlooks, including Multnomah Falls, the highest waterfall in Oregon.

The recognition of Gorge Base Camp as one of the top small campgrounds in North America highlights how popular outdoor recreation and camping are becoming in the Pacific Northwest. Being named on this list highlights Washington's charm as a fantastic camping spot and how lucky our customers are to have such a destination just a half-day away. If you are not yet a Valley RV Supercenter customer, become one! If you are not ready to commit to a new or used purchase, consider renting one of our Jayco units to see what RVing in the Pacific Northwest is all about.