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Rent a Camper in Oregon 363 Miles of Public Coastline
Oregon's entire coastline is public. State park campgrounds with RV hookups sit every 20-30 miles along the shore. Add Crater Lake, the Columbia River Gorge and Central Oregon's high desert and you've got one of the most underrated camper states in the US.
Oregon Rental Pricing
| Platform | Pricing | OR Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoorsy | $90-$300/night | Strong Portland inventory, good van selection |
| RVshare | $85-$275/night | Good motorhome and trailer options |
| Cruise America | $100-$240/night | Portland area depot |
| Escape Campervans | $85-$160/night | Portland pickup, one-way to Seattle or SF |
Portland as a Starting Point
Portland is the natural Oregon hub. PDX airport, all four platforms, and you're 90 minutes from the coast or 90 minutes from the Columbia River Gorge heading east. Bend (3 hours southeast) has some Outdoorsy listings for Central Oregon trips. Portland's outdoor culture means excellent van conversion options on P2P platforms.
Best Oregon Road Trips
Oregon Coast: Full Run
363 miles from Astoria to Brookings. 5-10 days depending on pace. State park campgrounds at Fort Stevens, Cape Lookout, Beverly Beach, Jessie M. Honeyman, Sunset Bay and Harris Beach are all excellent. Most have full RV hookups at $30-$45/night. Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock), Newport (aquarium) and Bandon (sea stacks) are the must-stop towns. All beaches are public — Oregon law guarantees access.
Crater Lake National Park
4.5 hours south of Portland. The deepest lake in the US at 1,943 feet — impossibly blue water in a volcanic caldera. Mazama Village campground has RV sites (no hookups, 35-foot max). Rim Drive is the 33-mile scenic loop. Open late June through mid-October only — heavy snow closes roads the rest of the year. Boat tours to Wizard Island are worth booking ahead.
Columbia River Gorge
30 minutes east of Portland. Multnomah Falls is the main attraction — 620 feet tall. The Historic Columbia River Highway has dozens of waterfalls. Viento and Memaloose state park campgrounds have river views. Continue east to Hood River for kiteboarding culture. The Dalles and Deschutes River area for high desert scenery. A 2-3 day trip from Portland.
Bend and Central Oregon
3 hours southeast of Portland. High desert with 300 days of sunshine (dry side of the Cascades). Smith Rock State Park for world-class rock climbing scenery. Tumalo Falls, Sparks Lake, Lava Lands. Tons of national forest camping nearby — La Pine State Park has excellent RV sites. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is a full-day drive past a dozen lakes and volcanic peaks.
Oregon-Specific Tips
- → No sales tax. Oregon has no sales tax. Great for stocking up on camping gear, groceries and supplies. Fuel up here before crossing into Washington or California.
- → Coastal weather is unpredictable. Even in August, the coast can be foggy and 60°F. Layer up. Inland temps are 20-30°F warmer on the same day. Bring rain gear year-round.
- → State park reservation system. Oregon State Parks use ReserveAmerica. Popular coastal campgrounds book 2-3 months ahead for summer. Shoulder season (May, June, September) is much easier to book and often better weather.
- → One-way trips work well. Escape offers Portland to Seattle or Portland to SF one-ways. Drive the coast south and return the van in a different city. Saves backtracking time.
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