The original town of Vancouver was founded in 1825 around the area of Fort Vancouver and was officially incorporated in 1857. Its convenient position on the Columbia River made it an ideal location for a fur-trading outpost, shipyards, and other river-related commercial opportunities. Today, it’s considered to be a suburb of Portland since that large Oregon city is just across the Columbia River. More than 120,000 people call Vancouver home.
If you want to see what Fort Vancouver looked like, stop by the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, which houses a reconstructed Fort Vancouver, Officers’ Row, and Pearson’s Air Museum. The Vancouver Waterfront is a great place to shop, dine, and relax thanks to its proximity to the Columbia River. Some nice parks in the area include Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, Wintler Community Park, and Nikkei Park.
Washougal National Motocross - About half an hour east of Vancouver is the Washougal MX Park, which hosts this motocross event in late July. This picturesque track contains many vantage points that are ideal for watching the riders race around the circuit.
Oregon Brewers Festival - If you’re a fan of craft beers, then you’ll definitely want to visit this beer festival that takes place in Portland in late July. Over 100 Oregon craft brewers and cider makers will have samples of their wares available for tasting at this fun Portland event.
Oregon State Fair - Salem hosts Oregon’s state fair from late August through early September at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center. A classic carnival, a petting zoo, animal shows, food and drink competitions, and more make this an excellent family-friendly event.
You can find top-notch RV storage at Pedron’s Auto Boat & RV Storage, which is located in the northeastern part of Vancouver. Outdoor, indoor, and covered storage are all available, and the largest space is 60 feet long. Another quality storage facility in Vancouver is Padden Storage, which is about five minutes from Pedron’s. A variety of indoor and outdoor options are available for campers up to 45 feet long. If you want to park your camper near the Columbia River, then you may want to consider Cascade Park Self Storage. Outdoor and covered parking spaces ranging in length from 20 to 40 feet are available.
Mount Rainier National Park is roughly two hours and 15 minutes northeast of Vancouver. The mountain itself is more than 14,000 feet tall and contains more glaciers than any other peak in the continental U.S.
If you drive two hours and 45 minutes north of Vancouver, you can explore the stunning Olympic National Park. This gorgeous portion of the Olympic Peninsula contains plenty of coastline, glaciers, and rainforests to explore via foot, bike, or boat.
In order to visit America’s deepest lake, you’ll have to travel four and a half hours south of Vancouver to Crater Lake National Park. More than 100 miles of trails provide plenty of room for hiking and biking. Nine additional trails for skiing will take you through some of this park’s rugged terrain.
Half an hour northeast of Vancouver is Battle Ground Lake State Park, which is centered around tranquil Battle Ground Lake. When you’re not swimming, boating, or paddling on the water, you can hike or bike on the park’s 20 miles of trails.
Paradise Point State Park is 20 minutes north of Vancouver and is conveniently located right off Interstate 5 in Ridgefield. This park’s 100 acres on the East Fork Lewis River offer plenty of great places to swim, hike, fish, boat, and bike.
You can reach lovely Milo McIver State Park by traveling 40 minutes southeast of Vancouver. This Oregon state park on the Clackamas River contains a fish hatchery, a kayak and paddleboard vendor, a fishing pier, and a campground.
Vancouver’s position on the Columbia River puts it close to multiple Oregon landmarks. One of these is the famous Multnomah Falls, which is just 35 minutes east of Vancouver. This tall, delicate-looking waterfall is viewable from a variety of different points, so you can see it from an easy-to-reach viewing area or a nearby mountain peak.
Just 15 minutes east of Multnomah Falls is the Bonneville Dam Historic District. This dam complex was built in the 1930s and still provides power to nearby communities today, so you’ll get to visit a landmark that’s important to this area’s past, present, and future.
If you travel an hour and a half southeast of Vancouver, you’ll get to explore Mount Hood and its surrounding areas. Oregon’s tallest peak is a great place to go mountain climbing, skiing, hiking, and more.
One of the best campgrounds in Vancouver is Battle Ground Lake State Park. Amenities here include a recreational hall, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and showers. If you want to stay in town, then Vancouver RV Park is ideal for you. This campground close to Interstate 5 provides full hookups, laundry facilities, a clubhouse, and a dump station for campers to enjoy. Another campground conveniently close to Interstate 5 is Paradise Point State Park. Spacious, shaded campsites are the norm here, so this is an excellent place to camp if you have a big rig.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Vancouver, WA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Vancouver?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Vancouver from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Vancouver?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
