RV travelers navigating the Columbia River Gorge will find Rufus RV Park positioned as a practical overnight stop in the small town of Rufus. The park accommodates rigs up to 65 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections across level pull-through sites surfaced with gravel.
The campground separates short-term and long-term guests into distinct sections, with grassy areas maintained between individual sites. A modern bathhouse provides showers and restrooms, while on-site laundry facilities handle longer-stay needs. The park maintains WiFi service that reviewers note performs better than typical for rural Oregon locations. Dog owners will find designated walking areas, and the property allows pets throughout.
Traffic noise from nearby I-84 carries across the park, though the sound level varies by site location. George L. notes the "bathhouse is new and seems clean," reflecting the property's maintenance standards. Check-in operates through an envelope system for late arrivals, with site maps and routing details posted at the office.
The location serves campers touring the Columbia River Gorge region, positioned within driving distance of Giles French Park and other area recreation sites. Cell service reaches the park reliably, supporting connectivity needs for travelers passing through this section of north-central Oregon.
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Location
RV ParkRufus RV Park is located in Oregon
Directions
From jct I-84 (exit 109): Go 1 block S, then 1/2 mi W on Hwy 30, then 1 block S to park.
Address
311 Wallace St
Rufus, OR 97050
Coordinates
45.69240633 N
120.737026 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Kennewick, WA
- 1 hr 33 min from Yakima, WA
- 1 hr 35 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 14 min from Longview, WA

