As other reviewers have pointed out, this park is next to a fairly active train track. We too are not usually bothered by trains going by; however, many blew their whistles during the day which added to the noise! It is an older park that was very crowded with lots of children on bicycles and skateboards, many seemingly unsupervised. We requested a different site from the one we were assigned (next to the noisy pool) as there were other sites not yet taken, but the park management was unwilling to change the assigned site. Although the WiFi did work, the DSL modem was down and thus there was no access to the internet. The bathrooms were clean, but nothing special. The Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia River was worth the $1 toll each way, and the interpretive museum near Stevenson, WA (just east of the bridge) was worth a visit. We camped 1 night in a 25-foot travel trailer with no pets. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Called ahead to confirm a site but the lady said not to worry that there would be a site here for us and that the rate was $26 less the discount. This rate was based on the size of our trailer and the number of people in our family, etc. When we went to register a site they said it was $37. I told them about what the lady quoted me and they asked what her name was. I don't take names in every situation in life but I guess I should have ! Oh well, we went ahead and stayed anyway. Warning to anyone with a GPS, the satellite will tell you exit 47 but you actually exit at 44. Then when you get here the GPS will tell you the campground is on the right but in fact it is about 500 ft up the road. Campground has nice shaded sites with level parking. One thing they should do is fix the playground. There is one teeter-totter that looks to be broken (missing) for a long time. Also a tether ball that the kids love, is missing. The wire rope is there but no ball. Such small items to repair which would make the playground so much nicer. Train goes by a lot but that cannot be helped and you really don't notice it. Would camp here again if they give me the rate that they originally quoted me. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The interior roads are a bit snug for a big rig towing, but negotiable. The roads are paved as is our site. There are railroad tracks immediately behind the campground, but the trains weren't a distraction to us, nor did they cause us any lost sleep. While we are only staying two nights, we will come back to this campground when we decide to spend some real time in the Portland area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Access thru residential area off I-84. Very tight for big rigs. Narrow paved roads. Trees located at entrances to most spaces. Big leaf maple trees over- head. These trees can lose branches in wind storms, and this is the columbia river gorge which is notorious for high winds. A/C voltage 110V with 40% occupancy and colder temps. i.e. not a lot a electricity being used during stay. Some paved spaces, most dirt with little gravel. New subdivison next door, and it appears kids from there use parks facilities. Train noise is very loud. Whistle blown by train as it enters town next to park. Manager friendly. Broken urinal in mens room. Laundry room appears to have older equipment $1.50 washer, $.25 per 7 minutes dryer. Internet connect located in laundry room. Would not reccomend this park with larger rigs with night time arrival. Children would enjoy this park with it's pool, video arcade. We camped here in a Motorhome.
An excellent campground if it were not for the frequent trains all night long. We were warned about them but were told that if we are on the street side of the park, away from the tracks, the trains would not be a problem. Not so. The trains came by every 40 - 60 minutes all night long. We were unable to get any rest. We will not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice, clean stopover campground. Very nice owners. Too close to the train for our taste, but our neighbors in a fifth wheel said it wasn't bad. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Nice looking campground and its close to many of the sites in the gorge area. The only complaint I have is: it's right next to the train tracks. The train likes to come through at least twice a night and blow its horn. So its not easy to sleep there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very well kept park conveniently located in a quaint town with everything you will need. Nice paved, shaded sites. Only major negative is the railroad, but did not bother us inside MH. Other negative is that the many tree prevented sattelite reception. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is one of the better KOAs. It is well maintained. Roads are paved. About half the sites are paved, the others are grass/gravel/dirt. Sites are reasonably level. There are lots of trees and most sites are shaded. Most of the trees are trimmed and don't pose any problems. WiFi works only in the office/laundry building. There is a railroad track right next to the park. There are lots of trains sounding their whistles at all hours. We camped here in a Motorhome.
If this park were located away from the railroad tracks it would be a 8 or 9. However the
Union Pacific main line runs just outside the fence. As if the rumble isn't bad enough, there is a road crossing nearby that the trains whistle for and they run all night long! It is hard to find a peaceful camping site anywhere in the Columbia Gorge due to the trains and the highway but this has to be one of the noisiest. Bring ear plugs if you come! We camped here in a Motorhome.