The Maryhill (Washington) State Park is located about 104 miles east of Portland, Ore., on the Washington State side of the mighty Columbia River. It sits on the river’s edge across from Biggs, Ore., a popular travelers’ and truckers’ stop for fuel and fast food.
RVers can cross north over the Hwy. 97 bridge from Oregon, Exit 104 off Interstate 84. Or you can approach it, as we did, from the Washington side along State Route 14. (Pictured above with Mt. Hood to the west.)
This year-round, 99-acre recreation vehicle and tent/van campground has 4,700 feet of waterfront on the magnificent Columbia River in Klickitat County. The park has 20 tent sites and 50 utility sites. Maximum site length is 60 feet.
Off season rates for partial hookups (electricity, but no water between Nov. 1-March 31) are $27 (cash or check). Standard sites are $17-25. No flush toilets, port-a-pottys available.
Or, if you are a Washington State resident, over 62 years old, and believe you will camp in a state park at least five days over the coming winter months–spring for a $75 Off Season Pass Senior Pass that offers free nightly boondock/dry camping or moorage (from Oct. 1-March 31, and Sunday through Thursday in April). There is a $10 per-night fee for utility sites. Click here for details.
There is a dump station. Small $5 fee if you are not camping.
Photos: Traveling west along Washington State Route 14 with Mt. Hood peeking out in the distance. (Bottom) RVer Jimmy Smith gazing out at the Columbia River. (Julianne G. Crane)
Jeanette and Jim Scott …
Thank you for the gracious invitation. We will definitely keep it in mind as our plans unfold this season. Julianne and Jimmy
RE: Jimmy’s Another View Blog —
The following e-mail was sent in from Carol Storts —
“What a beautiful hour or so I unexpectedly spent reading this intimate story. My husband and I are just beginning our fulltime saga and are torn with ambivalence and emotion as we close on the farm and my beautiful “on golden pond” home….tractor and bushog left behind….oh dear. He inspired and calmed my fears, not with false or superficial encouragement, but with a poignant reality that truly touched my heart. Sincerely hoping you are both well and still enjoying your journey. Also looking forward to future posts. God bless.” — Carol & Wayne Storts —
Julianne-if you are passing through Salem this year, we’d love to offer you some pie and coffee.
Jeanette and Jim Scott