RV Rental Portland

Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Portland, listed by private owners and local rental businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for RV rental in the USA, then book online with insurance included.

Portland puts the Columbia River Gorge under an hour away, with Mount Hood and Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast both realistic day trips. Enter your postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you’ll see insured RVs, motorhomes and camper vans from owners and operators across the Portland metro area.

Every vehicle is listed by its owner — private owners and local rental businesses — and booked through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection on every booking.

RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Portland

Owners list everything from compact camper vans and Class B RVs to full-size Class A and C motorhomes, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy. See RV rental, Class C RV rental and Class B RV rental for more on picking a size.

Where to camp near Portland

• Jantzen Beach RV Park — full hookups, spacious sites, close to the city.
• Columbia River RV Park — full hookups with water, sewer, electric and cable, year-round.
• Mt Hood Village Resort, Welches — 50-amp service for large RVs, on the way up the mountain.
• Sun Outdoors Portland South, Wilsonville — full hookups and an indoor pool.

Things to see near your Portland pickup

Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest new-and-used bookstore, takes up an entire downtown block and is worth an hour even for non-readers. Washington Park holds the Portland Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Garden, plus the Hoyt Arboretum. Portland’s food cart clusters, like the one at Hawthorne Asylum, are a genuinely Portland way to eat before you set off, and the compact downtown grid makes it one of the more walkable big-city cores in the country.

Best road trips from Portland

• Columbia River Gorge — about an hour to Multnomah Falls and the wider gorge, 1–2 days. Waterfalls, orchards and one of the most dramatic canyons in the Pacific Northwest.
• Mount Hood — about 1.25 hours from the gorge, or a separate 1.5-hour drive from Portland, 1–3 days.
• Cannon Beach and the Oregon Coast — about 80 miles, 1.5–2 hours via Highway 26, 2–3 days.
• The Mount Hood–Gorge loop — combining both regions into one circuit takes about 8–10 hours of driving in total, doable as a long day or spread over several.

Parking and boondocking near Portland

Overnight RV parking within Portland’s city limits isn’t really an option, so plan on a campground rather than a street or lot. Oxbow Regional Park, west of the city, and Ainsworth State Park in the Columbia River Gorge are both popular full-hookup options close by. For dry camping, national forests including the Deschutes and Siuslaw allow dispersed camping on federal land for up to 14 days without a permit, provided you keep your distance from water sources and developed areas. Portland itself is a dog-friendly city, with off-leash spots like Sellwood Riverfront Park if you’re travelling with a pet.

When to travel

Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable season, with summer weekends the busiest at Gorge waterfalls and coastal campgrounds. Winter brings rain to Portland and snow to Mount Hood’s higher elevations.

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RV rental Portland — FAQs

Where can I pick up an RV near Portland?

Owners list vehicles across the Portland metro area, including Wilsonville and Vancouver, WA. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.

Can I boondock or dry camp near Portland?

Not within the city itself, but national forests like the Deschutes and Siuslaw allow free dispersed camping on federal land for up to 14 days once you’re outside the metro area.

Do I need chains for an RV near Portland in winter?

Possibly, on mountain routes. Oregon's chain law applies in winter conditions, shown by lighted signs. Any vehicle towing must use chains, and traction tyres can replace chains only on vehicles of 10,000 pounds GVW or less that are not towing. Heavier vehicles must carry and use chains. Check conditions on TripCheck and see the Oregon guide.

Can I drive the Historic Columbia River Highway in an RV?

Parts of it. The Historic Columbia River Highway runs about 74 miles between Troutdale and The Dalles, with Multnomah Falls and Vista House at Crown Point on the narrow, winding western section. Some stretches, including the Mosier Twin Tunnels, are now part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and closed to motor vehicles, so plan to use I-84 for those gaps and as the easier route for larger RVs. See the Oregon page.

How do I get from Portland to the Oregon coast in an RV?

US 26 connects Portland to US 101 near Cannon Beach, and US 101 runs 363 miles through Oregon, to Astoria and the Washington border in the north. Coastal weather can be wet, so book campsites early. See the Pacific Coast Highway guide for the full route.

Planning a road trip? See our Pacific Coast Highway RV road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.