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Columbia Hills RV Village

Campground Description:  The Columbia Hills RV Village is a privately owned campground located on Highway 197, just North of The Dalles, Oregon.  Although barren of landscaping, trees or lawns, all sites are full hookup and drive through.  This park is not conducive to tent camping, it is best suited to RV camping.  Its proximity to the Columbia River and The Dalles makes this RV park a consideration, especially when the camper considers the inexpensive price for a night of camping.  Open year round.

Number of Sites:  41

Electricity:  Yes

Water:  Yes

Sewer:  Yes

Waste Water Dump Station:  No

Directions:  Interstate 84 Westbound or Eastbound - Drive to exit 87, the Highway 197 exit.  Travel North and cross the bridge into Washington.  Approximately 1½ of a mile beyond the base of the bridge, look for the the Columbia Hills RV Village on the left (West) side of Highway 197.  State Route 14 Westbound or Eastbound - Follow State Highway 14 (SR14) to Highway 197.  Turn South onto Highway 197.  The Columbia Hills RV Village is approximately 1½ miles south of the SR-14 and Highway 197 intersection on the West side of the highway.

Fishing:  Yes, on the Columbia River for Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Salmon.

Astronomy Opportunities:  Good with a little light pollution from lights in the RV park as well as light pollution from the city of The Dalles.  The exact position for computerized telescopes is 45.63638° North, 121.15559° West.  Note that this RV park is only a 20 minute drive to the famous Goldendale Observatory State Park.  The observatory is operated by the State of Washington's Park Service and is open to the public.  for further information go to Goldendale Observatory State Park

Nearby Golfing:  2 miles south in The Dalles

The Dalles Country Club (9 holes) 541-296-5252 The Dalles Country Club take exit 82 from I-84

Lone Pine Village Golf Course (9 holes) 541-298-2800 take exit 87 from I-84

Contact Information: 

Columbia Hills RV Village

111 Highway 197

Dallesport, WA 98617

509-767-2277

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All RV camping sites at Columbia Hills RV Village are full hookup	The restroom and laundry facilities at Columbia Hills RV Village
Many of the RV camping sites at Columbia Hills RV Village are used by semi-permanant guests	There is no landscaping or lawn at Columbia Hills RV Village
All of the RV camp sites at Columbia Hills RV Village are long and wide

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