Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping in Clatskanie, Oregon allows electric vehicle charging at campsites. User submission: "8 sites w double 50s to encourage bringing your EV. Owners are EV forward. Cheapest electric rates west of the Mississippi. One month (Aug) with several days of A/C, charging my R1T at least 7x to 100%, and electric bill was only $75!" (JJ) If you are traveling with an EV, being able to plug in at your site overnight is a real convenience. Beyond the campground, Clatskanie also has public DC fast charging from ChargePoint. Past there, the next option is Cathlamet, roughly 11 miles out, with ChargePoint. The Pacific Northwest has embraced EVs more than most, and Oregon's charging network reflects that, though rural areas can still have gaps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping in Clatskanie, Oregon allows electric vehicle charging at campsites, and that includes Teslas. Most RV parks have 30 and 50 amp service. Use the 50 amp pedestal for your EV and 30 amp for your trailer. A 30-to-50 amp adapter is not recommended, as most EVs will draw too much power thinking they're on a 50 amp circuit. (JJ) If you are traveling with an EV, being able to plug in at your site overnight is a real convenience. Plug in when you arrive, and you can wake up with a full battery instead of sweating over your next charging stop.
Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping offers campsite-level EV charging, which means you're plugging into the RV park's electrical pedestal at your site. Most RV parks have 30 and 50 amp service. Use the 50 amp pedestal for your EV and 30 amp for your trailer, or the NEMA 5-15 household outlet. A 30-to-50 amp adapter is not recommended. Always confirm with the park before you start charging, and turn down your charge rate if possible. A slower draw is kinder to the park's infrastructure and less likely to flip breakers.
If you're staying at Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping and want to charge at camp, you can do that right at your site. But if you need a faster top-up or DC fast charging, here are your options. There is DC fast charging right in Clatskanie from ChargePoint. Beyond that, Cathlamet is about 11 miles away with ChargePoint. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
Yes, Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping is an EV-friendly campground that allows electric vehicle charging right at your campsite. The Pacific Northwest has embraced EVs more than most, and Oregon's charging network reflects that, though rural areas can still have gaps.
Yes. Since Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping allows EV charging at campsites, you can plug in when you arrive and let it charge overnight. Most RV park hookups provide Level 2 charging speeds, which is perfect for an overnight charge. Set your vehicle's charge rate to something reasonable if you can. A slower draw is kinder to the park's electrical system, and that's how you stay welcome.
We don't have the specific amp ratings for Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping's hookups, but most full-hookup RV parks offer 30 and 50 amp service. Use the 50 amp pedestal for your EV and 30 amp for your trailer. A 30-to-50 amp adapter is not recommended, as most EVs will draw too much power thinking they're on a 50 amp circuit. Confirm with the park before plugging in, and keep your charge rate reasonable to avoid tripping breakers.
Rivers Edge RV Resort & Camping charges $75 for EV charging. Check with the park for current pricing when you book. Either way, campsite charging typically costs a fraction of what you'd pay at a DC fast charger.