Pheasant Ridge RV Resort Review - Wilsonville, OR

Locating an RV park in an urban setting is always a challenge, and the Portland area is no exception.  South of Portland there are really only two choices, Pheasant Ridge in Wilsonville or Roamer's Rest in Tigard.  The third choice south of town in Tualatin sold to a developer last year and will soon become apartments and condos.  Being involved in a program at Portland State University, I am a regular patron of Pheasant Ridge as it is certainly my favorite of the two south Portland locations.  We will certainly continue to frequent this park when visiting the Portland area.

SETTING: 3.5  The location of the park is quite convenient.  Located just a few blocks off of I-5, this location is ideal for getting around the south Portland suburbs.  It is located near grocery, Costco, Target, Starbucks...and Camping World is right across the freeway.  Downtown Portland is about a 20 minute drive, but more convenient than the two parks that are north and easy of Portland in my opinion.  I also appreciate not having to navigate through downtown Portland or east Portland.  The sites are very close together and do no have tables, or even a space to sit outside.  The tiered layout of the sites on a hill does make it feel like you have a bit more privacy than you actually have.

AMENITIES: 3  Full hookups are available.  Cable channels are limited, but you can check-out a converter box which does access additional channels.  Bathrooms are clean, but not overly spacious.  Laundry room is quite nice.  Exercise room is very limited and is attached to the general gathering room so can be a bit awkward.  Like most RV resorts, the exercise room consists of old and tired equipment.  An indoor pool is on premises.  The utilities can be difficult to access, and some of the sites have the sewer hookup so far back on the pad that your normal sewer hose will not reach....we have had to back up to dump on two of the sites.  Most of the daily/weekly sites are on the upper level, above the clubhouse.  Good water pressure and internet is adequate.  Strong 4G Verizon available at the park, and the office has a great selection of grocery, snack and RV supplies...one of the best I have seen.

Utility Post

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Row on Upper Level

Site in Upper Section

Site...noting tree to watch

ACCESSIBILITY: 3  The entrance to the park is definitely frightening.  It must be taken at an angle, and I always prefer to unhook nearby before entering the park....just be careful as you enter and exit.  There are many trees in the park that can make negotiating your site a challenge, particularly after dark.  You will absolutely want a co-pilot and guide as you enter and exit many of these sites.  On our first visit we watched in horror as a couple sideswiped a huge hedge in their brand new class A pusher.  That being said, if you are careful and plan ahead, MOST of the park is definitely negotiable.  The front office is very helpful if you ask them for a site that has easy access.  Like most older parks, you just have to be careful as you are negotiating the property.

FRIENDLINESS: 3  The front office staff is friendly as are the residents.  I would guess that 70% of the park consists of full-timers during the slow season.  Rigs are all in good condition and residents are thoughtful in keeping their sites clean and orderly.  That being said, most people seem to keep to themselves as we have never found this park as friendly as some of the more transient parks like 7 Feathers.