Pacific Shores RV Resort - Newport, Oregon
The
Oregon coast is an RV'ers dream and the Pacific Shores RV Resort is no
exception. The Resort was a part of Outdoor Resorts until a recent
bankruptcy that returned ownership to the homeowner's association.
Although the property suffered during the bankruptcy proceedings, the
homeowner's association is clearly reinvesting to bring the property
back to it's glory days. Nightly rentals are reasonable at $30-40 during
the non-peak season. The resort still does not have an operational
website, so you need to call the main office for reservations (541)
265-3750.
SETTING:
3-5 Located a couple
miles North of the city of Newport on Highway 101, Pacific Shores
restricts access to Class A and C RVs. Lots are individually owned,
although a few unsold lots remain under the control of the homeowner's
association. There is a lower section and upper section that make up
the 252 sites. The lot views vary dramatically as do the ocean views
hence the rating variation from 3 to 5. It it the coast, so depending
on the wind some of the sites can get hit pretty hard and require
slide-ins on the windier days. Our favorite sites are in the 118-140
range and also the 26-34 range. If visiting in Winter, I would
recommend the sites nearest the clubhouse on the upper level as the
lower level can be quite windy.
AMENITIES:
5
50 AMP hookups, cable TV, good WIFI, strong Verizon signal, good water
pressure, pool, workout room, tremendous laundry room, clubhouse with
games and great views. Amenities vary slightly depending on your site,
so bring seating/table with you. Workout room has usual outdated and
crappy equipment, but free weights are available. Sauna and hot tub as
well. 62 channels on cable. Bathrooms are spotless. 24 hour security as
well. You must have an access pass to enter the property.
ACCESSIBILITY:
5
Roads are wide and able to handle any size RV. Sites vary in size but
will all accommodate 40-45 feet. Sites are all either pull in
(oceanfront) or back-in with space for your toad (varies by site).
FRIENDLINESS:
5
We have stayed at several RV "ownership" resorts, and this is BY FAR
the friendliest we have ever experienced. The front security personnel
are amazing and the owners are friendly and approachable. There are
several weekly events at the clubhouse and everyone is welcome. An
amazing and diverse group of people here so is always fun to talk with
new folks.
FOOD: Of course we LOVE food...so here are
our favorites in the area. Nanna's Irish Pub (Nye Beach), Stephanie's
Cafe (Nye Beach - Breakast/Lunch only), Saffron Salmon (Waterfront),
Local Oceans Seafood (Waterfront), ARR House (Nye Beach). If you are a
regular at Applebees or TGI Fridays, please ignore our food
recommendations (always) as you will not be happy with our
recommendations.
7 Feathers RV Resort - Canyonville, Oregon
I will
admit to being biased on this review as this is an absolute favorite of
ours. Located about 30 minutes South of Roseburg, roughly 90 minutes
North of Medford, this is an RV park that spent time on customer needs
and designed a park according.
SETTING: 4 Tucked in a
valley about 1/2 mile west of I-5 (see pics below). Beautiful setting
with wooded hills on 3 sides, a creek through the park and immaculately
landscaped grounds appropriate to the surroundings. The planted pots
are tremendous. No long-term renters, sites are modern, spotless and
level. There is a gun club on the back side of the resort, but only
noticeable on the west side, and only during very limited hours. There
is more road noise on the east side from I-5, but again minimal and not
disturbing.
AMENITIES: 5 This place has it
all...modern hookups, free shuttle to restaurant, truck stop, casino, or
just into town. Full 50 AMP, strong water pressure, 2 sewer
connections at each side (one mid and one rear), good cable, great pool
and hot tub (indoors), large workout room (unfortunately a bit outdated
with no free weights), private bathrooms with showers (individual on
both), full recycling options.
ACCESSIBILITY: 5
Gorgeous approach to the resort, wide lanes, good markings, large sites
with plenty of room for toad on pull-thru's, trees not high enough to
create any problems. All buildings fully accessible.
FRIENDLINESS:
5 Hosts are quite welcoming, personal golf cart delivery to your site,
security on regular patrols, and people just are friend in general
here. We have made some wonderful contacts here and find people from
all over the world as they are passing through either north or south.
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Path behind the main West section |
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Laundry room (1 of 2) |
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Connection pedestal |
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Central fire pit (lit at night by staff) |
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Standard back-in Site on East end of Park |
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Another view of park |
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Pathway that leads down to 7 Feathers Truck Stop and Store |
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Playground area on East Side of Park...although rarely used |
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Beautiful pots located throughout the property |
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Bridge over creek |
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Indoor Pool and Spa |
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Exercise Room |
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Standard pull-thru site on West side |
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The approach from the back side of the park including the check-in portico |
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A view of the park looking West | | |
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