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Accommodations

There are a number of ways to spend your hours sleeping in the Gorge. One important thing to remember is that almost anywhere you sleep at night in the area you are bound to hear trains since they run along both sides of the Columbia River throughout the region. Many rally attendees solve the train issue simply by using a pair of earplugs, ingesting a Tylenol PM or simply saying – “I love trains – it’s no big deal.”

“It’s a great location and the facility is clean and well kept.”
Richard S. – Grass Valley, CA

Onsite Camping

Camping is available free of charge to all participants on the fairgrounds beginning Wednesday. The west side of the camping area features electrical outlets so if you’d like to recharge your camera battery or laptop, run a sleep apnea machine or otherwise, pack an extension cord and you’ll be all set. To insure you get a good spot arrive early.

Camping Gear Rentals: Motels sold out? Want to camp, but don't have or want to haul down the gear? For $65 per night, or $195 for all four nights we can rent you a nice 2 person water tight tent, a fresh clean sleeping bag and a comfortable 3" loft sleeping mat. We'll even have your gear set up for you when you arrive. Get registered for the rally, then call 206-329-7808 to reserve your camping gear. Gear availability is limited so make your reservation soon!

50% of your gear rental can be applied for up to a 50% savings on the purchase of any tent, sleeping bag or air mat purchased through the Sound RIDER! store by August 31st.

Group Camping

A number of enthusiasts groups use this rally as their annual gathering. If you’d like us to accommodate your group together in one area of the tent camping or RV section please contact us via email.

RV Camping

RV camping spots are available on the fairgrounds for an additional advance flat rate of $40 per vehicle for the entire rally regardless of how many days you’re there (no pro-rated rates). All sites include electrical hookups and 15 include water. A dump station is located nearby. Arrive early for the best spots. Those who have not booked their spots in advance will be charged $50 per spot on arrival.

Motels & Low Priced Resorts

Hotels & High End Resorts

Additional lodging is available 30 minutes east in Hood River, or 30 minutes west in Troutdale Oregon

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Still Photo Gallery

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Beacon Rock
Nearby Beacon Rock provides a nice 30 minute hike to the top.


Dualsport ERC
The only one of it's kind in the U.S.

 


Fairgrounds
The Skamania Fairgrounds are situated along the Columbia River.


Guest Speakers
David Hough speaks at the 2005 rally.


Ice Caves
Several riders enjoy a stop at the nearby ice caves.


Kite Boarding
In between riding you can watch the kite boarders on the Columbia River.


Mt. Adams
A dualsport bike provides the optimal way to see Mt. Adams up close and personal.


Mt. Hood
There are numerous off-pavement routes near Mt. Hood.


Skamania Sundial
An interesting feature at the lodge above the fairgrounds.

 

 

 


St. Helens
It pops up when you least expect it.

 


Vista House
Oregon's most expensive rest stop ever built. It's grand!


Photography on this page and photos used in the slideshow:
Tom Mehren, RJs-Services.com


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