Columbia Community Connection 7/15/26 Columbia Community Connection 7/15/26

Wasco County advances Oak Ranch RV Park with grant funding, construction negotiations

Wasco County commissioners approved nearly $885,000 in matching funds for a $1 million state grant and authorized contract negotiations as plans move forward for the Oak Ranch RV Park west of The Dalles.

Tom Peterson 7/2/26 Tom Peterson 7/2/26

RV Park construction in West TD could move forward with $1 million state grant

Wasco County commissioners postponed a decision on redeveloping Oak Ranch RV Park while requesting additional financial analysis for the proposed $1.88 million project west of The Dalles.

Tom Peterson 1/19/23 Tom Peterson 1/19/23

RV Park plan in West TD reduced from 26 to 9 sites; Developer may not build

A recent TD Planning decision to reduce a proposed RV park from 26 spaces to 9 in West The Dalles has developers reconsidering whether the project is still financially viable.

Tom Peterson 6/9/22 Tom Peterson 6/9/22

TD RV Park Stirs Neighbors; Developer promises to enforce rules, provide needed service

Opinions range from steadfast opposition to agreement peppered with concerns about traffic and future users of the park. Developers point out that an RV park has been needed in The Dalles for years.