Thousand Trails - Pacific City
Jonathan Tingey • July 16, 2019
Pacific City RV resort is right next to Cape Kiwanda right along the Oregon Coast!
Pacific City RV Resort
had so many amenities and the biggest, most private campsites we've ever had! It's across the street from the beach and lives in the beautiful small coastal town of Pacific City, Oregon.
Things we did not love:
1. No service/internet
If there’s no service or data then it will always make the “things I did not love” list. I’ve mentioned before that we work online and I attend school online, so to not be connected at the campground can be real challenging. We have both Verizon & T-Mobile devices and neither got service, but also everyone we talked to also said they didn't get service there. But I also wanted to mention that the lodge has Wi-Fi but it was extremely slow. We talked to staff about this and they say they are trying to get some cell boosters for the campground. So hopefully this won’t be an issue for long.
2. Skinny roads
This RV resort is HUGE! The biggest I’ve ever seen. Navigating it can be tough, especially with a trailer in tow. You just pray you don’t come across another car or trailer going down the same road as you. Or that you don’t accidentally go down a one way. (May have happened to us.)
Things we loved
1. Large spots
This campground had the LARGEST and most PRIVATE spots we had ever seen! The pictures can speak for themselves at how large they were. It was very private and we couldn’t see any of our neighbors except the ones across the street. I love big and private spots and this was the first campground I felt like got it just right.
2. Location
This campground is literally within walking distance to the beach. And these beaches are so nice and not crowed. Some spots in the campground even have overlooks to the ocean. It’s so beautiful. You’re also 3min away far away little town of Pacific City.
3. Kids area in the lodge & indoor pool
I’ve gotta mention this because this was the first campground lodge we have seen with a separate room with children toys and books. We went there a few times to let Addie get out and play with some new toys and friends. Pacific City RV resort also has an indoor pool! Which, if you know anything about Oregon, it’s that the weather can be very unpredictable! So having an indoor pool is a great amenity!
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