RV Park Reviews Tally

My review of the Oasis Cafe, Motel and RV Park in Juntura, Oregon how puts me up to 35 RV park/campgrounds reviewed and 14 states reviewed at RV Park Reviews.

The maps below (terrain and map) show where I have stayed in The Beast over the past two and a half years. These don't include clampouts or where I've boondocked.

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Oasis Cafe, Motel & RV Park Review Posted At RV Park Reviews

Above, the Oasis RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I initially was going to post my review of the Oasis Cafe, Motel and RV Park, I found that not only was Juntura, Oregon (the town in which it is located) not in the RV Park Reviews database, the RV park itself wasn't listed.

So, I had to get the administrator to first add the town so that I can post a review of it. Interestingly, there are no listings for the town or RV park in the Good Sam RV park and campground directory.

Today, the review has been posted at RV Park Reviews. This is the first time a RV park or campground had been added by me.

In a nutshell:

This is an older RV park. It is part of a business that includes a restaurant, gift shop and motel. The restaurant has excellent food and all are family-run. The town is so small that you could practically blink and pass it without seeing it. Nice people. It is on Highway 20 between Burns and Vale, Oregon. The restaurant is a popular stop for truckers. The RV park was a welcome sight after a long, but beautiful drive from Vale.  

The campground itself is small. The access road is primarily one "horseshoe" gravel road with campsites on both sides. The campsites are grassy and kept well-watered. The sites are mainly back-in with some pull-throughs. There is a shower but it is hard to find as it was not clearly marked. Tall trees surround the perimeter of the property. 

The electrical hookups (30 amp) appeared dated, but they worked. The sewer connections are "T" shaped with several outlets. There were no amenities to speak such as a dog run, Wi-Fi or playground. I was unable to get cell service in the area. The campground was quiet at night despite being next to the highway. The green grass made the campground attractive. 

This is a good campground for an overnight stay. We camped at Oasis Cafe, Motel, and RV Park in a Motorhome.

To read the review at RV Park Reviews, go here. 

Long Drive Into Oregon and The Bates Motel

Since I had a lot of miles to cover, I got an early start in leaving Lava Hot Springs. My stay there was enjoyable (although the second day was taken up by the long time it took to get back there after viewing the eclipse).

I headed up to Pocatello to catch Interstate 84 that would take me beyond Boise to get to Ontario, Oregon. It seemed a long drive along Interstate 84 as there were long stretches of no services. But, the views along the way were spectacular.

Once I reached Ontario, I stopped at the state's welcome center to get information on the best route that would eventually get me to Crater Lake National Park. I had camping reservations at the Diamond Lake RV resort, which is five miles from the entrance to Crater Lake.

Above, the Oasis Restaurant in Juntura, Oregon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I originally planned to stay in Vale, Oregon, but I could not find a suitable RV park along U.S. 20. So, I pressed ahead with the thought about staying the night in Burns. But after the long drive through Idaho, and the long drive along the meandering Malheur River, I was hoping to find a RV Park or campground before Burns. Luckily, I found a RV park in a tiny burg called Juntura. It was the Oasis Restaurant, Motel and RV Park.

Before leaving Vale, I spotted something interesting. It was a motel in town named...the Bates Motel. Movie buffs would be familiar with that name as it was the name of the motel in the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. I posted a photo of it on Facebook, saying that I was thinking about staying there in order to take a long, hot shower. Then I was offline for a couple of days, making many of my friends to wonder.

Above, the Bates Motel in Vale, Oregon. Yes, this is for real! Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Oasis Restaurant, Motel and RV Park appeared to be a family-run business. I'd hazard a guess that the place had been around since the 1950s. The RV park was small with grassy campsites. The electical hook-ups seemed dated, but the most important thing was that they worked. The staff were friendly.

Above, the Oasis RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The restaurant is a small diner that served good food for weary travelers, most of which seemed to be truck drivers. I checked the Good Sam campground directory and the Oasis RV Park and Juntura, Oregon are not even listed.

After checking in, I took a nice hot shower. The Beast has an excellent water heater. After showering, I went to the restaurant and had a very good French Dip sandwich.

Above, The Beast at the Oasis RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I spent the evening relaxing and watching the Timothy Dalton James Bond movie, The Living Daylights. After the movie, I climbed into bed and slept.

The next morning, I rose again early as I had a lot of miles to cover before reaching the Diamond Lake and Crater Lake National Park area. I reached the Diamond Lake RV Park at about 11:30. After relaxing for about a couple of hours, I headed off to Crater Lake National Park.

UPDATE (8/27/17):

I tried to post a review at RV Park Reviews on the Oasis RV Park, but there's no Juntura, Oregon or Oasis RV Park in their system. I notified them of this. A couple of things they will need to set up a review is the campground's address and phone number. For future reference to me (and for those who may want to stay there), the address is 5838 Highway 20, Juntura, OR 97911. They charged $31.60 per night to camp there. Telephone: (541) 277-3605.