RVerDiane
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I would like to travel up part of the Oregon coast then cut over to Idaho. Is Hwy 20 a doable road to use? Or am I better to travel up to I84 and down to Idaho. Since I'm traveling alone, I don't like to take to remote a route.
Thanks for your help.
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Ka Ron
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We have taken Hwy 20 with a 34' and a toad with no problem.
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Steve1950
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Hwy 20 is very doable. It's mostly two lane with passing lanes. You should have no problem.
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lanerd
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We take either 20 or 26 every other year. Both are good roads, but keep in mind the towns are few and far in between so if you don't like remoteness, these roads may not be for you. Also, both have 55 mph limits the entire way once past Redmond or Bend. If interested, going on 26 you can stop at the John Day fossil beds. Very interesting.
I-84 is actually longer, but quicker due to the higher speed limits, plus you get the opportunity to follow the mighty Columbia for quite a few miles. Be aware, getting through Portland and onto I-84 can be tricky due to the heavy traffic.
If you come up the coast to Newport, give us a wave....we'll be at the Pacific Shores RV Resort on the north end of town.
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RVerDiane
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Quote:We take either 20 or 26 every other year. Both are good roads, but keep in mind the towns are few and far in between so if you don't like remoteness, these roads may not be for you.
I don't get very good gas mileage so are there enough towns for gas? That would be a concern. I generally don't travel that fast so 55 wouldn't be that bad.
Thanks all for your input.
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We took 20 last year in our 37 footer.
Curvy in places, but not a real problem. Fill up in Bend in you are concerned.
There is a terrific campground in Caldwell, ID if you are going that way.
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halibutman214
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lanerd wrote:I-84 is actually longer, but quicker due to the higher speed limits, plus you get the opportunity to follow the mighty Columbia for quite a few miles. Be aware, getting through Portland and onto I-84 can be tricky due to the heavy traffic.
Ron Mapquest may tell you it's quicker but having driven both numerous times to Boise it's not.
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SteveAE
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RVerDiane,
Have taken hwy 20 "almost" all the way across the country. No problem in the west where towns are far and few between, but a pain in the mid-west and east.
As to fuel. Fill up before comming across the Cascades. And then again before leaving Bend or Prineville (depening on route). If you take 20 East of Bend, there isn't much in the way of fuel until Burns, about 130 miles east. If you take 26 East of Prineville, then I think the John Day area is where you will find fuel next.
The best price on fuel in Bend (besides the Arco at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 East that is hard to access) is at the Phillips 66 about a 1/2 mile (or less) south of the intersection of Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 West. It will be on the East side of Hwy 97, so you will have to cross the hwy both in and out, but should be doable. If you have a really big rig, go another ~1/4 mile and there is a Union 76 (again on the East side of Hwy 97, but with a side access road with a light for better access).
If you are looking for shopping in Bend, there is a Costco and a Safeway on the East side of town, though parking may be a bit tight as it is a busy area. Lots of other shopping options too, depening on what you are interested in.
I am unlikely to follow this thread, so PM me if you have questions. Otherwise, wave when you go by.
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Y-Guy
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You'll find fueling in Salem, Sister, Bend, Burns then on to the border with Idaho. If you fuel in Salem, Bend and Burns you should be good to go, but I don't know your tank size or mileage.
One thing to know about Oregon, specifically once you go east of Bend is you will be in the Desert, ranch country. If you don't like remote roads then you may want to rethink this route. That said it's very rustic and pretty, to those that appreciate it and the people there are all good folk.
You'll run into the Desert on the Interstate too, but you'll have further to go and even less to see. Though there are some wonderful places to stay along there too, the Columbia River Gorge is wonderful.
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RVerDiane
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Is 26 any less remote? It looks like it goes through more forests.
I coming from NV so desert is what I've been around for months now!!
Thanks all for your info; I really appreciate it.
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