George, a small town located in eastern Washington, is famous for one thing: The Gorge. The Gorge in George has been home to an enormous 25,000-seat outdoor amphitheater since 1985. It sits right on Washington’s Columbia River, so the view can’t be beat. Besides the Gorge, there are plenty of draws that bring RV travelers to George. It’s remote--but not too remote--the summertime weather is warm and dry, and there are plenty of outdoor activities. Since George itself is small, it’s important to note that the neighboring town of Quincy offers more in the way of grocery stores and restaurants.
George is located right off of exit 149 on Interstate 90, approximately halfway between Ellensburg and Moses Lake. I-90 is a major highway, so finding George is relatively simple because you don‘t need to travel off the beaten path in order to locate it.
About 7 miles from George is the Crescent Bar Resort. In addition to being an RV park, it also has a boat launch and campground as well as several outdoor activities. If you’re not looking for a resort, the Quincy City Hall website lists the Shady Tree RV Park and the Stars and Stripes RV park as other options.
If you’re not interested in heading to the Gorge Amphitheatre for the music scene, eastern Washington is also famous for being one of the best wine-growing regions in the world.
As a result, there are dozens of wineries you can visit between Ellensburg and Moses Lake. Quincy--which is one town over from George--is home to the Cave B Inn at SageCliffe. Cave B’s tasting room is located 900 feet above the Columbia River, so you’ll have quite a view while sipping on one of its wines.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you can take in the Columbia River aboard a boat or fish along the banks. The Crescent Bar Resort has water-skiing, boating and swimming, as well as horseback riding, tennis and golf.
If you’re in the mood for something fancy, the Cage B Inn at SageCliffe has a restaurant called Tendrils that offers soups, salads, roasted chicken, rib-eye steak and several sandwiches.
If you’re in the mood for more casual dining, Quincy is also home to The Idle Hour Cafe. This is a beer and burgers kind of place, and quite a bit cheaper than Tendrils.
If you just need a quick bite to eat, there are a couple of Subways, a handful of Mexican restaurants and a pizza place called Zack’s Pizza, all in the Quincy/George neighborhood.
Eastern Washington has hot, dry summers and cold, windy winters. If you want to avoid both, your best bet is to bring your RV during in the spring or fall months. If you don’t mind the heat, you can count on the fact that you won’t get rained on if you go in June, July or August.
Keep in mind that if you plan on camping around George in the summertime, you‘re going to need reservations. Thousands of campers every summer take advantage of George’s close proximity to the Columbia River and all of the water-sports opportunities it offers.
