Bates Mototel

Availability:

The Bates is available by reservation only. To book your stay, please email our Support team during business hours (Monday–Friday) at [e-mail]. We’ll confirm your reservation and send over the details.
Please note: Our team is offline on weekends, and the HQ Showroom is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Season:

Typically open May–September, weather permitting.

Location:

We’re based in White Salmon, Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge—just across the bridge from Hood River, Oregon. The Bates Mototel is our free backyard moto campground, conveniently situated between the Washington and Oregon Backcountry Discovery Routes.

What You’ll Find:

• 14 moto-only tent sites (no room for trucks or trailers)

• Outdoor shower with hot water

• Outdoor grill and stove

• Charging station for phones and cameras

• Porta-potty outhouse

• “Dusty Lizard” tent lounge for shelter from the elements

Local Amenities (5 miles away in White Salmon):

Grocery store, pharmacy, auto parts store, hardware store, coffee shop, brewery, and several great restaurants.

Nearby Dealerships:

• KTM & Honda: Fun Country, The Dalles (20 miles)

• Yamaha: Mid Columbia, Hood River

• BMW: BMW of Western Oregon, Portland

Want to Help?

We welcome any improvements to the campground! If you’re handy and want to leave it better than you found it, we’d love your contribution.