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- History
- Current Management
- Affiliations
- The Old Days
- Original Map
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On Sunday, Aug. 15th, 1968, Walt & Iva Thompson announced the Grand Opening of the 'Driftwood Travel Trailer Retreat'. It featured 'Drive Thru Spaces, Laundry Facilities, a Recreation Room and All Electrical & Sanitary Hook-ups'.
The ad that ran in the local paper that day (the 'Pilot') announced the 'Grand Opening Celebration', and there was 'Free Coffee and Cookies', a 'Tour of the Grounds' and a 'Trail to the Beach'. What a day!
Also featured were 'Aloha Camp Trailers and Caravelle Campers, shown by Chetco Motors Co., Inc.'
A lot has changed since 1968 and we now have a bit more than just a 'Trail to the Beach'. See our 'Take A Tour' page for proof.
Below: the original map (as printed in the Pilot) to the 'Driftwood Travel Trailer Retreat'. We've updated our map a bit since then (see our 'Find Us' page).
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 Walt & Iva Thompson
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The Original Map to Driftwood Travel Trailer Retreat
- All in the Family
- Roger
- Angi
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The Thompson family has owned, operated and managed the RV Park throughout its 40+ continuous years of existence. Founded by Walt & Iva Thompson in 1968, their son Roger took over as General Manager and Owner in 1998.
The long history of family ownership and community involvement has made the Thompson family an integral part of the history of Brookings-Harbor, and their involvment continues to this day.
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A native Oregonian and Veteran, Roger has been heavily involved in community activities and various organizations, including but not limited to;
- Board member of the Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce for 9 years.
- Water Shed Councel board member for 12 years and 3 years as President.
- Slam'n Salmon board member since its inception.
- 2005 Volunteer of the Year
- Fisheries Committee Member
- Member of the CA/OR Derby
- Southern Oregon Kite Festival Committee Member and co-Chair for 4 years
- Oregon RV Park & Campground Association Founding Board Member and past President
Roger is also responsible for Driftwood RV Park being among the first 100 RV parks in the US to offer Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, in addition to nearly continuous and extensive upgrades and improvements throughout the park's history. In his spare time, Roger loves to fish.
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Roger L. Thompson
Owner & General Manager
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Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Angi earned her AA degree in Accounting and moved to Oregon in 1992. She started working with Roger at the Driftwood RV Park in 2006 and eventually became a full-time employee.
Angi is responsible for most of the day-to-day operations and activities at the park, including making reserations, registering guests, helping them park their RVs, managing the office, accounting tasts, paying the bills, mailings, inventory management, keeping Roger in line and generally making sure everything runs smoothly. Angi does it all.
Angi is also the creator of the quilts that she donates to the Southern Oregon Kite Festival each year, which help defer the costs of putting on the festival.
Both Angi and Roger are currently enrolled in the Certified Parks Operators (CPO) program. They are also full-time residents of Driftwood RV Park and are almost always on-site.
Angi is also active in the community and is a past member of the Southern Oregon Kite Festival committee, the Azeala Quilt Guild and is heavily involved the Slam'n Salmon Ocean Derby.
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Angela B. Christian
Manager
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Driftwood RV Park National Affiliations
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AAA
The Automobile Association
of America
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Woodall's
The RVer's Reference
Since 1935
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Trailer Life
Follow The Road
To Adventure
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ARVC
National Association of
RV Parks & Campgrounds
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Driftwood RV Park Local & State Affiliations
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ORCA
Oregon RV Park and
Campground Association
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Brookings-Harbor
Chamber of Commerce
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Oregon Lodging Association
The Reference for
Hospitality in Oregon
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If you have any questions, please call us
at (541) 469-9089 or email us at
Info@DriftwoodRVPark.com
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