Business in Rufus
About Rufus, Oregon
Rufus is nestled between Interstate 84 and basalt cliffs of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, 100 miles east of Portland, and 100 miles west of Pendleton. Primarily a residential community, the population is about 270. Small commercial businesses cater to local residents and interstate highway travelers.
The nearby Columbia, John Day, and Deschutes rivers offer recreational business opportunities, including gear and guides for camping, fishing, windsurfing, parasailing, rafting, and boating. The John Day Dam offers easy access to hydropower. Rufus is 1 ½ hours from Mt. Hood in Oregon and 1 ½ hours from Mt. Adams in Washington.
The town is named for its first white settler, Rufus C. Wallis.
Rufus businesses welcome you to Sherman County!
Municipal Contact
Business Directory
A WHOLE RV PARK
Allen Van Gilder and Mark McCavic
604 Sullivan Lane, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 993-9293
BOB’S TEXAS T-BONE RESTAURANT & FROSTY’S LOUNGE
Luella or Claudia Baunach
101 Main Street, P.O. Box 26, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-2559
Family owned since 1969. Home of the Texas T-Bone steak, soup and salad bar; Oregon lottery. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
BOMBSHELL BATH CO.
Paul Keys
304 W 2nd Street Suite 300, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 980-1517
BULLDOG DINER
602 East 1st Street, Rufus, OR 7050
(541) 739-2006
COMMUNITY CENTER - RUFUS
(541) 739-2300
communitycenter.rufus2300@gmail.com
DREAM INN LLC DBA RUFUS HILLVIEW MOTEL
Jeanene Funkhouser
203 Wallace Street, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-8221
Clean, Comfortable & Relaxing, Satellite TV with HBO, Wireless Internet, Mini Fridge, Microwaves, Full Kitchen Unit, 2 Individual Cabins, Owner Managed.
ED'S RV PARK
Genevieve Arthur
300 W 1st Street, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 980-0253
FLY BY NYTE GUIDE SERVICE
Touche & Cathee
208 Main Street, Rufus, OR 97050
(541)298-2770
Fishing guide service
GORGE OUTFITTERS SUPPLY
102 East 1st, P.O. Box 834, Rufus, OR 97050
(541)739-2222
Fishing supplies, camping gear, water recreation, snacks & drinks.
GORGE TRUCK
Pat & Shannon Arthur
504 E 1st Street, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 993-1618
GORGE VISTA, LLC
John Schmidt
P.O. Box 1934
Sandy, OR 97055
(503)704-9745
john@gorgevista.com
www.gorgevista.com
http://twitter.com/gorgevista
Gorge Vista is located above the City of Rufus and has panoramic views of The Gorge. Lots in the development range from approximately 7,000-15,000 square feet in size, with an average size of around 10,000 square feet (1/4 acre). Lot prices start in the mid $30Ks and we are coordinating with local builders to bring you quality homes starting in the high $100Ks. Full city services (water, sewer, power, phone) will be available at each lot.
J CARLSON
Jay
462 E 1st Street, Rufus, OR 97050
Biggs Jasper sales and guided hunts for Rock Clubs, on private property in Sherman County.
J & J MINI-MART
James Wallace
501 SE 1st, P.O. Box 717, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-2887
Gas, diesel, mini mart, fresh espresso, mini-storage, propane, air, water & sewer dump for RV's, 24 hour towing with lockout service, river shuttle service.
RUFUS BAPTIST CHURCH
309 Wallace Street, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-2329
Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday evening service 6 p.m.; Mid-week service 6 p.m.
RUFUS RV PARK
311 Wallace Street, P.O. Box 844, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-2272
Full hook-up RV Park with Laundromat.
THE FAMILY MARKET AND DELI
Sue or Dorthy
104 E 1st St, P.O. Box 658, Rufus, OR 97050
(541)739-2858
Groceries, deli, licenses & bait
TYEE MOTEL & SPORTSMAN’S LODGE
Larry & Elsie Cone
304 E. 1st Street, P.O. Box 175, Rufus, OR 97050
(541) 739-2310
Full service motel, kitchens in most units, Refrigerator and microwave in some; trucker friendly.