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Mar 31, 2015

Bellingham WA to Reno

We will be travelling from Bellingham to Reno mid April in a 40ft Class A towing a full size pick-up truck. I was wondering if anyone who has traveled this could recommend a route. Thanks

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  • donkeydew wrote:
    1-5 south to mt shasta 89 , 44 to susanville and 395 to reno with overnight at
    7 feather casino / rv park in canyonville



    DITTO this route.89/44/395 good road. No real traffic til near Reno. Enjoyed the drive very much.
  • This has been the driest winter since 1930, so... It may be cold over nights, but daytimes should be decent. Tripcheck oregon web site will allow you to see highway web cams. Check them out. They also generally show temps.
  • 1-5 south to mt shasta 89 , 44 to susanville and 395 to reno with overnight at
    7 feather casino / rv park in canyonville
  • Thank you for the information.

    Would Winter conditions still be a factor, or are we clear and into Spring driving conditions now? (In general terms for the time of year)

    Thanks again!
  • donn0128 wrote:
    I5/I205/I84 to east Portland. Take the 181st ave exit and go south to Powell,
    BLVD (US26) east over the mountains to 97 south. Follow 97 to just south of LaPine and take 31 SE toward Lakeview. 395 follows south to Reno. Beautiful drive, not much traffic and some nice places to camp. LaPine State Park, Goose Lake State Park are two suggestions. LaPine is about 4 hours drive from Portland and Lakeview is another 4 hours drive.
    DITTO!!! Exactly how we do it. (Lived in LaPine for 9 yrs --- SIL in Reno -- yip that was our route)
  • I5/I205/I84 to east Portland. Take the 181st ave exit and go south to Powell,
    BLVD (US26) east over the mountains to 97 south. Follow 97 to just south of LaPine and take 31 SE toward Lakeview. 395 follows south to Reno. Beautiful drive, not much traffic and some nice places to camp. LaPine State Park, Goose Lake State Park are two suggestions. LaPine is about 4 hours drive from Portland and Lakeview is another 4 hours drive.