Forum Discussion

Hemlockdj's avatar
Hemlockdj
Explorer
Jan 07, 2019

Oregon coast- Hwy101

Good day all,

Wife and I are starting our planning for a trip to Oregon. Never been there so looking for some advice. 23ft class C, just the 2 of us. We were thinking about the following route:

Colorado Springs - Portland, Oregon via Boise, Idaho
Portland - Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach - south on Hwy 101 (towards Sacramento)
Sacramento - Colorado Springs

Mainly looking for camping areas along 101 from Cannon Beach south. Prefer small campgrounds, state parks, quite areas, KOAs. Don't necessary need/want RV resorts, I'm to cheap for that, lol.

Also looking for any must sees along 101. I assume that our rig will be fine along Hwy 101 in that area. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!

Dave
Roads and Routes

16 Replies

Show More
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 07, 2019
    Astoria Tower, Ft Clapsop, Ft Stevens, Salt Cairns at Seaside. Ft Clapsop and salt cairns are where Lewis and Clark spent winter.
    Ft Stevens was shelled by Japanese during WW II.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2019
    enblethen wrote:
    I would suggest going from Portland to Astoria via US30 along the Columbia River, then south on US 101.

    This....and stop at Bowpicker for fish and chips lunch in Astoria....right across the road from The Maritime Museum.
    Make reservations NOW for any of the Oregon Coast State Parks.
    Visit the redwoods in far northern Calif. and then cut over to I=5 and on down to Sacramento.
    Have a good trip.

  • cruiserjs's avatar
    cruiserjs
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2019
    101 southbound is the best direction to enjoy the spectacular OR coast. BUT the campgrounds fill up very quickly. Two choices are suggested - make reservations NOW - if you can get them??
    OR plan to travel in AM and stop in early afternoon and enjoy the ambience.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 07, 2019
    I would suggest going from Portland to Astoria via US30 along the Columbia River, then south on US 101.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 07, 2019
    At Cannon beach you will miss a LOT. Instead, head north on I5 to Longview/Kelso exit and follow the signs back across the river taking US30 to Astoria. Start at Ft Stevens State Park. Be aware, coast parks fill up FAST, infact it may already be too late. Working your way south is the only way to enjoy the scenery. Any of the state parks you can get reservations in will be great. Also private parks like Sea and Sand, Salmon Harbor at Winchester bay are also good places.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jan 07, 2019
    We really enjoyed Fort Steven and its CG. Super nice all paved CG and biking/hiking trails along with great history and even tours of the undreground stuff.

About Bucket List Trips

13,487 PostsLatest Activity: Jul 17, 2025