Hi all, we will be traveling from Portland, Or down to NAPA, Ca in October. New area for us so I'm hoping to learn if Hwy 101 is good for a large MH. We hope to be able to stay in state parks along the way as well. If anyone has any recommendations for scenic routes and campgrounds they would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Did it on a motorcycle. It was very twisty and tons of fun. Wouldn't want to drive it in motorhome for the same reason. Friends of ours won't take their fifth wheel on the 101 for the same reason.

101 is fine. Large trucks cover it daily. Where to stay?Netarts Bay RV park, just west of Tillamook, sea n sand on the south end of Lincoln City, Salmon Harbor RV park at Winchester bay are a good start. Time limits would be nice to know. Any of the Oregon State parks would be good choices, but be aware, many of the sites can be crowded due to thick brush.

101 no problems at all. State parks are some of the best in the country. Once you get past Winchester Bay which like stated is very nice, there is Bullards Beach State Park Then Humbug Mt State Park Harrison Beach State Park all first class parks all on the Ocean. Have fun take it easy and enjoy some beautiful scenery.

azdryheat wrote:Did it on a motorcycle. It was very twisty and tons of fun. Wouldn't want to drive it in motorhome for the same reason. Friends of ours won't take their fifth wheel on the 101 for the same reason.Not quite sure about that, are you referring to hwy 1? 101 is fine but the state parks in northern CA may not be a good fit for your rig.

Mike@Asheville wrote:Hi all, we will be traveling from Portland, Or down to NAPA, Ca in October. New area for us so I'm hoping to learn if Hwy 101 is good for a large MH. We hope to be able to stay in state parks along the way as well. If anyone has any recommendations for scenic routes and campgrounds they would be much appreciated. Thanks.1. go west on hwy. 26 to 1012. turn south on 101 through Oregon and into Calif. 101 will take you right to Napa. 3. I drive a 35' 5th Wheel trailer using 101 north and south once a year. Totally RV friendly. The only issue you will encounter will be tourist RV travelers mixed with local folks. You just have to slow down through the towns but nothing to worry about.I-51. Head south on I-5 until the hwy.2. go south on 505 cut off just past the town of Dunnigan.3. Go west until you connect with Hwy. 80 to Hwy.37 at Vallejo.4. Go west until 101 until you reach Napa. there a some back roads off Hwy.37 to Napa, just look at your map

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diazr2
Explorer
Aug 28, 2016
101 no problems at all. State parks are some of the best in the country. Once you get past Winchester Bay which like stated is very nice, there is Bullards Beach State Park Then Humbug Mt State Park Harrison Beach State Park all first class parks all on the Ocean. Have fun take it easy and enjoy some beautiful scenery.
donn0128
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2016
101 is fine. Large trucks cover it daily. Where to stay?
Netarts Bay RV park, just west of Tillamook, sea n sand on the south end of Lincoln City, Salmon Harbor RV park at Winchester bay are a good start. Time limits would be nice to know. Any of the Oregon State parks would be good choices, but be aware, many of the sites can be crowded due to thick brush.
azdryheat
Explorer
Aug 28, 2016
Did it on a motorcycle. It was very twisty and tons of fun. Wouldn't want to drive it in motorhome for the same reason. Friends of ours won't take their fifth wheel on the 101 for the same reason.

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