Pacific NorthWest July/august
We are planning a summer trip (late July-August) with our grown children. We will meet them after crossing the country in the rv in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. From there we will have approximately 14 day...
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You might have some real problems actually seeing Portland and Seattle, because there aren't that many places to park an RV and those that exist are in very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very high demand. It might already be too late to snag a campsite for next summer. Also, I assume you'll have a towed vehicle to actually explore in.
Here are my picks for nearby campgrounds:
Portland: Ainsworth in the Columbia Gorge waterfall area; fantastic and easily accessible scenery
Tollgate and other campgrounds on Hwy 26 west of Mt. Hood (a terrific area to explore)
Seattle: Dash Point in Tacoma, Denny Creek on I-90 west of Seattle, Seaquest near Mt. St. Helens
Also, north of Seattle: Deception Pass state park, huge park, great hiking and scenery. Consider a drive into North Cascades National Park, whether or not you camp there. Fantastic scenery, and not quite as crowded as places closer to Seattle.
On the OR coast, the fairly numerous state parks are your best bet. Reserve well in advance, and don't even try to go there on a weekend without reservations.
I can't overemphasize how popular and bloody CROWDED the PNW is in the summer. Still, it's a wonderful place to be. Plan ahead and make your reservations yesterday. In fact, make them the day before yesterday.
Here are my picks for nearby campgrounds:
Portland: Ainsworth in the Columbia Gorge waterfall area; fantastic and easily accessible scenery
Tollgate and other campgrounds on Hwy 26 west of Mt. Hood (a terrific area to explore)
Seattle: Dash Point in Tacoma, Denny Creek on I-90 west of Seattle, Seaquest near Mt. St. Helens
Also, north of Seattle: Deception Pass state park, huge park, great hiking and scenery. Consider a drive into North Cascades National Park, whether or not you camp there. Fantastic scenery, and not quite as crowded as places closer to Seattle.
On the OR coast, the fairly numerous state parks are your best bet. Reserve well in advance, and don't even try to go there on a weekend without reservations.
I can't overemphasize how popular and bloody CROWDED the PNW is in the summer. Still, it's a wonderful place to be. Plan ahead and make your reservations yesterday. In fact, make them the day before yesterday.
