Suggested Loop and Attractions
Gina and I are planning a 2-month loop heading north from Little Rock, Ar in late August. Honestly don't have a route preference, but want to get Tetons, Yellowstone, something cool in Oregon (crater...
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Oregon state parks can be true gems. We sure enjoyed the 2 we were in last fall on our vacation (Champoeg - pronounced Shampoo-y- about 40-50 miles south of Portland, and Tumalo, near Bend).
I would say that Crater Lake is worth a couple days; haven't yet been to the John Day Fossil Beds but they sure look intriguing!
Another good base camp idea for Yellowstone is West Yellowstone; our favorite CG there is Grizzly RV, has everything you need, very clean & convenient, and close to the park entrance. If you don't mind a 15-30 mile drive to the west entrance, Island Park, Idaho has some nice NFS CGs (a few have hookups & take reservations) and Henrys Lake SP is nice, though not shaded. Gorgeous 360-degree mountain views, though!
I don't recall seeing what your camping rig is. That could make a difference for some of the recommendations when it comes to specific CGs.
I would say that Crater Lake is worth a couple days; haven't yet been to the John Day Fossil Beds but they sure look intriguing!
Another good base camp idea for Yellowstone is West Yellowstone; our favorite CG there is Grizzly RV, has everything you need, very clean & convenient, and close to the park entrance. If you don't mind a 15-30 mile drive to the west entrance, Island Park, Idaho has some nice NFS CGs (a few have hookups & take reservations) and Henrys Lake SP is nice, though not shaded. Gorgeous 360-degree mountain views, though!
I don't recall seeing what your camping rig is. That could make a difference for some of the recommendations when it comes to specific CGs.
