Washington/ Oregon Cascade Mountains
Heading Washington and Oregon to the mountains in late May. Rainer, St. Helen, Hood and points in between. Looking for good campgrounds/rv parks, things to see and do in the area. Suggestions would be...
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May is the most beautiful month in Western Washington and you will not be sorry. What kind of campgrounds are you interested in as there are many dry camps that are beautiful and will be open. Depending on the road conditions (and I think you will be fine in May) plan to come in on Hwy 2 instead of I 90 as there are a lot of National Forest campgrounds and towns Chelan just can't be missed. (Plan to take the boat ride up the lake. You can bypass going into Seattle by heading south on 203 until you get to I 90 and then taking Hwy 18 to 167 to 512 to 410 which will take you to the north side of Mt Rainier and the Sunrise Visitors Center. (Check as 410 will be closed if there is snow) Alternate would be to take Hwy 512 to Hwy 7 south and go to Paradise, which is the southwest side.
Mt St. Helens is interesting but don't plan to spend much time there as its just a hole. Head down to the Columbia River and drive up the river on Hwy 14 as there is tons to see and do along both sides. If you have time, drive as far as Hwy 197 and cross over there. But make sure you check out Bonneville Dam, and Multnomah Falls. I84 will take you to I 205 so you can bypass Portland and go to Mt Hood on Hwy 26
Mt St. Helens is interesting but don't plan to spend much time there as its just a hole. Head down to the Columbia River and drive up the river on Hwy 14 as there is tons to see and do along both sides. If you have time, drive as far as Hwy 197 and cross over there. But make sure you check out Bonneville Dam, and Multnomah Falls. I84 will take you to I 205 so you can bypass Portland and go to Mt Hood on Hwy 26
