Washington state or Texas?

Ed_Gee wrote:
Summer trip? You ask Washington or Texas? Really? :@

Washington, of course!

Enough said...and you get the bonus option of camping in Oregon (coast).

Admittedly, I'm a little biased, but in the summer there is no place more beautiful than western Washington. All the state parks are great, and have hookups, so take your pick. Make your reservations now though, as you may already be too late for the more popular ones. Have fun which ever you decide.

TyroneandGladys wrote:
If you decode to go to Texas in the summer service your roof AC and the engine cooling system. Will stir a hornet nest with the next one but IMHO if your tires are over 4 years old they need to be replaced before you subject them to the heat.

TOTALLY agree!!!! especially if you are heading to the Texas area with the high summer heat:)

If you decode to go to Texas in the summer service your roof AC and the engine cooling system. Will stir a hornet nest with the next one but IMHO if your tires are over 4 years old they need to be replaced before you subject them to the heat.

Summer = Washington and Canada. At the north end of Whidby Island is Deception Pass State Park. Be sure to make reservations as they have limited larger sites. You can take the ferry at Mukilteo and drive up to the end. Don't miss Mt St Helens. We stayed at Columbia River RV Park in Woodland WA and drove to Mt St Helens. They have pull in sites facing the river. If you haven't been to the Tillamook Cheese and Ice Cream factory. Don't miss it. We also drove there from Columbia River RV Park.

Wow thanks everyone for the great information and recommendations! Yes we are leaning towards Washington since we have skipped it the past few years in our travels. We went to Colorado twice last year, Oregon the year before, and Arizona, Wyoming,utah,Nevada and Idaho in 2011. Been trying to see as many different states as we can each summer for vacation but Washington keeps sounding better and better the more we talk to people.

Summer trip? You ask Washington or Texas? Really? :@

Washington, of course!

rustybronco wrote:
My wife and I are planning a trip this summer and are trying to decide between Washington State and Texas. We will be leaving the Sacramento area in California. We would like to camp at sites with at least water and electricity. The more trees and nature the better as apposed to concrete and asphalt. If we went to Washington we would also like to take a day trip to Canada. If Texas then we get a few more cool state stickers to add to the side of our trailer. Lol. Where would you guys suggest we stay? Names of RV parks or camp grounds... Thanks

 

I really like Washington state. I really enjoyed Whidby Island. Many little quaint towns to see. Many forest natural like State parks. I prefer driving all up the coast of Oregon and Washinton. All kinds of RV parks all the way up the coast. From Sac. I would suggest going north to hwy. 20 to 101 then head north to Washington. I like the summer weather much better going north in comparison to Texas. Email me privately if you more specific information.

A couple of years ago we stayed at Salt Creek County park on the Olypic Peninsula close to Port Angeles Very nice campground with water and electricity They take reservations Check it out

I like Millersylvania State park that is located just east of I 5 and a few miles south of Olympia. They have a lake, plenty of trees, and some sites with 30 amp electrical.

I would recommend Washington because of lack of humidity, and probably 20 - 30F cooler than Texas. If it is really warm near I-5, try moving inland to a higher elevation. Mt Rainier?

I took a trip through Washington near July 4th back in 98, and went to the Olympic National Park area, the only rain forest in the 48 states. It was very 'cool' in the summer. Lots of lakes and trees! I think that I moved around every few days, and one day I could have taken a ferry ride to Vancouver Canada, but skipped it because our dogs would not like waiting for our return a few hours later.

If you go north past Seattle, you do not need the Ferry ride, just drive in, enjoy and leave via I-5 or several other routes.

Going through Grants Pass (I lived there from 71 - 75) you might want to stop at Schroder County Park. It is south of town, to the west, and has plenty of trees, 30 amp electric, and grass to park on. IT is on the Rouge River, and you can see and hear the jet boats going by a couple of times a day.

The jet boats are a lot of fun, and go from town to Hellgate Canyon. Hellgate.com They have dinner tours and daily runs in the morning and afternoon. In late August they might shut down because of low river water. They must have 6" draft for the larger boats, and a little less for the smallest ones. Get reservations if you want to go. It is a lot of fun!

There are several RV campgrounds along the Rouge River, between Medford and Grants Pass. It is about a 4 hour drive from there to the Washington State border. Traffic near Portland is hectic from 2 pm until about 7 pm, due to small freeways and hundreds of commuters. Avoid it on any weeknight or morning. Taking bypass 205 will speed things up and avoid the drawbridge on I5. Saturday and Sunday are still going to be heavy traffic days, but not quite as bad. I drive it daily, and it goes along OK.

Have fun on your trip!

Fred.