Traveling to California this summer
We will traveling to California this summer and need some help. We will be entering at Reno coming across I-80. We are thinking of going down to Yosemite National Park, then the question becomes shoul...
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For Yosemite, try Yosemite Lakes. Five miles outside the entrance. It's a Thousand Trails park but has spaces for non members.
On your way to the coast, try touring the Gold Country. Hwy 49 is a little daunting but doable with your coach. Try staying in Jackson at the Rancheria. Awesome campground. Try to get Space 57.
If you're up to it, I would head to the coast and stay in Bodega Bay, home of the Alfred Hitchcock, "The Birds". Quaint village and awesome seafood. There's a State Park there but you'll have difficulty fitting. Right next door is a great park or if available, camping is in the harbor.
Head north and a 'don't miss' is the Avenue of the Giants. Huge redwood forests, the only ones in the world await your visit. There's even several 'drive thru' trees. For the toad, not the moho. We stayed at the Ancient Redwoods RV park. Awesome park right on the Avenue of the Giants. Plan on a few days to hike through the forests. Lots of easy trails and interpretive signage.
In Oregon, everyone says reserve early, but when we were there, there were many vacant sites everywhere, every stop. US 101 north is a comfortable drive for the most part, but watch for bicyclists. :E..We liked Harris Beach State Park, Bandon State Park and for sure spend a night in the Port of Garibaldi at the RV park there. Drive your coach right up to Garibaldi Bay and go clamming the next morning. Finally, don't forget to stop at the Tillamook Cheese Factory for their free tour. (Actually, it's not free if you consider the cheese and ice cream you're sure to buy..:W
In Astoria, be sure to get some clam chowder and visit the Column. 364 stairs take you to the top of the Column and a stunning overview of the surrounding area. Worth a stop. Parking is a buck!
Enjoy the trip..it's beautiful country. If time permits, be sure to take in all the lighthouses along the coast. Most are well worth the extra time to do so......Dennis
On your way to the coast, try touring the Gold Country. Hwy 49 is a little daunting but doable with your coach. Try staying in Jackson at the Rancheria. Awesome campground. Try to get Space 57.
If you're up to it, I would head to the coast and stay in Bodega Bay, home of the Alfred Hitchcock, "The Birds". Quaint village and awesome seafood. There's a State Park there but you'll have difficulty fitting. Right next door is a great park or if available, camping is in the harbor.
Head north and a 'don't miss' is the Avenue of the Giants. Huge redwood forests, the only ones in the world await your visit. There's even several 'drive thru' trees. For the toad, not the moho. We stayed at the Ancient Redwoods RV park. Awesome park right on the Avenue of the Giants. Plan on a few days to hike through the forests. Lots of easy trails and interpretive signage.
In Oregon, everyone says reserve early, but when we were there, there were many vacant sites everywhere, every stop. US 101 north is a comfortable drive for the most part, but watch for bicyclists. :E..We liked Harris Beach State Park, Bandon State Park and for sure spend a night in the Port of Garibaldi at the RV park there. Drive your coach right up to Garibaldi Bay and go clamming the next morning. Finally, don't forget to stop at the Tillamook Cheese Factory for their free tour. (Actually, it's not free if you consider the cheese and ice cream you're sure to buy..:W
In Astoria, be sure to get some clam chowder and visit the Column. 364 stairs take you to the top of the Column and a stunning overview of the surrounding area. Worth a stop. Parking is a buck!
Enjoy the trip..it's beautiful country. If time permits, be sure to take in all the lighthouses along the coast. Most are well worth the extra time to do so......Dennis
