I-5 and west in Oregon

[Mr__Camper]

We are interested in hearing from anyone who lives in Oregon alomg the I-5 corridor and west to the Pacific. We are looking for full service campgrounds that might not be on the radar for others looking for a place for kids. Winter weather will also be a factor in our plans. I can give more detailed information in a PM but all information will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[louiskathy]

2oldman wrote:

louiskathy wrote:
Check out the cg's around Squim, WA.

That would be Sequim. 🙂

ha! I didn't think it looked right. I was lazy last night. Thanks!

[snowdance]

By the way.. It does not rain in Oregon. Thats just the Oregon Mist.. 🙂

[gotsmart]

louiskathy wrote:

You should stay along the I5 corridor. Don't consider staying on the coast during the winter. Very cold. Very damp. Very windy - they can get high winds on the coast but here along I-5, it's buffered by the range of coastal mountains between I5 and the coast.

"Cold, rainy, windy at times (at the coast, really windy at times)"

hmmm... here in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) what does that describe? Oh! that's right.... EVERYTHING WEST of the CASCADES.

I'm a PNW rainbird. I wear polo shirts and docker shorts, year round. Half the time the only thing covering my bare feet are my shower sandals. I probably just gave myself away. Shutup Weldon.

Be prepared for rain and 40F to 60F degree weather (28F to 45F at night), and you'll be all set.

[J_herb]

Kathy said,

You should stay along the I5 corridor. Don't consider staying on the coast during the winter. Very cold. Very damp. Very windy - they can get high winds on the coast but here along I-5, it's buffered by the range of coastal mountains between I5 and the coast.

Stay away from cg's on the rivers. Rivers flood in the winter with all the rain. Don't park under big trees either... pine needles are not fun when tracked into the rig all winter long.


We go to the coast in the winter and will be going next week and in Feb. you just need to camp at the right places and travel in between storms. Sometimes the weather is better on the coast than inland, the south coast is nicer than the northern end .We have been doing this for years.

[snowdance]

Bruce3404 wrote:
Canyonville is little more than a casino town. I think your kids would go crazy there, but I don't know their interests. Plenty of CGs along the I-5 corridor nearer to larger cities if that's what you're looking for. How about a little more detail on exactly what you're looking for and how much you're willing to pay?

Canyonville is a historic town. Third oldest in Oregon with a great historic down town and nice museum. Casino sets at the north end of the city. Their RV Park is to the west across I-5 and up the canyon setting by it self. Not the RV parking area at the Casino.

[2oldman]

louiskathy wrote:
Check out the cg's around Squim, WA.

That would be Sequim. 🙂

[Techie]

+1 for Neskowin Creek...we usually stay there 1-2 times per year in the off-season (winter).

For a list of RV Parks/Resorts that we have stayed in/like, you can check them out on my blog.

[monkey44]

http://www.allstays.com/

[louiskathy]

Mr. Camper wrote:
We are interested in hearing from anyone who lives in Oregon alomg the I-5 corridor and west to the Pacific. We are looking for full service campgrounds that might not be on the radar for others looking for a place for kids. Winter weather will also be a factor in our plans. I can give more detailed information in a PM but all information will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Winter weather... so you are looking for a single cg for an extended stay during the winter months?

You should stay along the I5 corridor. Don't consider staying on the coast during the winter. Very cold. Very damp. Very windy - they can get high winds on the coast but here along I-5, it's buffered by the range of coastal mountains between I5 and the coast.

Stay away from cg's on the rivers. Rivers flood in the winter with all the rain. Don't park under big trees either... pine needles are not fun when tracked into the rig all winter long.

There is an area in the "shadow" of the Olympic NP that does not get as much rain as the rest of the NW. Check out the cg's around Squim, WA. I'm not familiar with what's up there.

I'm familiar with Woodland, WA and can give you some names of a few there but won't until you say that's an area you want. I still suggest you check out the ones near Squim, WA.

Now, if you are just looking for a week or so than I would suggest the Good Same CG in McMinnville,OR. The Evergreen Aviation Museum is there and it's a fun place to spend a couple of days at. It also has a water park...with a Boeing 747 parked on the roof. The water slides come out of the plane and down around into the pool.

[gotsmart]

How far up the Oregon coast do you plan on driving?

My home park is Neskowin Creek RV Resort in Neskowin, Oregon. It is 8 miles north of Lincoln City, OR on State Route 101.

RPI, Coast to Coast, ROD, and AOR members are welcome.

The park is gated. Every site has a picnic table and a fire ring on the ground. There is a large swing set/play area for kids, outdoor shuffle board, basketball/tennis court, horse shoes. There are games/puzzles in the clubhouse. The park has a separate pool house with jacuzzi, fitness room, laundry, and showers. The bathrooms/showers are part of the clubhouse and are open 24x7. Half a mile north in Neskowin is the Neskowin Beach State Recreation Area, with access to the beach. The Hawk Creek Café in Neskowin has excellent pizza. Lincoln City has McDonalds, BK, Subway, pizza shops, movie cinema, touristy shops, yadda, yadda, yadda.

For adults there is Chinook Winds Casino and Golf Course in Lincoln City. 23 miles east of Lincoln City, on OR-18, is Spirit Mountain Casino. Their Cedar Plank Buffet is to die for.

[donn0128]

Any of the Oregon State Parks. Champoeg has fantastic history. Valley of the Rogue has wonderful history lessons in the area, plus some interesting tourist traps like the Oregon vortex, Historic Jacksonville, and Oregon Caves.
West of I5 on the coast, again any of the Oregon State Parks will offer hours of entertainment for kids and grown ups alike. Plus there are some really nice private parks on the coast like Winchester Bay RV. Pick one and if your disappointed I'll pay for your first night.

[ksg5000]

No such thing as "under the radar" in my book. Might help if we knew where you coming from/to - what road you plan on taking to the coast - and how long your planing on staying.

[Bruce3404]

Canyonville is little more than a casino town. I think your kids would go crazy there, but I don't know their interests. Plenty of CGs along the I-5 corridor nearer to larger cities if that's what you're looking for. How about a little more detail on exactly what you're looking for and how much you're willing to pay?

[snowdance]

Try Seven Feathers in Canyonville, Or.. Heated indoor pool, spa, exercise room, free transportaton to your rig, or other places you may want to go. Very Clean.