We live on the East side of Washington, so we are a little partial also. We go over to the coast of Oregon and Washington, but it is a little too cold, foggy for us so we spend more time inland a bit in Washington if we are doing a little traveling within Washington.
Of course Oregon (and parts of Washington) are the best places on the West Coast. Of course Oregon has the best State campgrounds. Of course there is lots to see and do on the Oregon coast, the Oregon mountains, and even Eastern Oregon (which is high desert country).
Of course I'm not biased just because I live here. Actually a little bird told me all about it. Gosh that bird was sure a smart one....
We are all good at something.....
I just happen to be a good bad example.
Oregon's coastal state parks are the best. But Washington has some great inland campgrounds on lakes (Mossyrock and Taidnapam). We also like Vista Park in Skamokawa. It's a small, quaint campground right on the Columbia River.
Shannen (and hubby Rick)
2 sons, ages 15 and 19
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1986 Kit Road Ranger 234
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judy&frank wrote: The State Parks in Oregon are by far the best!
We tried to stay at a Washington State Park, but ran into a schedule conflict one week prior to camping. Even with plenty of advance notice, we still lost most of our reservation money ($85 on a three night reservation). That made us so mad we have yet to try another Washington State Park.
Point being... Beware the Washington State Park reservation system. "Inflexible" would be a very good description. Besides, the Oregon State Parks are great - stay here!
-Eric
P.S. I have never had a problem getting into an Oregon State Park, even on short notice summer weekends. Cancelations happen all the time and they update the web site every morning at 8am (double check their site to be sure). Just keep looking and pretty soon a site will become available to grab.
Eric & Lisa - Oregon
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cruiserjs wrote: Well OR coast is spectacular but try the Sunshine Coast in BC or especially the west coast of Vancouver Island /Tofino area.
Be careful in Tofino, though - stayed in an RV park a few years ago that locks their gates at night - one can't get the RV out! Found out only when leaving (or more accurately, trying to leave) for an early morning fishing trip and finding the gates locked until 8:00 am. A beautiful area, however, and the fishing was very good except for far too many boats in a very small area.
Gary & Liesel
Cocoa, our Chocolate Lab companion
2005 Winnebago 31C
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Being a little bias the Oregon coast cannot be beat. We have great state parks, and some wonderful places to see. Most of the beaches are wonderful, and lots of small towns to check out along the way.
I must warn you though, sometimes when it is hot in the valley, the coast is crowded with people trying to beat the heat so drive carefully. Also sometime if it is hot in the valley it will be foggy on the coast.
Because I now live too far away to fear being unable to get it....I'll give you the best..100% bestest site..it's on the Oregon Coast, the only state site ON the beach side. Oceanside...it has power/water...under the trees and if you are a clever camper you can get an actual 'next to the beach' site. There's lots of small stores and it's not that far to larger places and it's just so damned pretty...best is when the weather gets ugly? you plug in the ol'ceramic heater, rent some movies, pop-a-top..I mean...you can walk on the beach, get soaked, come back, change, snooze, go wandering up the road...
Seems like to a man everybody is suggesting the coast. While the coast is nice ( and can be cold until September) there is nearly 400 miles of the rest of the state. Depending on what you are looking for. There is the Willamette valley, the Cascade mountains topping out by 11000+ foot Mt Hood and then there is the high desert of central and Eastern Oregon. Each area is unique in it's character so depending on what interests you pick a region and have fun.
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