Dispersed camping is becoming more and more popular and the majority of sites are free. Here's where you can find off-the-beaten-path, magical campsites in Washington and Oregon.
Just because the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, doesn’t mean you have to put away the camper gear or the trailer. Surprisingly, there is a long list of state parks that allow camping through the winter months on a first come first serve basis.
When I go camping I want to feel like I’m camping. There’s nothing more disappointing than arriving at a campsite that is packed full of tents, RVs, and trailers spaced 10-feet apart with crowds of people. This is missing the entire point of getting out and off the grid. When I step outside my camper or tent at night, I want to hear nothing but the wind, wildlife, or silence.
Washington State has so many different options when it comes to climate, elevation, topography, and wildlife. If you're into hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or all of the above, Washington offers plenty of opportunities.
As a recent transplant to the Evergreen State, I have to ask what are the must-see camping locations? While we are in a pandemic, one activity that is encouraged is camping.
While running a google search of the must-see destinations in Washington and Oregon, I discovered the tops sights in Washington and Oregon's most popular places...
Perhaps it will offset the reported cancellation of large crowd events through the end of September, that is still "in effect" by order of Gov. Kate Brown. Did anyone tell Ohio State? They're coming to Eugene for a mammoth game 9-21 vs. Oregon.
According to Oregon state parks:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is prohibiting all campfires and open flames in all state park properties effective 10 a.m. today. (July 19th,2018) The ban is in response to Gov. Brown’s declaration of a fire emergency...