Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations
Author: Mike Church
Publisher: Rolling Home Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2012-03-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780982310120

The Pacific Northwest is a campers paradise. It offers everything that a vacation camper could desire: seashores, snow-capped mountains, old growth forests, visitor friendly cities, and national parks. In fact, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most popular RVing and tent camping destinations in North America. Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations is a travel guide for camping travelers, those traveling in an RV and those camping with a tent. It addresses the needs of the thousands of visitors to the Pacific Northwest who arrive in an RV or who vacation travel in their family car, spending the night inexpensively in campgrounds. It's also a great book for those residents of the Pacific Northwest who are looking for new places to visit on weekend trips and during summer vacations. The largest part of the book describes over 130 great camping destinations throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. There are descriptions of the local attractions and visitor activities. A selection of good camping areas convenient to the destination area are described in detail. Whenever possible the book offers a choice of commercial or government campgrounds. A map for each destination shows the location of campgrounds and attractions. In addition to the destination section, the book also lays out exciting and interesting one-week itineraries from the Northwest gateway cities of Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Maps and written descriptions guide you along these scenic easy to negotiate tours. So come and join us for a camping visit to the Pacific Northwest. Come for a week or spent the entire summer, the choice is yours.

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations
Author: Mike Church
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: British Columbia
ISBN: 9780974947174

Seashores, snow-capped mountains, old-growth forests, and visitor-friendly cities have made the Pacific Northwest one of the most popular RV and tent-camping destinations in North America, and this guide directs the way to more than 130 camping destinations throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Combining the functions of a camp directory and a sightseeing guide, each of the expanded number of entries describes a vacation spot and its attractions and recommends good camping in the area, including both privately owned and state and county campgrounds. Updated, detailed maps of each destination show the location of campgrounds and tourist sites, as well as exact routes for drivers of large RVs. Several one-week itineraries from the gateway cities of Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver provide alternate driving adventures on scenic routes throughout the region.

Camping Oregon

Camping Oregon
Author: George Ostertag
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762793503

Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on 700 public campgrounds in Oregon accessible by car. It's a guide for everyone from tenters to RVers.

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations
Author: Mike Church
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: British Columbia
ISBN: 9780974947136

Seashores, snow-capped mountains, and visitor-friendly cities have made the Pacific northwest one of the most popular RV and tent-camping destinations in North America, and this guide directs the way to more than 100 destinations and 400 campgrounds throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Combining the functions of a camp directory and a sightseeing guide, each entry describes a vacation spot and its attractions and recommends good camping in the area, including both privately owned and state and county campgrounds. A map is provided for each destination, showing the location of campgrounds and tourist sites, and several itineraries are provided for driving on scenic routes throughout the region.

Camping Washington

Camping Washington
Author: Ron Judd
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781594859519

The most popular and comprehensive guide to campgrounds in Washington-completely updated! - Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking - New photographs throughout and greater detail on individual campsitesYou're planning an outing and gathering your gear or hitching up the trailer. To find the perfect campground you could go online and Google around for a couple of hours. Or you could just grab a copy of Camping Washington, 2nd Edition and find what you're looking for-not too big, not too small, not too rustic, or more rustic than not-in a couple of minutes. And while, yes, there probably is an app for that, sometimes a book is just better (no page loading, no scrolling, no password). This popular guidebook reviews and rates each campground so you'll know exactly what to expect, including useful details on campsite surfaces, degree of privacy, best and worst sites in a given campground, and nearby hikes, fishing spots, and other attractions.

Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping

Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping
Author: Mike Church
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-04
Genre: Alaska
ISBN: 9780974947112

Detailed routes and advice for heading into the wilds of Alaska and northwestern Canada are provided in this guide for RV and tent campers. This grand tour of Alaska covers in detail the Alaskan Highway, routes throughout the Yukon and Alaskan outback, and the ferry system in southeast Alaska. Campgrounds throughout the region are listed with pictures, descriptions of amenities and recreational opportunities, maps, and contact information for each. Important details are discussed, including border crossings, budget planning, vehicle preparation or renting an RV, appropriate clothing, road conditions, and possible wildlife encounters. Recreational information on hiking, mountain biking, boating, rafting, kayaking, and viewing wildlife is also included.

Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking

Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking
Author: Craig Hill
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 842
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Towering peaks, sparkling coastline, and vast old-growth forests: wherever you turn in the Pacific Northwest, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking. Inside you'll find: Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to take breathtaking coastal walks in Oregon or challenging treks around Mount Rainier, enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips Find Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for waterfalls, wildflowers, four-legged friends, and more, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Wander through the damp, dense greens of a rainforest in Olympic National Park or revel in a Mars-like red rock landscape in southeastern Oregon. Watch a stunning sunset on a beach scattered with sea stacks or gaze into the mouth of a volcano crater. Catch a glimpse of a bighorn sheep, see actual wagon ruts on the historic Oregon Trail, and stroll through fields of wildflowers. Walk behind a waterfall or take in sweeping views of the downtown Portland skyline Nearby Fun: Kick back at a local brewery after a day on the trail, spend a night under the stars at a nearby campground, or enjoy a plate of fresh oysters with an ocean view Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park Expert Advice: Seasoned hikers Craig Hill and Matt Wastradowski offer experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of each trail Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking covers hikes in Washington and Oregon Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip! About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Moon Pacific Northwest Camping

Moon Pacific Northwest Camping
Author: Tom Stienstra
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 1269
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640498273

Pristine mountain lakes, dramatic coastlines, and unforgettable national forests: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping has a spot for you. Inside you'll find: A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from family-friendly car camping to secluded hike-ins, plus dog-friendly and wheelchair-accessible options Ratings and Essentials: Campsites are rated on a helpful scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra is always on the move, having traveled thousands of miles across Washington and Oregon over the past 25 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, as well as background information on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites In-Depth Coverage: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping covers Oregon and Washington, including: the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington Coast, Seattle and Puget Sound, the Northern and Southern Cascades, Northeastern Washington, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Rainier, Southeastern Washington, the Oregon Coast, Portland and the Willamette Valley, Mount Hood, and Northeastern and Southeastern Oregon Whether you're a veteran camper or pitching a tent for the first time, with Moon's comprehensive coverage and strategic advice you'll be ready for your next adventure. Sticking to the RV? Try Moon West Coast RV Camping. Can't get enough of the Northwest? Try Moon Washington Camping or Moon Oregon Camping.