Suggestions needed for WA camping, November 1

ChilliConCarnage

I bought our first Westy about a month ago as a 20th anniversary gift for my wife and we're so excited to take it out camping. We've taken time off work for the first week of November, but when looking (online) for any campgrounds that are in our vicinity, we're finding that they all seem to close in October.

We're looking for something within about a 3-4 drive from Seattle.

I've been working hard to get the van "boondocking" ready, with an 80w solar panel, 120ah of batteries, and propane heat. But my wife demands that we have a warm shower available to her for our first camping trip.

I know there are plenty of people here on the Samba that have extensive PNW camping experience, so I'd love to hear any suggestions you might have.

From the 10-day weather forecast, it looks like it may be rainy by the coast, but drier to the east.

Thanks!
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JN99 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:53 am Post subject:

Just camped near Lake Chelan a couple weeks ago and would highly recommend the area - really lovely out there and with any luck sunnier too Smile

Big wine area too if you are into that. The parks we camped in were Lincoln Rock (about 30 minutes west of Chelan) and Lk Chelan State park. The hookup area at LR was packed but we just about had the whole other loop to ourselves. They are both decent, and you can camp right near the water at both. I think they are both still open as well.

WestyBob

If you visit the Yahoo WetWesties site they are organizing more westy campouts in WA. I think there's one coming up near SeaTac this weekend or next.

turbotransporter

purplepeopleeater · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:47 pm Post subject:

We camped out over in the PA/Forks area, saltwater creek had a nice camp ground with decent showers...and full hookups for mussies like me Laughing

Also, Leavenworth is a nice spot now too....I keep wanting to get over there for octoberfest but never do, either way icicle creek has a nice campground at the end of town.

dubbified · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:53 pm Post subject:

I am trying to get our van done so we can get out to Sol Duc.

Also places that come to mind are currently getting pretty cold, upper Wenatchee lakes, Ross Lake up out of Concrete, WA (very beautiful)

Then there is always Ruby beach.

We cant wait to get out there.

Also we camped in the Hoh mountain Rain forest. It was EPIC. So lush!

pioneer1 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:00 pm Post subject: camp

This is a great site http://www.reserveamerica.com/
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SSWesty · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject:

In addition to the state parks you can also try county parks. I was at Kayak Point in Snohomish county last weekend and enjoyed crabbing from the pier. Here is the link to their campgrounds
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/

Enjoy your trip.

Steve

DrTwee · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject: Camping in November?

I've lived all my life (so far) in Washington and there's a good reason campgrounds close in November, in fact, I'm looking outside at it right now. The good news is you won't have to fight off the Summer crowds. Also, if you insist on wet camping, get a Wasserstopper from GoWesty.
Enjoy!
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