RV camping spots

Hello,

My husband and I are researching a roadtrip to Oregon. We are going to rent an RV and would love any recommendations on places to go and where to stay. We both love the outdoors, fishing, animal watching, etc. . . Thanks!

RV camping spots

How much time do you have, and have you planned an approximate itinerary . . . are you thinking of going along the coast, mountains, or?

When are you traveling?

There are many State Parks in Oregon (although they may be full if you are coming in the high summer), and many private RV parks.

RV camping spots

We will be coming from yosemite in early/mid July and would like to travel for about a week. We love wilderness so we prefer anywhere where we would see animals with lovely scenery. Any suggestions?

You can start here:

www.oregonstateparks.org

Is that a week round trip? Or how many days do you actually have to spend driving around in the MH?

There is wilderness and beautiful scenery in soooo much of Oregon so it would really help if you share with us a bit more about what you want to see most.

Have you done any initial research yet?

Mt Hood will most likely have snow in the upper area campgrounds well into July due to the snow pack this year, according to a ranger I spoke with recently.

The Oregon coast is beautiful and well worth a few days.

The desert part of Oregon is also beautiful. In central Oregon, Jefferson Park Wilderness is gorgeous with lots of lakes, mountains, hiking, biking, golfing, etc.

The Wallawa%26#39;s and surrounds is beautiful.

The Gorge is beautiful but not much in the way of camping between Portland and Hood River.

We can spend a week in Oregon. We are from southern CA so we get to see beautiful coastline everyday. We prefer more wooded areas where you can fish and see more wildlife, maybe swim in a lake or stream. . . Any suggestions?

Nothing against So Cal beaches, but the Oregon coastline looks *nothing* like Newport Beach, lol! The woods come right down to the sand in many places, there are deer and elk nearby, and it is not uncommon to have a total of 20 people along a mile stretch of shoreline.

That said, from Yosemite you might head north on Hwy 395 up to Susanville, then take Hwy 139 to Eagle Lake. From there head to Klamath Falls and Hwy 97 north. There are quite a few heavily wooded lakes through this area with fishing and hiking all around.

It may be too cold for much swimming, though. You may also want to visit Crater Lake - you can stay at Diamond Lake RV Resort nearby with full hookups.

Also check out the State Parks website.

Really??!! I know nothing about the Oregon coastline! Elk and deer along the coast sounds incredible! Honestly, we are looking to travel to a beautiful, relaxing site in hopes of animal watching, swimming, fishing, etc. Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your insight!

Here are some websites to help in your research:

http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2143/

http://www.spectacularoregon.com/

http://www.101milebymile.com/

Thank you!!