Camping

[dkecoleman]

I have an itch to go camping lately, anyone have any good ideas on a good place this Time of year to take the family tent camping, where we might be able to do a little fishing.

[Elkrunner]

I went to the Qunicy lakes and fished Dusty and Burke last weekend.  Was a bit slow but my daughter ended up with a limit.

[h20hunter]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

[MLHSN]

This might be out of driving range from Seattle.  If you guys have a cheap raft or some float tubes, the short hike and fishing at Northrup lake is fun.  The kids have to be able to hike 2-3 mi.  I'd would go to nwhikers.net and search the trip reports for "Northrup Lake".

[D-Rock425]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

take the boy over to fish lake this summer.

[jackelope]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

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Go to "The Cove" at Fish Lake by Lake Wenatchee. Tons of fishing. Rent a boat that looks like a dock with a small motor on it and go crazy on some planter trout. There's nothing better when you're 7.
http://www.coveresortatfishlake.com/

[D-Rock425]

Great minds think alike

[jackelope]

Great minds think alike

That's the long and short of it.
 

[h20hunter]

Great suggestion...they have a nice website.....top of the list so far.

[vandeman17]

On a similar note, we have 9 acres outside Cle Elum near the town of Liberty. We have a covered area, fire pit, an outhouse and good spots for a tent. There is a creek that runs through it but it isn't fishable. The teanaway river is only about 20 minutes away and has some good fishing. If somebody is looking for a good, quiet place to take their kid(s) let me know and we can probably work something out. 

[h20hunter]

Great offer.....could be fun.....creeks are always fun to explore.

[vandeman17]

Great offer.....could be fun.....creeks are always fun to explore.

There are some great places to explore. I remember as a kid just taking off for hikes and using the smoke rising from the campfire as my beacon for how to get back. There is still snow back in there right now but we usually are able to make it in there by late May or June depending on the year.

[MLHSN]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

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Go to "The Cove" at Fish Lake by Lake Wenatchee. Tons of fishing. Rent a boat that looks like a dock with a small motor on it and go crazy on some planter trout. There's nothing better when you're 7.
http://www.coveresortatfishlake.com/

I would suggest showing up really early in the morning when they first open.  The two times I've stopped by the boats have all been rented out.

[WillJohn]

I went to the Qunicy lakes and fished Dusty and Burke last weekend.  Was a bit slow but my daughter ended up with a limit.

Elkrunner, just sent you a PM.

[Smossy]

If your not too dead set on backcountry camping. I suggest 1000 trails, The "Pacific City RV and Camping Resort".
Its in Oregon lol, But one of my favorite places to be when I can get there. Its about $60 a night, and the tent sites are pretty nice.
I spend a majority of my time down on the beach which is a walk right across the street. Probably not what your looking for but I figured Id share. Its right next to Kape Kiwanda State Park. Absolutely beautiful area.

[vandeman17]

Another place that we like is Lincoln Rock in Orondo. It has some nice camp spots and it right on the Columbia River. It has play areas, swimming areas and basically everything kids could ever ask for.

[upwind]

Cranberry Lake camp ground on Whidbey Island. I think the lake is closed to fishing but Coranet Bay is really good herring fishing . And kids love bringing up five or six herring at at time . You hit it right you can fill your bucket real quick .

[dkecoleman]

Thanks for all the replies, I'm going to have to check out some of those, D-Rock & Jackelope, Fish lake is really nice, I camped up there once last year and the lake was really good. Vandeman, thats a heck of an offer, it would be nice to go camping somewhere with some peace and quite with the family for once.

[ghosthunter]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

Baker Lake

[timberghost72]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

If you want to camp on a river, head up the Mountain Loop. Lots of nice campgrounds with outhouses. It's an hour away max. Closest campground is at Verlot about a half hour away. Nice for day trips too. Another place up the Mountain Loop is Lake Kelcema once it is thawed out. Trail is less then a mile long and its a nice lake. I will be taking my daugter and wife for an overnight there this summer as a first backpacking overnighter for them. Short and nice for them to enjoy.

[snocohunter]

I'll add my own request to the thread.

My boy is 7 this summer and I'd like to get him out to an overnight. We are in snohomish county and would like to drive maybe an hour or two, have access to water for some bank fishing, and a honey bucket type restroom facility for the boy might be nice. Would love some suggestions.

Baker Lake

I second this vote. only problem is camp sites fill up fast later in the year, when the sockeye season opens again. Booked solid last i heard. The water is really really cold, ask me how i know :-)