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Title: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 13, 2014, 07:15:11 PM
Wife and I decided to move from tent camping to a travel trailer, purchased a 23ft Tahoe Lite which we will pick up at the end of this week. We already have some local areas in mind for camping but I am looking for other areas that will be worth traveling to on the eastside as well as west. Our go to tent spot has been Alta Lake for some sun and fishing but would like other good spots we can go to with our trailer, they dont all have to be state parks, private or usfs are ok too. Preferably would like water and electric hookups but wont shy away from dry camp either as I have access to a good generator. Family friendly is a must as we have a 2yr old and wife is currently pregnant, fishing is a plus!! My goal here is to compile a go to list that I can come back to and look there and pick new spots we haven't tried over time. I could sit down and read a book of good state spots but its better to get first hand info with pro's and con's. Thanks!!
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Hawgdawg on April 13, 2014, 07:39:41 PM
We enjoy Sun lakes around mid July. Lots to do and fishing is great. Enjoy your new RV! Note......put your awning down in the evening as the wind does come up fast!
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: vandeman17 on April 13, 2014, 07:45:18 PM
I like Lincoln rock, daroga and Beebe parks. All on the Columbia river north of wenatchee.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: wadu1 on April 13, 2014, 07:53:42 PM
Our all time favorite was Lodge Pole just over the top of Chinook Pass. It is a USPS Camp ground without all the city things just a great place. and on the American River some fish.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 13, 2014, 07:54:19 PM
Never been to sun lakes looks like its one to hit! Always pass Daroga and beebe but have never stayed i'll put those on the list as well!! Thanks for the input so far guys!


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 13, 2014, 08:15:46 PM

Our all time favorite was Lodge Pole just over the top of Chinook Pass. It is a USPS Camp ground without all the city things just a great place. and on the American River some fish.  :twocents:
Been over chinook never camped..and your post made me realize I put usfs and not usps! Thanks lol ill have to check that one out!


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: washelkhunter on April 13, 2014, 08:22:46 PM
One of our faves is Sun Cove Resort out of Tonasket. A great family resort. Full hookups, store, cafe, boat rental, pool and killer fishing.   :tup:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 13, 2014, 08:29:21 PM
Sun lakes is very, very windy, bring a wind turbine. Liars Cove in Conconully has everything you want. I'm going there this Friday for the weekend to test out the new camper. Fishing, hunting, ATVing.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on April 13, 2014, 08:45:33 PM
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Post by: jackelope on April 13, 2014, 08:54:54 PM
Tagging this one too.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: vandeman17 on April 13, 2014, 08:56:42 PM
There is always chelan state park too. Lots of good memories there as well as crescent bar but this year wouldn't be a good year for cb.  :yike:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 13, 2014, 09:09:50 PM
One of our faves is Sun Cove Resort out of Tonasket. A great family resort. Full hookups, store, cafe, boat rental, pool and killer fishing.   :tup:

My buddy said Sun Cove is pretty nice too! All those things would be nice to have close by too
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 13, 2014, 09:12:34 PM
Sun lakes is very, very windy, bring a wind turbine. Liars Cove in Conconully has everything you want. I'm going there this Friday for the weekend to test out the new camper. Fishing, hunting, ATVing.

I was looking at Conconully via state parks site the other day seems like a nice place too!

Keep the ideas coming, I see others have interest as well!!  :tup:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 13, 2014, 09:21:06 PM
Sun lakes is very, very windy, bring a wind turbine. Liars Cove in Conconully has everything you want. I'm going there this Friday for the weekend to test out the new camper. Fishing, hunting, ATVing.

I was looking at Conconully via state parks site the other day seems like a nice place too!

Keep the ideas coming, I see others have interest as well!!  :tup:


There are maybe 5 resorts and 1 State Park there. It's probably the most friendliest areas in Washington. I've been going there for 35 years and still love it. There is also Forest Circus camping too.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 14, 2014, 12:06:33 AM
Pine Near campground 'In' Winthrop. Several lakes around offer good fishing. (I'll be fly fishing Big Twin on the holiday) Walk to shops... It's really not camping but is a nice get-away.   Mosquitos are often pretty thick at RiverBend on the Methow but it's a nice campground with all amenities. Chelan state park is nice but if you reserve in advance, Chelan City park is great to take the kids. Very cozy camp/st. park campground just above Chief Joseph dam. Golf near by. Good fishing too. Fish lake.. Lake Wenatchee... Sun Lakes...

Options are endless.

-Steve
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: hiway_99 on April 14, 2014, 12:09:20 PM
The only problem with greyland state parks were the thieves last time I was there.  It was a well known problem with the rangers there.  My group had over $3500 in stuff stolen in one weekend.  Needless to say I haven't been back.  This was last year or the year before.

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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 14, 2014, 12:18:33 PM
Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: bhawley76 on April 14, 2014, 12:18:58 PM
Twenty five mile creek at lake Chelan is one of my favorites, big salmon is another. :tup:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 14, 2014, 06:27:48 PM
Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)

I took a look at this one as well last night, it seems just from their site and Liar Cove's site both places are pretty nice and appear friendly and well run. Definitely a place I will be staying in the near future!
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Stump on April 14, 2014, 07:12:24 PM
Cowlitz Falls Campground
889 Peters Rd.
Randle, WA 98377

This place is off the beaten path and has hook up for power and water with a dump station. The camp ground has a boat launch on the Cowlitz and the Cipus river is close. It is also close access to Scanewa lake and  Riffe lake is just a hope down a dirt road. All have great fishing.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 14, 2014, 07:18:29 PM
Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)

I took a look at this one as well last night, it seems just from their site and Liar Cove's site both places are pretty nice and appear friendly and well run. Definitely a place I will be staying in the near future!

If you like a little more subdued crowed go with Shady Pines, Liars Cove can get a little noisier than some like at night. Quite a few nights you can hear them having fun little past quite hours at Shady Pines, them again that might fit your needs.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 15, 2014, 09:08:01 PM

Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)

I took a look at this one as well last night, it seems just from their site and Liar Cove's site both places are pretty nice and appear friendly and well run. Definitely a place I will be staying in the near future!

If you like a little more subdued crowed go with Shady Pines, Liars Cove can get a little noisier than some like at night. Quite a few nights you can hear them having fun little past quite hours at Shady Pines, them again that might fit your needs.  :chuckle:

Looks like wife reserved a spot in june for liars cove..we've never stayed in conconully so it should be fun! A little noise doesnt bother me I'm used to it. Looking forward to that trip and ill check out shady pines for a future stay while there!


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 16, 2014, 07:01:01 AM

Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)

I took a look at this one as well last night, it seems just from their site and Liar Cove's site both places are pretty nice and appear friendly and well run. Definitely a place I will be staying in the near future!

If you like a little more subdued crowed go with Shady Pines, Liars Cove can get a little noisier than some like at night. Quite a few nights you can hear them having fun little past quite hours at Shady Pines, them again that might fit your needs.  :chuckle:

Looks like wife reserved a spot in june for liars cove..we've never stayed in conconully so it should be fun! A little noise doesnt bother me I'm used to it. Looking forward to that trip and ill check out shady pines for a future stay while there!


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There are 2 bars in town for eating out if you plan on doing that. Both are kid friendly. The Tamarack and the Sit-N-Bull. Plus a little store for basic needs. Gas is expensive up there by the way.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: scottcrb on April 16, 2014, 07:51:51 AM
just got access to a bigger tent trailer so tagging as well
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Lingcod on April 16, 2014, 08:31:44 AM
West side: Dosewallips State park in Brinnon is really nice with everything you need. Fish on the Dosewallips river or pick oysters and clams on the hood canal, Seal Rock nearby is also great. Klalaloch is quite the haul but well worth it, especially is its open for Razor Clams.

East side: Fish lake out of Leavenworth is nice with some lunkers in the lake and you can rent a boat (Mosquitos can get bad mid-summer). Bumping Lake in Naches is nice with some nice hikes and great fishing.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 16, 2014, 12:24:32 PM


Shady Pines in Conconully, Steve and his wife run a first class operation.  :tup:

http://www.shadypinesresort.com/ (http://www.shadypinesresort.com/)

I took a look at this one as well last night, it seems just from their site and Liar Cove's site both places are pretty nice and appear friendly and well run. Definitely a place I will be staying in the near future!

If you like a little more subdued crowed go with Shady Pines, Liars Cove can get a little noisier than some like at night. Quite a few nights you can hear them having fun little past quite hours at Shady Pines, them again that might fit your needs.  :chuckle:

Looks like wife reserved a spot in june for liars cove..we've never stayed in conconully so it should be fun! A little noise doesnt bother me I'm used to it. Looking forward to that trip and ill check out shady pines for a future stay while there!


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There are 2 bars in town for eating out if you plan on doing that. Both are kid friendly. The Tamarack and the Sit-N-Bull. Plus a little store for basic needs. Gas is expensive up there by the way.

Perfect thanks for the good info Campmeat!! Yea Gas isn't too much of a concern but I would have guessed more expensive than over here.


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 16, 2014, 12:26:15 PM

West side: Dosewallips State park in Brinnon is really nice with everything you need. Fish on the Dosewallips river or pick oysters and clams on the hood canal, Seal Rock nearby is also great. Klalaloch is quite the haul but well worth it, especially is its open for Razor Clams.

East side: Fish lake out of Leavenworth is nice with some lunkers in the lake and you can rent a boat (Mosquitos can get bad mid-summer). Bumping Lake in Naches is nice with some nice hikes and great fishing.

Yea we have a family cabin over by fish lake nice lake to get out and get some fishing done or taking the kiddos out!


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 16, 2014, 04:34:48 PM
Gamehunter034, you'll love it over there. There is so much to do and see along with the history of the old days. You won't be disappointed one bit.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on April 16, 2014, 05:27:45 PM

Gamehunter034, you'll love it over there. There is so much to do and see along with the history of the old days. You won't be disappointed one bit.

I'm looking forward to it! Thanks again for the advice. I have hunted the sinlahekin many times but never spent time in conconully. I plan on doing as much as the wife and kiddo can handle!


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Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: baker5150 on April 16, 2014, 05:38:12 PM
Baker lake has tons of good sites

Howard miller steelhead park in concrete is nice.   So is rasar state park. 

Panorama point at baker lake is my all time favorite. We hit it a few times a year.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Jburke on May 12, 2014, 12:11:58 AM
Someone mentioned the one above Chief Joseph dam, that would be Bridgeport state park.  It's a nice park at the lower end of Rufus woods.  I really like Lake Roosevelt though and there are about a dozen different campgrounds and some great fishing year round.
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Gamehunter034 on May 13, 2014, 04:19:01 AM
Someone mentioned the one above Chief Joseph dam, that would be Bridgeport state park.  It's a nice park at the lower end of Rufus woods.  I really like Lake Roosevelt though and there are about a dozen different campgrounds and some great fishing year round.

Never stayed over there just driven through. Luckily we'll have our trailer for some time to come so I will be able to hit alot of these great places named at some point in time :tup: got quite a few trips planned out this summer based off what i can manage with my work schedule we will get in about 6-8 trips from now through sept!
Title: Re: Good Trailer Camp Sites
Post by: Wake1 on May 14, 2014, 07:05:01 AM
Mossyrock park ran by Tacoma Power on the west side. Nice park, well kept and family friendly. On Rife lake. One of our favorites.   
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