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This is a typical CB, close to the interstate as most are. There a 3 designated (painted "RV") RV spots in the back. They aren't very long, and are a bit off-camber and inclined. I chose a spot just to the left of those 3 which had a car with u-haul trailer parked there already by a hotel guest-the Hampton Inn is CB's neighbor. My rig is a 6.5' bed Tundra towing a 24' trailer (with a bike on rear bumper, so add a foot) and I think that will be the maximum length doable. If you're longer don't come here. Walmart (2 blocks away) is RV friendly as of this writing. While walking there I walked by an enormous 5th wheel parked with slides out in the Home Depot lot--even though I've read on camping apps that they (HD) discontinued that extension of courtesy. I want to thank Cracker Barrel corporate for their RV-friendly company stance. I've enjoyed that hospitality of theirs many times and had some pretty good meals to boot. A win-win formula.

As of my visit on 5/24/21, this parking lot has a posted sign forbidding over night parking. I moved on to the Flat-Top OHV Area, 4.5 miles away.

You have to be looking for this east-turn off of 285 to find it. One landmark are the sudden grove of cottonwood trees in an otherwise treeless region. Flat gravel parking lot for a trailhead. Has a pit toilet building also. Fairly quiet at night-only a hundred yards from the 285. Low light pollution so good star gazing. Take time to walk the short trail.

This first-come basis campground is owned by the county and is adjacent to the tiny county airport. For fifteen bucks (cash only), it offers a clean and safe place to unhook and explore the area. The lifted gravel pads are long enough for big rigs and are flat and level. Other than a picnic table, a fire ring, and 2 water spigots to top off your tank (they are threaded), that's what you get. It is close to 101 and a few miles from downtown Tillamook. The sites are well separated, and the registration is the simple self-pay envelope in the slot, located at the airport gate. In my 3 night stay, I've only observed a handful of active planes, 2 of them were ultralights doing some night flying which was a blast to watch.
For an overnight stop or a boondocker's basecamp, I feel this place offers fair value.
There is a cheese factory in town that generously offers free camping for a night or 2, but it is right on 101 and they have a no unhooking the trailer policy.

This campground is 7 miles east of Austin, NV on hwy 50. It is situated at the top of a mountain summit (Nevada style) so offers some relief from the summer heat. There are only about 10 sites, but just outside the gate is an area amongst the trees for overglow/boondockers. The campground has a simple his/hers bathroom with water. There are water spigots throughout the campground
and they are threaded for a hose. Pull out the spring-loaded bucket outlet to divert water to the threaded outlet.Trees are abundant, so shade is available...not for your vehicle perhaps but for those willing to carry there chairs.
Hwy 50 is very close by, but being the loniest highway in the US means very little traffic. Actually the free roaming cattle make more racket than the road. Sites are your typical western dusty sites. This is a well placed cheap rest stop.

You probably won't see this place from the highway but you won't be disappointed taking exit #343 (east bound) if you're hot & tired. It's a small, family owned RV park that caters to one nighters. It's clean, it has lots of shade courtesy of magnificent cotton wood trees, and it is reasonably priced. This is not one of those Nevada RV parks packed full of oil field workers, this is a wonderful respite from driving all day when it's 200° outside. Run by welcoming and charming owners.
My Verizon was about 1 bar serviceable but they have high speed wifi available (through an online provider). I can't say enough about the relaxing grounds here...but it is close to the highway and that noise does get through somewhat.
Full hook-ups, but bathroom /showers are present if needed.

You probably won't see this place from the highway but you won't be disappointed taking exit #343 (east bound) if you're hot & tired. It's a small, family owned RV park that caters to one nighters. It's clean, it has lots of shade courtesy of magnificent cotton wood trees, and it is reasonably priced. This is not one of those Nevada RV parks packed full of oil field workers, this is a wonderful respite from driving all day when it's 200° outside. Run by welcoming and charming owners.
My Verizon was about 1 bar serviceable but they have high speed wifi available (through an online provider). I can't say enough about the relaxing grounds here...but it is close to the highway and that noise does get through somewhat.
Full hook-ups, but bathroom /showers are present if needed.

Morefield campground is a GREAT base camp to explore the park from. My opinion is that $39 dollars for a no frills dry camp site is rather greedy on Aramark's part (the civilian contract holder for the park's services), but they got you if you want to be here. Our senior citizens with "the pass" pay half that. What you do get for your money is a fire ring, a picnic table, and flush toilets are spread around the loops. There is no Verizon signal, but I was told that certain toilet houses will have basic 2.4 wifi soon (it's currently April '24, the facilities are not quite up to speed on full services). On the outskirts of the first loop is a concessions area offering gas, a store, a cafe (soon), and SHOWERS! There is also a laundry mat facility.
At the park entrance gate a sign says the campground is 4 miles...just know that most of that mileage is straight up a mountain!
One more comment...don't shrug off the hiking trails out of Morefield. They are outstanding in what each offers for a reward. They really are outstanding.

The Canyon has 2 rim drives, the south and the north. This camp ground is right at the crossroads between the two. It is hosted by the Navaho nation, with sites that are more separated than many RV parks I've encountered. There are no hook-ups, but water is available as are a few scattered bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks. There is a dump station for exiting campers.
The campground is layed out within a grove of cottonwood trees, so shade can be had if you arrive early enough to have choices. My Verizon signal was adequate but indicated I was on a roaming branch network, service was fine for simple travel prep tasks, but didnt have the throughput for heavy data use. Enjoy this ancient Canyon...if only it could talk about everyone who's passed through it over the centuries!

This is the closest campground to an interstate I've ever experienced, and the noise on an interstate freeway never takes a break. This Washington State park is within 200 feet from I-5. I've stayed at RV parks near a secondary highway before, but never an interstate. Never again.
There is no "Paradise Point" either. That was a bend in a river over a hundred years ago, and its still there for you to enjoy. It is directly beneath the 2 separate direction I-5 bridges. Please consider any other option than this place.