michaelsirott

$8 gets you a parking spot in the park next to the Okanogan River. There's a bathroom/shower that's open seasonally.

Positives:
Easy access for most RV's
Seems relatively safe

Negatives:
There are no hook-ups and bathroom/showers are only open seasonally
No privacy; there's an apartment complex across the street, and the park is easy to drive through.
Not particularly pet friendly; there's a grassy area but there are numerous signs saying "no dogs"
Adjacent to major local arterial.

We stayed 3 nights in early June 2023. The campground was nearly at capacity and the sites are relatively small and close together. That may turn some people off, but for us the good atmosphere made up for it. This campground is very well maintained and the staff was great. Despite being full, the campground was relatively quiet and peaceful. They don't allow fireworks. We didn't have any problems with loud vehicles or excessive noise from children or dogs. It looked like 75% of guests were temporary visitors and 25% may have been more seasonal. As the name implies, this campground is surrounded by a bend of the Elkhorn Creek. The sites along the creek have more privacy because they're at the edge of the campground as opposed to being in the center. However, the creek side sites are back-in only and do not have sewer hook-ups.

We would stay here again if we're in the area.

This isn't really a campground so much as an area of lakeshore open to camping. The area seems to be popular on weekends for lake users. We've stayed overnight here many times since 2015. There have been periods where the location is closed for various reasons, including during winters when it's covered with snow. It also provides a nice place for travelers to stay for the night while traveling on I-90. It's only about 45 minutes from Seattle so we use it when we're on our way to or from a quick trip to the city.

The "sites" are dirt and gravel. Larger RVs might have trouble maneuvering and finding a level spot. Smaller RV's will find plenty of room and choices of places to park.

The area is only about 1/4 mile from I-90, across the water. The noise from the highway was not very noticeable.

The staff was very helpful and friendly throughout our entire stay. Arrival and check-in went very smoothly. Our site was a back-in site at the edge of the park (which we prefer). Even though sites are fairly close together, they seem private because of the trees and shrubs between many of the sites, and trees throughout the park. Our site had a gravel parking pad, and concrete patio area with a table and chairs.

Although not fancy, the grounds and facilities were very well maintained and up to date. We liked touring the metal art incorporated throughout the park. Some of it is even for sale.The dog park was small but in great condition. The park roads and sites are mostly gravel. The park electric, water, and sewer seemed to operate flawlessly. Wifi coverage at our site was great, and was fast enough to be usable for streaming and video calls.

Santa Fe Skies is situated at the southern end of Santa Fe. There really isn't anything notable within walking distance of the park, except for maybe a gas station and a brewery. The big box stores and strip malls are within 1-2 miles. The really interesting part of Santa Fe is 10-12 miles away. So plan to do some driving while you're there.

There are some cycling routes from the park, but there aren't any bike paths that can be accessed without using the main roads first to get there. That's fine for experienced cyclists, but may disappoint those looking for a family ride right from the park.

All and all a great experience and we hope to be back again.

Offut Lake Resort consists of a small, wooded campground near the shore of Offut Lake. It's located a few minutes north of Tenino WA, and about 15 minutes south of Olympia. There are RV spots, tent spots, and cabins. We stayed here on a weekend during the peak season (August). The campground was understandably busy with families and kids running all around.

I called for reservations in advance. To be fair, the host told me that essentially all the good sites were taken but she could squeeze us in to site 11, which had little privacy and no water hook-up. We were in town for an event and didn't plan to stay at the campground during the day, so we agreed to take site 11.

Upon arrival the site was easy to find and easy to back into. There was 30 amp electric and sewer but no water.

My biggest complaints about this campground are 1) $5 extra costs per dog (we have two) 2) noisy with families and kids running around. It irritated me to have to pay more for our dogs when they are in fact much less disruptive than kids. 3) There is wifi but the password illuded us. It's not posted at the office and we were never given the password. This was kind of annoying when there is no other internet service (4G) available in the area.

In other words, if you want a family oriented campground, this may be a good place for you. If you want a peaceful, quiet experience, or if you have dogs, I would stay elsewhere. Overall, I would have been a little happier with the experience if the price was $20-25 per night instead of $50 per night.

The previous reviews are accurate. This campground is a parking lot with full RV hookups. The location is amazing; right on the shore of the Salish Sea and steps away from downtown Port Townsend. Although the sites are packed tightly together most seem to have a good view and all are within a few steps of the beach. The town of Port Townsend is the main attraction here. It's a sailboating hub and a foodie destination. The marina is all that separates the campground from downtown.

The campground is well maintained but staffing was pretty limited. The registration process was not very clear. I had reserved our site (308) online with a $10 deposit. We arrived at 4:00 pm (apparently after office hours). There was no payment instructions and no park map. The park map is online. I paid my balance at the office the following morning.

The park and the town are dog friendly. Almost everyone we encountered kept their dogs leashed and picked up their poop. Noise from fellow campers was minimal. At night all we heard was the sound of the waves and wind. The park bathrooms were clean and up-to-date. A key code is required. Showers take quarters. The free wifi was fast enough to do video calls and watch TV. The Verizon signal was also reliable.

During our visit the campground was about 90% full and its appears to maintain that level of occupancy throughout the season. Reserve your spot well in advance because the place gets booked.

We will be back again.

I had a business project in Vancouver and needed a place for a couple of nights. Jantzen Beach RV Park is very conveniently located and easy to get to from I-5. I reserved our spot a few weeks in advance. Check-in was easy and friendly. Our site was in great condition. Sites are paved with asphalt and I didn't even need leveling blocks. Well maintained lawns surrounded the RV pads. Our next impression was that our neighbors were "interesting". On one side of us lived a family...apparently 3-4 kids and 2 adults living in a old 16 foot trailer. That's fine, no judgement on our part for that. However, we soon saw that they were in the junk business...Second hand goods were strewn throughout the site. They were either bringing in things on a utility trailer to unload, or selling things from their site to people that drove up. On the other side of us lived a gentleman with a hot rod Subaru without a hood or muffler. He came and went at all hours of the day and night.

The rest of the park seemed to be occupied by about 60% permanent residents and 40% travelers. Across the street (maybe the same facility) is a large mobile home park. The mobile homes section of the park was very well maintained and it appears most of the residents took pride in their home and plot. Everyone we encountered were very friendly to us and our dogs. We had a safe and pleasant stay, but potential guests should be aware of the character of this park.

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Well maintained grounds and facilities
Very easy access from I-5
Close to Portland

Cons:
Constant noise from planes, cars, and neighbors.
More on the "trailer park" end of the spectrum than "RV resort" end of the spectrum

We stayed here for a quick overnight on the way to another destination. We originally wanted to stay in the national park but all the campgrounds were full. The property is easy to access, right on Hwy 20. Big rivs should gave no problem getting in. We were off the highway and in our site in less than 5 minutes! We got a no-hook-up tent site for $20.

The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were dated but seemed functional. The grounds were well maintained but not fancy.

We'd use this campground again for a quick overnight. A destination, it is not.

I recently had a business conference at nearby Suncadia resort. The $250/night rooms at the resort were not as appealing as bringing my house with me and staying at Whispering Pines.

We had a great overall experience.The sites are spacious and our site was relatively private. Each site has 50/30/20 amp, cable TV, and water hook-ups. There were trash bins every few sites. There are no sewer hookups due to the Yakima River being literally a few feet from the campground. The park is well maintained but not overly manicured. They've got a reasonable well equipped RV parts store. There's a bathhouse that appears to be relatively new.

We arrived Thursday night after hours. The campstore was closed but the camp hosts were kind enough to stay up long enough to greet us and direct us to our site. In the morning we registered and paid at the campstore. We met the owners who were friendly and welcoming.

We liked the proximity to Cle Elum (about a mile to downtown), Roslyn (a couple miles), and Suncadia Resort (about 5 miles). We visited restaurants and stores at each place during our four day stay.

This campground is dog friendly. There's an off leash dog run. There's also a nice hiking trail along the Yakima River.

The name Whispering Pines is a bit ironic, because realistically the only thing you'll hear is the traffic on I-90. Tent trailer and tent campers may want to bring ear plugs or run a fan for some white noise.

The noise level from I-90 is the only negative thing I have to say. We'll stay here again next time we have occasion to visit the Cle Elum, Roslyn, Suncadia area.

This park is on the edge of the town of Clarkston right next to Costco, Walmart, and a city park. We stayed here on New Years Eve 2020 and would definitely stay again, especially in the off-season.

There are accommodations for rigs of all sizes, including both pull-through and back-in sites. The staff seems to be attentive and friendly. The entire park is well manicured and landscaped. Each site has potted shrubs and it’s own patio with furniture. The bathroom and shower facilities are clean and updated. The park is dog friendly with a well equipped off-leash dog park, and also plenty of other dog-friendly paths and lawns within the RV park and in the surrounding public spaces along the river. There are several restaurants within walking distance, including the Riverport Brewing Company and Basalt Winery.

There are a few negatives to be aware of:
- The sites are close together. In the summer this would have been a negative for us but in the off-season it
wasn’t a big deal because the park wasn’t at capacity.
- There is noise from highway and train traffic. Lewiston-Clarkston is a working industrial area.
- Odor from the Clearwater Paper Corp just to the east may be noticeable depending on wind direction.

All and all we had a great stay and would recommend it.