Camping in WA/OR during the off-season
Next week, my girlfriend and myself are renting a car and driving from Seattle to Portland (we are visiting from the UK). Despite the current rainy weather we would love to go camping along the way. We have 3 nights to camp (all weekdays), and ideally would like to visit two different places - one in Washington and one in Oregon.
It seems like a lot of the main campgrounds with facilities in the major national parks (e.g. Mt Hood, Mt Rainier parks) are closed for the off season and don't re-open until May. Apparently wild camping is permitted in Oregon, so there is always the option to do that, but ideally it would be good to go to a maintained campsite.
Are there campsites near either Seattle, Oregon or in between that are open during the off-season (for future reference, this is early April), or areas where the weather will not have closed the campsites? Ideally, we would prefer to be in a forest - if it's possible to camp (or wildcamp) at low altitude in the Mt Hood national forest that would be great!
Thank you for your help!
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Can you camp year round in Washington state?
Most of these sites only stay open through the end of October, but the Mountain Lake Campground and Midway Campgrounds are open year-round.What is the best month to go camping in?
September and October are some of the best months to go camping because they are not too hot or cold and allow you to experience the outdoors with fewer crowds. Arguably, there is a reason many people go camping in June and July, however.What is the season for camping?
In most places, the camping season starts in early spring. A day in March typically serves as the opening date. After opening, the season will usually run until late fall, when the temperature begins to dip again. This period from spring to fall serves as your window for planning a camping trip.Can you camp anywhere in WA?
You may camp at a caravan park or campground, or you may camp elsewhere under the following rules: For up to 24 hours in a caravan or other vehicle in a roadside rest area. For up to 24 hours in a road reserve if you need to rest in an emergency. On land that is set aside for camping.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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