Belfair State Park

September 5-7, 2014

Site #T27

Who: Eric, Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Logan, Jon, Missy

Amazing!  Our site was right next to Hood Canal. Excellent views.  The kids spent hours and hours playing in the water.  Also has a river to play in and a playground.

Weather was gorgeous as well.

We didn't pack up quick enough for the park ranger and he threatened to fine us.  We tossed everything in the motorhome and drove over to the day use area to sort it all out before heading home.  

Manchester State Park

August 15-18, 2014

Site #5

Who: Eric, Dianne,  Joshua, Nora, Logan, the George's

Park is nice. Wooded sites, very private.  Has historical buildings to look at, and hikes, but no real beach to swim in and no playground. 

Bobbi Ann brought a bunch of root beers and the kids had a taste test.

Staircase

June 27-29, 2014

Staircase Campground, by Lake Cushman

Who: Eric, Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Logan, Thaddeus, Terrious, Conner, Jon & Missy (8 kids, 2 adults)

Rained quite a bit - made us realize how much the front window leaks.  Boys stayed outside in a tent. 

The sites were designed long before motorhomes and we had a hard time finding a site where we could fit.  Amazingly enough, we ended up on a site right on the river.  It was gorgeous.  The kids had a blast jumping into the river, fully clothed as we didn't bring swimsuits. 

Steamboat Rock State park

August 23-26, 2013

Who: Dianne, Joshua, Nora, the Kupersteins (Cole & Casey's new family) and their friends

Had sites in a newer area closer to the playground so the kids were able to ride their bikes over to play.  

We had a huge storm overnight.  Tents were blowing away, etc.  I ended up with all the kids (8+) with me in the motorhome while the other 4 adults were in the other camper.  Thank God for the DVd player as the kids were seriously freaked out.  Not sure how I found enough blankets and pillows, but we survivied!

Hiked up to the top of Steamboat Rock the next day.  I'm impressed the kids made it - I'm impressed I made it!  Excellent view.  I also somehow ended up at Grand Coulee with oodles of kids and no other parents.  Glutton for punishment.  :)

Farragut State Park

July 23-26, 2013

Farragut State Park, Idaho

Who: Dianne, Joshua, Nora

Great swimming area, but a long way from the camping areas.  We drove.  Campground was really nice with large sites. 

Near Silverwood Theme Park. 

 

Belfair State Park

August  24-27, 2011

Who: Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Cole, Casey, Elsa, Nora, Sam

Nice park on the river.  Sites by the beach are nicer and bigger.  Area we were in, the sites are very small and close together. 

Playground is nice, but small.  Swimming in the river was great for the kids. 

We had a tire blowout on the way home.  Luckily, we were only a few miles from a Les Schwab and they didn't close for another hour. 

 

Naches

August 5-7, 2011

Forest Service Campground, Naches

Who: Eric, Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Cole, Casey, the Jensens

No hook-ups for water, pit toilets. But, really nice for rural camping.  You can collect firewood and make huge fires. 

Best for a group as there is nothing for the kids to do. 

Lincoln Rock State Park

July 5-8, 2011

Lincoln Rock State Park, Wenathee

Who: Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Cole, Casey

Hookup sites are huge, grassy and nice.  A bit of a walk to the playground and swimming, but not too bad.  The playground was excellent.  Swimming area was nice - but freezing.  Didn't slow the kids down though. 

The standard hookups are closer to the swimming and playground and are much shadier. 

We also visited the Aplets and Cotlets factory, and the Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village. 

 

 

Potholes State Park

June 17-19, 2011

Site #4

 Who: Eric, Dianne, Joshua, Nora, Cole, Casey, other Olive Crest foster families

First trip in our new motorhome.

Hook up sites are nice and big.  Play area is great.  No swimming, despite what the website says.  The mosquitos were horrid!