| Residents of the Northwest United States are | | | | Oregon and in Idaho. Even winter campers that |
| proud of the conservation efforts put forth in | | | | enjoy the snow can find open sites around Mt. |
| their state. Washington, Oregon and Idaho have | | | | Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and The Three Sisters. |
| preserved some of the most beautiful forests, | | | | These areas have excellent camping areas that |
| mountains, deserts and valleys for generations of | | | | can provide you with a great place to stay, |
| outdoors enthusiasts. Much of the land in these | | | | beautiful sites, and a lot to do while your there. |
| great states is made available for people all over | | | | Peninsula |
| the country to enjoy on a regular basis. Camping, | | | | Located in Northwest Washington, the Olympic is |
| hiking, hunting and fishing are popular vacation | | | | the home to both the towering Olympic Mountains |
| activities in this part of the country because there | | | | and the Pacific coastline. The Bogachiel, Sequim |
| are so many diverse places to go and see. | | | | Bay, Old Fort Townsend and Fort Worden State |
| Camping in the Northwest is a popular past time | | | | Parks are a few of many camping and hiking |
| that can be enjoyed by anyone, no matter what | | | | destinations in the area. Camping on the peninsula |
| their skill level or age. When camping in this area | | | | requires waterproof equipment. |
| of the country, there are a few things that must | | | | Deschutes National Forest |
| be considered and equipment that should be | | | | Central Oregon is the home of the Deschutes |
| taken. It is important to have durable, waterproof | | | | National Forest. This area has great camping sites |
| camping gear, no matter what season you are | | | | right in the middle of some of the oldest forests |
| camping in, because this is an area that might be | | | | in North America. Camping here can be easy or |
| cold or wet unexpectedly, even in the middle of | | | | challenging, depending on what you are looking for. |
| the summer. You also want to be sure that you | | | | When camping in the desert, make sure to pack |
| have plenty of good lighting gear. LED lanterns and | | | | plenty of water and food. Also, packing a |
| flashlights work best in the dense forests of the | | | | powerful lantern or set of flashlights is important |
| Northwest because they provide you with an | | | | as the deserts in the Northwest are very dark at |
| even, long-lasting light. Having a reliable, compact | | | | night. |
| light is important in this area because often time | | | | Priest Lake State Park |
| campsites can be located deep into the mountains | | | | The Priest Lake State Park is one of the favorite |
| or forests. These locations require that campers | | | | camping destinations for Idaho residents because |
| hike in, so packing lightly but smartly is very | | | | of its diverse options. Camping is available all along |
| important. | | | | the shoreline of Priest Lake and Upper Priest |
| Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are full of great | | | | Lake, as well as on the Lake's islands themselves. |
| camping locations. The states are filled with | | | | These are just a sample of the many incredible |
| diverse national and state park areas. Explorers | | | | camping locations located in the beautiful, green |
| that enjoy mountain wildernesses will find great | | | | Northwest. Campers can find information on |
| camping in the coastal ranges up Oregon and | | | | camping fees, hiking trails and site amenities by |
| Washington and along their many rivers. Desert | | | | looking online at the various state park web sites. |
| campers can find relaxing places in eastern | | | | |