Avid campers know no season – meaning if you love to camp, you don’t just restrict that activity to several weeks throughout the year when the weather cooperates. But sadly, the weather in the US lends some of our locations to seasonal camping. However, luckily for those that have camping in the blood, there are still several campgrounds open and waiting for you. And of course, the warm climate locations stay open year-round!
Washington campgrounds are an option for year-round camping. Thousand Trails Long Beach in Seaview, Washington enjoys milder winter temperatures, rarely dipping below freezing and known for winter storm-watching as winter storms bring waves crashing against the shores and make for great photos. The historic Long Beach boardwalk is a great place to do this. Another all-season opportunity is walking the 8.5-mile Discovery Trail which is paved so you don’t have to worry about muddy pathways. Thousand Trails Chehalis was the first campground in the Thousand Trails family and deserves some love. Three museums to visit when camping here include the Lewis County Historical Museum, the Veteran’s Museum and the Chehalis Centralia Railroad and Museum. Of course, Thousand Trails Leavenworth offers the charm of the Bavarian-style village and lots of outdoors activities in the area that include winter hikes, skiing and snowmobiling. Both Tall Chief Campground and Thousand Trails Thunderbird are great locations if you want to explore Seattle and the surrounding area while Thousand Trails La Conner serves as a great spot if you want to explore the San Juan Islands.
The Oregon campgrounds are open year-round as well, so that provides for another opportunity to camp the Pacific Northwest any time of year. Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver is a great place for winter sports as it receives an average of 27 inches of snow each year. Activities when camping in Bend can include snow skiing, snowboarding, fat tube biking and winter hikes. Mt. Hood Village Resort is also a great place for snowy fun like cosmic tubing or night skiing at the iconic Skibowl, sledding at White River West Sno Park, and moonlit snowshoe tours led by a National Forest Service Ranger. If you want to explore Portland, camp at Portland-Fairview RV Park and head into the city to enjoy attractions that include the Oregon Zoo, PIttock Mansion and the Portland art Museum. Coastal Oregon in winter is great for whale watching, storm watching and walks along the less-crowded beaches. Oregon coastal resorts include Thousand Trails Pacific City, Seaside, South Jetty, and Whalers Rest.
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