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Washington is aptly known as the Evergreen State. Beautiful tall majestic pines carpet most of the western half of this photogenic state - and beckon to be camped under. Umm, I can smell their sweet fragrance now! Washington has a lot more to offer besides her trees however, for beneath those evergreen boughs, nature has worked her wondrous way. Want to camp by a cold clear lake, stream or river? It is here! Want to camp in a rainforest or on a glacier-capped mountain? That's here too! Or, do you prefer camping near the ocean or sound-or how about a rugged cliff overlooking a strait? Yep, it's all here in Washington. Nowhere have I found better camping or better camping facilities! (And, even though my wife is from this great state, I'm not a bit prejudiced. Honest!)
My wife Pam and I have camped in National, State and County Parks and private campgrounds all across Washington, and none have disappointed. Many have left us with great memories that will last a lifetime. Rockport State Park is one of these and our favorite. It is located about 100 miles north of Seattle, on state highway 20, in the Northern Cascade Mountains. It provides full hook-ups, large level sites and gorgeous Douglas Fir with moss covered branches. When there, I feel as if I'm in another world! Rockport also has some excellent hiking trails, and the park is kept in tiptop shape. By taking short drives from the park, we were able to enjoy a lot of the area's sights. The region's small towns have funny sounding names (Sedro Wooley-Concrete-Birdview) and neat little shops to wander through. Who could ask for anything more? The Olympic Peninsula Out on the Olympic Peninsula, our choice has to be Salt Creek County Park, Clallum County. It is situated right on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and has easily navigated trails that lead down to the rocky shore. Salt Creek has luscious greenery and is a well-maintained park. There are nice campsites available for tents, RVs and motorhomes with a dump station near the park entrance. Deer play, at times, about the park's open areas. Located near Joyce, WA., it is only about 15 miles west of Port Angeles and breath-taking Hurricane Ridge Drive in Olympic National Park. Lake Crescent is but a 10 mile drive southwest of the park. Salt Creek is a small park with big camping enjoyments. We love it there!
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