With many miles of sandy beaches and the dramatic rock formations such as Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach is sure to be a hit for any vacation. This was no surprise to the people who have visited the beach. In June of 2013, Cannon Beach was named “one of the world’s most beautiful places” by National Geographic Magazine. If you have any comments or questions we would love you to leave them below or email us.Many different activities draw visitors to the coast of Oregon. We would love for you to follow our exciting journey by joining our friends list here on our website and following us on our social media pages below. RatingĬheck out our other reviews of Reynolds Pond and Kla-Mo-Ya Casino. So, we would recommend this as a place to spend some time, chilling out and relaxing. The area is kept tidy and utilities cleaned. While the noise from the trains can be off putting it didn’t affect our stay. Overall, our first real boondocking in the US at Celilo Park, Oregon turned out to be a wonderful experience. The park ranger that I talked with to get this information was very helpful. Park rangers come around every day and write down registration plate details, so don’t get caught staying for more than 14 days all up, or you may be penalised. You have a combined total of 14 nights free parking between all eight over a 30 day period. This park is one of eight in the local area that allows you to do boondocking. But this may have been our paranoia talking □.Īdditionally, our AT&T internet connection worked well allowing Carolyn to continue working. So, traffic noise is present too.Īlbeit, as a fairly safe area to stop for the night there were some questionable looking people. Also, the freeway butts alongside the railway line. So, if the sound of loud train horns blowing quite frequently throughout the day and night bother you, then this may not be the place for you. The big one is it sits right next to the railway line. However, there are some negatives to this site. There is a large garbage bin (dumpster) to use, also picnic tables and chairs. Both are kept very clean and we had no hesitation in using either of them. The first is your normal flushable toilets, the second, as we Aussies would call it, a long drop (bio toilet for our US friends). Situated within the park grounds are 2 toilet blocks. To the west of the area is a boat ramp for those wishing to launch their vessels. It also has grassy areas and trees for shade for campers and day trippers. There are plenty of spaces for RV’s of all lengths on a paved surface. Owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers it offers plenty to RVers, campers, picnicker’s and water sport enthusiasts alike. Lying about 13 kilometres west of Biggs Junction, and to the south banks of the river in Oregon. Located to the river side of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway on the Columbia River, which borders Washington and Oregon. We feel Celilo Park reflects our first true taste of boondocking in the US. While technically not our first location, that belongs to a truck stop on I-90 Indian John Hill Rest Stop just outside Cle Elum, Oregon. So, we will give a review of the locations we boondock at, to show you the unique side of our travels.īoondocking in the US Celilo Park, Oregon Finding those places where we can sit back, relax and soak it all in. But hey, that’s half the fun of boondocking in the US. However, there are some restrictions on where we can stay □. We are fully self-contained, and as such, are able to visit and stay at places without having to pay accommodation fees. She may be old but she suits us to a tee.Ĭheck out our video below of Cup Cake. So, without further ado I would like to introduce you to “Cup Cake” our 1989 23ft Winnebago. So, for those of you that don’t already know Carolyn and I (Travel is Sweet) have invested in an RV for the duration of this journey. Boondocking in the US has been a God send. Self-isolating in our RV, only venturing out for food and supplies. Considering the state of affairs around the world due to the COVID19 outbreak, we are in the best possible spot. So, boondocking in the US is our current lifestyle as of March 2020. It can also be referred to as dispersed camping, dry camping, wild camping and free camping. In other words, we are only relying on what we have in our RV. Boondocking is the term us RVer’s like to give to RVing when we are not connected to water, electricity and sewerage while camping. But, boondocking is exactly what Travel is Sweet is doing on our 9 month adventure around the US and Canada. is Boondocking, us Aussies will ask? We had the same response not that long ago.
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