By Abhishek Agarwal

The western coast of America is an enthralling and mysterious part of America which has both foreign and domestic travelers wanting to spend time camping in the out doors. This is not surprising as the outdoors and camping grounds in WA State are a great place to spend ones vacations in the summer. The landscapes in the camping areas in WA State are of different types, you could choose to spend your time either in the forests or deserts or on the beach. There are 120 parks in this state where campers could participate in many different kinds of activities like rock climbing, windsurfing, boating, biking, hiking, during the summer, and snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross country skiing in the winter season.

Camping Washington

How to go about selecting a camping spot Before you decide on where to go for your camping trip you would have to do a bit of research and see which would be a most suitable place for you to go camping. One way of doing this is to do some research on the internet and see the various options you have to camp in Washington State. Another way is to talk to friends who have already done a bit of camping and can give you good advice on this and could refer you to some great outdoor camping spots.

Some attractive camping areas in WA State Alta Lake State Park in WA State is one of the most interesting camping grounds. The 181 acre camping area has the pine Forest Mountains touching the desert areas. Also during the summer fishing enthusiasts can go trout fishing in the Lake. Apart from Lake Alta there is Lake Chelan which is just about 30 minutes away, so you have the option of enjoying activities related to the water in more than one place. However, open fires are not permitted in this area because of the risk of fires in the forest area, but the campers could use gas stoves for camping or barbecues on gas burners for making their meal while camping.

While camping at Alta Lake State Park, you could also enjoy a 2 mile walk on the hiking trails. Apart from this there are a lot of water sports and activities which you could participate in like water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, bird watching, sail boarding and also have a round of golf. You could also enjoy a family picnic here because there are shelters where you could do your cooking and tables to sit around.

Camano Island State Park in WA State is one more interesting camping ground. The natural features here are the beach and a six thousand foot rocky shoreline which this 134 acre camping area covers. The scenic beauty is also breath taking and the view of the mountains nearby is quite enthralling. You can also if you want harvest a lot of shell fish here. Here again you can indulge in many activities like crabbing, clamming, sail boarding,fishing, diving, boating, and also biking, or hiking around the camp area. This is a camp ground where you can stay on for weeks and not get bored because there is so much to do. Camping WA

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by Chloe Hill Smith

Camp Washington

Are you planning to go for a camping trip? Have you decided where to camp out? Well, if you haven’t decided till yet then I would suggest you to camp in Washington! Camping in Washington will be a memorable experience for you as this place is full of beauty, history and astounding campgrounds! So, what are you waiting for? Just hang your backpack and head-off straightaway to Washington state parks!

Here is a list of some of the best/stunning camp parks in Washington:

1. Olympic Peninsula Campground is simply perfect for those who are interested in activities like whale watching, bird watching, fishing, boating and storm watching. This campground is basically a temperate rain forest and you will able to explore the varsities of nature.

2. The Mount Rainier is paradise for nature lovers or outdoor enthusiasts. It is a rainforest where you can discover subalpine ecology, hike the wonderland trail, watch the mountain clouds and enjoy activities like climbing, backpacking and hiking. This place is full of natural scenery and you can find a variety of wildflowers and lakes over here!

3. The Camp beach state park is a state park located on the Southwest shore of the Camano Island and offers visitors an opportunity to take themselves back in time to the 1930s era! This park offers cedar cabins and bungalows, simply perfect for a family vacation!

4. Lake Chelan is one of the most stunning and enjoyable areas of Eastern Washington. This place offers you swimming, fishing, camping, and hiking opportunities and that too, in a wonderful mountain setting. You can either camp on this exotic site or simply enjoy the lakes from any comfortable resort. This place will lead you to the North Cascade highway, which will give you a chance to tour some of the most attractive spots in the region.

5. Sun Lakes State Park has 7 lakes and rocky canyons- to lure and entice every visitor. This place has around 162 campsites, with 18 full RV hookups. Hiking trails, fishing equipment, and boat rentals, make this camping area full of fun and adventure.

6. Lewis & Clark is another campsite that inhabits old-growth forest, streams and wetlands. Apart from the natural sceneries, you can view some amazing wildlife such as bear, elk, deer, coyotes, squirrels and chipmunks. I am sure that you will like this campground!

Well, above is a list of some of the most exotic and popular campgrounds of Washington. So, to go Washington and have a fun time out there!

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