Fairchild AFB Famcamp, WA

Stay Date:  April 2018

Our Rating:  GOOD – 7

Our usual stop when passing through the area. As usual, we were asked to step out of the coach on arrival for inspection, a minor distraction.  Each time we arrive at the Famcamp there’s something different.  This time the host site has moved, but it didn’t matter since it was pick your own site and pay at the Outdoor Rec office – the host isn’t allowed to accept money.  The sites run from OK to scary close if you park in the old section.  The new section is standardized, but there are no trees and they’re fairly close to one another.  Hookups are good, restrooms/showers were clean, and the gravel sites were fairly level.  Some restrictions to the TV satellites in the old area, so pick your site carefully.  Lots of OTA channels, good Verizon cell/data, and the park WiFi worked well.  No more weekly rate, but at $20/night it’s tough to complain.  Fairchild AFB Famcamp 

Coyote Run RV Park, Connell WA

Stay Date:  April 2018

Our Rating:  Good – 7

Not a destination park; there’s not much here, just a convenient stop that’s comfortable, easy to access, and relatively quiet.  Although close to the highway, the terrain masks most of the noise.  Interior roads are paved and sites are long, level gravel, with room to leave the tow vehicle attached.  Friendly hosts, quick check in, and convenient hookups.  Good Verizon cell/data, adequate cable, and fair WiFi.  Mostly long-term residents, but not a lot of outside stuff, and only a bit of noise as residents left in the morning.  Convenience makes the $38/night acceptable.  Coyote Run RV Park

Coyote Run RV Park, Connell WA

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 8

An excellent place to stop for the night; easy access to the highway, long, level pull-thru sites, and a friendly, helpful host. Our site was long enough to leave our tow vehicle attached, and hookups were conveniently placed. Very good park WiFi and cable, and no obstructions to TV satellites. Verizon cell/data signal was good. A bit of highway noise during the night but not obtrusive. We enjoyed our stay here and will stop again if in the area.  Reasonable at $33/night.  Coyote Run RV Park

Fairchild AFB Famcamp, Spokane WA

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD –7

A convenient stop along I-90 and close to shopping and casinos. On entering through the commercial gate, expect to be told to open all bays, doors, hood, trunk, and wait in a separate area while your RV and vehicle are searched. No exceptions, so if this bothers you, go somewhere else. A friendly and helpful host greeted us, but the only thing attractive about the Famcamp itself is the price. Gravel interior and sites that are mostly level and just long enough for our motor home and tow, closely spaced and with a sewer hookup in the far rear of the site. WiFi was slow, but it was windy during our stay, and Verizon Cell/Data was good. Lots of OTA TV and no few obstructions to the TV satellites. Train noise can be very loud at night, something that seems to be worse than in past visits. Overall a good value at $20/night due to the location, but not a destination park.  Fairchild AFB Famcamp

Fairchild AFB Famcamp, Spokane WA

Stay Date:  April 2013
Our Rating:  GOOD – 8
This is one of the better military campgrounds; nothing fancy, just long level pull-thrus, good hookups, good free Wi-Fi, all in a quiet setting. This time of year there's no host and only half of the Famcamp is open, and although it's the side with the trees, satellite reception is still good since they're mostly bare. Good Verizon cell and data, solid hookups. Base aircraft fly infrequently, and even at night they're relatively quiet. Not much close to the base, but a five-mile drive takes you to a Wal-Mart and a large casino. Nice commissary, walking trails, and BX complex. Worth the moderate trip off the interstate.  Very reasonable at $17/day, $100 Week.  Fairchild AFB Famcamp

Yakama Nation RV Park, Toppenish WA

Stay Date: April 2013
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
During this time of year the park is almost empty; we had a large back-in corner site with a large grass and treed area and virtually no neighbors. The office staff was very professional and helpful during our stay, and all the amenities worked well, including the free Wi-Fi. No cable at our site, but clear shot to satellite, and Verizon cell and data worked well. All interior roads are paved and sites are level asphalt. Walking distance to the Yakama Nation cultural center with an interesting museum, gift shop, and restaurant. The casino is too far to walk to, but during the summer a shuttle is furnished. We found the casino to be average, although the seafood buffet was very good. Road noise was insignificant to us, but it may be a problem depending on which part of this large park you're in. Propane was very inexpensive and easy to access, and down the road is a tribal fuel stop with good prices. Not a lot to do in the local area, but an enjoyable park worth staying at. Winter rate of $25/night with 7th night free.  Yakama Nation RV Park

Whispering Pines RV Park, Cle Elum WA

Stay Dates:  March 2013
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
This is a small park with only a few sites suitable for big rigs, and although the interior road is a bit tight, with care you can maneuver into one of the two or three long grass and gravel pull-thrus. Our site had a nice grass area, shade, and a table.  Lots of trees, but a fairly clear shot for the satellite, with fair Verizon cell and data reception. The free cable TV was extensive and clear. Fairly quiet, with a few long term RVs and friendly owners/hosts and a large store. Considering that there are no sewer hookups or WiFi, the nightly rate is at the top end of what we would expect for a park with few amenities. Anyone with a rig over 32' should probably call ahead for reservations since the larger sites are few. Winter rate of $29/night.  Whispering Pines RV Park

Fildago Bay RV Resort, Anacortes, WA

Stay Date:  March 2013
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
The park has two areas; we stayed in the upper area which was lower in price but had pull-in waterview sites. Interior roads and sites are gravel and fairly level, and while we no one on either side, it would be very tight when full as sites are very narrow. The free WiFi was surprisingly strong throughout our stay, and the cable TV was limited but adequate. The upper area has many long-term residents but their sites were in the interior and kept clear of outside items. A paved walking path runs through the park and out into the bay and is open to dog walkers. The view includes a small marsh, Fildago Bay, and Mount Baker and the Cascades in the distance.  Road noise can be troublesome, but tapers off at night. The entry road is narrow and very rough, but has little traffic, and to exit you must drive toward town and then back to the highway. All in all a pleasant park that's convenient to Anacortes and Whidbey Island. A good value at the winter rate of $27/night.  Fildago Bay RV Resort

Gilgal Oasis RV Park, Sequim WA

Stay Date:  March 2013
Our Rating:  GOOD – 9
We enjoyed our stay at this compact, well-staffed park. Sites and interior roads are paved, fairly level, and each has a nice grassy area and picnic table. Maneuvering through the park's interior is a bit tricky, but doable. Fairly good WiFi is now available throughout the park, and a DSL hookup is available for free at each site, with cables available at the office. The free cable was extensive and clear. Hookups were adequate although the water pressure was a bit low. The owners and hosts are very friendly and host a pot luck each month. The lounge area and laundry are nicely maintained and the washers and dryers are reasonable. A plus is being within walking distance of the small downtown area and nearby fast food restaurant. A great little park, and reasonable for the $375/mo rate (+electric).  Gilgal Oasis RV Park

Brookhaven RV Park, Kelso WA

Stay Date:  October 2012
Our Rating:  GOOD – 9
A nicely designed park with easy access to I-5 yet secluded and quiet. All paved interior roads and pull-through sites with trees and grass, and surrounded by a high levee that makes it a quiet environment. Convenient hookups and strong free Wi-Fi, with a nice laundry room at reasonable prices. Verizon cell and data were strong, and all sites have a clear view of the satellites. We appreciated their strict dog policy ("dogs must be on a leash, and one end of the leash MUST be in the owner's hand") which prohibited dogs being tied outside and barking. Friendly office staff and residents. Convenient to visiting Mount St. Helens, a must-see when in the area.  $34/Night  Brookhaven RV Park

American Sunset RV and Tent Resort, Westport WA

Stay Date:  October 2009
Our Rating:  GOOD – 8
This is one of those parks that you hope to find at each destination; well run, well designed, and reasonable in price. It's located close to the marina (not quite close enough to walk), the sites are all back-in, but if not crowded, pulling through from the site in back is allowed. Sites are level gravel, adequately sized, with a table and fire ring. Free limited (22-channel) cable TV is provided. The park was quiet and dark at night, and road noise is minimal. Verizon cell and Aircard were marginal but worked, and the free park WiFi was not working except for one day of our 9-day stay. Lots of workcampers keep things running smoothly, and the owner is friendly and helpful. A great place to stay in an interesting small coastal town.  Summer rate of $29/night with Good Sam or AARP makes this an affordable stay.  American Sunset RV and Tent Resort

Elwha Dam RV Park, Port Angeles WA

State Date:  September 2010
Our Rating:  BAD – 6
We spent a disappointing week here. This is one of those parks that will be highly rated by smaller units, and for those of us with large motorhomes, be appropriately poorly rated. On one hand, it is nicely landscaped, with flowers, bird feeders, and ponds, and the staff is very friendly. On the other, the sites are too small for motorhomes with slides, not all are 50A, and the 30A voltage is marginal. It's not possible to get into and out of many sites with a tow attached since backing up will be necessary to get in between the trees and into the terraced sites. The park is heavily treed making satellite reception spotty, and there is no cable TV and little broadcast. There are many permanent residents, and while their sites are neat and segregated from the travelers, they drive through the traveler's area each morning, starting at 5:00 AM. If you have a small unit and only require 30A power, this may suit you fine; for us, we'll pass if in the area again. Curiously, it is less expensive to stay day by day than the weekly rate.

Fairchild AFB, Spokane WA

Stay Date:  Numerous – Last Stay September 2009
Our Rating:  Good – 8
A nice place to stay.  Nothing fancy, just good level sites, solid hookups, and a small patch of grass, some even have shade.  Hosts here have always been friendly, and $17 daily/$100 Weekly cost is well worth it.  Nice commissary and BX, and not a very active/noisy place.  Verizon cell and Aircard worked well, and there’s broadcast TV and free WiFi.  The only drawback is that the base is in an industrial area without much in the area, and Spokane is a 30-minute drive.  Military or DoD ID required.  Fairchild AFB Famcamp

Fort Lewis Travel Camp

Stay Date:  September 2009
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
We enjoyed our two-week stay at this beautiful travel camp. A word of caution; DO NOT use the North Fort Lewis exit if you don't have a valid DoD sticker on your vehicles - you'll be turned around at the gate. The visitor center is on the other side of the exit, on the Fort Lewis exit. Signage is good except for the turn-in to the park, just look for the first left turn after the Travel Camp sign. Check in was fast and easy, but don't expect much if you get the bored-looking young man who talks in monosyllables. Sites are a mixed bag of 30 and 50A, we had a large site, but it had 30A (but worked well). Most of the back-ins are sloped, so bring blocks for leveling. The sites are generally well shielded from one another, and have tables and grills. The MWR building where check-in is located also has a good-sized store with RV supplies and equipment rentals. The sites are quiet and dark at night, and Verizon cell and Aircard worked very well. Cable TV is provided; however, because of the cable company's requirement to have a digital box, you'll only get 20 or so channels. A good place to stay, albeit a bit pricey for military location, with excellent on-post support facilities.  Military or DoD ID required.  Fort Lewis Travel Camp

Sun Country Golf Resort & RV Park, Cle Elum WA

Stay Date:  September 2009
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
This is an interesting setting; outside of town, down a narrow, twisting 8% or more grade, to sites surrounding the golf course parking lot. Sites 1 through 3 are long (we were in site 1) but highly sloped and even with a multitude of blocks, it was impossible to level the coach. Sites are adequate in space with green grass; hookups are spaced between each site so odd sites will need a long water hose. Verizon Aircard and cell phone signals were strong. Free cable TV is provided and there is ample clearance for a satellite dish. It was quiet at night, but during the day there was a fair amount of traffic, and on the weekends quite a bit. We were treated to drunken karaoke singing at blasting volume after a weekend tournament, but fortunately they tired out shortly after 9:00 PM. Be careful on the entrance road; golf carts and construction vehicles make the trip a bit sporty. It's a beautiful setting but next time we'll probably try another park if in the area.  Sun Country Golf Resort & RV Park