caresen Report post Posted July 4, 2009 We are planning a trip Seaside, Ore from Austin, Tx we are planning to travel from austin, via El Paso, Co, UT, ID OR to arrive. But the return we would like to go down the 101 Hwy and take our time to see the redwood, ocean and the sites. Would appreciate any imput from someone who has made this trip. We are interested campgrounds, challenges with hwy grades, spots you may have found that is not well known. Appreciate any input we have a 2006 Damon Astoria &CRV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berginaperzina Report post Posted July 5, 2009 [We travel to Oregon almost every year and it is a wonderfull trip! You should go on the Oregon State Parks and request their Parks Guide. All of the coastal parks we have stayed at have been great and we keep going back because it is so peacefull and enjoyable. If you want to go somewhat further north from Seaside it is worth it to go to Fort Stevens State Park it is 10 miles W of Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River, it has 174 full hookups, and 302 electrical. There is a historic military sith with meseum and remnants of a military fort also the remains of the Peter Iredale shipwreck. It is a very fun park, lots of hiking too. The next thing we love to do is go to the lighthouses some have tours and it is fun and interesting to see them. Umpqua Lighthouse state park is also worth going to, they have a very good tour of a wonderfull lighthouse, if you dont want to stay in the state park a bit further down is Winchester Bay, a great seaside town there we always stay at the Marina RV Resort and ask for a spot right on the water. We travel in a 2007 National RV Tropical that is 37 feet long and have not had any problems traveling up and down the Oregon 101. Previos to that we had a 1998 Pace Arrow that was 36' and also no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomasp Report post Posted July 5, 2009 We agree that the Oregon State Parks are great. They are pretty full during the summer and may have full signs out front but we found that if you check at the gate, sometimes you can get in without reservations. Also, Fort Stevens is worth seeing and going across the bridge into Washington you can visit the Lewis & Clark museum, Long Beach, and Cape Disappointment. A good restaurant to visit is Riverside Rest. and also the Brewery in Pacific City. Tillamook and their lighthouse, Newport and their acquarium and historic riverfront city, and Brandon are interesting. There is lots to do, it is a beautiful coast and has many interesting seacoast towns. If you have the time, go up to WA to the Olympic Park and Hurricane Ridge. Well worth the effort! We would recommend going North to South on Highway 101 for ease in pulling off to see the vistas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWBeachBum@yahoo.com Report post Posted July 5, 2009 You will have a beautiful trip down the Oregoan Coast. We are originally from California and now live on the Oregon Coast. There is no comparison. You will have no problem traveling down 101 as we have done it several times in our 40' MH towing a Honda Odyssey. Southbound is the way to go as there are many pulloffs where you have plently of room for your rig, and there will be many picture opportunities. As for camping, the choice is yours, there are so many campgrounds along the coast you will not have a problem, just use the Trailer Life or Woodall's campground guide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caresen Report post Posted July 5, 2009 thank you for the valuable input we are excite about the 101 trip we will depart seaside to I-10 then back to Austin TX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chockwald@verizon.net Report post Posted July 7, 2009 The stretch below Crescent City, California is slow going. Speed limit is 25mph, so don't plan on a lot of mileage the day you do this stretch. Take your time, stop and smell the roses. If you follow Highway 1 all the way down you will not be able to do the stretch from Stinson Beach, California to Sausalito, California. Nothing over 22' long on that stretch of road. Otherwise, Highway 1 in California is amazing! Many great places to overnight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrabbitman Report post Posted July 8, 2009 I agree with all of the above, but my favorite place (stretch) is the Avenue of The Giants in Northern Califonia. It is the old highway through a stretch of the redwood trees. Your coach will be fine. It is a stretch of the old road where the road weaves between the giant trees. Do remember to weave enough so that your mirrors don't hit the trees, but other than that there are no speacial precauions. When you enter Califonia, you can pick up a state park brochure most places and it will have the location and some campgrounds in the redwoods as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belair375 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 Harris Beach State Park at Brookings, OR but I advise going from south to north on Hwy 101, sometimes the outside cliff edge is scary. But you get 4 lanes, 2 lanes and wide spaces between the redwoods, beautiful. Also, if you plan to see San Fran, we stayed at Novato RV Park, close spaces but reasonable, just go to the ferry at Greenbrea not far and ferry over to the city and ride buses or trolleys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belair375 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 Harris Beach State Park at Brookings, OR but I advise going from south to north on Hwy 101, sometimes the outside cliff edge is scary. But you get 4 lanes, 2 lanes and wide spaces between the redwoods, beautiful. Also, if you plan to see San Fran, we stayed at Novato RV Park, close spaces but reasonable, just go to the ferry at Greenbrea not far and ferry over to the city and ride buses or trolleys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
