Chehalis RV & Camping Resort, Chehalis, Washington
We arrived at Chehalis Campground on a Friday morning which was fortunate because the ranger said they were expecting seventy more campers that day. Not the best planning on my part to arrive on a Friday, but sometimes it happens. Chehalis is Thousand Trails’ oldest campground, however, it didn’t show it. It was clean and most of the facilities were well kept. The campground lacks cell service in most place and for us, that means no Internet as well. The connections at the clubs were limited as well. The adult lodge, pool, & hot tub, as well as the tennis courts and horseshoe pits, were located at the bottom of the campground not close to anything, but they were all in good condition. There is also a couple of racket ball courts that look as if they hadn’t been used in years, complete with graffiti. Next to the entrance gate was the miniature golf course that looked to be a great course in its day. It was closed for construction that didn’t seem to be ongoing. Upon the hill were the family lodge, pool, and store. They too were in good condition.
The campground was a campground and not a parking lot. Most sites were in the trees and gave more of a camping feeling. The best part of our time there were the people we met. One couple at the pool, one camping across from us and another that we met in Long Beach. We all got together a few miles down the road for Bingo at the local grange. This was a first for me. Personally, I thought the game went on too long and there wasn’t much time for socializing. I don’t understand how Bingo is different from any other kind of gambling. We bought packets of scorecards for $13 and had the chance to win as much as $500 on some cards and yet it was open for kids as young as nine to play. Oh well, not losing sleep over it.
Chehalis is a campground that we will definitely return to. There seemed to be plenty of helpful staff on hand so that everything ran smoothly. We found plenty of trails around the campground to give the dogs room to run, (always a plus). Also, it’s within a hundred miles of Vancouver, which allowed us a day trip into the city for appointments and to collect our mail.
From: Thousand Trails
Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens are no stranger to this Puget Sound RV campground. With over 300 acres, Chehalis RV Camping offers the ultimate camping experience. Amenities such as beautiful hiking trails and local area attractions provide entertainment to our guests, while tranquil scenic views offer the perfect place to sit back and relax.
Come out and explore Chehalis RV Camping! Where an umbrella of maple alder and Douglas fir trees line the paths to private campsites and a gorgeous scenery of lush green ferns adds aesthetic appeal to this Puget Sound RV campground.
