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[GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165574] Fri, 06 April 2012 15:31 Go to next message
Gary Berry is currently offline  Gary Berry   United States
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Hey All;

Anybody in the Pacific Northwest have any recommendations for RV
Parks around the Seattle area? We would like to get as close as
possible as we will be driving the fiberglass buggys into town and
would prefer to stay off of I-5. This trip will be toward the end of
June and into July (starting at McMinnville, Or., heading north to
Port Angeles, WA and Canada, then back down the coast to Coos Bay,
Or.). Thanks for any info.

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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165575 is a reply to message #165574] Fri, 06 April 2012 15:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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Are you coming over to Vancouver Island?
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165576 is a reply to message #165574] Fri, 06 April 2012 16:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gary, We used to stay at a RV park that was off of Orillo Road near
SouthCenter, just before the 405 cutoff. Just North of the SeaTac cutoff.
About a mile East of I-5. Easy access. Used to be a KOA but is privately
owned now.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey All;
>
> Anybody in the Pacific Northwest have any recommendations for RV
> Parks around the Seattle area? We would like to get as close as
> possible as we will be driving the fiberglass buggys into town and
> would prefer to stay off of I-5. This trip will be toward the end of
> June and into July (starting at McMinnville, Or., heading north to
> Port Angeles, WA and Canada, then back down the coast to Coos Bay,
> Or.). Thanks for any info.
>
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> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165583 is a reply to message #165576] Fri, 06 April 2012 19:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I talked with a lady at a recent RV show here in Portland. She manages the KOA close by Boeing and said there are Boeing tours that leave from the camp ground.

Glenn


Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG '73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165601 is a reply to message #165576] Fri, 06 April 2012 22:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jim,

Have you submitted this info to Byron Songer of the ESGMC so he can put it
in the Travel Guide?

Regards,
Rob M.


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Gary, We used to stay at a RV park that was off of Orillo Road near
SouthCenter, just before the 405 cutoff. Just North of the SeaTac cutoff.
About a mile East of I-5. Easy access. Used to be a KOA but is privately
owned now.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey All;
>
> Anybody in the Pacific Northwest have any recommendations for RV
> Parks around the Seattle area? We would like to get as close as
> possible as we will be driving the fiberglass buggys into town and
> would prefer to stay off of I-5. This trip will be toward the end of
> June and into July (starting at McMinnville, Or., heading north to
> Port Angeles, WA and Canada, then back down the coast to Coos Bay,
> Or.). Thanks for any info.
>
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165607 is a reply to message #165575] Fri, 06 April 2012 23:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary Berry is currently offline  Gary Berry   United States
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Hey David;

I think we're going as far as Port Angeles in the motorhomes, then
we're taking the buggys to Vancouver Island (Buschart Gardens?). We
heard it was like $600 for each of us to take the rigs on the ferrys.

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Are you coming over to Vancouver Island?
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165608 is a reply to message #165576] Fri, 06 April 2012 23:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey Jim;

I'll try and look it up and see if it's still there and available. Thanks.

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 2:17 PM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> Gary, We used to stay at a RV park that was off of Orillo Road near
> SouthCenter, just before the 405 cutoff. Just North of the SeaTac cutoff.
> About a mile East of I-5. Easy access. Used to be a KOA but is privately
> owned now.
> Jim Hupy
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165623 is a reply to message #165608] Sat, 07 April 2012 08:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gary
There are two RV parks just off I-90 about 10 miles east of city center. I drive by them every day and will get a name and # for you. They are both quite spartan but if you are just looking for a base they may work. Will get back to you.
Randall
Gary Berry wrote on Fri, 06 April 2012 21:38

Hey Jim;

I'll try and look it up and see if it's still there and available. Thanks.


> About a mile East of I-5. Easy access. Used to be a KOA but is privately
> owned now.
> Jim Hupy
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165629 is a reply to message #165623] Sat, 07 April 2012 09:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey Randall;

Thanks, that would be great. We will be there 3 days as we are
looking to do the "tourist thing" and will be in the buggies most of
the time (as long as it's not raining). I'll also see if I can view
them with Google Earth. thanks again...

GaryB in Prosser, WA

On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 6:52 AM, rwbmitiopt <rwbmitiopt@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Gary
>  There are two RV parks just off I-90 about 10 miles east of city center. I drive by them every day and will get a name and # for you. They are both quite spartan but if you are just looking for a base they may work. Will get back to you.
>  Randall
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165633 is a reply to message #165629] Sat, 07 April 2012 09:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.cohoferry.com/main/?Fares

Here are the ferry rates from P.A. to Victoria.
$60.50 for a vehicle 18' and under. Then, $5 a foot after.
A 26' may be just over $100.00. But, that's one way. It's a nice boat ride and if you bring the GMC you can stay longer. I'm about 45 minutes north of Victoria and you can stay here.
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165635 is a reply to message #165633] Sat, 07 April 2012 10:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey David;

The problem is that we won't be in the GMC, but will be driving 40'
motorhome with 16' car trailers. Looks like around $313.50 each way
(could be more if they charge for dogs). We're just going to bounce
across the border to checkout the gardens and eat some food. Thanks
for the offer of being able to stay with you. I really appreciate it.

On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> http://www.cohoferry.com/main/?Fares
>
> Here are the ferry rates from P.A. to Victoria.
> $60.50 for a vehicle 18' and under. Then, $5 a foot after.
> A 26' may be just over $100.00. But, that's one way. It's a nice boat ride and if you bring the GMC you can stay longer. I'm about 45 minutes north of Victoria and you can stay here.
> --

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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165686 is a reply to message #165635] Sat, 07 April 2012 18:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Don't forget the security requirements for crossing from US to Canada and especially back to the US. Here's what Google says.



Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a United States passport or other approved WHTI document is necessary for US citizens traveling from Canada to the US. A Canadian passport or WHTI-approved document is required for Canadian citizens coming to the United States. Although Canada only requires an ID and proof of citizenship for entry by U.S. citizens, you will need a U.S. passport or other WHTI document to return home. Other approved documents listed by the U.S. Embassy include a passport card, Nexus frequent traveler card, enhanced driver's license, military I.D. with official travel orders and U.S. Merchant Mariner Document



Jess '74 Canyonlands "the Great Pumpkin" Tacoma, Washington
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165688 is a reply to message #165633] Sat, 07 April 2012 19:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We stayed in Puyallup, WA for a week last July/August because no other
place was available. Not what we would prefer, but we wanted to be near
SEATAC, Mt. Ranier NP, Tacoma glass Museum, Hood Canal, + Seattle
waterfront. It's an old RV/Court with a good, clear view of Mount Ranier
every nite. Since they didn't collection $ from us until the fourth day,
we discovered the weekly rate was somewhere around $135... We decided we
wanted to finish the week! Did all the things we wanted to do from a very
convenient location. $ changes your perspective. Enjoy! Sandra and Bob
Price P.S. the old KOA was not any nicer than where we stayed.
On Apr 7, 2012 9:51 AM, "David H. Jarvis" <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:

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>
> http://www.cohoferry.com/main/?Fares
>
> Here are the ferry rates from P.A. to Victoria.
> $60.50 for a vehicle 18' and under. Then, $5 a foot after.
> A 26' may be just over $100.00. But, that's one way. It's a nice boat ride
> and if you bring the GMC you can stay longer. I'm about 45 minutes north of
> Victoria and you can stay here.
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165724 is a reply to message #165686] Sun, 08 April 2012 10:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jiffyjet2 wrote on Sat, 07 April 2012 17:53

Don't forget the security requirements for crossing from US to Canada and especially back to the US. Here's what Google says.



Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a United States passport or other approved WHTI document is necessary for US citizens traveling from Canada to the US. A Canadian passport or WHTI-approved document is required for Canadian citizens coming to the United States. Although Canada only requires an ID and proof of citizenship for entry by U.S. citizens, you will need a U.S. passport or other WHTI document to return home. Other approved documents listed by the U.S. Embassy include a passport card, Nexus frequent traveler card, enhanced driver's license, military I.D. with official travel orders and U.S. Merchant Mariner Document



Ironically, if you are a resident alien (no I'm not from Mars), you don't need any passport in either direction.


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Chandler, AZ
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165725 is a reply to message #165724] Sun, 08 April 2012 10:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Do not attempt to bring any guns in to Canada. If you have them, declare them. You can leave them at the border and pick them up on your way back. If you try to bring guns in and are found out, you will be walking home.
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165727 is a reply to message #165725] Sun, 08 April 2012 10:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey All;

We all will have passports. Will this be enough id for us to get
back and forth? Also, we won't be taking guns (will leave them in the
motorhomes). Thanks again for all of the great recomendations.

On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Do not attempt to bring any guns in to Canada.
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165741 is a reply to message #165727] Sun, 08 April 2012 11:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yes...your passports are all you will need.
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165744 is a reply to message #165741] Sun, 08 April 2012 11:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You don't need a passport to come in to Canada. You need it to get back to USA.
Bring money. US dollars will be at par.
Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #165937 is a reply to message #165727] Tue, 10 April 2012 13:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gary
The first two are just off I-90 so there will be traffic noise, unfamiliar with the third one. Be sure to read the reviews, the first one had good reviews up until April 9/12. I'm sure with the other suggestions you've received you will find a suitable place.
Randall

Trailer Inn's RV Park Inc

15531 Southeast 37th Street, Bellevue, WA

(425) 747-9181 ‎ · trailerinnsrv.com

11 reviews

hotels and motels · visiting seattle · hot tub · laundry room · game room



"Delirious manager claiming that my mother who suffers from Parkinson was ..." -


Issaquah Village RV Park

650 1st Avenue Northeast, Issaquah, WA

(425) 392-9233 ‎ · earthlink.net
3 reviews


washington washington · dump stations · big rig · family camping · tents



"Very convenient, nice staff. Be aware of freeway noise, occasional bear. ..." -

Blue Sky RV Park

9002 302nd Avenue Southeast, Issaquah, WA

(425) 222-7910 ‎ · blueskypreston.com
1 review


recreation room · greater seattle area · picnic tables · restrooms



"Hated this park! We RV a lot and this was by far the most expensive park ..." -

Gary Berry wrote on Sun, 08 April 2012 08:23

Hey All;

We all will have passports. Will this be enough id for us to get
back and forth? Also, we won't be taking guns (will leave them in the
motorhomes). Thanks again for all of the great recomendations.

On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> Do not attempt to bring any guns in to Canada.
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Re: [GMCnet] RV Parks, Seattle Area [message #166010 is a reply to message #165937] Tue, 10 April 2012 23:42 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Gary, Was that your stretch I saw on the shoulder of I -5 about 5:00 PM
Tues April 10 with a tow truck in front of it? It was some where near
Federal Way Washington. If it wasn't you, I hope they got back on the road
or to a repair shop safely.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403

On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM, rwbmitiopt <rwbmitiopt@comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> Gary
> The first two are just off I-90 so there will be traffic noise,
> unfamiliar with the third one. Be sure to read the reviews, the first one
> had good reviews up until April 9/12. I'm sure with the other suggestions
> you've received you will find a suitable place.
> Randall
>
> Trailer Inn's RV Park Inc
>
> 15531 Southeast 37th Street, Bellevue, WA
>
> (425) 747-9181 &#8206; · trailerinnsrv.com
>
> 11 reviews
>
> hotels and motels · visiting seattle · hot tub · laundry room · game room
>
>
>
> "Delirious manager claiming that my mother who suffers from Parkinson was
> ..." -
>
>
> Issaquah Village RV Park
>
> 650 1st Avenue Northeast, Issaquah, WA
>
> (425) 392-9233 &#8206; · earthlink.net
> 3 reviews
>
>
> washington washington · dump stations · big rig · family camping · tents
>
>
>
> "Very convenient, nice staff. Be aware of freeway noise, occasional bear.
> ..." -
>
> Blue Sky RV Park
>
> 9002 302nd Avenue Southeast, Issaquah, WA
>
> (425) 222-7910 &#8206; · blueskypreston.com
> 1 review
>
>
> recreation room · greater seattle area · picnic tables · restrooms
>
>
>
> "Hated this park! We RV a lot and this was by far the most expensive park
> ..." -
>
> Gary Berry wrote on Sun, 08 April 2012 08:23
> > Hey All;
> >
> > We all will have passports. Will this be enough id for us to get
> > back and forth? Also, we won't be taking guns (will leave them in the
> > motorhomes). Thanks again for all of the great recomendations.
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Do not attempt to bring any guns in to Canada.
> > --
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> > 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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