We stayed in site D003 on D Loop, and it felt relatively private with plenty of trees for a hammock. The campsites are tucked into the woods, a long walk from the lake itself, but lovely in their own right. Lost Lake itself is a treasure, with peaceful waters (no motorized boats allowed) and unbeatable views. Camping is much more peaceful than a day trip begun by waking at dawn to try to get a parking spot. We highly recommend camping at Lost Lake. Lost Lake in Hood River, OR Lost Lake, credit Meg Asby Without the views and water access, the sites themselves are nothing to write home about. And if you can’t book a site on the water, don’t bother. I tied one side of my hammock to a dead tree, because I would rather risk injury than camp without a hammock, but that was probably ill-advised. Because of the lack of trees, finding a site with good space for a hammock is tricky. The sites can be dusty in the wind, and they aren’t private at all – you’ll have a clear view of your neighbors. The bathrooms are standard vault toilets. First off, if your children are very young, water access is actually a hazard it’s hard to relax when you have to be constantly vigilant about water safety. Our kids found the hike exhausting in the heat, so go early or late in the day if you plan to hike it in the height of summer. On our way out of town, we added on a hike to Blue Pool, which is absolutely stunning ( see our reel on Instagram for footage). Sites 10-14 all have great views, and our followers on Instagram tell us that site 19 is a gem, too. My son loved having cell reception the entire trip. The lake is mostly shallow, perfect for kids. Because the site we chose (10) has its own private little shore, my daughter and I were able to paddle out to the center of the lake and watch the sunset, without worrying about lugging the kayaks back to the campsite in the dark. Like I said, we almost never go back to the same site, but with Big Lake Campground in Sisters, OR, we are definitely tempted. This is one we highly recommend.īig Lake in Sisters, OR See our reel on Instagram! We were close enough to the playground to be able to hear kids playing, so if you have older kids, they could be within earshot at the playground while you cook dinner. The campsites are thickly wooded, creating plenty of privacy at our campsite (site 18) and we had a great spot for a hammock. Because the restrooms are so well maintained, you don’t have to worry about trying to book a site far from them to avoid odors. Playgrounds are tucked into the campsite areas, and the restrooms have flush toilets and running water, plus showers for a fee (our teen’s favorite feature). The peaceful waters at Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck, WA, are perfect for kayaking and paddle-boarding, and the views are stunning. Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck, WA View our reel on Instagram We still haven’t figured out how to control for that. No guesswork for you! You’ll know exactly what you’re booking, minus the weather forecast. The past two summers have been incredibly good to us, and we’re here to share the wealth. Since our family likes novelty above all else, every time we camp it’s typically at a site we’ve never seen before. Are the trees close enough together for a hammock? Can we access the water or does it just look that way on the map? There’s a lot of guesswork involved. It’s also often hard to tell from reservation websites what your actual site will look like. You have to book most sites six months in advance, with no clue what the weather will be. Camping is a bit of a gamble at baseline.
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