traffic was slowing to a crawl again on I-5 heading north so I took advantage of the siding for a…read morebit of relief. pulled into the standard Washington State frill free rest area: functional facilities and some vending but not a whole lot else, tables and benches and covering for inclement weather and a tourist information center that doesn't look to have been open for a very long while. still, there's plenty of room to park and skip about in the grass besides the other stuff so it's not truly horrible - iit's just not wonderful either.

Has what you need - restrooms, open space to stretch your legs, and lots of trees and breeze! Of…read morecourse, more parking lot than you could ever utilize! I appreciate a good rest area in smartly located areas. The restrooms were well maintained, and the 'info board' just outside the building helped me better understand where I was at in relation to the rest area. Hey, it's a free place to stop and take a Power Nap. Take advantage!

These cozy cabins have it all: s'mores kits, firewood, popcorn, breakfast, coffee, and of course…read morethe reason we all book this place the amazing large window view that feels completely secluded. Camping with all Marriott touches and great customer service. A must visit.

My experience was pretty good, although due to a schedule change I wasn't able to make it nearly as…read moreearly as I wanted. If you want something comfortable and cozy but that still feels like camping, this is pretty nice. The best part is for sure the cabin itself, it's tiny set on a trailer so not more than 2 people should book it, but it's cute and cozy with even a shower. They have running water and a little stove. To make it really worthwhile though would have been if it had a view from the cabin, or if the property itself was remarkable. They advertise 'waterfalls' on the nature walk which got me excited, turns out they were just little ledges that might only have a waterfall if it were raining heavily. But the cabin itself has a huge window next to the bed which would have been an amazing set up if there was a view. Mine was just sticker bushes right outside my window. It's a shame it couldn't be worked out to have a view of the beautiful nearby lake, that probably would have made it worthwhile. As I mentioned I didn't arrive until about 8 so I wasn't able to enjoy the scenery and explore until morning, but did have a couple friends build a fire and we had some fun. The checkout time for a cabin like this is early imo, 11am, which is a personal pet peeve of mine. I want to be able to sleep in some and enjoy an activity in the morning around there without worrying about checkout time. So with arriving late I felt like my time was short and not completely worth it. That being said, it is a nice half-camping experience that can be fun with friends and a beautiful lake nearby to enjoy. I might consider trying to do it again with friends, but the high cost in addition makes it so I am not sure if I will do it again.

It's a ferry terminal right on the water. With a large grassy area with picnic tables. You can even…read morewalk down to the waterfront and soak in the beautiful view before heading out. Any interaction I've had with any ferry workers has been nothing but outstanding. Thank WA for having such an amazing ferry service so everyone can enjoy the islands. Be kind and be safe. SYOY!

Make sure to book both ways for your trip. The wait on Orcas to get back is ridiculous. The u…read morereliable ferry is always full and has a schedule that doesn't work, with long gaps and only 15 car spaces for people who don't book ahead.

traffic was flowing with great haste on I-5 heading back to Seattle so I traded some of the time…read moresavings for a bit of relief. pulled into another of Washington State's frill free rest area: tables and benches and shelter during inclement weather, his and hers and our facilities plus an information center that isn't helping anyone and some vending that kind of is... still, there's plenty of room to park and frollic in the grass with your animal companions besides the other stuff so it's not exactly wonderful - but it's just not horrible either.

Decent enough for a rest and stretch my legs after driving for a couple of hours. There is a sign…read morethat indicates eight hours of parking is permitted which is nice. There are separate areas for trucks and cars. Both have some decent tall trees for shade and are nicely far from the noise of the highway if you were thinking of taking a nap. Some trash and the rest room needed attention. But if you just want to walk around without getting off the highway, this works. [Review 20858 overall - 115 in Washington - 1842 of 2023.]

I have been to Whidbey Island 5x now, and I always see the sign for this park and we finally…read moredecided to check it out. I was hoping for an easier hike for John, and truthfully myself too, since I hiked to one of the summits at another park that morning. 3pm in the afternoon we found one side of the park is camping, but the other side has sport fields and trails. Some trails are equestrian friendly- aka, watch out for poo while hiking. The wind was gusting on this particular day and the trees were really talking- tippy tops smacking together and the rustling of leaves. We happily found a very recently completed Eagle Scout project & as a former leader and still volunteer, I was happy to see it so far out on the trail and wondered if there was more done! One the way out we realized that a tree bordering the trail had snapped from the wind! We had taken pictures of various fungi and plants at this particular spot and pictures really confirmed that it splintered in a matter of minutes from when we hiked past the first time! That startled me a bit, I know to watch out for dead fall when pitching a tent- but wow! I enjoyed how the trail weaved you in and out of dense forests and into areas with more lower vegetation. We saw animal tracks as well. Flowers were almost all gone and what was left was getting blown off with the wind of the day. I think May would have been more colorful! I'll have to hike this again next visit!

Saw the park on the map while roaming the island hiking. Apparently a camping location when it's…read morenot winter, they've still got a decent bit of parking available outside the gate. We decided to check it out, taking the perimeter trail part way and returning via the road. The trails are narrow, flat, and easy to follow. Not a whole lot to see, but lovely trees for sure. I wouldn't say it's the most peaceful spot however, with pups barking at the shelter on one side and the constant sounds of a nearby shooting range on the other. Still yet, an okay spot for a short hike...just watch for the horse poop on the path.

This park is now called Skagit Valley RV Park. We stayed there over the weekend for a soccer…read moretournament. Nice flat spots, very friendly staff. Quiet and was able to get a late check out. The park is close to lots of stores, restaurants and activities. It's 100% gravel roads and spots. Small grass patches between spots and tables are in some but not all spots. There aren't activities but that was okay with us. It does have laundry, showers and bathrooms that were clean. We would stay here again

We needed a place to stay in Skagit Valley for a while and the Riverbend came recommended to us. We…read morehave enjoyed our stay immensely. The friendly Manager on site keeps careful watch over it all. Pros: sound, reliable electricity good price exceptionally convenient location to all the communities of Skagit Valley utilities are well-placed so it's easy to get hooked up to your rig quiet, safe, and peaceful right on the Skagit River laundry is convenient grassy sites WIFI is really good easy to get rooftop TV to work Cons: The sites are a tad small it's an older park with just a few permanent rigs on the perimeter When we return, it will definitely be to the Riverbend... a great place to stay.

My sister and I went to Lutherwood summer camps in the 70s, her kids went there in the 90s and our…read moredaughter has gone the last couple of years. It was always a lot of fun. The counselors have always been young adults, trying to do their best. Canoeing, hiking, swimming, capture the flag were always fun. I hope the horrific time outlined in detail by Kelly C. isn't representative of the experiences others have outside of summer camps. Our church has done a couple of weekend retreats in March and they've been fun. I don't know anyone who has rented a cabin for a family retreat.

Lots of fun on the High Ropes course! Challenging, interesting and adventurous! Very cheap and…read moretotally worth the long drive.

Another cool must see besides the lighthouse. The Stuart Island State Park school. It is closed…read moredown but has an old school that allows you to check out your own books and bring them back on the honor system. Everything on this remote island is in the honor system. Just look at the pictures and captions. This is another bucket list. Get good directions so you do not get lost. Remember private property so don't trespass.