Eric Church The Gorge Amphitheatre

Wow, what an experience. It was my first time at the Gorge Amphitheater. This was definitely boondocking camping, and they really had people packed in here.

We had an incredible time! Arriving a day early enabled us to secure a spot and bypass the traffic, which was unexpectedly absent. Opting to stay at Vantage both before and after the concert proved to be an excellent choice. The weather was ideal, with a gentle breeze when necessary, and it never reached the scorching temperatures we were warned about in that remote area.

The concert itself was fantastic!"

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It was a great time! Glad we came a day early to get a site, and get through all the traffic. We had none! which was amazing. Glad we stayed the day before and day after the concert at Vantage. 

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Vantage Riverstone RV Park on the way to See Eric Church

 We were en route to the Gorge Amphitheatre for the Eric Church, Jelly Roll & Hailey Whitters concert. To avoid loading the trailer with water while crossing mountain passes, we opted to stay at a nearby campground the day before and after the concert. This allowed us to fill up our water tanks and empty the toilets before heading to the gorge.

This RV spot was delightful, featuring an abundance of trees, tranquility, well-maintained restrooms, and a laundry area. The locale is quite compact, comprising merely a diminutive gas station and the Columbia River, which essentially encapsulates the entirety of this town.

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Exploring National Wildlife Refuge

 We spent part of the day walking down to the refuge and along the beach. We saw a female otter who had caught a fish. We observed her from a distance and stayed back to watch her retreat behind some driftwood, where we suspected she had a family, as we could hear squeaking noises.

Additionally, there is a public RV dumping station located right at the campground's entrance. The fee at that time was $10.00.

The campground is also situated near the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the wind can be strong, causing silt and sand from the beach below to blanket the area. Upon returning home, we had to thoroughly wash the camper and clean its interior due to a significant amount of dust accumulation. Additionally, we wanted to ensure that the camper was washed to remove any saltwater.

Directions to the Wildlife Refuge: Drive three miles west of Sequim on Highway 101, then turn north onto Kitchen-Dick Road. Continue for three miles until Kitchen-Dick Road curves sharply to the right and becomes Lotzgesell Road. After a quarter mile, turn left into the Dungeness Recreation Area on Voice of America Road. Proceed through the Recreation Area, past the County campgrounds, to the Refuge parking lot at the end of the road. The Main Trail starts at the visitor kiosk plaza adjacent to the parking lot.

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Dungeness County Park

Our latest adventure was near home, yet it still provided an opportunity to escape and hone our trailer skills. This journey proved to be a genuine challenge as it resembled more of a boondocking experience. The campsite lacked sewer, water, or septic connections.

Regrettably, we were unable to book in advance due to the park's capacity being reached. It's a popular spot that fills up quickly; hence we opted for the first-come, first-served method. Fortunately, this approach secured us a pleasant spot.

Some sites are small, and others receive limited sunlight due to the abundance of trees surrounding the park. However, the campground offers clean restrooms and showers on both sides, accommodating both reservation holders and first comers. Upon entering the park, there is a station where visitors can register their stay details and submit payment. Additionally, an on-site host is available to provide firewood, provided there is no active burn ban. We were fortunate during our visit to enjoy a campfire in one of the designated fire pits scattered throughout the campsite.

This campground, also known as Voice of America Road, is situated near the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge welcomes visitors throughout the year. Popular activities at the Refuge include hiking, observing wildlife, and photography.

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