WASHINGTON OLD AMERICAN KAMPGROUND
RESORT TYPE: Deluxe LOCATION: Newport, Washington SEASON: Year-round WEBSITE: kmresorts.com
If you love water and a great climate, then head your rig to Old American Kampground in Newport, Washington. The nearby Pend Oreille River is one of the few U.S. rivers that flows north, complete with a marina and opportunities for all types of boating and river swimming. The area around the river is home to abundant wildlife and offers natural, historical, cultural, and scenic points of interest. In addition to plenty of water sports, there are dry-land activities including picnic areas, horseshoes, and a fun clubhouse. Enjoy eating out at Owen’s grocery and deli and pick up any food items you may have forgotten. In the winter, try snow skiing and snowmobiling. Year- round there are opportunities for hiking, biking, and water skiing. Walk into Newport for shopping and dining or join in for an outing on the party boat. With four seasons and plenty of sun, Old American is your destination WATERSPORTS REIGN SUPREME
for everything from soaking up rays to water skiing to winter sports.
If you still need to get your water fix, explore nearby Lake Pend Oreille with a surface area of 148 square miles, which adds more opportunities for water sports. Since the resort is available year-round, snow skiing, sledding, and snowboarding is not so far away at Mount Spokane and Silver Mountain in Idaho. The campground is actually located on the border between Washington and Idaho. So, finding recreation areas in either state is an option. To see more of the locale, take a ride on the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club Excursion Train Ride. From the river flats, the train moves into a forested area on the edge of the Colville National Forest. Riders will be able to experience what it was like 100 years ago rolling through a remote forest when the railroad carried logs to the mills and people from Metaline Falls.
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