Collier State Park (OR)

First off, here are a couple of pictures taken at the house right before we jumped in the van and left.

We made Collier State Park for the first night. Mom and Dad had driven by it many times and suggested that it might be a good stopping off point for our first night. No reservations are taken - it's first come, first served. We pulled in about about 8pm, and, since it was so late, decided on a pull through spot. I asked for something quiet, and the camp host said "It's quiet as the grave after 10pm." (10? try more like 9! and he was right - it's a very quiet campground.) So, we settled into B15 on his recommendation.

We really liked the campground, full hook ups, 30 minutes from Crater Lake, relatively unknown, clean hot showers, laundry room, for only $17/night. Plus, you can take a short walk to their logging museum. AND, it's dog friendly. What's to hate?

Well, dog friendly might be in question. The massive amounts of chipmunks had Taiko so wound up he refused to eat. And, once they figured out how long his lead was they stayed just out of reach.

Anyway, we got camp set up, and dinner on the table by 9:30pm. Not too bad for our first night.

Everyone was very friendly. I'd really recommend this campground as a jumping off place for trips to Crater Lake. And, if you fish - it's right next to a fishing river.

Sadly, I was so busy keeping the camp running, I neglected to take any pictures. Sigh.