Oregon

We pulled into Gold Beach, Oregon in late October after a breathtaking drive down Highway 101 from Sekiu and Clallam Bay, Washington. The last hour had our eyes glued to the windows. Every rise revealed another stretch of rugged coastline, dramatic rock formations, and the wild Pacific crashing against the shore. This guide is based on living here, not passing through. Gold Beach was not a random stop for us. Before we ever committed to full-time RV travel, this was one of th

We left Packwood with mixed feelings, sad to say goodbye to a place we'd grown to love, but eager to finally reach the coast. The plan had been in place for months: time our arrival with the family reunion happening in early August. What we didn't have was a clear sense of where we'd go after that. It was peak summer season along the Oregon coast, and we knew finding quiet spots, especially ones that wouldn't overwhelm Hyrum, would be a challenge. Boondocking felt uncertain.