Kid Valley Campground

The Great Outdoors

Few places can dazzle quite like the majestic terrain of Washington, with its breathtaking coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, the towering Cascade Mountains, ancient volcanoes, long-distance hiking trails, and an array of state parks and well-known national parks. When you rent an RV near Kid Valley Campground, you can make your way to nearby Seaquest State Park, on the shores of a tranquil lake. Miles of hiking trails, quiet beaches, bountiful fishing spots, and a cozy campground provide an excellent opportunity for a peaceful retreat into nature.Rainbow Falls State Park is another exceptional place to visit, located about an hour's drive northwest of the campsites at Kid Valley Campground. This fabulous nature park is a short drive from Interstate 5. It sits on the banks of the Chehalis River, with groves of old-growth trees dating back thousands of years and some spectacular waterfalls too. You can go biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, or camping when you bring your campervan rental for a quick excursion to Rainbow Falls State Park.To the east of the campground, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a looming presence as well as a reminder of the fury that nature is capable of. Since the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980, people have come to see the aftermath of the tragic event. Today you can hike to the peak of the volcano and through various portions of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visit the Johnston Ridge Observatory to learn about the science and history of Mount St. Helens.One of the region’s best national parks is only a two hours’ drive from Kid Valley Campground. Mount Rainier National Park contains Mount Rainier, the tallest stratovolcano in the Pacific Northwest. You can see this prominent monolith all the way from Seattle on clear days and even hike to the top if you are capable. Glacial lakes and meadows strewn with wildflowers adorn the bottom of Mount Rainier, and there are peaceful camping areas and old-growth forests to see there too.

City Sightseeing

When you're camping at Kid Valley Campground, Kelso and Longview are not too far away. Both cities provide a handful of sightseeing opportunities along with restaurants, shopping areas, and historic sites. Longview has dozens of fascinating old historical sites, like the Columbia Theatre, the Berwind-Purcell House, the Willard Building, the Longview Community Church, and the Long High School Building, among many others.Between the Washington and Oregon state border, you can see or cross the Lewis and Clark Bridge, a magnificent feat of engineering spanning the mighty Columbia River. The bridge is named for explorers Lewis and Clark, who were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to map out the American West after the Louisiana Purchase. The views from the middle of the bridge are very impressive too.Cowlitz County Historical Museum is also in Longview. The museum tells the story of the county, focusing on several important towns within it. During your visit, you can take tours and see old artifacts to gain a better understanding of the area's past, with expert volunteers taking you on a journey through time.There are lots of other things to do in Kelso or Longview, and you can easily take your Toutle motorhome rental for a road trip up to Olympia or Seattle to explore the state's larger urban areas.