a hidden gem to rv in Snohomish County

I’ve found a hidden gem to RV at. It’s a Count Park, which I love and it’s in Snohomish County, a beautiful part of Washington. So what’s the hidden gem to RV at? Whitehorse County Park.
In this video:
- I’ll take you on a tour of Whitehorse County Park in Snohomish County
- I’ll show you how I created my own hike
- And I’ve got a full breakdown of my stay & look at my spot
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[@heartquaked]

As a native Washingtonian it’s SOOO fun to find these new (to me, as a new part-time van lifer) places from you! That means they’re easily accessible for me. Thank you. You’re great at editing- I understand how much effort it takes to get all of those shots.

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much! I really love hearing that and so glad you’re on the ride with me🤗

[@heartquaked]

@@RVJedeyeyour breakfast and dinner looked amazing too!! Blue cheese dressing is my favorite. If you don’t mind me asking how do you dispose of the cooking oil when cooking in your RV?

[@RVJedeye]

@@heartquaked I almost always keep with me a spare can or bottle to poor the oil in and then I take it to the trash on my way out.👍

[@heartquaked]

@@RVJedeyethat’s so smart and simple!! Thank you

[@NJBakaMM1]

You should check out Wenberg County Park on Lake Goodwin . You take the same exit, the Arlington exit, but go West. Its fantastic! Beautiful lake, lovely swimming and fishing, sites with hookups and without. We've camped there a few times and really enjoyed it.

[@RVJedeye]

Love that park, it it a couple of weeks ago😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOxoZupZ7-JhKssi=zu5kXFomk4jtheUz

[@paulettesuddarth3850]

You are my new best friend! I used to rv camp for many years, but my husband recently passed away. I can't drive our rv, so I am downsizing and get a new to me rv this Wednesday. My first trip will be to Whitehorse. I love that I found u!!

[@RVJedeye]

Sorry to hear about your loss, so glad you’re getting out there and RVing. Whitehorse is a really good park to get your feet back in the game. Sending you much love 🤗

[@terrysisk6872]

I'm a delivery driver, and I think actually I know I passed you on the Freeway ❤❤❤... love your channel, I live in Stanwood work in Marysville 😊

[@RVJedeye]

Cool! Thanks for watching… next time honk if you can😁

[@Tatiacha]

I used to live in Darrington if you go back toward Arlington to the White Horse Merchantile that road behind it leads to a trail up Whitehorse Mountain. Also out of Darrington to the south is the mountain loop highway which is about 40 mile dirt road that connects over to Granite Falls and there is camping along there and you can get to the monti cristo ghost town along there it follows the sauk river I think. Gorgeous. Darrington is one of the few towns in western WA that has not really changed much since the 90s, Arlington has grown so much it blows my mind!

[@RVJedeye]

Wow! Thanks for the info! Very interesting town for sure😁

[@stevemcbride2685]

I put a calendar alert every month. I run the generator. I switch all electrical devices to propane when applicable. Remember when you run the generator to put a load on the generator. Simply run the air conditioner for about 10 minutes even in the winter time. I run the propane heater the water heater and the air conditioner for 10 minutes every month regardless of winter or summer. Of course in the summer the air condition is running most of the time anyway, but remember to run that furnace if only for 10 minutes also switch yourwater system to tank to pump If you don’t use your own, make sure to put that out once a month and leave it out for an hour or so. You should also get in the habit of putting in your own it out after it rains we use our own every day so plenty of work , if you have automatic steps, make sure you retract them a couple of times and lubricate with WD-40 or something similar

[@RVJedeye]

All great stuff and yes I try to remember to run the generator once a month, setting an alarm to remind me though is a great idea🤓

[@SnocoParks]

Glad you enjoyed Whitehorse! It is such a beautiful and peaceful park (still a bit undiscovered). Thanks for exploring Snohomish County Parks!

[@RVJedeye]

Always! You guys made the suggestion, I checked it out and really enjoyed it.😁

[@shawnal3027]

I have been wanting to camp there since I first saw it. There are a lot of great hiking trails within a short drive from there, plus a mountain bike park up that same road. Such a gorgeous area.

[@RVJedeye]

Oh it really was and fun😁

[@makeupbyeija]

We will check this out and angel of the winds has a new RV park

[@slighwentwalking2024]

Finding new places to visit is cool. I visited Payne's Prairie this week... Bison and Horses...and lots of signs reminding people to keep their distance... Oh..yeah...people not keeping distance 🤔

[@RVJedeye]

Love Payne’s, stayed there several years back and it was great 😁

[@Wonderingwoman1]

I love that area! I'm in JAX!

[@brentperez4700]

You are a really good storyteller.

[@RVJedeye]

Appreciate that a lot. Thanks for following along 😁

[@stevemcbride2685]

Great first night dinner!

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks!😊

[@markglosser4266]

Hi David, thank you for sharing Whitehorse CG. Have you been to Snohomish County’s ‘Kayak Point CG’? We have heard it’s a wonderful location. Thanks again.

[@RVJedeye]

Have not yet… another place I’ll have to look at, thanks!😁

[@cathyconch7591]

I'm in the same rig in SoFlo My stay cool tips are Shade & Ventilation management * I added usb/pc ports to run fans at each window I also put insulation everywhere Winnebago didn't

[@RVJedeye]

Like the suggestions, may have to try some. Thanks!😁

[@sealanderadventures]

Hello David Very relaxing video for me to watch you do your thing. Your initial music selection really set the mood for me.Well done! Thanks for sharing. Take Care

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much for joining in and watching, means a lot😊

[@jamiejones9079]

You are so helpful with the spots to see abt before we go. Thank you

[@RVJedeye]

Oh that’s sweet. Glad I could help a little😁

[@cchambersglenn]

It’s nice that you are able to get out camping so often. Looks like you found a great spot!😊

[@RVJedeye]

I really try to use it a lot, but I do want to try to get a long stay out soon😊

[@steveseattle140]

you've inspired me to try to attempt fried potatoes at camp!

[@RVJedeye]

Yessss! You can do it!😁

[@TravelingTheBackRoads-k7c]

I like your video.

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much 😊

[@robertabrams8562]

I can sum this park up in one word….THERAPEUTIC! Maybe it’s just my current biorhythms, but I felt a tranquil serenity watching your video just now! And the cooking, of course, was like the “icing on the cake”! So looking forward to the next video 👍🏼 MTFBWY & LLAP 🖖🏼

[@RVJedeye]

Yes I agree with you… so nice to have a park like this😊

[@kimjenkins7866]

Safe travels 🎉

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks!😁

[@toycarcollector]

That weekend spot with water and sewer would be the perfect spot to sanitize the water tank and deep clean the black tank. About every third use on our Travato, I fill the black by using a hose into the toilet to completely fill and then drain 2 or 3 times. If you have not already added a clear extension for the dump pipe, you need that. It adds 5 inches and allows you to monitor your dumping. That way you will know when it's clean. After dumping, always add water and whatever tank cleaner you use. Some people recommend dawn detergent and boraxo. Will you do meet-ups in the future?

[@RVJedeye]

Yep it is a good spot, in fact I did my black tank while I was there. The Travato has a black tank clearout connection on the opposite side of the rig. I have a hose specifically for that and used it this time out. nice to be able to do it.🙂

[@beckyjones6956]

We live in Arlington, not far from Darrington. I have not heard of that park before. Very nice. We are looking at getting a RV Van for short get aways.

[@RVJedeye]

Oh this is a nice one, they keep the park really clean too😁

[@keenosaabi4530]

@@RVJedeye Hi David, my grandson is an asst. ranger at River Meadows, and i live about 5 miles up the river from there. there is a swimming beach at River Meadows. check out Marble Creek camp ground on the Cascade River Road out of Marblemount on the North Cascades Highway (Wa 20). there's an awesome view of the glacier from the rest area at milepost 100. the road thru Darington sr 530 ends at sr20 take a right towards the park. i enjoy your videos and it's really cool seeing my neighborhood featured. :)

[@KCS2015]

Love your channel!

[@RVJedeye]

Thank you so much that does mean a lot a lot😁

[@AprilRoseNW]

Yum that dinner looks yummy!

[@RVJedeye]

Why thank you 😁

[@karenr67]

Nice park with lots of trees but sparse shade on a lot of the sites, including yours.

[@RVJedeye]

See the comment above 😊

[@ltstwilliams]

Thanks for showing county parks! Have you tried Tolt in King County? May the force be with you!

[@RVJedeye]

Why thank you! And yes I did hit there when I went car camping when I first got here. Need to head back some time😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDIZYJ6pLiBfdksi=x8K18ctP1D0ECRzK

[@sandiblythe4508]

Great video, looks nice there. Meals looked delicious as always! Have a great week, David

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much it was a fun stop😁

[@karensatterfield7736]

The mountain views were spectacular......and the food delicious.....😊

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much! Made me wish I had a horse to go ride off into the mountains 😊

[@cotter9751]

Great intro to this location. Love watching for all the places you go. I'm Washingtonian, but just learning to get out and try any kind of overnight experience. I never thought to look for County parks. Always enjoy your cooking choices, too.

[@RVJedeye]

County parks are really good options sometimes. I hope you enjoy 😁

[@iamjunebug]

It's been so hot this summer for car camping in my Forester, I caved and bought a 6,000 BTU window AC to hookup to my 4 person Ozark trail tent and just tent camped it (I have 2 small senior dogs)..We have had days in the 90's here in MI! Glad you have AC and it worked!! Thanks for taking us on such cool adventures!

[@RVJedeye]

Wow! That is rough. This time out I was so glad to have AC, my USB fan couldn’t keep up😭

[@amiralions2681]

Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your adventures!

[@RVJedeye]

You got it! Love sharing 😉

[@tikiwake]

Thank you for continuing to showcase your wonderful life on the road. We minivan and boat camp. Working our way to a class b. We tend to stay near water. Most recent Port Townsend, Port Angeles, and Westport, on the shortlist Anacortes, Bellingham, Birch Bay. Cheers to you my fellow Washingtonian, safe travels.

[@RVJedeye]

I love water too and went to Birch Bay State Park last year car camping. Going to try to go back in the RV😁

[@tikiwake]

We enjoyed Birch Bay SP. Bicycle to the beach and meander along the waterway into town for snacks and drinks. If time allow pop over via Canada to Point Roberts. Nice small town decent marina, camping park nearby, solitude and scenery top notch. Keep up the peaceful and relaxing videos. Much needed in a hectic world.

[@RVJedeye]

@@tikiwake I had a really good time during my trip there and loved being at the beach looking over to Canada😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGPNf5xjpL2fncUsi=ewO8NTzom1NLJ_G3

[@jasonwitters7860]

Thanks for sharing. I'm out camping this week. Safe travels.

[@RVJedeye]

Enjoy! Any place special?😁

[@kenmcclow8963]

I recommend “Day Hiking the North Cascades” for a lot of hikes in the area. Further up the road there is a mountain bike area. There is a 30 mile multi use trail that starts near the IGA, although there are landslides near the ends, so it might be better to use other trailheads than the grocery store. Further up the Mountain Loop Highway are a lot of hiking spots and it’s recently been graded to get rid of potholes

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much cool idea👍🏿

[@carlal.thompson5393]

💎What a hidden gem you've found there! 💎 I, too, love the "State Parks"... however in Colorado, they are heavily attended... not "rowdy" or "noisy" but very hard to reserve a premium date (ie. Fri, Sat, Sun). Thank you for showing us around and "Chef'ing it Up!" for dinner and breakfast! (Loved those twice fried potatoes! Crack Fries I believe you called them!} Looking forward to your next video! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Brakes! ::: 🚌🚌🚌

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks! Yep some parks especially on the weekends can get a little crazy. If I can I really try to go during the week😊

[@delaunvaughn9434]

love the places you go. thank you

[@RVJedeye]

Love sharing! Thanks for watching 😁

[@thelifeofjessejames]

If you’re attending a festival or concert at the Gorge Amphitheater, this is where you want to camp. It’s far superior to the festival grounds

[@RVJedeye]

Ohhh thanks😊

[@Bubba-wx7lp]

Here's a tip for Glampers, especially new ones,to RVs. Even in winter,run your rooftop AC units once a month,on cold, not just fan. Reason is, you need to keep the seals lubricated,so they don't dry out+ leak ( always when most needed, every mechanic knows how Murphys Law works). Do the same with your car/ tow vehicle AC.

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks for the tips!😁

[@Bubba-wx7lp]

No problem Jedi,glad to help Glampers. Also,pull the inside ( overhead) cover over rooftop AC controls off,and clean air filter. Dirty filters are one of leading causes of unit icing.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

This is really making me want to get out! Great video!

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks so much and you should 🤗

[@crazyasasianbarcode1862]

Razar state park in Concrete is a nice mossy park

[@RVJedeye]

Cool thanks!😊

[@marvat6722]

It’s so hot here, you better not put on “many” clothes. I can’t wait for the weather to change to cooler temperatures. Fall, Hallmark movies, campfires, and lattes at the campground.

[@RVJedeye]

I like the fall for sure, but I love hot weather🤗

[@darkwingkup]

Gotta love Everett, Marysville traffic 😮

[@RVJedeye]

It’s all part of the adventure right?😂

[@Tatiacha]

I know when I lived in Darrington I could go from home to the seattle center in 1 1/2 hours. Now there is an extra hour of traffic.

[@todddunn945]

The Darrington area has some great hikes near it. Mount Pugh is just a few miles south on the mountain loop highway. That trail has a fair bit of elevation gain, but it is really pretty. A bit farther south is the trail to Monte Cristo, which is a mining area from the late 1890s. There is no mining there now, but the area is spectacularly beautiful. If you continue around the Mountain Loop Highway there is a nice trail at the Big Four ice caves. I rather doubt the ice caves still exist but the walk was nice. The caves were pretty cool when I last visited about 47 years ago.

[@RVJedeye]

Todd thanks for the insight, appreciate it😁

[@keenosaabi4530]

the Ice Caves are still there and just up the road a bit there's a great hike up to Forth of July Lake.

[@RVJedeye]

@@keenosaabi4530 Oh cool! Thanks, may have to try some time.😊

[@Tatiacha]

Oh I forgot about the ice caves yeah that is a cool trail

[@SueDalebout]

Hi!! Love watching your videos!!! Suggestion is Dosewallips state park!! It on Hood Canal. We just purchased rv and have that in our planner! Thought you might enjoy it!!

[@RVJedeye]

I hit there car camping a couple of years ago, may need to go back and check it out in the new rig for sure!😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpm8qHuMlLOrhcUsi=923aljwiz8OdkvVB

[@elvafae9902]

Interested in how efficient the ac is when we’re in the 90’s 😳 Very nice park!

[@RVJedeye]

It was perfect over the bed. However, it works great in the back of the rig, but doesn’t travel too well up front🤓

[@plants4thewin]

Do you ever boondock? I always do. Had full hookups this weekend for an event. Used the AC for the first time as well it was nice but LOUD. Dog was lovin it. 😂😂

[@RVJedeye]

Yes I do, but I am so glad I had hook-ups in this heat 🤓

[@brentperez4700]

I wouldn’t run your AC and Max Fan. the Max fan is ventilating the cold air out of the fan.

[@RVJedeye]

Thanks, good point 🤓

[@trishaanthony7331]

Really enjoying your videos. Would you please include the cost of the different camp sites you stay at. Appreciate it.

[@RVJedeye]

Trisha thanks for watching😊 If you follow the link to my website: RVJEDEYE.com you can find all of that information out and more. I always include it in the video 😊

[@lavernbutler7291]

You know what!! you got a waffle house going on.🤣 even the breakfast look good.

[@RVJedeye]

Yessss! A rolling Waffle House for sure😂

[@ltstwilliams]

Which site did you like the best? We have a 25' MH. We plan to go in October before it closes for the season.

[@RVJedeye]

If you can get one of the full hook-up sites, they’re all pretty good, especially on the outside part of the loop, more tree coverage 🤓

[@AcmeRacing]

It wasn't a wilderness hike, but the walk to the softball field rewarded you with a nice mountain view. Was that Whitehorse Mountain?

[@RVJedeye]

You know what, I’m not sure if it was. And yes the hike/walk was nice😊

[@Tatiacha]

yep that was Whitehorse, it is spiked like that from near town then it looks very different from few miles west.

[@davidalexander4043]

you love a weekend getaway find a new place work hard camp to enjoy life

[@RVJedeye]

Really do love longer trips, but I’ll take what I can😂

[@srperk6163]

Is the seat at the table comfortable? It looks narrow between the edge of the table and the back.

[@RVJedeye]

Yes it’s really not bad, but you do sit up more straight or you need to swing around on it and sit the long way 😊

[@glee105]

Just needs to be near water.

[@RVJedeye]

I agree! I missed the wet stuff 🤓

[@loridavis2985]

Agreed

[@luvyatubers]

Love your videos. No doggy friend tho?

[@RVJedeye]

No… my daughter really wants me to get one and I DO love them… maybe one day😁

[@thoughtzbytreee]

Beautiful video. Do you plan to travel to other states?

[@RVJedeye]

Yes… have to figure out some longer trips😊

[@crazyasasianbarcode1862]

Oops...Rasar*

[@RVJedeye]

👍🏿

[@iamjunebug]

P.S Do you ever have a campfire?

[@RVJedeye]

We’re in a pretty major burn ban but yes🤓

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Another pretty campground. But, no water for your Mom. 😢

[@RVJedeye]

I know, that was a bummer, but because it was so hot I DID drink a lot of water 😂

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

@@RVJedeye 🥵 We are only 102° today but were had been up to 119°. But then it's the Mojave Desert.

[@RVJedeye]

@@jenniferwiltrout1975 Holy Cow! That's way hotter than me! I hope you cool down soon😲

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

🩵🦋🩵

[@RVJedeye]

Cool now if I only had a horse!😂

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

Whitehorse Camp in AZ has no horses much less any white ones.

[@RVJedeye]

Well you can bring yours to this one… any color 😁

[@markparr7224]

Hidden gem? Not any more... LoL...

[@RVJedeye]

Yeah… I know 😂 Still like the park a lot👍🏿

[@karenr67]

Nice park with lots of trees but sparse shade on a lot of the sites, including yours.

[@RVJedeye]

The awning came out and helped a lot😁