Summer Sizzles During July in the Northwest

Good Sam Camping

7 years ago

July is one of the busiest travel months in the northwestern states, so it makes sense to plan ahead. Map out a trip today and get the most out of this spectacular region.

See Good Sam’s Regions by Seasons calendar to find the best places to visit throughout the year.

From patriotic fireworks in Seattle to frothy craft brews in Oregon, America’s northwestern states see in the summer in high style.

Don’t delay. Find a festival below, and then book a stay at a nearby RV Park (simply click on the park’s link to learn more).

Idaho July Events and RV Parks

• Teton Valley Balloon Rally, JuIy 1–4, Driggs. Hot air balloons fill the sky and Independence-Day-themed festivities take place on the ground. tetonvalleyballoonrally.com

• Sawtooth Mountain Mamas Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, JuIy 15–16, Stanley. Shop works by some of the most promising artists of the Northwest. sawtoothmountainmamas.org

• Snake River Stampede, JuI y 18–22, Nampa. Professional cowboys ride bucking broncos for the win. snakeriverstampede.com

Stay here during your visit:

Ambassador RV Resort, Caldwell
Hi Valley RV Park, Boise
McCall RV Resort, McCall
Mountain Home RV Resort, Mountain Home
RedRock RV and Camping Park, Island Park

Montana July Events and RV Parks

Spectacular 4^th of July Fireworks at Dusk, July 4, Virginia City. Watch jaw-dropping pyrotechnical displays as the sun sets. virginiacity.com.

Montana Folk Festival, JuIy 7–9, Butte. Free outdoor concert events for Big Sky music lovers. montanafolkfestival.com

Big Sky Country State Fair, JuIy 17–23, Gallatin. Rides, games and food help visitors and locals beat the summer heat. 406statefair.com

Stay here during your visit:

Billings Village RV Park, Billings

Ennis RV Village, Ennis

Oregon July Events and RV Parks

Pepsi, 4^th of July Spectacular, JuIy, Portland. See fireworks light up the sky over Oaks Park. oakspark.com

Oregon Brewers Fest, JuIy 26–30, Portland. Microbreweries and major labels showcase limited-edition beers. oregonbrewfest.com

Oregon Jamboree, JuIy 28–30, Sweet Home. This event has become a major country music festival. oregonjamboree.com

Stay at one of these RV parks during your visit:

Beach Resort At Turtle Rock, Gold Beach
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort, Sisters
Hoodoo Recreation, Eugene
Olde Stone Village RV Park, McMinnville
Phoenix RV Park, Salem
Seven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville

July Washington Events and RV Parks

Seafair Summer Fourth, JuIy 4, Seattle. Watch as fireworks light up the city. seafair.com/events

Northwest Raspberry Festival, JuIy 14–15, Lyndon. Largest harvest of raspberries in North America exhibited by local farmers. lynden.org/northwest-raspberry-festival

Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair, JuIy 28–30, Bellevue. Over 200 craftsmen and artisans sell their handiwork to benefit charity. bellevuefest.org

Stay here during your visit:

Brookhollow RV Park, Kelso
Columbia Riverfront RV Park, Woodland
Columbia Sun RV Resort, Kennewick
Harmony Lakeside RV Park and Cabins, Mossyrock
Horn Rapids RV Resort, Richland
Lake Pleasant RV Park, Bothell
Sunbanks Lake Resort, Electric City