Families with children find extensive recreational programming at Thousand Trails Chehalis, where staff organize scavenger hunts, tractor rides, face painting, and movie nights in the lodge. The forested campground spans a large area with sites accommodating RVs up to 50 feet, featuring full hookups with electric and water service. Hard-packed gravel roads loop through the property, providing easy access from Centralia Alpha Road.
Site quality varies considerably across the campground. Some spots offer wooded separation and level parking, while others sit in open areas with slanted surfaces. Jeff C. found his site "level and has plenty of ripe blackberries for picking" during his late-summer stay. The campground maintains clean restroom facilities and showers within walking distance of most sites.
Two swimming pools anchor the recreation facilities, joined by mini golf, billiards, basketball courts, and hiking trails. The clubhouses host organized activities like bingo, while a camp store provides basic supplies. However, several reviewers note aging infrastructure throughout the property, with some facilities showing wear from decades of use. Power quality concerns surface occasionally, with voltage fluctuations reported at certain sites.
Cell service proves spotty across much of the campground, and WiFi availability varies by location. The property requires insurance documentation for all vehicles upon check-in. Dawnielle C. appreciated that "they also don't really monitor you much once you check in" and allow campers to drive around selecting preferred sites.
The campground operates year-round and accepts reservations through the Thousand Trails membership system. For additional camping options in the region, consider campsites near Onalaska or nearby Lewis & Clark State Park Campground. Book early during summer months when family programming draws the largest crowds.
Description
The original Thousand Trails preserve, Chehalis RV Camping has spectacular views of Mount Rainier from one side and Mount St Helens from the other side. A 300-acre Puget Sound RV campground , the preserve offers private campsites amid a forest of maple, alder, and Douglas fir trees. Come visit Chehalis RV Camping where the umbrella of trees line the roadways to your camping sites, and lush green ferns will take your breath away. This Puget Sound RV campground is the ultimate in camping experiences: lots of amenities, beautiful hiking trails, and local area attractions that will certainly keep you entertained. Spectacular views of Mt Rainier from a Puget Sound RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Chehalis RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
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Location
RV ParkThousand Trails Chehalis is located in Washington
Directions
From I-5: I-5 to Exit 71 (Onalaska), midway between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Go E 2/10 mi to Forest Rd. Take Forest Rd E 1.6 mi to Jackson Hwy & drive 4/10 mi to N Fork Rd. Turn R on N Fork Rd & drive 4.1 mi to Centralia-Alpha Rd. Turn R on Centralia-Alpha Rd & drive 6/10 mi to the resort on R. From the E on Hwy 12: US Hwy 12 W to milepost 81 at Silver Creek (approx 5 mi from Mossyrock). Proceed to the Silver Creek Grange, Turn R onto SR 122. Follow about 1.5 mi and keep L at Y to Cinebar Rd. (SR 508 detour). Follow Cinebar Rd. to stop sign at SR 508 (about 5 mil. Turn L onto SR 508 and follow about 5 mi to Alpha Rd. Turn R and follow Alpha (which becomes Centralia-Alpha Rd.) to the resort. Resort is between mileposts 10 & 11.
Address
2228 Centralia Alpha Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
Coordinates
46.62514608 N
122.77915955 W
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 6 users
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 6 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 43 min from Olympia, WA
- 47 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 33 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 38 min from Seattle, WA


















