Along the Way / The PNW Campfire

Along the Way

Good food, local shops, and useful businesses near camp. Choose a state, then the forest or public-land area you’re exploring.

The quick take
The original Backwoods pub in Carson, a family-owned brewery’s home base in the Gorge.
The quick take
A bookstore, coffee shop, and restaurant in downtown Roslyn. Browse regional maps and outdoor guides or get a meal before heading toward the Cle Elum valley.
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Town and location
110 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Roslyn, WA 98941
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An outdoor gear shop in downtown Roslyn with equipment for mountain adventures. Contact the shop about specific gear before heading toward the Cle Elum valley.
Town and location
117 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Roslyn, WA 98941
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A family-owned grocery market on US 12. Pick up food and everyday supplies in Packwood before continuing toward the Cowlitz Valley forest roads.
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Town and location
13040 US-12, Packwood, WA 98361
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A restaurant, bakery, espresso bar, and gift shop beside the Bridge of the Gods. Consider it for breakfast or lunch while traveling through Cascade Locks.
Official information
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State
Town and location
745 NW Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
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A Native American family-owned fish market in Cascade Locks, with Columbia River fish at the heart of its story.
State
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A general store, deli, and fly shop in Camp Sherman beside the Metolius River. A useful place to check for food and fishing supplies during a nearby camping trip.
State
Town and location
25451 FS Road 1419, Camp Sherman, OR 97730
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Pizza and other house-made food along Mount Baker Highway. A Glacier option for a sit-down meal or takeout before returning to camp.
Official information
Public phone (optional)
Town and location
10459 Mt Baker Hwy, Glacier, WA 98244
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A Darrington grocery store with produce, meat, bakery, deli, and ice. A practical place to check the food list before continuing toward the Mountain Loop or Sauk River.
Town and location
1090 Seeman Street, Darrington, WA 98241
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A Maupin fly shop offering fishing equipment and local guidance. Useful for checking tackle needs and asking about guide services before a Lower Deschutes outing.
Official information
Public phone (optional)
State
Town and location
504 Deschutes Avenue, Maupin, OR 97037
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A locally operated grocery market in downtown Crouch, with produce, meat, a deli, and everyday essentials. Stock up before continuing into the surrounding Boise National Forest.
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State
Town and location
284 Village Circle, Garden Valley, ID 83622
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A Cascade Locks brewpub with a food menu and outdoor seating. This profile is for the Gorge location, useful when pairing a town meal with nearby forest camping.
Official information
Public phone (optional)
State
Town and location
390 Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

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