Overland Campers for the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest covers a lot of ground: coastal rainforest, volcanic peaks, the Cascade crest, high desert and the northern Rockies. A camper that works across all of it needs to be light, sealed against weather and quick to set up and pack away. Cascadia Overland Co. designs its campers in Monroe, Washington, in the middle of that range, and installs and supports them at our shop here.

One region, three kinds of country

• West side. Rain, moss and mud. Forest roads get slick, trees crowd the road, and gear stays damp. A low camper and good weather sealing matter more than anything.
• Cascade crest. Steep grades and elevation changes with snow at the passes into early summer. Weight is the main concern on climbs and descents.
• East side. Dry, open and dusty, with long distances between towns. Wide temperature swings, and shade is scarce, so an awning earns its place.

Which camper suits Pacific Northwest travel?

• Frontier for tight forest roads and quick weekends. About 300-350 lb and 9 inches tall closed.
• Summit when the weather turns and you want standing room to wait out rain, or you are traveling with family.
• Apex for shoulder-season and winter trips in the mountains, with insulated walls and floor.

Not sure which? Try Frontier vs. Summit or canvas vs. hard-wall campers.

Trips worth building a camper for

Our top PNW overland routes guide covers the Washington and Oregon Backcountry Discovery Routes, the Olympic Peninsula, and the forest roads around Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams. For single-state ideas, see our pages for Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Local build, local install

Installation, fitment checks and warranty service happen at our Monroe, WA shop. If you live outside Washington, Frontier and Summit can ship disassembled to the contiguous US for free. All campers carry a 24-month limited warranty, with a 5-year structural warranty on the Apex. Check current lead times, or browse the campers.