Free tent camping
Housing arranged by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Please reserve the eight housing options below by using this 
Lodging Reservation Form.
Centralia & Chehalis Private Homes
Local volunteers open their homes for riders and to help support local charities in Centralia & Chehalis. For your $60 fee you receive sleeping accommodations and a shower with towel. Riders are responsible for their own dinner unless arrangements are made before the ride with their host family. Breakfast will be available upon request. A portion of this income will go to support the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce and local non-profit organizations. In your housing confirmation letter you will be notified which luggage truck to place your bags along with other host contact information.
Centralia College (Midpoint)
Relax at the end of the first day at the Centralia College Campus, which has 30 acres of inviting landscape, restrooms, showers, television viewing areas, cafeteria, and parking for RV and support vehicles. An improved bike security system (bike corral) will be available from the Centralia Police Department. Transportation to off campus restaurants, shops and theaters will be provided by the City of Centralia. The extremely popular Beer Garden will return and will be placed in a strategic area to provide a pleasant environment as well as an opportunity to view TV programming. Start off Sunday with a full carbo load from the pancake feed in the college cafeteria.
Check the Centralia College STP website for the latest information on menus and activities. Midpoint photos will also be posted on the website after the ride.
Pre-registration for floor space is available for $30. Please fill out the Saturday Night Lodging Reservation Form. Registration at the door is $35, which includes showers and towel rental, television and use of exercise equipment.
Breakfast: Pancake feed, including eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee, milk and juice. This year we will again offer the “breakfast-to-go” special, which includes a breakfast sandwich, fruit and juice. Cost of breakfast (pay at the door) is $5 per person for either option.
Lunch and Dinner: Offered with be an ala carte buffet with a variety of pasta, salads, vegetables, breads, and beverages. Deli sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps, and burritos will also be available off the menu. Cost of lunch and dinner (pay at the door) ranges from $3 to $7 depending on choice.
Place your luggage on the Centralia baggage truck. Semi-private housing… three boardrooms in the Hanson building are available. Pricing, number of occupants and other info is as follows:
• Conference Room A: $200 – sleeps up to 8 people
• Conference Room B: $200 – sleeps up to 8 people
• Conference Room C: $150 – sleeps up to 6 people
All three conference rooms together: $500 – sleeps up to 22 people We have 10 air mattresses available if needed and those staying there get access to the break room kitchen in the Hanson Building and the public restrooms there. They will also get a ticket for a shower next door at the gym and will be allowed to keep their bikes with them in the conference rooms. Here is a link to this information on our STP website: Semi-Private Housing. For questions on the Centralia College midpoint contact Candy Layman (360) 736-9391 ext. 605 or Bob Peters (360) 736-9391 ext. 307. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Centralia truck.
Church of the Nazarene (indoor camping)
Located .8 miles from Centralia College Midpoint. A $27 fee per person includes floor space in the church, an in-house all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, an in-house-all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast; secure bike check & overnight storage, delivery of baggage to our facility and back to midpoint, in-house coffee stand, rider’s lounge and a complementary shuttle to showering facilities. Great, friendly, helpful staff! Walk-ins welcome for $37. Upon entering Centralia, watch for sign that reads ‘Nazarene Church’ with a right-hand turn onto 1st St. Place your bags on the Centralia baggage truck.
Church of the Nazarene (outdoor camping)
Located .8 miles from Centralia Midpoint. A $30 fee per lot includes space in a grassy field to pitch a tent or in a gravel parking lot to park a camper, secure bike check & overnight storage for all riders, delivery of baggage to our facility and back to midpoint, in-house coffee stand, riders' lounge and a complimentary shuttle to/from showering facilities, the Centralia midpoint and downtown Centralia. Great, friendly, helpful staff! For $8 per person, an in-house all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served Saturday evening. For $5 per person, an in-house all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served Sunday morning. Walk-ins welcome for $40. Place your bags on the Centralia baggage truck
Vader Lions Club - FULL
Relaxing accommodations beside Hwy 506. Your $45 fee includes baggage service, bike storage, floor space, showers without towels, lasagna dinner, and pancake breakfast. (Special meals available upon request.) The floor in the Lions Hall is hard, so consider bringing and air mattress. Tent and RV space is available for $30 and include shower, dinner, and breakfast. Outdoor campers will be showering in a private home 3 blocks from the camping area. We work hard to make you happy, but space is limited so sign up early. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.
Napavine Schools
A $25 fee including indoor camping in school, outdoor camping or RV parking, indoor bike storage, baggage service, and shower (no towels). Large group arrangements are possible. A spaghetti dinner will be available Saturday evening for $7 as well as a $5 pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. Funds raised benefit the Napavine High School Athletics. Place your bags on the Napavine baggage truck.
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Housing to be arranged by individual riders
The following housing options can be reserved by contacting the named organization directly.
Centralia Athletics- Proceeds benefit Centralia Girls Basketball. Centralia Athletics will provide floor space in the Centralia Middle School gym for $30. Bring your sleeping bags and/or mats. We will also provide the riders with bike storage, showers, baggage, transportation and towels. Located off exit 82 in Centralia close to Borst Park and local eateries. Please contact Mark Westley at 360-269-3324 or wesdawg@localaccess.com.
- For reservations please send your $30 check or money order payable to:
Centralia Girls Basketball
1505 Reynolds Ave.Centralia, WA 98531
Centralia Community Church in Centralia-(indoor camping) located one mile from scenic Borst Park or 1½ miles from the Centralia outlets is offering several choices for STP lodging with convenient online registration and payment www.cccog.com. Sleeping space is $45 (per person) in an air-conditioned building on carpeted gym floor w/air mattress, $50 (per person) for groups of 5 or more in a private carpeted classroom w/an air mattress, or RV sleeping $50 (per person). Amenities include on site showers (towels included), secured indoor bike storage, basic cable, Wi-Fi by request, DVD movies available, lasag
na dinner from 5 - 7 PM and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 4:30 AM to 6:45 AM. We also have plenty of outdoor space for non-pedaling family members and friends to park their RVs ($20 space + $20 per person includes showers, and meals). No alcohol or tobacco please. Place your baggage on the Centralia truck.
- For more information call (360) 360-736-7606 or Register and pay Online Now at www.cccog.com.
Centralia Salvation Army - Located just 5 short blocks from the Centralia College midpoint, the Salvation Army offers air-conditioned sleeping accommodations in a dorm like setting. Room for 20 people, they will provide showers w/towels, a spaghetti Dinner with green salad, garlic bread and beverage. They will also provide a breakfast that includes eggs, waffles, sausage and beverages. Luggage pick up provided and bike storage. Contact Catherine Warner at 360-736-4339 8:30 am-4: 30 pm M-TH and 8:30am –12pm F. catherine.warner@usw.salvationarmy.org.
Chehalis First Christian Church- Stay in comfortable private housing accommodations with bike storage, transportation, dinner, breakfast, showers and towels. Private homes in the Chehalis area. Fees include dinner and breakfast. Also showers with fresh towels and beds including linens. Fees to benefit Chehalis First Christian Church building fund. Additional information contact 360-748-3756 or email chrisandrich@localaccess.com.
- For reservations make checks or money orders payable to:
Chehalis First Christian Church:
c/o Richard Householder
535 NE Adams Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
Love in the Name of Christ (Love Inc)- Love Inc, a ministry of the church of Lewis County offer a full range of accommodations from homes to outdoor camping-your choice. All accommodations include showers, dinner and breakfast, bike storage, baggage. $60 for indoor and $50 for outdoor camping. Please contact Paul Bonner at 360-748-8611 or loveinc@rainierconnect.com.
- For reservations please a send self-addressed envelope with payment to:
Love Inc.
PO Box 152
Chehalis, WA 98532
The Zonta Club of Centralia- Chehalis - Stay in housing at members’ homes. The $65/per person fee includes a bed, showers, towels, laundry facilities available for the biker, dinner, breakfast, bike storage and pick-up and drop-off at designated spots. There are also a few tent spaces at some homes for $50/person for the same accommodations/amenities except the bed.
Proceeds will be used for the Zonta Club’s objectives of a full-time scholarship to Centralia College for a female high school graduate and awards to women based on established criteria for local and national awards.
For reservations or more information contact: Bonnie at stumpssteve@yahoo.com.
Private Homes - Twin City Gospel Echo Church has a variety of housing available. A variety of homes await the riders!! All homes are in the Centralia/Chehalis Area. Indoor and Outdoor are available. We have homes with beds available, as well as camping! Pasta dinners provided at each site, ready upon arrival, as well as breakfast the morning of departure for Portland. Special dietary needs available on request. If you choose a home off the course, transportation is available for bicycle and rider. Baggage pick up provided for all rider locations. Prices are $60 for indoor beds and $45 for camping. Meals and restroom facilities included with price.
Private Homes - 4-H and other farm homes in Lewis County, Centralia, Chehalis, Napavine and Winlock. Come and enjoy a quiet relaxing evening as we offer our homes to you, your $65 fee includes dinner, bed, shower, breakfast, laundry services, and bike storage. Transportation of personal items to and from the pick-up point will also be provided. Some camping available for tents and RV’s (no hook-ups). For questions or more information, please contact Mindy Wallace at (360) 262-9063 or (360) 508-1272 or email mindy@nightmarefarm.com.
- For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $65 check payable to
Mindy Wallace
694 Koontz Road
Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes - Lewis County Volcano Soccer Club members and friends offer spaces in their homes, all proceeds to benefit team activities within their club. A $60 per person fee includes a bed, shower, dinner and breakfast plus baggage and transportation services. For tent camping $50 per person. Please contact via email or phone. These are host homes with families. Provided will be a real bed with sheets, bathing facilities and towels. Pick up and drop off at designated spots. This housing is like small bed and breakfast homes. Funds raised go to players within the club to help fund their soccer season. Housing locations vary from Centralia to Winlock. For reservations or more information contact Susan Russell email: orrussell@msn.com or 360-266-8018
- For reservations send a $60 check payable to:
LCVSC-STP
c/o Susan Russell
P.O. Box 902
Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes - Supporters of Young Life of Lewis County, a non-denominational Christian organization for junior high and high school youths. Will offer accommodations in local host homes. A $60 fee per person includes bed, shower, dinner and breakfast, plus baggage service if needed. Friendly host housing locations include Centralia, Chehalis and limited number of homes in Napavine, Winlock and Toledo. All proceeds benefit activities for youths involved in Young Life.
- For reservations and questions, please email STP co-coordinator Cara at ylwa29@localaccess.com or call 360-736-2176 or 360-748-6023.
Private Homes - W.F. West High Graduating Class of 2010 Parents offer space in their homes. Proceeds will provide a safe graduation night gathering. Private homes located in the Chehalis area. A $60 fee includes baggage and transportation services to and from drop-off point, dinner, bed, breakfast, shower and laundry facilities. Small groups are encouraged to register for the same home. Enjoy a relaxing evening with new friends. Outdoor camping available. Questions Please contact Diana at (360) 748-3117 or (360) 269-1069 email dlkcruiser@localaccess.com.
- For reservations send two self-addressed, stamped envelopes and $60 check payable to:
W.F. West High School Class of 2010 c/o Diana Ketchum
P.O. Box 790
Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes - WF West Class of 2011- Guests will be treated to a one-night stay in a guest home. $60 fee includes dinner, breakfast, showers and a clean bed for each rider. Luggage will be picked up at Chehalis drop off location and returned the next morning. Tent camping $40 per rider will include dinner, shower, breakfast, luggage and transportation. Please direct any questions to hajules@comcast.net or call 360-748-7448
- For reservation send two self-addressed, stamped envelopes and $60 (for indoor) or $40 (for outdoor) check payable to:
W.F. West High School Class of 2011
c/o Julie Hadaller-Walker
487 SW 19th St
Chehalis, WA 98532
Bethel Church - Four miles south of Chehalis on the STP route. A $50 fee includes indoor camping in a carpeted room, outdoor camping, shower (no towel), Jacuzzi, indoor bike storage, dinner, breakfast, and baggage service. Smoothies, espresso and a licensed masseur will be available on an individual basis, for an additional fee. No alcohol or tobacco please. For more information as well as a sneak peek of our accommodations, an updated menu for both meals and additional information, please go to www.bethel-church.com. You can register online! Transactions (VISA or Mastercard) are available for an additional $3 per transaction. Go to www.bethel-church.com and follow the online giving prompt. Questions? Please contact Bethel Church at jeannie@bethel-church.com or call (360)748-0119 ext 15. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Bethel Church truck.
- For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $50 check payable to:
Bethel Church - STP
132 Kirkland Road
Chehalis, WA 98532
St. John’s Lutheran Church - Located 1.3 miles from Recreation Park. Indoor/outdoor camping for $50 with 12 private classrooms available on a first come basis. Registration covers all-you-can-eat meals including snacks, dinner (the BEST spaghetti, bread, salads, dessert) and breakfast (fresh cinnamon rolls, eggs, sausage, hash browns), baggage service, bike storage, air mattress and showers with towel; also shuttle service, laundry, games, reading material and movies. Massage services available on site. No alcohol or tobacco, please. Visit our website for more information and registration form: www.stjohnschehalis.org. For questions, contact Dee or Bill Blair (360) 748-6878 or dbblair71@msn.com. Place your bags on the Chehalis (Recreation Park) baggage truck.
- For reservations, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $50 check per person payable to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
c/o Bill & Dee Blair
736 NW Ohio
Chehalis, WA 98532
Mountain View Riders 4-H - Lewis County 4-H Horse Families welcome out 2009 STP guests from Vancouver, British Columbia; Yakima, WA; Seattle WA; Portland Or; and Washington D.C. Plus we have room available for more! Inside accommodations $60 per rider. RV and TENT CAMPING (No hook-ups) are also available for $20 (per tent/RV) and $15 additional for meals and showers for tent and RV per rider. Enjoy a relaxing stay with new friends. Our 2008 guests commented on our accommodations, hospitality and the meals were like “eating at the Ritz”. We offer dinner, breakfast, hot showers and towels, beds with linens, bike storage and laundry facilities. We also transport your personal belongings to and from Chehalis bag drop. All proceeds benefit our 4-H horse club. For more information contact Pat Amos at 360-880-6973 or email snapshots2design@aol.com
- For reservations make checks or money orders payable to:
Mountain View Riders
c/o Cindy Mitchell
PO Box 986
Napavine, WA 98565
Winlock Schools - A $12 fee includes indoor camping in school gym, outdoor camping if desired, shower (no towel), baggage service and indoor mike storage. Also available for those who register by mail, are your choice of self serve buffet style spaghetti dinner for $7 and a buffet style breakfast offering fruit, eggs, French toast, muffins, etc for $6. The first 200 requests for lodging will be placed in the elementary School gym unless you specifically request the high school gym. Once the elementary school gym is full, remaining riders will be assigned to the high school gym. For more information please call (360) 785-3537 or e-mail rgoble@winlock.wednet.edu. YOU MUST REGISTER AND PREPAY, EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO SLEEP OUTDOORS. Upon registration, riders will receive a map with directions to the scheduled locations. Luggage tags will be used to increase efficiency when unloading baggage and meal tickets, if meals are purchased. Winlock Elementary and Winlock High School are official baggage drop-off/pick up sites for the STP event.
- To register for sleeping space, dinner and breakfast send Check and self addressed, stamped envelope to:
Winlock High School
c/o Rick Goble- STP
241 N. Military Rd.
Winlock, WA 988596
Toledo High School (indoor/outdoor camping) - follow the scenic Jackson Highway from Chehalis to Toledo High School. This route adds 2.3 miles to the STP route and rejoins you to the main route in Vader. Traffic is minimal, shoulders are adequate and the scenery is great. A $40 fee includes sleeping space in the air-conditioned gym or a classroom, shower (no towel), indoor bike storage, baggage service, all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5 - 9 PM and a pancake and ham breakfast from 4:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Groups of four or more may reserve a classroom. Plenty of shaded outdoor space for RV, tent and/or non-pedaling family members and friends for $40. For more information contact Tina Parsons at tinam24r@hotmail.com call (360) 864-2899. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Toledo truck.
- For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $40 check payable to:
Grad. Nite 2011
C/O Tina Parsons
P.O. Box 132
Toledo, WA 98591
Vader Assembly of God - Located near mile 124 on STP route. A $45 fee includes indoor camping in an air-conditioned, carpeted room, outdoor camping, self-contained RV parking, shower (no towel), secured bike storage, all-you-can-eat dinner and breakfast, baggage service. No alcohol or tobacco please. For information, please call (360) 295-3756 or email praise_tl@hotmail.com. Call for availability after March 15th. Floor space is limited so register early. Usually lots of outdoor camping space. Official drop-off/pick up site for the Vader truck.
- For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $45 check payable to:
Vader Assembly of God – STP
P.O. Box 220
Vader, WA 98593
CJ's Tent Camping - Outdoor camping available right on the STP bike route. Your $35 fee includes outdoor tent or RV space, a hot shower and breakfast in a private home. Dinner is available near by for various food selections and prices. For questions please email Carole Jones at mzcj@centurytel.net or (360) 749-3190. Please call for availability. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.
- For reservations please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $35 payable to:
Carole Jones/STP
P.O. Box 507
Vader, WA 98593
McMurphy Park, Vader - Outdoor camping only. Your $20 fee includes camping space with port-a-potties on site. McMurphy Park is a 13-acre site along scenic Olequa Creek. This park is located across the road from the railroad tracks, so consider earplugs. You are just a short ride (less than ½ mile) from downtown Vader and the Little Crane Café. Fire pit available for your enjoyment. Contact Carole Jones, City of Vader, (360) 295-3222 or email dclerk@toledotel.com. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.
- For reservations send a $20 check payable to, City of Vader, please right STP in the memo line of your check.
City of Vader
P.O. Box 189
Vader, WA 98593
Castle Rock High School Gym - Located near mile 134 on STP route. A $15 per camper fee includes indoor/outdoor camping, indoor bike storage and showers (towels not provided). A licensed massage therapist and first aid station will be available. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will have a concession stand open Saturday at noon to 10:30 PM and Sunday at 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM. FBLA will also sponsor a spaghetti dinner Saturday evening, which will include spaghetti, roll, salad, and a drink at a cost of $8 to be paid at the door. The Castle Rock will be hosting a breakfast Sunday morning. Items available for purchase include pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, muffins, juice, milk and coffee. Please indicate the names of all campers with the payment, and an email address for faster confirmation of your check received (if possible). A paper copy of the confirmation will be sent as soon as possible in your self-addressed and stamped envelope. For more information, call Jacqueline Hergert at (360) 430-2068 or email to jhergert@castlerock.wednet.edu. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Castle Rock truck.
- For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $15 check payable to:
Castle Rock High School FBLA
c/o Jacqueline Hergert
P.O. Box 374
Toledo, WA 98591
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Free Tent Camping - No reservation needed - First come first serve basis
Centralia College - Centralia midpoint location. Free tent space, food services and showers available on site. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for Centralia truck.
Chehalis Recreation Park - Free outdoor tent camping. There is a $3 fee for showers (no towel) at the outdoor swimming pool. All you can eat Saturday night Dinner and Sunday morning Breakfast - Sertoma Club. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for Chehalis (Recreation Park) truck
Chehalis Stan Hedwall Park - Free outdoor tent camping on Rice Road ½ mile west of Recreation Park. Close to Chehalis Recreation Park where there is an all you can eat Saturday night Dinner and Sunday morning Breakfast - Sertoma Club and a swimming pool and showers. Place your bags on the Chehalis (Recreation Park) baggage truck.
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