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The 34,920-acre Desert unit was wholly desert prior to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. It is the lowest part of the very large Quincy Basin that once was filled with glacial floodwater. The natural basin now serves as a collector for irrigation water from upslope farmlands. Most of this water is collected in the Winchester [...]
Indian Treaty Site. If you have a large RV, you should walk into it to make sure it’s open. When the gates are locked, the turnaround areas in front of the gates are only sized for cars to turn around in. Larger RVs will have to back all the way out. Gates may be locked [...]
Free camping on Lake Aldrich in the Tahuya State Forest. There are 5 sites that RV suitable. There are additional walk in tent only sites. 3 of the sites are pull-thru. However, they are small and tight. Each site has Picnic tables, metal fire rings w/grill tops. There are three outhouses. No Garbage Service – [...]
Banks Lake is a man-made impoundment in a 27 mile portion of a natural coulee. Most of the 91 miles of shoreline are ringed with basalt clifs and talus slopes. There are about 23 islands in the reservoir. Unmarked campsites in designated area (gravel parking lot). Camping is free, but a permit is required to [...]
Avery Park is a Treaty Fishing Access Site. As such it is shared by Native American Tribes and the general public. During the Salmon harvest season, the park is reserved for the exclusive use of the Native American Tribes. Other than those times, the park is open year round. RR tracks near by.
Banks Lake is a man-made impoundment in a 27 mile portion of a natural coulee. Most of the 91 miles of shoreline are ringed with basalt clifs and talus slopes. There are about 23 islands in the reservoir. Unmarked campsites in designated area (gravel parking lot). Camping is free, but a permit is required to [...]
10 Sites. Lots of shade. Each has a fire ring. 3 restrooms on site. Reports of cell phone service in the area.
Located on Burnt Mountain Road in the Olympic National Forest. – Courtesy of MovinSue
The 34,920-acre Desert unit was wholly desert prior to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. It is the lowest part of the very large Quincy Basin that once was filled with glacial floodwater. The natural basin now serves as a collector for irrigation water from upslope farmlands. Most of this water is collected in the Winchester [...]
Free camping in the Colville National Forest Located in district 1 and can be accessed by County road 2695. This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, interpretive trails, boat launch, and a nice fishing dock. Some campsites are private and some with a lake view. Bathroom facilities are available but garbage and water are not. [...]
Take Hwy. 17 out of Soap Lake, WA about six miles to Blue Lake. Just past the first resort are 3 or 4 turnouts right on the lake. No power, or facilities, but a great place to spend a night or two. The hwy. is a little noisy, but not enough to keep me away. [...]
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Boundary Dam is located 107 miles north of Spokane in Pend Oreille County in the far northeast corner of Washington state. To reach the dam, boat ramp and picnic areas: go north from Metaline on State Highway 31, turn on County Road 62, Boundary Dam Road. Drive for 11.5 miles and turn right on to [...]
A free campground located at the Box Canyon Dam. AKA Campbell Park? The campground is owned by the people of Pend Oreille County and operated by Pend Oreille Public Utility District. Box Canyon Dam´s Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm year round. During the summer months, the staff would be glad to discuss [...]
Tahuya State Forest Permit required. Area is heavily used by ATVs. Noise level is high. * No reservations are needed for the following weekend holiday dates: Memorial Day Weekend Fourth of July Weekend Labor Day Weekend Gates open 9AM on the Wednesday before the holiday weekend and close 12-Noon the following Wednesday. Sites are available [...]
Located in the Snoqualmie National Forest on a ridge over looking the Carbon River. There were many nicer, easier to access sites on the paved road in. However, they were all occupied. The spot we were in looked as if it had been logged recently, which didn’t make for great scenery. The rest of the [...]
$10 – Courtesy of MovinSue
Gravel area next to trail head parking spots. One port-a-potty. On the Yakima River.
$10/night – Courtesy of MovinSue
The Chief Joseph Wildlife Area totals 14,055 acres in Asotin and Garfield counties. It is managed in two units – Shumaker and Grouse Flats. Camping is free but anyone entering or using a WDFW improved access facility is required to display a current WDFW Vehicle Use Permit. It is $10.95 and good for a year [...]
A number of places to boondock alongside the Columbia River near the lock. Mostly level and even a concrete pad in one spot, and one area has pit toilets. Views of the dam, Mt Hood, swimming access and the hills along the river. There are trains on both sides of the river – which become [...]
$10.00/night Blacktop RV area on Columbia River bank. Shaded grassy tent area. Sandy beach at low tide. Hosted during summer. Inexpensive with electric hookup only. Washington State’s County Line Park is a 5.5-acre day use and overnight park located off SR-4 (Ocean Beach Highway) at the “county line” of Wahkiakum County and Cowlitz County. The [...]
Free Campground with four campsites suitable for car camping, very small RVs and tent camping. Operated by Colville National Forest of Washington State. Nice, secluded campsites. No reservations. No drinking water or garbage services. Pack it in, pack it out! Shore or non-motorized boat fishing. There is a one mile trail around lake. Campfires in [...]
The 34,920-acre Desert unit was wholly desert prior to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. It is the lowest part of the very large Quincy Basin that once was filled with glacial floodwater. The natural basin now serves as a collector for irrigation water from upslope farmlands. Most of this water is collected in the Winchester [...]
Description: 8 campsites, a sports field, horseshoe pit and a picnic area. Easy walk to the Falls Overlook.
Essentially a parking lot. Once free camping, you are now required to purchase a Discover Pass. One pass is required per vehicle. – Self-contained camping allowed. – First come, first served. No reservations. Visited in Spring of 2009 Per NWJeeper: As of July of 2011, it is no longer free to stay on Washington state [...]
Discovery Pass Required. Primitive camping near the Flodelle Creek. For winter recreation, visit the National Forest’s snopark just a short drive away. This campground is located 20 miles from Colville, Washington. Once free camping. As of July of 2011, it is no longer free to stay on Washington state lands. You are now required to [...]
The 640-acre Grouse Flats unit is located in Garfield County about 65 miles southwest of the town of Asotin. Elevations range from 3,600 to 4,160 feet. It includes some ponds, but no year-round creeks or significant drainages. Grouse Flats was acquired in 1967 with the intent to reduce elk damage complaints and establish a large [...]
Multiple car and tent sites surrounded by blackberries under the power lines. Well kept for an area that is free and not patrolled. Directions: Approx one mile East of N. Bonneville, on the Evergreen Highway (14) is the new entrance to the Bonneville Dam. This street is Hot Springs Way. Instead of entering the Dam [...]
Leader lake Start from junction of SR 20 and US 97 in Okanogan. Go W on SR 20 for 8.4 mi. Turn right on Leader Lake Rd (paved, one lane) and go .4 mi to site. The campground has an accessible fishing platform (trout and bass fishing), and accessible camping and rest rooms. 159 acres. [...]
Banks Lake is a man-made impoundment in a 27 mile portion of a natural coulee. Most of the 91 miles of shoreline are ringed with basalt clifs and talus slopes. There are about 23 islands in the reservoir. Unmarked campsites in designated area. Camping is free, but a permit is required to be on all [...]
Located just ouside the old mining town of Liberty this is a small turnout good for a short term stay and is a popular camping spot. From Hwy 97, turn east onto Libety road and proceede towards the town of Liberty. 3/4 of a mile off of Hwy. 97 you will see the parking area [...]
Located along FS19 (Little Naches Rd.) west of Naches. This area has two FS campgrounds for fee parking however free camping sites abound all along FS19 and up the side roads in the area. During summer this is a favorite area for Jeeps, ATVs and motorcycels however usually during mid week there is very little [...]
Free camping in the Colville National Forest. Little Twin Lakes Campground is located in district 1. This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, fishing dock and boat launch. The campground is on both sides of the lake, both of which have bathrooms. Fresh water and garbage cans are not available. Camping sites are nice and [...]
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This campground is located next to Lyman Lake, and has 4 single camps. From Tonasket take State Route 20 to the Aeneas Vally Road turn off (County Rd #9455), go southeast for 13 miles. Take county Road #3785 south f or 2 miles, then take a sharp turn to the right on FS Road #30-500 [...]
Madame Dorian Memorial Park Water is at a central location. Camping Area: 15 Total Sites 15 Tent/RV Sites Primitive No Designated Sites Grass Shade Fire/Grills Trailer Dump Station Day-Use Area: Tables Grass Shade Fire/Grills Vault Toilets Drinking Water RR tracks close by, expect noise. Pets must be kept on a leash. Horses and hunting are [...]
$5/night – Courtesy of MovinSue
Banks Lake is a man-made impoundment in a 27 mile portion of a natural coulee. Most of the 91 miles of shoreline are ringed with basalt clifs and talus slopes. There are about 23 islands in the reservoir. Unmarked campsites in designated area (gravel parking lot). Camping is free, but a permit is required to [...]
Minnie Peterson DNR 4.7 miles east of US Highway 101 on Upper Hoh Road. No drinking water http://www.forks-web.com/fg/upperhoh.htm 47.81861 -124.17361
Whether you enjoy a nine-hole round of golf with your RV parked at the RV hookup site, swimming at the aquatic recreation center, resting under the shade trees at our beautiful Reiman Park while the barbeque is warming, camping at the Tourist Park, hiking or horseback riding on the local BLM Pacific Lake Trail, Odessa [...]
Banks Lake is a man-made impoundment in a 27 mile portion of a natural coulee. Most of the 91 miles of shoreline are ringed with basalt clifs and talus slopes. There are about 23 islands in the reservoir. Unmarked campsites in designated area (gravel parking lot). Camping is free, but a permit is required to [...]
$5/night – Courtesy of MovinSue Curbside parking in downtown Pateros for $5 a night. Power available if parked near a picnic shelter; water also. Grassy area alongside curb. Park is alongside the Columbia River.
Overnight camping is $10 per night with hot showers and firewood available. First come, first served – no reservations. Over seven miles of trails. Open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend from 9am to 9pm (sometimes earlier in May and into October, depending on the weather) Directions: Located west of Highway 2 [...]
The “Potholes” area is a series of seep lakes below O’Sulivan Dam south of Moses Lake Wa. As a kid we would dry camp here and fish these lakes for bass, perch, crapie and others. Access used to be a little rough but doable with an RV. Just across the street is MarDon resort a [...]
$7.97/night with electric hookup. Camper must be self contained. No water or sewer hookups. 39 electric(30amp) spaces side by side in a gravel lot. Dump station on location. No tents. Pets welcome. There is a laundromat (.75 each for washer & dryer) and restrooms. Prince’s full service grocery store is across the road and easily [...]
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Located about 2 miles north of George the Quincy lakes are a group of 4 manmade irrigation lakes, Evergreen, Burke, Quincy and Stan Coffin lakes. Activities include fishing (Trout, Bass, Walleye, Perch), hiking, horseback riding, geocaching and more. Boat launches are availabe and lots of spots are available for dry camping. Pit toiltes are located [...]
Corp of engineers campground on the Columbia River. Roosevelt Park also provides visitors with flush restrooms, a lawn area, picnic tables, a covered picnic area, play equipment, swim beach, barbecue grills, and showers. No designated disabled parking. This site is popular with wind surfers. No water at sites. Centrally located. SR 14 to Roosevelt; turn [...]
All Ross Lake campsites are equipped with fire-rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. While there are 19 campsites on the lake, only the Hozomeen campground is accessible by car (from Hope, British Columbia). Permits are not required for day use or for camping in car-accessed campgrounds along State Route 20 or at the drive-in campground [...]
Free 09/16 – 05/14 $15/night 05/15 – 09/15 Site use fees are charged from May 15 through September 15 each year for parking, boat launching, raft put-in and take-out, hiking, picnicking, camping, and other day-use activities. The rest of the year, there is no charge for using BLM facilities in the Yakima River Canyon BLM [...]
There isn’t a fee for staying overnight. They do not have an RV Park. If you overnight there you will be dry camping AKA boondocking in a parking lot. Signs request that RVers register at the casino. There’s a section for RV parking on the upper edge of the lot. Coordinates – Courtesy of MovinSue
Free campground operated by Colville National Forest. Trailhead for Abercrombie Mountain Trail This campground is very much unconfirmed. Proceed with caution. Please report on your findings.
Just south of Kalaloch ranger station is a small beachfront national park campground… Gorgeous!!! and at $10 ($5 w/access discount) it is a great value. Campground never filled up, where the Kalaloch CG filled nightly. No cell service, did have great satellite TV and Internet. Can collect firewood on the beach, fire rings and new [...]
Once a free campground. It now requires a DNR issued permit,the discovery pass. There are 13 campsites. non motorized boating is allowed. Pier (new), shore, and boat fishing are permitted. There is one wheel-chair accessible campsite. As of July of 2011, it is no longer free to stay on Washington state lands. You are now [...]
Sundale Park is a Treaty Fishing Access Site. As such it is shared by Native American Tribes and the general public. During the Salmon harvest season, Sundale Park is reserved for the exclusive use of the Native American Tribes. Other than those times, the park is open year round. Sundale Park is a small park [...]
A beautiful spot for $5 per person a night. Mount Adams is near by and offers spectaculars views. Rates do vary. You should either check their website’s calendar or call to see if they are holding an event during the time you want to camp here. If they are (usually weekends and holidays), you will [...]
Free camping in the Colville National Forest of Washington State. Four small campsites. First come first serve. No amenities. Pack it in pack it out. Bring all of the water that you will need with you. Trout Lake Campground is located in district 2 and can be accessed by Forest Service road 020. This campground [...]
Parking lot bookdocking, AKA dry camping. No Hookups Coordinates – Courtesy of MovinSue
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3.6 miles east of US Highway 101 on Rain Forest Road, between mileposts 178 and 179, right hand side. Tent pads, no drinking water. http://issuu.com/sgazette/docs/www.sequimgazette.com/142
Despite the sign, this site is free. Dry Camping September 8 thru March 31 Restrooms/Water provided April 1, 2008 – Sept 7, 2008 Covered Sun Shelters Fire Pits/Grills Flush Toilets(Summer) Portable Toilets (Winter) 30 miles northeast of Pasco, Washington, on Pasco-Kahlotus Road, and 5.2 miles southeast on Burr Canyon Road.
Good place to stay. Sign up for a player’s card and receive a free meal: we did the buffet. Tuesday is senior day- extra perks, the gambling is not bad; not too greedy here. Good for a few nights without any problems if you don’t mind a parking lot. Large free RV and truck parking [...]