Wishram, WA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Wishram. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
$13 - $74 / night
"Found this place on the map while searching for a place to camp at the Washington/Oregon border."
"We usually cross the Columbia River into Washington state at Biggs Junction, Oregon. We don’t want to stay at Maryhill State Park in Washington as we had stayed there before."
$40 - $45 / night
"No fire pits, but all of eastern Washington is doing that these days. Nice little lagoon on the river for kids to swim. Boat launch, lots of wind surfers."
"Tucked away just across the river and close to towns if you need anything."
"Pulled in around 10:30pm, had a little difficulty finding the park entrance and had to turn around about 1/2 mile down the wrong road, but smooth sailing after."
"This is along the river bordering WA & OR. There are some nice parks, museums, etc. to explore in the immediate area. The campsite itself is just ok...a little too urban for our tastes."
$24 - $38 / night
"Wonderful view of the Columbia River and the Washington side of the river. Easy drive to the Dalles to get anything you might need. Bathrooms are very clean, showers are hot and long."
"June 2021 this campground is full of trees that give shade all around most of the campsites."
"Cute little campsite just off the highway tucked away next to Horse-thief lake. It is very windy due to its location in the gorge. The lake access and surrounding land is beautiful."
"This was a great location for loads of hikes in the area."
"Great little swimming spot steps from our spot. Trains will come every hour and tracks are close to sites. A few wineries within a mile and one about .5 miles from spot."
"Very close to the railroad tracks and there are a lot of trains, mostly during the day. There is also a lot of truck traffic during the day. It doesn’t bother me, but your mileage may vary."
"There is a train track close by and the 84 is also close by. You can stay for free for up to 14 days. We have a generator and a 40’ fifth wheel. We had plenty of parking."
$15 - $35 / night
"The pull-through sites run along the water’s edge, offering water views but smaller pads and tragically, blocking my view. There’s no shade but the breeze kept things cool enough."
"The edge of the pull-through RV spots follows the river and most spots have easy access to the 10-foot rock access to the water. We visited during the last weekend of July and it was HOT!"
"Dog-walking area. Distant traffic noise from I-84. I would stay there again in a heartbeat."
"Nice Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife campground with a dirt boat ramp, seems to serve mostly fishermen. Some sites are right next to the Klickitat River."
"The sites are nicely spread out with lots of surrounding trees, but not so many that you don't get the sunshine in."
Scout$155/week
GuideThe location and convenience is practically unbeatable. Does seem like a hotspot for people though, had to ask a group to turn down the music when trying to go to bed, which they did kindly. Bathrooms did have toilet paper and warning signs about rattlesnakes but did not see or hear any, thankfully. Was a great spot to rest and continue road-tripping the next day.
ScoutGrounds were started in 1914. Roads are narrow up side of mountain near. Columbia River. Very quiet in grounds but highway and train noise is noticeable. The old growth trees are special.
ScoutOverall, wonderful campground. The camp hosts were fantastic, and the grounds and bathrooms were kept extremely clean. We stayed in site #11, which I would ONLY recommend if you are part of a group camping at group site#12. These two sites are way too close for comfort, especially when one is meant for a large group. We walked around the campground and found that most other sites were large and relatively private, so we were just unlucky with our selection. As others have stated, the bees can be pretty aggressive, but we had a canopy with a mesh screen, so we weren't bothered. Plenty of stuff to do in the area...ice caves, natural bridges, lakes for fishing, and just general exploring. We will be back!
TravelerThis site is very nice but be warned you need a vehicle with GOOD CLEARANCE I was able to make it out in a Subaru WRX but not without talking a few hard hits. This camp sight is currently as of 6/30/2025 not being taken over by ARM Alaska recreation management inc. several nice sights right next to the old Barlow bridge. and quite a few campsites along the road. Make sure to mark the road into your site to let people know it’s being occupied. We had a few people drive right up to our camp site at night looking for there party. We marked ours with chem lights a crossed the entrance with 550 cord letting people know it’s occupied. All the sites I seen do have fire pits and picnic tables except for one. Would bring a rake to help keep the camp sites clean of twigs.
TravelerGreat area to camp. Most if not all camp sight that I seen you can drive right up too. This year this site is now being managed by ARM. Alaska recreation management inc. $16 a night at this spot. Unsure of how these outside management group can come in a just put up signs for payment. We were here 2 weeks ago for the day and all camp sites were free but now have signs for payment they have gone through and marked the campsites with numbers also. No camp host on site yet as of 6/30/2025
TravelerLove this small campground at the end of the road. Beautiful overlook of the valley, and nice (if undeveloped camp sites). Bugs were a bit rough in June.
TravelerVisited in late June, and the weather was amazing, 15 degrees lower than in town, but the bugs and mosquitoes were overwhelming (even with deet).
Beautiful lake and quiet camp spots.
ScoutBeautiful place, great location, shaded and sites are well spaced but unfortunately the camp host was terrible. On departure day we were at our site 30 minutes after check out, there was no one waiting for our site, but she felt the need to take a video of us packing up. She did not utter a word to us just started recording. The site was immaculate when we left (as it should be) but she still decided to call the police and make up lies about us vandalizing the restrooms. She should probably choose a new job if she’s so miserable.. there are more adult ways to handle situations like maybeee having a conversation? Very weird, I have never experienced anything like it. If you have a blond 40 year old woman for a host be sure to be on your tippy top best behavior. Hope your life becomes more joyful, lady.
Camping near Wishram, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Wishram, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Wishram, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 214 campgrounds and RV parks near Wishram, WA and 32 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wishram, WA is Deschutes River State Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 free dispersed camping spots near Wishram, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Wishram, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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