Memaloose State Park Campground
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2020

OK in a pinch but would not seek it out

We ended up here after the campground we intended to go to (Cottonwood Canyon State Park) was full and we realized we needed to go back near civilization to get gas. Since it was then 9pm at night we decided to just find the closest available place and this was it. 

I am actually surprised that this campground gets such good reviews. It was a handy place to stay in our circumstance but I don't think I would seek it out. The entrance is at the far end of a rest area and it kind of felt like an extension of the rest area. You are right off of highway 84 and no matter which site you are at, you can clearly hear the highway noise. From our site you could also see all the headlights from the highway. The sites down by the river did have beautiful views of the Columbia which is nice. There is a railway track between the campground and the river and occasionally trains go by, which I like. The sites are pretty open so you're not getting a ton of privacy. 

All and all, fine place if you have no other options but I personally prefer to be a little more off that beaten track.

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  • Review photo of Memaloose State Park Campground by Sarah S., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Memaloose State Park Campground by Sarah S., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Memaloose State Park Campground by Sarah S., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Memaloose State Park Campground by Sarah S., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Memaloose State Park Campground by Sarah S., October 13, 2020