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Barrier Dam Campgrounds

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Barrier Dam Campgrounds sits along the Cowlitz River corridor near Salkum, Washington, catering primarily to anglers and boaters. The family-owned property has sites for RVs, trailers, and tents, though loop positions matter: left-side RV and trailer sites run tighter than those on the right. Sites are dusty, with aging gravel pads and weathered picnic tables. Evenings are quiet, and campers tend to be considerate of neighbors. At $55 per night without sewer hookups, the rate is worth factoring into trip planning, especially for those also considering places to camp near Onalaska or nearby options like Leisure Time Resorts a few miles northeast. A boat launch on the Cowlitz sits about a mile and a half away.

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Map & DirectionsBarrier Dam Campgrounds is located in Washington near Onalaska

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Address

273 Fuller Rd
Salkum, WA 98582

Coordinates

46.52053309 N
122.63454855 W

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42 min from Longview, WA
44 min from Olympia, WA
1 hr 16 min from Portland, OR
1 hr 35 min from Bremerton, WA

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Angela S.

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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2025

Fishing-boating campground/RV Park

This is a smallish family owned campground that caters to fisherman and boaters. There are plenty of sites for RV, trailers, and tent campers as well. The trailer/RV sites on the left of the loop are tighter than on the right side. The sites are a little dusty and could use a coat of fresh gravel on the pads and the picnic tables could use an update although the Pacific Northwest weather is tough on outdoor furniture. The campground is very quiet in the evenings and campers were very respectful of each other‘s space. The owners were friendly and offered any assistance if we needed it. The campground is about a mile and a half from a nice boat launch on the Cowlitz river. There looked to be a few full-timers. $55 per night was a little steep for a non sewer site. All in all a quaint campground and felt lucky to book 2 sites on short notice in the middle of high camping season.

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