Within the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area Complex, Dry Gulch on Columbia River provides free dispersed camping under Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife management. Campers access sites by driving in or walking to preferred spots along this Columbia River location.
The dispersed format means no designated sites or amenities, requiring self-sufficient camping gear and Leave No Trace practices. For those wanting developed facilities, Gorge Amphitheatre Campground sits less than two miles southeast with structured sites and services.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDry Gulch on Columbia River is located in Washington near Vantage
Coordinates
47.1128763 N
120.030437 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Dry Gulch on Columbia River needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 52 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 20 min from Kennewick, WA
- 5 hrs from Walla Walla, WA
