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Midway Campground

Five sites tucked along forest service roads make Midway Campground a compact overnight option in the Umatilla National Forest. The drive in follows winding mountain routes that climb through timber country, with logging trails branching off the main access road for campers who want to explore on foot.

Most visitors find themselves alone or sharing the space with just one other party, even during busy weekends when dispersed campers use the area's single vault toilet throughout the night. The facility stays clean despite the steady traffic from nearby dispersed camping spots. A short trail leads directly from the campground into the surrounding forest, offering views along the way but no specific destination.

Campers must pack all their water since none is available on-site. Nick B. notes the campground has "no water, so bring your own." The elevation provides cool nights even when days run warm, making campfires comfortable during summer visits. For those seeking additional overnight options, campers can explore [camping near Dayton] or check out nearby Panjab Campground and Godman Campground & Trailhead.

Reservations are accepted, though the small size means booking ahead makes sense during peak season.

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Midway Campground is located in Washington

Directions

From Pomeroy, Washington (~90 minutes): Starting at Main Street, take a right to turn onto US Highway 12 west bound for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Tatum Mountain Road for 1.2 miles, going south. Turn right at the Y, onto Linville Gulch Road (County Road 1180) south bound for 5.3 miles. Take Bartels Road and Linville Gulch Road to Blind Grade Road (County Road 1040) for 1.7 miles. Take a right (south bound) onto Tucannon River Road (County Road 9233) through The Wooten State Wildlife Area and continue onto Forest Service Road 47 for 11.5 miles. Once past the Tucannon Campground and Camp Wooten State Park, take a right, north/west bound onto Forest Service Road 4620 (Patrick Grade) for 3 miles. Continue until you see Forest Service Road 46 on the left. Take Forest Service Road 46 for 6 miles until you reach Midway Campground.

Coordinates

46.15841368 N
117.76026967 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 47 min from Walla Walla, WA
2 hrs 22 min from Kennewick, WA
2 hrs 27 min from Lewiston, ID
3 hrs 15 min from Spokane, WA

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Many campers appreciated the small 5-site campground's scenic location and clean facilities. However, busy weekends bring constant traffic from dispersed campers needing restroom access.

Kristina C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2021

Decent Campground

We went during Memorial day weekend which is a very busy camping weekend. It's a cool spot and the drive there is beautiful. It's the only campground in the general area meaning it's the only bathroom nearby. I'm sure the experience would be different if it wasn't a busy weekend. The entire time people who were dispersed camping would constantly drive into the campsite to use the bathroom. I mean all hours of the night and early morning. Other than vehicles constantly driving in to use the bathroom, the campsite is decent. I would honestly recommend dispersed camping in that area. There are a lot of dirt roads off the main road that lead to dispersed camping areas that have amazing views and more privacy and not right off the main road. We would of done the dispersed camping but did not come prepared for it. Going when it is not a holiday weekend might be more enjoyable. There is one trail straight from the campsite but doesn't really lead to anywhere. The trail had some nice views.

SiteMidway Campground

Month of VisitMay

Brooke M.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2020

Fun place

Great place to take the family

Nick B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2019

Quiet, secluded, and close to hiking.

The campground has only has 5 sites, but we were the only campers. We camped the first week of June, so days were warm and it got cool enough at night to sit close the campfire. There are plenty of logging trails to hike within walking distance, and more a short drive away. The drive to Midway is beautiful, worth it even if you don't plan to stay overnight. There is one very clean vault toilet on site. No water, so bring your own.