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Washington

The Best Tent Camping in Washington

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Bennington Lake, look no further. Find the best information on tent camping near Bennington Lake, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Each tent campsite offers quick access to one or more of Bennington Lake's most popular destinations.

Bennington Lake

The Best Tent Camping Near Bennington Lake, Washington

You can't camp many places in Oregon that the general public is not allowed. You can here. Behind a locked gate, no public access. A permanent pit toilet is onsite. Pricing includes one camping unit (tent you supply)



The High Road Cabin (two) TENT Spots

Blue Valley RV Park

RV Resort Four Seasons

Lewis & Clark Trail State Park

Located just off the historic Kendall-Skyline Road, this high-level campground offers 6 campsites to choose from that are in close proximity to several wilderness trailheads. Spend your days hiking in the beautiful and scenic Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and your nights relaxing in this tranquil and secluded campground. Mottet even offers clear, cold, and delicious drinking water, straight from a mountain spring!

Mottet

## Overview

Godman Guard Station, built in the 1930s, sits just outside the impressive Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The complex is adjacent to a historic Civilian Conservation Corps campground. Horseback riding and hiking trails into the wilderness are easily accessed from the cabin. Horses are permitted in the area, however, due to sanitary reasons, horses are not allowed near the guard station. Horses may be tied to the barn’s hitching rails located about 200 yards up the hill. The barn cannot be used by renters, just the hitching rails and feed bunks. Winter access is by snowmobile, snowshoes or cross country skis. A groomed snowmobile trail passes right by the cabin.

## Recreation

Guests will delight in viewing scenery along Skyline Drive Road and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. During the summer months, horseback riding or hiking in the wilderness are popular pastimes. Many trails descend into the rugged river canyons and offer fishing opportunities. Check with the appropriate state Department of Fish and Wildlife for regulations. The Godman Trailhead can be accessed from the cabin. In winter, campers enjoy snowmobiling on groomed trails, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. 

## Facilities

The two-story, wood frame structure sleeps up to eight people and features two bedrooms, a living area, and kitchen. An outhouse is available year-round. Furnishings include two bunkbeds, four single beds, four recliner style chairs, a kitchen table and chairs. Also provided are a propane stove, heat, lights and refrigerator. Outside the cabin there is a firepit and picnic table.  
  
Guests should bring water year-round. A spring is nearby for those who wish to treat and boil water for drinking.   
  
Guests will also need to bring food, bedding, dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans, trash bags and a first aid kit. 

Cabin should be cleaned before departure. Mop, bucket, broom & cleaning supplies are provided.

## Natural Features

Godman Guard Station is perched above the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness at an elevation of 5,600 feet. From a barn about 100 yards up the hill from the cabin, expansive views of the wilderness can be seen. The wilderness includes nearly 180,000 acres of rugged basaltic ridges, steep canyons, rushing rivers and their tributaries and abundant wildlife. Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars, coyotes and pine martens inhabit the region. 

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is 28 miles or a one-hour drive from Dayton. Groceries and fuel are available. The Tucannon Last Resort Store is also about an hour's drive away. 

## Charges & Cancellations

For Reservation Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation Policies.

Godman Guard Station

This high elevation, spruce fir surrounded campground is the largest and most popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled among the trees and the lake provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming and is a wonderful way to escape the summer heat. Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for visitors of all abilities, including fishing and hiking trails.

Jubilee Lake

Harris Park

Located around a scenic meadow and surrounded by majestic trees such as Engelmann spruce and Lodgepole pine, Target Meadows has a unique history. It was used by U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Ft. Walla Walla as a summer encampment and artillary range from the late 1880s through 1906. Visitors who explore the campground and surrounding area can even find grooves in trees left by the Calvary's bullets. Located at the end of the road is the Burnt Cabin Trailhead. This trail will lead you down to the South Fork Walla Walla River Trail.

Target Meadows Campground

Nestled amongst trees such as Engelmann spruce and other conifers, this popular campground has ample shade and a hiking trail, not to mention it is close to the beautiful North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and the numerous trails and wildlife viewing it has to offer. Woodward Campground is situated on the edge of Langdon Lake, which is a private lake and therefore campers are unable to access it. However, some sites do offer a view of the water.

Woodward

The Emerald City is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier cities and a popular place to stop. While the city doesn’t offer many camping or RV options, it’s rich in amenities and is a great visit on your way to any of Washington’s parks.

The best camping near Seattle is on Blake Island State Park, though it’s only accessible by boat. If that doesn’t bother you, the park is a beautiful place to be during summer evenings. Seattle tends to be a popular stop for travelers heading to campsites in Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, WA. The surrounding Olympic National Forest is also a great choice if you can’t get one of the campgrounds you were hoping for at Olympic.

Seattle

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The Best Camping Near Seattle, Washington

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Spokane

The Best Camping Near Spokane, Washington

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Tacoma

The Best Camping Near Tacoma, Washington

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Vancouver

The Best Camping Near Vancouver, Washington

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Bellevue

The Best Camping Near Bellevue, Washington

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Everett

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Kent

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Yakima

The Best Camping Near Yakima, Washington

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Renton

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Spokane Valley

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Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

The Best Camping Near Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington

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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Olympic National Forest

The Best Camping Near Olympic National Forest, Washington

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Colville National Forest

The Best Camping Near Colville National Forest, Washington

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Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

The Best Camping Near Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Washington

Camping in the North Cascades is an unforgettable experience. Near Seattle, WA, the national park is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s also home to some of the best camping in Washington state. Take an early hike from the campground for bird watching — there are more than 200 species in the park. Grey wolves, deer, and squirrels also call the park home, along with elusive wolverines. Hike into the campground and pitch a tent, or stay comfortably in a cabin or yurt. RV drivers can pull up to their campsites. They are only a stroll away from mountain waterfalls, alpine meadows, and stunning glaciers.

North Cascades National Park

The Best Camping Near North Cascades National Park, Washington

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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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Mt. Rainier National Park

The Best Camping Near Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington

In Northwest Washington, you’ll find one of the most popular parks in the US, Olympic National Park. Located near Port Angeles, WA, this expansive park embodies the best of the PNW. If you want to enjoy camping in some of the best greenery in the country, this is the place you want to hike.

There are a number of developed campgrounds in the park, with just a few (Kalaloch, Sol Duc, Hoh, and Mora) offering summer reservations. With a variety of campsites throughout the park, you can find a spot that best fits your schedule and interests. Nine of these campgrounds are RV-capable, though Olympic has some rough roads that RV’s may struggle on. The best camping near Olympic is in the park itself though there are some dispersed options surrounding the park and a few small cities to stay in.

Olympic National Park

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