The Columbia River and Snake River convergence creates a distinctive landscape around Burbank, Washington, with unique camping options at elevations between 340-500 feet. Summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F, while spring and fall offer milder conditions in the 60-70°F range. Many glamping sites near Burbank remain open from May through September, with a few locations offering year-round accommodations.
What to do
Fishing from shore: Hood Park provides excellent shore fishing access along the Snake River with minimal hiking required. "Lots of options in this campground from drive through big trailer spots to back in spots to tent only areas. It's right on the snake river, so you can practically fish from your camp site if you want," notes Nathan B.
Swimming opportunities: Crow Butte Park offers a designated swimming area during summer months. "Spent a fun weekend here. Site was easy to back into. Clean and level. Lots of shade and grass. Allows pets (on leash) fun little park for the kids and nice little beach for swimming," reports Ben B.
Kayaking flat water: The calm waters near Crow Butte Park create ideal paddling conditions for beginners. "The water was super calm, so kayaking was very enjoyable. The grounds were clean and green," shares Denise B.
Golfing nearby: Wildhorse Casino offers a golf course within walking distance of the RV sites. "Amazing golf course, super friendly staff, great clean pool! Breakfast at the course is awesome, within walking distance and great bang for the buck," says Chris E.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Fishhook Park features unusually generous spacing between camping spots. "RV sites have a crazy amount of space between them - so awesome to not have to look into your neighbors RV. We had a short walk to the shore with our paddle boards and a great day on the river," explains Kathy P.
Wildlife viewing: Hood Park connects to a wildlife preserve with bird watching opportunities. "There is a connected wildlife preserve that you can walk around in and also fish in that is a separate area. Lots of birds to watch," notes Nathan B.
Wine tasting access: Wine Country RV Park places visitors within walking distance of multiple wineries. "Wineries in walking distance a huge plus. Loved Coyote Canyon!" shares Mary F. The park provides a convenient glamping base for Burbank visitors exploring wine country.
Historical attractions: The Whitman Mission National Historic Site sits near Fishhook Park. "Nice swimming area but unless you have a boat there is really nothing to do in the area. Did go see the Whitman Mission which was definitely worth checking out," recommends Kindra M.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds in the Burbank area operate seasonally. "May 26 - June 6, 2019 Beautiful park. Site 23 has electric. Water is nearby. Restroom was just OK. Water tank can be filled at park at dump station. We paid $12 using our lifetime senior pass. Temperature ranged from 40 to 80 degrees," shares Annell N. about Hood Park.
Train noise concerns: Fishhook Park sits near active railroad tracks. "Campground was quiet and clean. Be aware of what campsite you get as we picked spot 27 and were not made aware before hand that you need an escort to your site due to the site facing the opposite way of traffic. It is also right off of the train tracks and the train runs numerous times a day and early in the morning," warns Kindra M.
Wind conditions: Exposed sites at Crow Butte Park experience significant wind. "Site 27 was in the direct sunlight, no shade, all day. Also had strong side winds coming off of the lake," notes Kindra M. about Fishhook Park, with similar conditions reported at other riverfront locations.
Pet restrictions: Some luxury glamping operations limit pet sizes. "Looks great on paper. However these people must be into froufrou type dogs. 40 POUND LIMIT. We travel with our fur kids (over 40 pounds). Shallow minded management," cautions Michael C. about Wine Country RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Hood Park offers developed play areas for children. "This campground offers developed sites with hookups for campers. There is a playground and interpretive events for kids in the evenings. They even had some movies on the weekends," shares Chris A.
Entertainment options: Starbuck-Lyons Ferry Marina KOA provides access to multiple water recreation areas. "It is across the bridge from Palouse Falls and Lyons Ferry park for kayaking, swimming and a good picnic spot," recommends Terrie M.
Wildlife warnings: Beware of potential snake encounters on trails. "There's a trail to the lake but we were warned not to use it due to the high likely hood of encountering rattlesnakes," cautions Kindra M. about Fishhook Park.
Spider preparations: Pack insect repellent and tent sealing supplies for summer camping. "So many spiders! I don't think I've ever seen so many spiders in one place. In the morning, I had spiders in each of my door handles, my mirrors, when I turned on my car they started crawling out of the hood of my car," warns Taleah U. about Crow Butte Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose higher-numbered sites at Crow Butte for wind protection. "As others have mentioned, the campground can be windy, although the higher numbered sites, roughly 32-50 (toward the butte, away from the mainland) tend to be calmer," advises Patrick M.
Premium site benefits: Concrete pads are available at premium sites in Wine Country RV Park. "Premium sites have concrete pads while the lower cost sites are just gravel. The pads are mostly level, but slope upwards in some spots so unhitching can be just a little tricky," explains Kristin S.
Power management: Check electrical connections before setting up. "The site was level, power checked out good and sewer and water were also provided. There is a picnic table. The pads are gravel, and there is a substantial amount of groomed lawn," reports Tim G. about Wildhorse Casino.
Dump station access: Most parks offer dump stations even without full hookups. "None of the site's have sewer hookups. There's a dump station on site though with a black water flush out and also potable water available," notes Kindra M. about Fishhook Park.
