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Colton, Washington offers several tent camping areas within driving distance, including primitive sites and established campgrounds. Kamiak Butte County Park provides tent sites with picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, and trash facilities, making it one of the more developed options in the region. Other established tent campgrounds include Panjab Campground, where fires are allowed, and Big Springs Campground, which features vault toilets and picnic tables in a more rustic setting.
Most tent sites in the Colton area are equipped with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables, though drinking water is limited to select locations like Kamiak Butte. Vault toilets are common at established campgrounds, but many primitive sites require campers to pack out waste. Several campgrounds maintain first-come, first-served policies with no reservation systems in place. The camping season varies by location and elevation, with Kamiak Butte open year-round while other sites have seasonal restrictions. Access routes to tent campgrounds range from well-maintained roads to more challenging paths requiring higher clearance vehicles.
Tent camping experiences near Colton offer varying levels of privacy and natural settings. The Big Eddy trail area provides secluded walk-in tent sites with water access, though reaching these requires significant hiking effort. Sites at Kamiak Butte County Park offer glimpses of the Palouse through the trees and easy access to hiking trails. A visitor described Kamiak Butte as having "site #4 which was right at the end with glimpses of the Palouse through the trees and lots of space. You could easily set up 2 tents there." Tent campers should note that some locations like Giant White Pine Campground experience highway noise, while more remote sites offer greater solitude but require more preparation for self-sufficient camping.
"The wildlife is very loud and very curious so bring earplugs if your sensitive to noise. Very clean, will absolutely be going again."
"We stayed in site #4 which was right at the end with glimpses of the Palouse through the trees and lots of space. You could easily set up 2 tents there. It was $15 a night plus $5 for an extra car."
"I love coming here whenever I visit Washington. I’ve grown up around this place and will always love it"
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Dry camping with vault toilets. Each site has picnic tables and fire pits."
"I had no trouble finding just the right spot to set up my gear. This area is not open for winter camping. I have found few that are though."
"Super easy access from the road, clean sites though somewhat close to neighboring sites. Awesome trails nearby for all levels"
"I have pulled a 30 foot camper into this campground, you will want a 4 wheel drive to pull your camper the entrance is intimidating, it's steep but passable with 4x4 when towing a camper."
"Good spot, first come first serve right off the main road so you can get some traffic noise, good trees for hammocks"
"First come first serve, there is a nice little river that runs near the campground as well."
from $8 / night
Check Availability"Approx. 4 1/4mi from Big Eddy and 4 7/8mi from Freeman Creek, this spot sits perfectly off the Bid Eddy trail."
from $10 / night
LegendViews are spectacular. Little wind coverage during the day though it’s very private with quite a distance off the Big Eddy trail to get down to the waterside spot. Vaulted toilet, fire ring and a picnic table make for some comfy accommodations. Marker on trail (approximately 5 1/4mi hiking north from Bid Eddy or 3 7/8mi hiking south from Freeman Creek)
LegendWe drove in from the Washington side on a narrow unimproved road but only met one vehicle. Our views were into undulating hills of the Palouse farming region of Washington. We camped at the first campground in this Idaho state park close to the Washington border called Iron Mountain. There were two sites with a vault toilet. We chose site number two but both were very spacious. The road was right by our site but only one vehicle drove by, a dirt bike. It was so quiet there. You could see into both the forested hills of Idaho and the Palouse of Washington.
GuideTake a night or two to visit this nearly unused campground. What a wonder. You are on the Ridgeline between two valleys with views of the horizons of 50 miles or more. To the east ot is very much like the views in the Smokey mountains. Not a lot of shade at this campground. Great for solar and Skylink. ATT and Verizon were 3 plus. Make certain the chores are done and the drinks are made before the light show begins at sundown. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Sites at this campground are reasonably flat and deep but not a lot of room for pop-ups.
Camping here is free.
My only criticism is the distance between signs on a very small road. A few more signs would be reassuring. For this campground, head generally south on Skyline Drive until you think you should be there, then go 2 more miles.
Central potable water by the privy.
LegendThis is an easy 1mi hike from Big Eddy Recreation area on the Big Eddy trail. Ok, correction, challenging out of the gate with a fairly vertical start but levels out quickly and you’re suddenly submerged in the trees and lush ferns. This spot has a long walkway out from the main trail offering tons of privacy. Great shallow ramp for a boat and easy access the a dip is the res or to get your water to filter. Fire ring, picnic table and vault toilets make for a comfortable stay. The closest site to this is another 3ish miles north. Waters are spectacular shades of blue and the trees in the sunset are hard to beat!
GuideWe have come here to fish on several occasions but never camped! We tent camp and we enjoy semi-level ground, which we had! The bathrooms are pit but are kept very clean!
TravelerDry camping with vault toilets. Each site has picnic tables and fire pits.
RangerThis campsite is the usual with fire rings, water, restrooms, and picnic table. This site has a lake and there is a lot of people fishing. the site costed me about 12 dollars which is really cheap.
GuideThis small, nicely maintained campground is first come first serve! No reservations! Nice clean bathroom with no showers! They have 3 unique elevated campsites with picnic tables! You will need cash or check to pay for your campsite!
RangerThis was the prettiest campground we stayed in during an extensive road trip through Idaho. It was only half occupied during the end of June, so we enjoyed privacy and numerous bird songs. Care and creativity were used when building the sites; ours had tent sites on 2 levels, and another had little stairs carved into the dirt. Our site was very large and had very stately evergreen trees and a trail heading out. Sites for RVs seemed nice, too. There were clean vault toilets and a pump for potable water...all for $6. There's a nearby site (4 miles away) where garnets can be sluiced For at a Forest Service site. We didn't go there but maybe next time, as we are eager to return!
The Colton area features several tent campsites surrounded by the rolling Palouse hills of southeastern Washington. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 1,500-3,000 feet, with seasonal weather patterns that create hot, dry summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Accessibility varies dramatically between campgrounds, with some requiring high-clearance vehicles and others accessible via paved roads.
Fishing opportunities: Blyton Landing offers direct water access for anglers. "Super pretty, gets real cold at night. Very convenient stop between pullman/moscow and clarkston/lewiston. The wildlife is very loud and very curious so bring earplugs if your sensitive to noise," notes Megan S.
Hiking trails: Several trails connect directly to campgrounds in the region. The Giant White Pine Campground provides "a network of trails for hiking and biking originating from the campground," according to Gretchen B. The area is particularly good for mountain biking with trails for various skill levels.
Wildlife viewing: Many campsites near Colton offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. One camper at Kamiak Butte County Park mentioned, "So many chipmunks, dog friendly, well organized. Fairly cheap and good for families." Bird watching is popular at several locations, particularly along waterways and in forested areas.
Palouse scenery: The distinctive rolling hills of the Palouse region provide unique views. At Kamiak Butte County Park, Jeff K. reports, "I grew up camping here and after traveling the world I can say this park and the view from the top still take my breath away."
Hammock-friendly trees: Many forested sites provide ideal hammock camping conditions. At Giant White Pine, Megan K. found it "perfect for hammock camping. I had no trouble finding just the right spot to set up my gear."
Water access: Several tent campsites near Colton, Washington provide direct water access. The Mini camp 4.7 site located along the Big Eddy trail offers "excellent fishing off any of the sides you are surrounded by," according to Rachel A., who adds that despite challenging hiking conditions to reach it, the site is "SO worth it!"
Weather conditions: Temperature fluctuations can be significant. One camper at Blyton Landing noted the area "gets real cold at night," despite warm daytime temperatures. Summer temperatures commonly reach the 90s, while spring and fall can bring freezing overnight temperatures.
First-come, first-served: Most campgrounds in the Colton area do not accept reservations. At Panjab Campground, Mary B. confirms it's "first come first serve right off the main road so you can get some traffic noise, good trees for hammocks."
Highway noise: Several otherwise scenic campgrounds experience road noise. Gretchen B. reported about Giant White Pine: "We checked out campground and the giant white pine but decided not to camp there due to its proximity to a busy road. Lots of logging trucks made it awfully noisy for tent camping."
Limited supplies: Many campsites are remote with no nearby services. For Teal Campground, Sasha W. advises: "Make sure to bring everything you possibly need because the nearest town is Pomeroy, WA and they didn't really have many grocery shopping options. So get all your necessities beforehand!"
Look for playground access: Some camping areas include dedicated play areas. Cheryl S. notes that Kamiak Butte has a "very nice playground in the day use area," making it suitable for families with children.
Spacious sites: For families needing multiple tents, certain sites offer more room. Rich W. describes Teal Campground as "quite, peaceful scenic and offers amazing views and sunsets," and mentions being able to bring a 30-foot camper, suggesting ample space for family setups.
Consider hiking distances: When planning activities with children, note trail difficulties and lengths. Rachel A. warns about the trail to Mini camp 4.7: "Don't let the short distance fool you, this hike will test you, especially with a heavy pack."
Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult entrances for larger vehicles. At Teal Campground, Rich W. advises: "I have pulled a 30 foot camper into this campground, you will want a 4 wheel drive to pull your camper the entrance is intimidating, it's steep but passable with 4x4 when towing a camper."
Site spacing: RV campers often appreciate more separated sites. At Big Springs Campground, Jake Z. describes "dry camping with vault toilets. Each site has picnic tables and fire pits," providing basic amenities but adequate space between sites.
Limited hookups: Most tent campsites near Colton provide no electricity or water connections. Boyer Park Campground below Lower Granite Dam offers an exception according to Scott B.: "Nice area to go in the spring because it's generally 10 degrees warmer than Spokane - nice boat launches- docks and mooring- full hook ups - showers- restaurant and store."
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