Top Tent Camping near Dallesport, WA

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Dallesport, look no further. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Dallesport, Washington's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Dallesport, WA (84)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hike in from Lower Deschutes State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Hike in from Lower Deschutes State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Hike in from Lower Deschutes State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Hike in from Lower Deschutes State Rec Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Macks Canyon Recreation Site
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    Camper-submitted photo from Macks Canyon Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Macks Canyon Recreation Site

    2. Macks Canyon Recreation Site

    4 Reviews
    42 Photos
    77 Saves

    The Macks Canyon archaeological site is a large, prehistoric village locale overlooking the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon. The site is characterized by shallow, circular, semi-subterranean house depressions, surface artifacts, and riverine shell deposits. Limited excavations conducted in the late 1960's indicate that the site was the location of a winter village occupied by Sahaptin-speaking people of the Columbia Plateau. Although the main period of occupation appears to have occurred within the last 2,000 years, the site may have been occupied as early as 5,000 BC. A campground and boat ramp are situated at the end of the Access Road along the east bank of the Lower Deschutes River. The area is popular with boaters and fishermen. The route to Macks Canyon is also a National Back Country Byway. ADA Access: The archaeological site itself does not have accessible facilities. However, the nearby campground has an accessible campsite, vault toilets and parking.

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    • Tent Cabin

    $8 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pebble Ford Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pebble Ford Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Pebble Ford Campground

    3. Pebble Ford Campground

    4 Reviews
    19 Photos
    46 Saves

    Pebble Ford is located along a creek and shaded by large, old trees. This small campground is well designed and near the popular biking trails off of Forest Road 44. Located between Eightmile Creek and Ramsey Creek.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Lake Campground

    4. Goose Lake Campground

    11 Reviews
    29 Photos
    197 Saves

    Goose Lake Campground is situated among a mix of mature cedars and Douglas firs within the Mount Adams Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This spot becomes popular in late summer and early autumn, when the weather is warmer and dryer, and bald eagles and osprey can be observed hunting for fish on Goose Lake. The 58-acre lake is characterized by the somewhat haunting presence of old trees rising from its cool, clear waters. Formed abruptly when a lava flow from Big Lava Bed dammed a nearby stream, this curious sight is all that remains of the trees that were consumed by what is now Goose Lake. Natural Features: Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982. Mount Adams, a potentially active stratovolcano and the second-highest mountain in Washington state, is a prominent landmark in the District. Elevations in the area range between 1,200 ft. at the Wind River Work Center (12 miles north of Carson, WA), to 12,276 ft. at the summit of Mount Adams. The Mount Adams Ranger District features a great diversity of habitats, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows and lakes, as well as glaciers. Recreation: At a 3,200 foot elevation, Goose Lake is a popular spot for brook, brown and cutthroat trout fishing and offers a concrete boat ramp for launching small boats, kayaks and canoes. Big Lava Bed is located just south of the campground and offers a trail that takes hikers through a landscape marked by both pine forest and basalt lava formations. Huckleberry picking is a popular pastime through the late summer and early fall. Facilities: The campsite is accessed via 8 miles of narrow gravel road. Roadside parking is available. This facility is a tent campers dream, with 18 primitive walk-in tent sites dotting the eastern bank of the lake. These hillside sites are on level ground with immediate trail access to Goose Lake. Campsites have vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Campers must bring their own drinking water and may purchase firewood on-site. Nearby Attractions: The 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail runs for 16.4 miles in a north-south direction through the nearby Indian Heaven Wilderness, just north of Goose Lake. Indian Heaven Wilderness is known for its abundant lakes, meadowlands and pine forests, as well as its variety of wildlife. ACTIVITIES Fishing Hiking

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    Camper-submitted photo from Bonney Crossing
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonney Crossing
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    5. Bonney Crossing

    5 Reviews
    32 Photos
    54 Saves

    Located on beautiful Badger Creek, at the foot of the Badger Creek Wilderness, this popular campground appeals to those who enjoy fishing, hiking, or horseback riding. This quiet campground is located along Badger Creek at one of the portals to the Badger Creek Wildnerness. Visitors who camp at this campground can access the eastern end of the Badger Creek Trail.

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    • Equestrian
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $16 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Carbon Farm Yard
    Camper-submitted photo from Carbon Farm Yard
    Camper-submitted photo from Carbon Farm Yard
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    Camper-submitted photo from Carbon Farm Yard

    6. Carbon Farm Yard

    1 Review
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    2 Saves
    • Fires
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rattlesnake Canyon
    Camper-submitted photo from Rattlesnake Canyon
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    7. Rattlesnake Canyon

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    80 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

    $10 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Forlorn Lakes
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    8. Forlorn Lakes

    7 Reviews
    18 Photos
    244 Saves

    Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV's. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the East Crater Trailhead.

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    • Equestrian

    $10 - $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rainy Lake Campground
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    9. Rainy Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    27 Photos
    113 Saves

    Located on Rainy Lake. Trailhead access to the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness. See also: Rainy Lake Trail 423A, Rainy Wahtum Trail #409, North Lake Trail #423

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Badger Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Badger Lake Campground
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    10. Badger Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    11 Photos
    182 Saves

    Typically open May thru Oct. depending on weather.

    Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals to the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake and access to the Badger Creek Wilderness with nearby access to Badger Lake Trail #479A, and Badger Creek Trail.

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    $10 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews In Dallesport

1155 Reviews of 84 Dallesport Campgrounds


  • Kenny L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from NF2656 - Mt. Hood Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 23, 2024

    NF2656 - Mt. Hood Dispersed Camping

    Great Spot!

    Such an awesome find! The first campsite is small and perfect for a couple tents. The second site could easily fit 3 or 4 tents and has plenty of additional space for parking, kitchen set-up, etc… both sites also have really nice fire pits. Also don’t let the Trillium Lake camp hosts scare you. They told us the gravel road to access the sites was “rough as hell” and were completely wrong. Nothing more than a few potholes. Any vehicle could make the trek.

  • Ted D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ainsworth State Park
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Ainsworth State Park

    Clean but small sites

    The place is clean and has a rain forest feel. Trees close in. Amazingly dark and quiet at night. A bit muddy for walking the dog.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Olallie Lake
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Olallie Lake

    Mt Adams views galore!

    The paramount feature of this campground is the beautiful Mount Adams directly across the lake. The sites are adequate, flat places to pitch a tent or park a small trailer, but the view of Mount Adams is magnificent. However, the lake is marshy and there's not really a good place for swimming. It's quiet and peaceful wilderness camping.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Lake
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Council Lake

    Beautiful lake, quiet and peaceful

    This is a lovely lake campground in the forest with gorgeous views of Mt. Adams. The campsites are private and separated. There was a few mosquitoes when we went, but not too bad. It's a quiet a peaceful location and is highly recommended. A jeep trail / atv trail goes steeply up council bluff to a beautiful view overlooking the lake and surrounding forest. Overall, a great location! We originally intended to camp at Lake Takh lakh but when it's already full, this place is an excellent backup plan.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timothy Lake Meditation Point
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Timothy Lake Meditation Point

    The Best of Timothy Lake

    Short walk, or 7 miles in, start on west shoreline trail 528 on the NW parking lot past the day use area. Great mostly flat trail for backpacking or cart camping along the west shoreline of Timothy Lake in the Mt Hood National Forest. Sites are well marked and $10 per night fee. Northwest Forest Parking Pass required for overnight parking.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Chain

    Marshy series of lakes

    We didn't camp here, but there's a couple nice campsites near these marshy lakes. Quiet and peaceful but beware the mosquitoes! Great place to fish or just paddle around. The road is pretty rough the last couple miles, not suitable for cars or big rigs or trailers.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Takhlakh Lake Campground
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Takhlakh Lake Campground

    One of the most beautiful places in Washington

    We camped here for 4 days this summer. It was peaceful and quiet. The view from the camp site is simply stunning. The glassy smooth waters reflect Mt Adam's glacier like a mirror. The campsite we picked was large enough to accommodate our 22 ft trailer plus truck and a Jeep. The outhouse was cleaned daily but can get stinky at the end of the day. There is no official swimming area, but the shoreline has many great places to take a dip in the clear cold water. There was a few mosquitoes but not too bad. Best to go in late summer to avoid the mosquitoes. The road in from Randle is a bit rough at times for a car but doable.

  • Israel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oldman Pass Sno-Park
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Oldman Pass Sno-Park

    Nice camping spot

    Nice area to camp at, vault bathroom close by but there was no toilet paper so bring your own. Does feel like camping in a Parking lot. Trail close by.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mt Hood Village Resort
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Mt Hood Village Resort

    Great Location!!

    I really wanted to give 5 stars, but they have far too many permanent residents, which makes the campground look un-kept. The grounds were ok, bathrooms were clean, price was fair, large spaces , and very good customer service.

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Road Free Camping
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Kiwanis Road Free Camping

    Tranquil Peace

    It was a 10pm arrival but thankfully we found a spot that did not disappoint. I wish we had a full weekend to stay but the overnight and breakfast on the river was a great start to our PNW visit.

  • Wood M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beacon Rock State Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Beacon Rock State Park

    Nice trails nearby.

    If you enjoy hiking, this is a great campground with many beautiful trails to explore. The bathroom is clean and there's free hot shower.  There's a country store 2 miles west of here you can get firewood and some supplies. Sites are a little less private and occasionally I heard train passing by from the nearby railway (bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper).  Check our videos for details: https://youtu.be/BrSpGhdefQ0?si=dVS7YPTZX8AplUVL

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Viento State Park
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Viento State Park

    Easy highway access

    First time here, not particularly enamored with the campground for several reasons. 

    Nestled in the trees and between Hwy 84 and the Union Pacific Railroad, both are busy and can be heard all day and night. 

    No dump station anywhere in this campground, you can dump and either campground to the west or the east but not convenient. 

    Spaces are tight and we would not have been able to get into our spot if the person across from us did not kindly move her vehicle. Our rig is not that large, at 26'. 

    The good is the river which is an easy walk or e-bike ride. Lots of trails to ride but they say no e-scooters but okay for e-bikes. This was not enforced since my brother and sister in law rode their scooters all over the place. 

    RV camping is separated from the tent camping which would make it nice for tent campers. 

    Fun to ride the paved trails, go to the Columbia River and watch the sail boarders doing their thing.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Viento State Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Viento State Park

    Close to trains and traffic

    This is a nice campground with lots of trees and shade but it sits between I-84 and the Columbia River which has a major train line so it's not necessarily a quiet campground (trains run all night). No dump station available but we had electric and water. Not much grass anywhere and things were really dusty due to dryness and heat of the summer. You can't see the river from the campground but you can walk to it (or drive to it) and there are several picnic tables near the river. There is a nature trail but it is not marked well at all to find the beginning of it. Convenient to Hood River though and an easy drive to Cascade Locks for ice cream at the local dairy dine.

  • Ann W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little John Sno Park
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Little John Sno Park

    Nice Find

    Nice find in the forest. Very peaceful with huge sites. There are only 3 sites for tent camping. If you have a camper or RV very large parking lot to camp in. Nice hiking trails throughout the sno-park that we took advantage of. We got up next morning and hike the falls down the Hwy. Camp sites are right off Hwy. A little Hwy. noise but at night fall only a couple of cars. We did pack out a lot of other people’s trash at both sites. Sad to see so much trash left behind when there are garbage cans right next to the pit toilets. Definitely will come back.

  • Jon and Jenny P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oklahoma Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Oklahoma Campground

    Quiet stay over Labor Day

    Quiet campground with clean vault toilets. Many of the sites are very close to each other and some do not accommodate even a small trailer. Small stream near by with limited access. Monte Carlo and Monte Cristo trails are close by but were under repair by WTA. There were some mountain lions near the camp while we were there, 2 separate sightings, probably moving because of the work on the nearby trails

  • Mike H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maupin City Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Maupin City Park

    Lock Up Valuables and Booze

    Overall experience was great…. with a caveat. It’s a small camping park, sites are small and close to each other. However the park is clean and well maintained. Our only issue is that our first night, at about 2am, I was woken up by footsteps outside our trailer window. I looked out to see we hat appeared to be a younger adult male dressed in all black who pulled the coolers and chairs out from under our trailer and pulled two booze bottles out of the cooler and had them on the picnic table getting ready to take them. I opened the door and scared him into running by yelling at him. This is my first time, in 40+ years camping that I’ve had anything like this happen. So at 2:15 this morning, I was outside hauling all of our gear into the trailer. Joke was on him though, the bottles were filled with water to freeze and use as ice. Just beware, this is a nice little park, but don’t leave your valuables out overnight.

    We reported it to the office, who told us they’ve been having the issue recently, that they think it’s local teens, but their hands were being tied by local police on how to catch the thieves. I called local non emergency and reported the incident to them in hopes they might step up patrols or something.

  • Elsa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Road Free Camping
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Kiwanis Road Free Camping

    very convenient & gorgeous waterfall

    whole road is paved all the way up & plenty of spots to pull off plus multiple bathrooms! got super chilly even in august but was very cozy in sweats & under a few blankets in the rooftop tent. would definitely stay here again and it's a good option for vehicles w/ low clearance or non off roading folks.

  • Jeffrey P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Soda Springs Rd Dispersed
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Little Soda Springs Rd Dispersed

    Easy Get Away

    A couple spots right off the road for car camping or small campers. There was an “official” camp sight more near the Dry Creek Trail (has a bathroom). We opted to walk south along the river to try and find a space. Ended up crossing the river where there are a couple more hidden spots. We found out later that there is a trail right before you cross Trapper Creek that leads you to the spot we were at. There were a few people out and you can sometimes hear cars but overall it was an easy stay with some nice views. The river drowns out most the noise. Would definitely come back here

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Falls Campground
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Lower Falls Campground

    Amazing campground at the falls

    Spent one day and night at lower falls campground. The sites are all nice. There are miles of trails close by and the hike to middle and upper falls is great. I was surprised how many open sites the there were after arriving. Very quiet with the sound of the falls in the background. Just an awesome place will return again. No cell service. Bring your own water. Lots of chipmunks so tote up your food when done. About an hour and 20 minutes north of Carson. The last 5 miles of road to the campground is a mess so be aware . (Hwy 90)

  • RoamingAspen V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peach Beach RV Park on the Columbia
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Peach Beach RV Park on the Columbia

    Great Spot

    Wonderful little place between a park and an orchard. Camp hosts are cool, they all live in Skoolies. Right on the river. Clean facilities. One star off for the noise. There’s a highway and railroad tracks in the backyard and the same across the river. If you’re a rail-fan, you’ll dig it. But it never really quiets down, you get used to it a bit. Campers are courteous and friendly and quiet. Sites west of the entrance seem to have a bit more shade than sites to the east. The wind can be a factor. Nice place to bring the dog. This is my second time here, I’ll keep it on the list.

  • Jerry L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Roosevelt Park
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Roosevelt Park

    Not quite as nice as previous reviews

    This is a nice little park, it’s a little misleading when you pull in as there is an Indian reservation next to it that looks like a bunch of homeless camps, so be careful where you park your rig. Also if you’re tent camping, I found out from the camp host that you may want to check with him before you set up a tent as there are automatic sprinklers that come on certain days

  • CJ S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meditation Point Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Meditation Point Campground

    Beautiful, Private, Remote

    Stayed just one night in site 1, which was the only one available. It’s very private being far from the trail and has good access to the shore but is very shady at all times, although also sheltered from the wind. There was a fire ring (although no fires allowed) and a table. Several viable tent spots on the site. The toilets were closed and, unfortunately, previous campers weren’t so great at “leave no trace” because we found a bunch of dog and human feces around.

  • Jack J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Falls Campground
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Lower Falls Campground

    amazing campground!!!

    this is my #1 fave campground but mostly I'm leaving a review to address the guy's comment below: the NW forest pass isn't the correct pass for this area. you have to make a parking reservation online through recreation.gov, just search for " Lewis River Recreation Area Tickets" or "Lower Falls." just would hate to see someone not be able to enjoy this beautiful area because they read some guy's incorrect rant! :)

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deschutes River State Recreation Area
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Deschutes River State Recreation Area

    Nice Campground

    We had no issues finding this campground(CG). We followed the instructions on our confirmation email where we got off I-84 east of the CG where there was signage to the Recreation Area and CG. We entered the park and there was no check-in gate, so we proceeded to back-in site A-27 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). Our nightly rate was$0 due to the Oregon Disable Veterans Pass. You do not have to be a state resident to get this pass. The back-in was fairly easy with plenty of room to maneuver. We had enough room for our 40’ fifth wheel and parking our F450 truck at an angle. The electric worked fine and the water pressure was on the low side, but fine for our overnighter. The A loop has water and electric where the other loops are dry camping with B loop able to support RVs or tents. Our site was about 50 yards from the Deschutes River and there are tie downs along the river for boats. There are a lot of mature trees in the A loop so satellite could be iffy. We did not put out Starlink for this overnighter. We got 1 to 2 bars on Verizon. There was a shower house not too far from our site. There isn’t dump station in the CG, but there’s a COE and other options near the CG. We had a nice view of the Deschutes River. There was loud train noise as they blow the horn and the trains run all night. There's an Oregon Trail and other historical memorials within the CG area that are worth checking out. The nearest gas/diesel and minor amenities are about 15 minutes away in Rufus. All in all we enjoyed our overnighter and would not hesitate coming back.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Clear Lake Campground
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Clear Lake Campground

    Decent Camping Location

    This is a decent camp spot within an hour and a half of Portland metro. It has limited services, potable water, garbage and pit toilets. The water was nice, plenty deep for paddling or wading. It is pretty small, so not too many sites.

    There was a Camp Host present thankfully and daily Sheriff drive by during the weekend. This was welcome due to a few obnoxious party groups. One in particular turned the forest into a rave with lights that flashed into tents, which was irritating. I think the Sheriff spoke to them because they headed out the next day. We had a nice weekend but I probably wouldn’t stay much longer than that in the future.



Guide to Dallesport

Camping near Dallesport, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Boating: The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a great spot for fishing. One camper mentioned, "Caught 4 Small Mouth Bass out of the river. The campground is clean." You can also rent boats for a fun day on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Memaloose State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Tons of hiking trails nearby," making it a perfect base for outdoor adventures.
  • Sightseeing: Check out the nearby Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge. One camper noted, "This park is beautiful on the river," highlighting the scenic views you can enjoy while camping.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Tucker Park Campground stated, "Bathrooms are very clean, showers are hot and long."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites. A visitor at Panther Creek Campground said, "A nice, woodsy campground, with lots of privacy between camp sites."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful hosts. One review for Cascade Locks KOA said, "The staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed."

What you should know:

  • Train Noise: Many campgrounds near Dallesport are close to train tracks. A camper at Maryhill State Park Campground noted, "If you don't mind the sound of trains every few hours, this is a great campsite."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lost Lake Resort And Campground, may not have showers or electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, "The only positive aspect of our trip was the stunning view of the lake."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Viento State Park Campground said, "It can be super crowded, but this place is a gem."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Lost Lake Resort And Campground, which offers boat rentals and fishing. One family shared, "The lake is fun for fishing and renting a little boat."
  • Plan for Noise: Be prepared for train sounds, especially at campgrounds like Maryhill State Park Campground. A camper said, "You can tune it out after a bit."
  • Pack Games and Activities: Bring along games for downtime. A visitor at Tucker Park Campground mentioned, "Great place for us to camp for a few nights in our van."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A review for Deschutes River State Recreation Area noted, "The electric worked fine and the water pressure was on the low side."
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A camper at Peach Beach RV Park said, "Packed in a little tight but overall I would stay here again."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of the local sights. One RV traveler at Cascade Locks KOA mentioned, "The campground is nestled close to the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge."

Camping near Dallesport, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground, and you’ll have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Dallesport, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dallesport, WA is Hike in from Lower Deschutes State Rec Area with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find tent camping near Dallesport, WA?

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