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Electric City, Washington sits adjacent to several significant bodies of water including Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt, creating a landscape rich with waterfront camping opportunities. Steamboat Rock State Park offers multiple camping loops including Bay Loop, Dune Loop, Cove Loop, and Sage Loop, each providing various accommodation types from tent sites to RV hookups and cabins. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area's Spring Canyon Campground provides additional options approximately 5 miles from Electric City, featuring both tent and RV sites with boat-in access.
Camping facilities throughout the region range from fully developed to primitive. "The whole area was very interesting, orchards, rocks and water. Worth a visit!" noted one camper about Steamboat Rock State Park. Many campgrounds in the area feature drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables, though hookup availability varies significantly between locations. Summer temperatures can be quite hot, with some campers mentioning sprinkler schedules at Sage Loop to maintain green grass. Wind can be a factor in this region, particularly at exposed lakeside sites. Cell service is generally available near Electric City but becomes spotty in more remote camping areas.
Waterfront access represents the primary draw for most campers visiting the Electric City area. Several reviews highlight the quality of fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities, particularly at Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt. Steamboat Rock State Park receives consistently high ratings for its scenic views and direct lake access, though privacy between sites can be limited in some camping loops. Jones Bay Campground offers a more primitive experience with walk-in sites and vault toilets, making it suitable for those seeking a less developed camping experience. For RV campers, Coulee Playland Resort and Sunbanks Resort provide full hookups and additional amenities like showers and dump stations, though these developed sites tend to be closer together with less privacy than more primitive options.
"Lots of hiking, water access, fishing spots, actual sandy beaches and great biking trails. Sites are clean and spacious with space for tents near RVs. Grass is watered everyday and lots of wildlife."
"The location is great, you can walk right from the camp area up the mesa which has incredible views, or go swimming in the lake or any other water based activity."
from $51 - $65 / night
Check Availability"We came here to enjoy the lake. The campground was right on the lake shore with a great sand beach!
They sites are pretty close together but were usable. ""We failed to do so but fortunately a camp host person was riding by and stopped next to us so we grabbed one from him!! Entrance isn’t that close to camping. Picnic table for most of the sites."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Most spots were very nice, and many were right next to the water. My guess is that it's a busy park during peak season, but our shoulder season timing was perfect for peace and quiet."
"Nice and close to the water. Great for swimming boating hiking you name it! New favorite nearby place!!"
from $35 - $51 / night
Check Availability"Wonderful swimming, boating, fishing and hiking all within walking distance of all campsites. Sites are spacious and very well cared for, but not private."
"Each site has access to nicely manicured lawn. The lake is a lot of fun and great walleye fishing. The bathrooms are starting to get a little old but bring your own camper for full hook ups!"
from $51 / night
Check Availability"Steamboat Rock SP, WA If your using your GPS from Electric City on RT 155 keep going about a half mile after the gps says your there. The entrance will be on the right with a sign."
"Nice clean well maintained park with lots of access to the water. Kinda pricey for full hookup. We booked late in the year so we had to move twice within a 5 day stay."
from $12 - $51 / night
Check Availability"The area requires a Washington Discover Pass which is $11.50 a day at the time of this review. Overall really nice spot. Easy to get to and spectacular views."
"A bit of a rough drive in but well worth it. We had the area to ourselves. A beautiful December evening with a colorful sunset. I would imagine this area is quite busy in the warmer months."
"Camped in a lake front tent site. Away from the marina. On a little bit of an incline but I found a flat enough spot to set up our huge tent."
"Close to grand Coulee dam and all the attractions and right on banks lake."
from $22 - $99 / night
Check Availability"Pros: Beautiful views and lake access. Tent only section is closest to the waterfront. RV sites are two vehicles wide and very short."
"We have a beautiful view of lake Roosevelt from our site. Upper loop is basically a parking lot for RVs but no one is here so it doesn’t matter."
from $65 / night
Check Availability"Four were taken and we got one with some big cottonwoods and nice lake access. Lovely setting."
"There was so much room and we weren't anywhere near other people. Had a lovely view of the water. Close enough to town to run and grab things we forgot. Will return!"
GuideIt is basically a gravel lot along soap lake. It has full hookups and costs $52/ Night. Easy to get in. You have to use the QR code box on the board beside the gate. It works easily and you get your gate code by email quickly. The internet is strong but slow. We are using our Verizon with 5g signal. Showers nice and hot.
LegendWe camped here for one night. It’s about a mile down a dirt road that is fairly well maintained. Several gravel campsites. Right next to the lake, although you can’t really see it with all the bushes. But there is a gravel boat ramp that you could launch a kayak or a canoe from. There is a vault toilet, but it’s pretty sketchy. Was nice and quiet. Only one other camper here with us.
GuideDiscovered this CG around dusk...We needed a site for the night...Full hook up...kiosk serviced CG....Decent CG clean, safe,secure...We decided to stay a couple of nights in order to visit Coulee Dam....glad we did! Woke up after nite #2 to find a flat tire on my tow vehicle...picked up a large screw somewhere the night before....Tried to plug it myself to no avail......sought out advice from local mechanic...he recommend Les Schwab Tire shop in either Ephrata or Coulee Dam....We drove to Ephrata(incredibly scenic drive)..arrived at Les Schwab tire shop an hour before they closed....very busy place.....I told the salesman I would like to have the tire pulled off the rim and a patch put on from the inside.....He said well as you can see we're very busy but I'll try and get it done before we close...20 minutes later the salesman calls and tells me my tire is repaired and ready to be picked up....He printed out an invoice...COMPLIMENTARY REPAIR....NO CHARGE....I couldn't believe it....The tire wasn't bought at one of their dealerships as I live on the East coast...So I HIGHLY RECOMMEND EPHRATA Les Schwab Tire Shop should you ever be in the neighborhood.........Coulee City municipal campground saved the day.....I was able to extend the visit long enough to make the necessary repairs...Incredibly scenic area in the high desert.... I saw on one review about prickly little tree droppings...yes indeed all around on the ground....but high desert and you can expect such things....A fair amount of dog droppings ...so watch your step. Overall we were pleased with the campground....price was decent
LegendWe needed an overnight stop between the North Cascades and Spokane. This fit the bill and gave us the bonus of being able to tour the Grand Coulee dam tomorrow. It is the largest hydropower dam in the United States. Campground was empty this time of the season. We have a beautiful view of lake Roosevelt from our site. Upper loop is basically a parking lot for RVs but no one is here so it doesn’t matter. Made a reservation for the site right from the parking lot at recreation.gov. No cash pay available. Glad we had Starlink because poor ATT cell service here. This review is for Spring Canyon. Not the group site
GuideThe park has a long history dating back to construction of nearby Chief Joesph Dam. The area used to be scrubland, and a similar story as Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee, but that is what I am reviewing here.
Many, most of the assortment of tree species ‘grew up’ in this nice grassy park, and the many birds offer pleasant songs and chirps. I wouldn’t call the sites very private, but many have nice spacing. A few sites on the most northern drive thru’s can be an issue in leveling a trailer, just takes a bit more time and effort.
The park has had a large marmot presence, depends on the year and culling by the tribes. Also liked by the Canadian Goose causing ‘poop land’ on the swimming beach lawn.
The last few years has seen a nationally respected golf course on top of a hill, great views with a place for lunch, dinner, or sipping wine in an Adirondack chair enjoying the view. This is close the the main N/S highway connection with the Dam road. Also, just north of Brewster is a new winery with restaurant and wine/beer outside with a gorgeous setting…and they also have a new RV park too.
GuideSteamboat was everything we wanted and more. Unfortunately we only stayed here one night since we were on our way home from another trip. But this is the first public campground that i can 100% say we are coming back to. Lots of hiking, water access, fishing spots, actual sandy beaches and great biking trails. Sites are clean and spacious with space for tents near RVs. Grass is watered everyday and lots of wildlife. The lake itself has a great designated swim area which is good because it provides a safe area away from boats and skis. They have rules against E-bikes and kids which is not a bad thing… water electric and sewer hookups are all right next to each other so plan accordingly. Bathrooms were clean and they even had dumpsters and fish cleaning stations.
TravelerEasy water access just walks from all camp sites. Each site had multiple trees for shade, very pretty site!
ScoutFor a place that an be accessed with any vehicle such a short drive off of US Hwy 2, this is a jewel. Mostly level. Excellent water access. Only noisiest of trucks on highway audible. Gravel open lot with tent spaces in the reeds a few steps from the gravel. Concrete head. FREE no limits. What’s not to like?
ScoutVery clean, large sites, on Columbia River. Extremely friendly and helpful host helped me get situated coming in late. Great stopover. And some Cute restaurants in town.
Campsites near Electric City, Washington offer diverse waterfront access beyond the main developed areas. The region sits within the Columbia River basin at approximately 1,600 feet elevation, with a semi-arid climate that creates stark contrasts between the blue waters and the surrounding desert landscape. Summer temperatures typically reach 90-100°F during July and August, while spring and fall camping provides milder conditions.
Hiking to panoramic viewpoints: Steamboat Rock State Park features a challenging but rewarding trail. "Steamboat Rock Trail will take you to amazing 360° views of Banks Lake. Watch for snakes during the summer though," notes camper Carlos M. The initial climb is steeper but worth the effort. "I hiked the Steamboat Rock hike. The first 1/3 of the hike was more moderate with steep trails and scree, but it gets easier once you're past that," shares Lisa B.
Winter and shoulder season camping: For those seeking solitude, the off-season provides a different experience. "We spent Thanksgiving weekend camping this year. The campground was partially open but very empty. The bathroom was open and warm, which was lovely. We hung out, hiked, fished, and enjoyed the deer, pheasant and wild turkeys wandering the grounds," reports Shay F. at Bay Loop Campground.
Stargazing opportunities: The minimal light pollution creates excellent night sky viewing. "The stars were absolutely incredible to see at night when all the lights were out! Not a lot of trees around so you could see the whole sky!" explains Terrie M. Clear nights reveal the Milky Way, especially during new moon phases.
Beachfront accessibility: Many sites offer direct water access. "We were in site 10. The fall foliage was gorgeous and we had a partial view of Lake Roosevelt," shares Judy T. about Spring Canyon Campground. Several beaches feature sandy shores ideal for swimming and launching small watercraft.
Wildlife encounters: The area hosts diverse wildlife year-round. "We really enjoyed this place. There were wild turkeys that walked right into our camp," notes Myresa J. Deer sightings are common in early mornings and evenings, particularly in less developed camping areas.
Expansive campsites: Some loops provide more spacious accommodations. "Although there is no mature trees the spaces are quite large so your neighbors are not within earshot. The grounds are well maintained and the staff are constantly working to keep everything looking beautiful," reports Jerrell W. about Cove Loop Campground.
Seasonal watering schedules: Maintaining grassy areas requires irrigation systems. "Sage is a nice open campground with some shade. Green grass and a sprinkler schedule to keep it green. Make sure you check your sites time or you may end up with wet stuff," advises Shelly S. about Sage Loop Campground.
Variable shower quality: Facilities differ between campgrounds. "The bathhouse in the Bay Loop was the more modern of the two I saw. It was clean and had one shower stall BUT there were NO hooks or bench (other than a useless tiny shelf above the sink) to put toiletries," explains Lee D. Showers typically cost 50 cents for three minutes.
Limited privacy in certain areas: Some campgrounds feature open layouts. "Literally three terraced asphalt parking lots with a large swath of grass and well spaced trees for some shade between each section. Absolutely no privacy," reports Susan C. about Spring Canyon, though she adds it has "Beautiful views and lake access."
Playground and recreation areas: Multiple facilities cater to children. "Snack shack and playground for kids, with paved trails to connect all the loops," mentions Erica B. Paved pathways allow for biking and scooters throughout most developed campgrounds.
Cabin options for extreme weather: Jones Bay Campground offers alternatives to tent camping. "We went here during the summertime and the cabins were just awesome they have a little AC unit in there which made it great to relax after we had gotten home from hiking around in the rocks," says Jill R. These provide relief during summer heat or cooler spring/fall nights.
Sandy beaches with gradual entries: Several swimming areas feature kid-friendly water access. "We walked over to a nice sandy beach and kids walked aways into water before it got deep. The beach was nice and sandy," shares Myresa J. Most designated swimming areas have gentle slopes ideal for younger swimmers.
Site selection for larger rigs: Pay attention to length restrictions. "RV sites are two vehicles wide and very short. My 24' tongue-to-tail trailer was fine but anything over 30' is a no go. Must unhitch and park tow vehicle next to rig or the road would be completely blocked," cautions Susan C.
Hookup availability varies: Full-service sites are concentrated in certain loops. "The drives are paved and can accommodate large RVs. Each site has a large metal picnic table and fire grate," notes Lee D., adding that shower facilities are limited. Some campgrounds only offer water and electric, while others include sewer connections.
Road noise considerations: Some parks are situated near highways. "We have been here a few times and we do like it, especially for the ease of renting the pontoon boats! The only downside to this place is the road noise. There is a lot of traffic all through the night and the sites are very close to the road," advises Brandon K. about Coulee Playland Resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jones Bay Campground on Banks Lake offer electrical hookups?
Jones Bay Campground does not offer electrical hookups. This Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area campground provides basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. It costs around $18 per night and features short walk-in sites with access to the water, making it ideal for kayaking and other water activities. For those needing electrical hookups, consider Coulee Playland Resort near Electric City, which offers full hookup sites. Jones Bay is better suited for those comfortable with primitive camping who prioritize lakeside access over electrical amenities.
Where can I find camping in Electric City?
Electric City offers several excellent camping options in the surrounding area. Steamboat Rock State Park is a popular destination with multiple campground loops including Sage Loop, located just a short drive from Electric City on Route 155. For those seeking lakeside camping, Sunbanks Resort provides amenities and water access near Electric City. The region also features numerous campgrounds around Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt, offering a mix of developed sites with facilities and more primitive options for those seeking a more natural experience. Many campgrounds in the area provide beautiful lake views, boat access, and outdoor recreation opportunities within a short drive of Electric City.
What camping is available near Electric City, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Electric City, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 120 campgrounds and RV parks near Electric City, WA and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Electric City, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Electric City, WA is Bay Loop Campground — Steamboat Rock State Park with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Electric City, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Electric City, WA.
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