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Bowl and Pitcher Campground in Riverside State Park houses some of the most accessible glamping accommodations near Ford, with unique canvas structures that include comfortable beds, electric hookups, and modern bathroom facilities with showers. Liberty Lake Regional Park complements the regional offerings with its glamping structures featuring picnic tables, electricity, and water hookups in a serene lakeside setting. These locations provide a blend of wilderness immersion and modern comforts, with several sites offering reservable glamping options amid the natural beauty of eastern Washington. Clear Lake Recreation Area stands out with its yurts that include amenities like sewer hookups, water access, and trash service—perfect for visitors seeking an eco-friendly glamping experience without sacrificing comfort. According to a camper, "It's a well kept campground in a gorgeous state park with great hiking and walking trails!"
Miles of hiking and biking trails surround these glamping destinations, connecting guests with the pristine Spokane River and numerous swimming spots. Most sites remain open from May through September, though Bowl and Pitcher operates year-round for those seeking winter glamping adventures. Porcupine Bay offers glampers direct beach access with dedicated swimming areas where visitors can enjoy warm, relaxing water after a day of exploring. Fishing opportunities abound throughout the region, particularly at Lake Roosevelt and Clear Lake where glamping structures are positioned for optimal lake views. One visitor highlighted, "Beautiful location by the river with great fishing. Bathrooms were clean and the park overall was super nice." Evening stargazing is exceptional from these glamping sites, which benefit from minimal light pollution while maintaining proximity to amenities in nearby Spokane.
"Only complaint would be car noise (we stayed right by the road though), but it wasn’t that bad. Bathrooms were in AMAZING condition and staff was so friendly."
"But very clean and well maintained, including the bathrooms. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Multiple water spigots close by."
from $12 - $141 / night
Check Availability"This camping spot is conveniently located off a well groomed gravel road just a mile or so from the main paved road. It’s the first campsite we came to as we drove into Lake Roosevelt."
"Warm welcoming locals. Warm relaxing water. Great for fishing, sun bathing, hanging out around the fire under a whole universe of stars. Most beautiful sunsets. Can't go wrong here."
"Easy access to the water. The waterfall really flows in the spring, but slows as summer sets in. Fishing was decent. The boat launch is only available during high water."
"Rangers were there at least 3 times a day to clean bathrooms. Very pretty with a lot of wildlife."
from $23 / night
Check Availability"Great sites, well water, and amazing hiking trails. Close to chataroy, elk, mead & deer park for supplies, meals etc. We will be back!"
"NEW CAMPHOSTS- Jerry and Theresa (Season 2024 to Current) GATES OPEN FROM 7 A.M to DUSK
Camping $20/night Day Use, Hiking, Horseback riding, Over 7 miles worth of trails and Disc Golf all free."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"We spent 3 weeks at Liberty Lake Regional Park while visiting our son and grandkids in Spokane. The road in is a little narrow, but once in, it’s a great little campground."
"Tucked back behind a neighborhood of fairly luxurious homes and sitting near the lake, these sites offer a nice spot to catch a breath while traveling."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Two beautiful trails are accessible from the campground and lots more are within a 10 minute drive with plenty of parking at trailheads."
"Arrived Friday night after work and left on Sunday."
from $31 / night
Check Availability"Boat, kayak and other equipment rentals, restaurant, bathrooms, changing rooms, showers, fishing dock, swimming area, shaded lawns and picnic tables."
"Clear Lake Recreation Area is amazing! The scenery is beautiful, and there are plenty of activities for everyone."
"Spots are clean with fire pit and tables. Dirt trails on the water which is a beautiful little cove on lake Roosevelt. Bald eagles, and lots of bugs."
"Clearest lake I've ever seen !"
from $23 / night
Check Availability"The lake was great for a swim and to play fetch with our dog. The place was nearly empty when we arrived so we got to pick what to our knowledge was the only non-tent site a slight view of the lake."
"We stayed outside number for which is close to the entrance. The beauty of being so close to it there is cell service so if you need to get in contact with anyone, it’s about a two minute walk."
ScoutIt's very secluded and beautiful, the people here were all polite. Lots of nature to explore but pack in what you pack out, no running water but that's perfect. It's REAL camping. had a very nice timeee
LegendWe spent 3 weeks at Liberty Lake Regional Park while visiting our son and grandkids in Spokane. The road in is a little narrow, but once in, it’s a great little campground. Most of the sites are fairly level. We stayed at 2 different sites over 3 weeks, and both were level. They are close together! They provide a fire pit if you want one. Picnic table, water and electric. The dump station is quite a drive, back out, up the hill. There is a clean shower/bathroom building and a beach within walking distance of the campground. While we were there the campground hosts did a fantastic job of keeping everything clean and tidy. Several hiking trails, including an equestrian trail, waterfall, fishing and lots of wildlife. There were deer in the campground every day, we saw moose, owls, pilated woodpecker, and hawks. We were there over July 4th weekend and they had a fireworks display on the beach.
GuideTucked back behind a neighborhood of fairly luxurious homes and sitting near the lake, these sites offer a nice spot to catch a breath while traveling. We stayed at tent site 10 and it has been perfect. $27/night for tent and $38/night for RVs. Pet friendly, great host, facilities, and plenty of space.
TravelerFor a regional park, my expectations were very much exceeded. My group was 2 people/3 dogs with a Class A Winnebago & an Outback. We spent several weeks between May-July. The camp hosts were amazingly nice and kept everything peaceful and clean. Staff are also readily available throughout the park. Not huge, but more spacious than many other sites, we had plenty of space to set a good area outside the rig without feeling like we were intruding on anyone else nearby. There's a nice bathroom/free shower and camp sink. Heading north from the campground, you can explore the canyon and hike up to a cedar grove. South of the campground is the day use area (sprawling and lovely lawn) with more bathrooms and a playground and tons of picnic tables with BBQ. The swim area is daily small, but enough. The dock at the swim area was great in the early part of the season - even caught a nice bass. As more people came in the summer, we used the dock to launch a raft to get around the lake for fishing.
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GuideNice campground. Level spaces for the most part. Ample space between sites, pull they'd, picnic tables and fire pits. Large pine trees, so plenty of shade and pine cones, clean restrooms. Would stay again. Price is $40/night with electric and water, dump station.
TravelerWhat a gem! Small state park campground at about a 3000 ft elevation with only 8 sites. Dry Camping only, no dump station, but clean flushable toilets(no showers) and potable water available. Two beautiful trails are accessible from the campground and lots more are within a 10 minute drive with plenty of parking at trailheads. Local foliage is wonderful, views are fantastic from the trails. Quiet hours are enforced and observed- very quiet and relaxing. The camp host, Linda, does such a wonderful job of keeping everything neat and tidy and checking in with campers to see if they have what they need. Sites are small- only one was a pull through. I wouldn't attempt with anything longer than 23 feet. Each site has a bear box, really nice and large picnic table, firepit and tent pads that are nicely cushioned with pea gravel. Our site,#3, was centrally located without a ton of privacy, but it was still a nice site and folks were respectful and quiet. Decent cell service in the campground. I am absolutely coming back.
ScoutFor this being our first long distance trip from Boise, I’m extremely glad we stayed here. The scenery is gorgeous within the park (lots of trees and grass areas), excellent for dogs and the site we stayed in was perfectly level from the time we pulled in. Unfortunately our water heater wasn’t working so we had to use the showers on site and I was not disappointed, they were about 9/10 on cleanliness but water temp/pressure was excellent. WiFi was better than what I would have expected. Staff at check in was very friendly and courteous. It’s convenient that it’s behind a gas station because if you need any snacks, drinks or propane it’s just a short walk away. The only negative that I have to share is that the train is just on the other side of the highway and for whatever reason they enjoy blowing the horn and I will warn you this could happen at any hour of the day/night. We were in the back end of the park so it wasn’t completely drowning but you definitely know it’s there. If our travels ever bring us up this way again, I will not hesitate to stay here again.
TravelerSpots are clean with fire pit and tables. Dirt trails on the water which is a beautiful little cove on lake Roosevelt. Bald eagles, and lots of bugs. Most often in the summer you can hear the big pow wows going on across the river at night. See a universe of stars and enjoy feeling close to nature in this uncomnercialized quaint small campground. Which btw, is ALWAYS full when I've gone there. The only downfall is that the local teens like to have big ragers there and when that happens its only USUALLY for one night then they leave but they get loud and obnoxious. I've experienced that happening 7 out of 10 times I've camped there. Good spot to fish, kayak, float a sun island, rock hound, bird watch, critter watch, rest, relax, and get, away from people.
GuideI just stayed at this campground for the first time over the weekend. Arrived Friday night after work and left on Sunday. Despite being a small campground, there were still 3 sites available when we got there on Friday, and 2 sites open at the end of the day on Saturday. It was $27/night to camp there, plus $10 extra if you have additional vehicles. You also need to have a Discover Pass. There is a nice bathroom with a sink and 3 flush toilets (I can only vouch for the ladies room, didn’t see the men’s). The sites are pretty close together and there really isn’t a lot of privacy, but it’s still a nice campground. There are tons of lovely hiking trails on Mt Spokane and there were plenty of people out enjoying it over the weekend. There’s a very nice hiking trail right across the road from the campground that has great scenic views along the way and lots of wildflowers. The peak of the mountain is a short drive from the campsite and I absolutely recommend driving up there to watch the sunset. What a view.
Riverside State Park stretches across 14,000 acres along the Spokane River northwest of Spokane, just 27 miles east of Ford, Washington. The park sits at 1,800 feet elevation with ponderosa pine forests dominating the landscape. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer daytime temperatures typically reach the 80s with minimal rainfall, creating dry camping conditions from June through September.
Suspension bridge hiking: Cross the 200-foot suspension bridge at Bowl and Pitcher Campground spanning the Spokane River. "My favorite thing was the suspension bridge over the river. Lots of space for swimming and fishing!" according to Mary C., who appreciated the numerous trails connected to this landmark.
Wildlife viewing: Bring binoculars to spot diverse wildlife around the camping areas. "We enjoyed the beauty of the Spokane River, walking across the suspension bridge and hiking the trails. The mosquitoes on the trail were very present, but in the campground we saw very few," notes Lisa K. about her experience at Bowl and Pitcher.
Disc golf: Play a round at the 18-hole disc golf course at Pend Oreille County Park, open from 7 a.m. until dusk. The course winds through forested areas with moderate elevation changes. "Day Use, Hiking, Horseback riding, Over 7 miles worth of trails and Disc Golf all free. We just ask that you donate to the park, if able," explains a park representative.
Waterfall exploration: Visit the waterfall at Hawk Creek Campground during spring runoff when water levels are highest. "The waterfall was about 30-40' high and emerged from a rock crevice," describes Judy T., who visited in mid-May when the falls were flowing strongly.
Private campsites: At South Skookum Lake, campers enjoy secluded sites separated by thick forest. "I love how private the campsites feel! Thick trees are always a plus for me. Easy fishing access. So beautiful," writes Chrissy E., who chose this location for solo camping.
Clean facilities: Consistently clean bathrooms stand out to visitors at multiple campgrounds. "Pit toilets were the cleanest I've ever seen. There is a nice trail that goes around the lake where you will see a variety of wildlife," notes Scott B. about South Skookum Lake's facilities.
Beach access: Porcupine Bay offers direct lake access with a dedicated swimming area. "There's a designated swimming area for kids, a dock, and a playground. Definitely a busy spot mid summer season, but good for the whole family," says Natasha S., highlighting the family-friendly nature of this location.
Wildlife encounters: Deer, moose, and birds frequent many camping areas. "We saw deer in the campground every day, we saw moose, owls, pilated woodpecker, and hawks," reports Joel R., who spent three weeks at Liberty Lake Regional Park.
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate from May through September, with reduced services in shoulder seasons. "It was empty when we went, the sites are very close together, and not private. There is a great waterfall that is accessible by boat only when the water levels are higher in the summer," shares Andrea R. about Hawk Creek.
Reservation requirements: Many popular sites now require advance booking, especially during summer months. "We did not have reservations beforehand and got the last space available on a Monday. Advise reservations," warns Lisa K. about Bowl and Pitcher Campground.
Water level fluctuations: Lake Roosevelt's water levels vary significantly throughout the season. "When Grand Coulee starts letting the water down in Lake Roosevelt the Hawk Creek boat launch gets closed. Don't worry there are a few other boat launches within a short drive (10-15 minutes)," advises Patrick R.
Cell service variability: Connectivity is spotty throughout the region. "This is a perfect getaway for people looking to unplug as no cell service (tested on sprint, verizon, and google fi) is available," notes Mary C. about Riverside State Park.
Beachfront camping: Book waterfront sites at Porcupine Bay Campground for direct beach access. "This camping spot is conveniently located off a well groomed gravel road just a mile or so from the main paved road. But the lake and beach are huge and there's plenty of room for your dogs to play," says John F.
Wildlife exploration opportunities: Bring nets for kids to catch and observe small creatures. "The last couple times there were literally 1000's of baby frogs that my son was catching and playing with. There is a ton of wildlife. Crawfish. Birds. Small snakes if you go looking for them," shares Gary S. about Hawk Creek.
Safety considerations: The shallow entry points at some beaches make swimming safer for younger children. "This is a place that my family and I visit a lot. We love how calm the river is and the convenience of bringing it dogs. There is a nice cement slab just in the water so it makes a safe place for kids," explains Arica C. who frequents Bowl and Pitcher.
Site selection: At Albeni Cove, just across the border in Idaho, experienced RVers recommend specific sites. "Site 12 is the best site and I highly recommend reserving that one. The campground hosts were extremely kind and helpful," advises Taylor M.
Hookup availability: Full hookups are limited in the region. "We stayed at 2 different sites over 3 weeks, and both were level. They are close together! They provide a fire pit if you want one. Picnic table, water and electric," explains Joel R. about Liberty Lake Regional Park's RV accommodations.
Size restrictions: Larger RVs won't fit at some campgrounds. "Bowl and Pitcher campground has several partial-hookup sites with electricity and water, and several with no hook ups. The largest site length is 45 feet, so large RVs won't fit," cautions Joel R.
Proximity to services: Many campgrounds offer convenient access to nearby towns for supplies. "It is very close to the city, so you can eat out if you don't want to cook," mentions Joel R., highlighting the advantage of camping near Spokane when glamping in Ford, Washington.
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