Searching for the best camping near Goldendale, WA? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Goldendale is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Goldendale, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$13 - $74 / night
"Found this place on the map while searching for a place to camp at the Washington/Oregon border."
"We usually cross the Columbia River into Washington state at Biggs Junction, Oregon. We don’t want to stay at Maryhill State Park in Washington as we had stayed there before."
$40 - $45 / night
"No fire pits, but all of eastern Washington is doing that these days. Nice little lagoon on the river for kids to swim. Boat launch, lots of wind surfers."
"Tucked away just across the river and close to towns if you need anything."
"Close to Biggs and Goldendale so you can get supplies if needed."
"The location keeps this park at 4 stars, the noise level keep it from being 5. It’s a beautiful park on the river. This time of year it was just us, our friends and the maintenance crew."
$15 - $35 / night
"The pull-through sites run along the water’s edge, offering water views but smaller pads and tragically, blocking my view. There’s no shade but the breeze kept things cool enough."
"The edge of the pull-through RV spots follows the river and most spots have easy access to the 10-foot rock access to the water. We visited during the last weekend of July and it was HOT!"
"Dog-walking area. Distant traffic noise from I-84. I would stay there again in a heartbeat."
$22 - $35 / night
"Wonderful view of the Columbia River and the Washington side of the river. Easy drive to the Dalles to get anything you might need. Bathrooms are very clean, showers are hot and long."
"June 2021 this campground is full of trees that give shade all around most of the campsites."
"Nice Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife campground with a dirt boat ramp, seems to serve mostly fishermen. Some sites are right next to the Klickitat River."
"The sites are nicely spread out with lots of surrounding trees, but not so many that you don't get the sunshine in."
"Cute little campsite just off the highway tucked away next to Horse-thief lake. It is very windy due to its location in the gorge. The lake access and surrounding land is beautiful."
"This was a great location for loads of hikes in the area."
"Great little swimming spot steps from our spot. Trains will come every hour and tracks are close to sites. A few wineries within a mile and one about .5 miles from spot."
"Very close to the railroad tracks and there are a lot of trains, mostly during the day. There is also a lot of truck traffic during the day. It doesn’t bother me, but your mileage may vary."
TravelerJust a brief stop overnight en route to the Oregon Coast. Pulled in around 10:30pm, had a little difficulty finding the park entrance and had to turn around about 1/2 mile down the wrong road, but smooth sailing after. Read signs posted carefully, as there is another RV park close by. Pull through sites posed no challenge in the dark.
We didn’t hear the trains once we went to sleep, certainly not loud enough to disturb our rest. Our youngest slept in until 9:30!!
Grassy areas were nice and green, our daughter was thrilled in the morning to find a volleyball net just a few feet from our door. Our oldest walked down to the river, said it was a rocky beach with no sand and too windy to try to fish, but easy access to the river itself. We stopped at a nice fruit stand in the morning before hopping back on the freeway.
Park was clean. No complaints from us, we’d stop here again.
TravelerWe stopped for a picnic lunch as we were passing through with our camper, but we didn’t stay over night.
When we drove through the camp loop, the sites looked a little on the small side, but clean and with good tree coverage for shade and wind break. We have a 36’ bumper pull, and hubby said he wouldn’t have had problems parking there.
The first day use area had a little play structure, the river access day use area was large enough for a handful of vehicles and our combined 58’ of truck and camper. There were multiple picnic tables along the path to the river, and along the water access itself and the bathroom in this area was clean, according to our teenager. We enjoyed watching the wind surfers, and wading in the river as we ate our lunch and allowed the kids to exert some energy.
We’re keeping this park in mind for our next trip through the corridor!
GuideWe stopped here because it appeared to be one of the only shading places in the area. This park is full of trees, while the island and surrounding area is dry and barren. The price for full hook ups was only $40. The wind whips in this area, but the trees provide shade and a wind block. There is a nice marina, boat launch and kids park area. There were lots of rigs with boats there.
GuideAt the top of a mountain with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and all the other mountains and valleys below.
TravelerAbsolutely amazing lake. Lots of hiking trails near by. Fishing and boating are a must if you can get out here. Beautiful place
GuideThis campground is right on the river which provides a peaceful and scenic atmosphere. There are showers with hot water and good pressure. Host was friendly. The major downfall was that our camp was infested with flies and earwigs which did not provide a good experience. Train does come by often but I knew that before. We stayed in the T loop in our truck camper, no hookups in this loop. But they have them in the A loop.
GuideNice campground, sites are close to each other, facilities were clean, you will hear lots of traffic noise and the train tracks are below the campground very loud.
TravelerSo far I checked in just today so haven’t explored too much I will update when necessary.
TravelerThere are several places along FR 2730 where you can pull off and camp. The road was very accessible, high clearance not required. We found a large pull off with several established fire pits. It's absolutely perfect for a group campsite. I imagine it will be a busier spot in the summer, but we couldn't find a single other person within miles of us in early May. To get up to the group camp site, you may need higher clearance (most SUVs should be fine) and 4wd/AWD, as there is a short rocky section that might cause some issues for FWD/RWD.
Got a little chilly at night with winds whipping down through the area we were in, but overall very peaceful. You can see Mt Hood from the campsite through the trees, albeit it is decently far away and is subject to the visibility at the time you visit. We were able to see Mt Hood just before sunset, but couldn't see her at all the following morning.
Camping near Goldendale, Washington, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and unique campgrounds. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful region.
Camping near Goldendale, Washington, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Goldendale, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 147 campgrounds and RV parks near Goldendale, WA and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Goldendale, WA is Deschutes River State Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Goldendale, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Goldendale, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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