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Camping areas around Hartline, Washington include several state parks and dispersed sites situated within the Columbia Basin's dramatic landscape of lakes, coulees, and shrub-steppe terrain. Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park offers tent, RV, and cabin camping with developed facilities including electric hookups, showers, and drinking water. Steamboat Rock State Park, located near Banks Lake, features multiple campground loops including Bay Loop, Dune Loop, and Cove Loop, all providing a mix of accommodation types from tent sites to cabins with varying levels of amenities. Trail Lake Dispersed camping area provides a more primitive experience for those seeking fewer facilities and no reservation requirements.
Road conditions and accessibility vary significantly across the region's camping destinations. Many sites require a Washington Discover Pass for day use or overnight stays, particularly at state park facilities. "The whole area was very interesting, orchards, rocks and water. Worth a visit!" noted one visitor about Steamboat Rock State Park. Summer temperatures can be extremely hot in this high desert environment, while strong winds are common year-round and can impact tent camping. Several campgrounds close seasonally, with many operating from late March through mid-October. Cell service is generally available at developed campgrounds but becomes limited or non-existent at more remote dispersed sites. Water levels in the region's lakes fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline camping and boat launch accessibility.
Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the Hartline area, with multiple campgrounds situated along Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt, and smaller bodies of water. Visitors frequently mention the quality of fishing, particularly for trout and kokanee. A camper described Trail Lake as offering "beautiful views and lake access" despite having minimal facilities. Mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles tend to receive higher ratings, with several reviewers appreciating the combination of natural settings with adequate amenities. Wind exposure is commonly cited as a challenge, with one reviewer cautioning: "Make sure you secure down any camping gear/tents/etc as the wind tends to howl through this area at night." The region's unique geological features, including the dramatic Dry Falls formation, provide distinctive scenery not found in other Washington camping destinations.
"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 $41 - $61 / night
Check Availability"Located near / within Dry Falls and Sun Lakes State Park this camping resort has it all."
"Mini golf for $5. 9 hole public course within walking distance. ($19 for 9, club rental for $8) Laundry ($3/$2) Alot to offer for $53."
"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 $23 - $41 / night
Check Availability"Discovered 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.."
"Its a great family campground there is a park to play plus your right by the lake so kids and adults are wading in and swimming all day."
"Great spot to disperse camp, no toilets , great for swimming fishing kayaking paddle boarding and disperse camping, sunken boat at edge of water cool feature. Lots of bugs and spiders."
"The lake is large and a beautiful clear blue."
"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 $41 / night
Check Availability"We hit this site very early season for a Northern Washington trip. All facilities were open and clean and the site was super quiet and beautiful."
"I do not suggest the Sun Lakes Resort campsite that is not managed by Washington State Parks unless you like being packed in like sardines. Camping at the state park managed campsite is far better."
from $23 - $70 / night
Check Availability"The entrance will be on the right with a sign. The whole area was very interesting, orchards, rocks and water. Worth a visit!
We stayed for an overnight."
"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 - $41 / night
Check Availability"For 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."
"Right on the lake. Downfall there really wasn’t any place to hike or walk in the area."
GuideI’m really pleasantly surprised by this site. It’s right on the way (closest we’ve ever gotten to stay because we’re a bigger rig). Close to town!!! Has a perfectly nice bathrooms nearby. Beautiful sunsets. Lots of room for spreading out. Not popular for late September. Mosquitos are out at night but not during the day time!
LegendWe dry camped here for three nights. On and off there was two or three other campers with us. Lots of area probably could hold 20 to 30 campers. About 20 minutes from grand Cooley Dam. Right on the lake. Downfall there really wasn’t any place to hike or walk in the area. Sign posted you were to have a Discover pass from Washington, but we were unable to get one and nobody ever stopped to check.
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.
GuidePros: The lake has a really pretty sunset view. Spots are spaced out and the ones by the water have picnic tables. Easy drive in. Not many people here Cons: we visited in mid September, arrived around sunset, and the bugs were BAAAADDD, like real bad by the water. Went up to an inland site and they were still active but not as terrible. You can hear road noise. Also smells like horse manure
Update: some random man came and parked right next to us at 0630 to “walk his dogs”
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
TravelerJust wanted to provide a reason why we choose not to stay here since no one has rated this in 4+ years.
We drove through around 11pm on the Sunday after Labor Day weekend. On our way back from a Gorge show to Montana. It just didn’t seem like a good place to try and scope out a site in the pitch black. People clearly were camping but we had to sent up a tent. If we had our van probably would’ve stayed. There’s not a lot of information, but there’s a area where camping isn’t allowed and we seemed to find where it was, but would’ve had to drive around in currently occupied areas and potentially get stuck in sand. Thought about trying to drive down a spur road near where Google said there was a trailhead but we’re also unsure if vehicles were even allowed down that road.
If it wasn’t Labor Day weekend maybe we could’ve driven around more and found a good spot. There were porta potties. People were definitely awake that late but didn’t see anyone driving around and being super crazy.
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.
Camping options near Hartline, Washington range from established state parks with full amenities to primitive dispersed sites across the Columbia Basin. The area sits at approximately 1,900 feet elevation with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F from June through August. Water levels in Banks Lake fluctuate considerably between seasons, affecting shoreline camping locations and boat launch access.
Hiking at Steamboat Rock State Park: The dramatic rock formation rises 800 feet above Banks Lake, offering moderate to challenging trails. "We enjoyed this place alot. We walked over to a nice sandy beach and kids walked aways into water before it got deep. We really enjoyed this place... We hiked part of the ways up but didnt go all the way," notes a visitor to Bay Loop Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Banks Lake provides excellent fishing conditions for walleye, bass, and trout. "Fishing was fair for walleye, bass. Hiking was abundant. Easy in and out," reports a camper from Bay Loop Campground. The fishing season typically extends from April through October, with early mornings and evenings being most productive.
Water activities beyond swimming: Rentals available at multiple locations. "There is a boat ramp and and rental boats and small store. If you get a beach front campsite you can beach your boat at your site," explains a visitor to Blue Lake Resort. Several campgrounds offer kayak, paddleboard, and motorboat rentals ranging from $25-50 per day.
Beach access for swimming: Sandy beaches provide safer water entry for families with small children. "The swimming area is a short walk away. There's also a second swimming area and a playground within the park that is a quick drive," reports a visitor to Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Expect to see deer, wild turkeys, and waterfowl. "We enjoyed the deer, pheasant and wild turkeys wandering the grounds," mentions a visitor to Bay Loop Campground. Morning and evening hours provide the best wildlife viewing conditions.
Lake views from most campsites: Many established campgrounds place tents and RVs near water. "Really pretty site! There's beach access with clear water and it's all nestled between canyons. Very quiet but doesn't feel isolated," explains a camper at Spring Canyon Campground. Water visibility often exceeds 10 feet in clearer lakes like Roosevelt.
Intense wind conditions: Sudden strong winds can damage camping equipment, particularly at night. "It got very windy at night even though it was completely calm when we went to bed. Just a warning to be sure to stake your tent out if you are tenting it like we were. Our tent tried to make a break for it when we were unpacking in the morning," cautions a visitor to Ankeny #1.
Mosquito problems near lakes: Insect activity increases dramatically at dusk. "Lots of bugs. Saw a few people fishing from small boats. There are no trees for shade. But there are lots of very friendly bugs that want to say hi," warns a Trail Lake camper. Bug activity peaks from June through August and intensifies near sunset.
Variable campsite quality: Site privacy and amenities differ significantly across campgrounds. "I was there for a trail run race that went deep in the Sun Lakes back country and the floor of the Dry Falls area. Just stunning scenery. The camping itself is the standard state park experience, sites close together, not much for privacy. But they are nice spots, and well maintained," reports a Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park visitor.
Cabins for extreme heat protection: Air conditioning provides crucial relief during hot summer days. "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 and after we had gotten home from hiking around in the rocks," explains a visitor to Cove Loop Campground. Cabin rates typically range from $75-95 per night.
Water safety precautions: Lake depths can change abruptly. "We walked over to a nice sandy beach and kids walked aways into water before it got deep," notes a Bay Loop Campground visitor. Designated swimming areas provide the safest conditions for children.
Playground locations: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "It was nice and quiet during our stay. The views were beautiful especially of the Grand Coulee Dam," mentions a Spring Canyon Campground visitor. Most playgrounds lack shade protection during midday hours.
Hookup variations by loop: Different campground sections offer varying levels of services. "We stayed in the Bay Loop. The sites were all very generous in size and spaced a decent distance apart. The drives are paved and can accommodate large RVs," reports a visitor to Sage Loop Campground. Most full-hookup sites require advance reservations during peak season.
Water pressure concerns: Some campgrounds struggle with consistent pressure during busy periods. "The water coming out of the spigots is hot so I assume the pipes weren't buried deep enough," notes a Blue Lake Resort camper. RVers should consider bringing a pressure regulator and water filter.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds provide on-site dumping facilities. "There are no hookups at this location. First time boon docking, so we were not sure what to expect," explains a Spring Canyon Campground visitor. Most campgrounds with dump stations charge a $5-10 fee for non-campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hartline, Washington and how do I get there?
Hartline is a small town in Grant County, Eastern Washington, located about 26 miles northeast of Moses Lake and 15 miles east of Coulee City. The nearest major highway is US-2, which runs east-west through the area. If you're coming from Spokane, take US-2 west for about 90 miles. From Seattle, take I-90 east to US-2 and continue northeast. The area is accessible year-round, though winter driving conditions can be challenging. Many visitors pass through while exploring Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, which is about 20 miles northwest of Hartline.
What camping options are available near Hartline, WA?
Several excellent camping options surround Hartline. Steamboat Rock State Park offers multiple campgrounds including Sage Loop, with beautiful views and access to Banks Lake. Alta Lake State Park Campground provides lakeside camping with well-maintained facilities and beach access. For more primitive options, Jameson Lake offers dispersed camping in a remote setting. Lake Roosevelt provides multiple camping opportunities, including Jones Bay Campground with water access and basic facilities. Most campgrounds in the region require either a Washington Discover Pass or camping fees ranging from $18-30 per night.
What is there to do near Hartline, Washington?
The Hartline area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. Water activities abound at Spring Canyon Campground, which features a sandy beach perfect for swimming and boating on Lake Roosevelt. Off-roading enthusiasts can explore Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes for some exciting terrain. Hiking trails are available at Osbourne Bay Campground, where you can enjoy the golden cottonwood trees in fall and Columbia River views. For a unique experience, visit the dramatic geological formations at Dry Falls, one of the largest waterfalls to have ever existed. Fishing is excellent at several nearby lakes, particularly during spring and fall seasons.
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