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Best Tent Camping near Lamont, WA

281 Reviews

Tent campsites near Lamont, Washington provide access to the rolling Palouse countryside and surrounding high desert terrain. Rock Creek BLM Campground offers primitive tent camping opportunities on Bureau of Land Management property, with sites designed primarily for tent use. Kamiak Butte County Park provides established tent sites with basic amenities within a natural setting that showcases views of the Palouse hills.

Most tent camping areas near Lamont feature minimal amenities suitable for self-sufficient campers. Rock Creek BLM Campground provides pit toilets but no drinking water, making it essential for tent campers to bring their own supply. The sites are set on gravel surfaces with limited shade, creating dusty conditions during dry periods. Kamiak Butte County Park offers more services, including running water and pit toilets, with sites costing approximately $15 per night plus additional fees for extra vehicles. Fire regulations vary seasonally, with some locations implementing complete bans during high fire danger periods. Most tent-only sites do not require reservations and operate on a first-come, first-served basis with typical 14-day stay limits.

The tent camping experience in the Lamont area offers varying levels of solitude depending on location and season. At Rock Creek BLM Campground, campers have reported excellent stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution. A review mentioned that "the stars at night were amazing" despite the rough tent camping conditions. Twin Lakes provides tent sites with access to fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, though the steep, winding access road requires careful navigation. Tent campers at Kamiak Butte County Park benefit from proximity to hiking trails, with one camper noting that site #4 offered "glimpses of the Palouse through the trees and lots of space" suitable for setting up multiple tents. The region's varied topography creates distinct camping environments, from open prairie settings to more sheltered forested areas suitable for tent camping.

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Best Tent Sites Near Lamont, Washington (13)

    1. Rock Creek BLM Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lamont, WA
    13 miles

    "The sites are designed for people with horses and RV's.  Tent camping was a little rough but worked.  Very dry area so expect dust.  The stars at night were amazing."

    "After visiting nearby Palouse Falls, we found this great free place to camp on BLM land near Escure Ranch in eastern Washington."

    2. Kamiak Butte County Park

    7 Reviews
    Palouse, WA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 397-6238

    $25 / night

    "We stayed in site #4 which was right at the end with glimpses of the Palouse through the trees and lots of space. You could easily set up 2 tents there. It was $15 a night plus $5 for an extra car."

    "I love coming here whenever I visit Washington. I’ve grown up around this place and will always love it"

    3. Twin Lakes

    3 Reviews
    Odessa, WA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 536-1200

    "A Washington Discover Pass is required. 14 day max stay. But once you drive down to the lake/camp sites there is ZERO cell reception."

    "Great FREE camping near lakes, fishing. Vault toilets. Limited internet at top of road but none at lake side."

    4. Nine Mile Recreation Area — Riverside State Park

    7 Reviews
    Nine Mile Falls, WA
    44 miles
    Website

    "The campsite is butted up to the lake, which makes it great for sunsets and sunrises. There is hardly any shade at the campsite. The RV/camper sites have full or partial hook-ups. All back in."

    "We stayed here for one night and were absolutely thrilled at how peaceful and quiet the space was. You’re right off the water and the get an amazing view of the sunset."

    5. Odessa Tourist Park

    1 Review
    Odessa, WA
    38 miles
    Website

    6. Lyons Ferry Park

    3 Reviews
    Hooper, WA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 751-0240

    "We stayed only one night, around the 4th of July. It was very busy with lots of kids and little privacy. We had lots of fun with the river right there and watersports."

    "Lots of campers and children, we only stayed one night as there were too many people and we moved to a quieter campground nearby."

    7. Lower Granite Lock and Dam - Lake Bryan

    1 Review
    Pullman, WA
    42 miles
    +1 (509) 843-1493

    8. The Lil Red Barn

    1 Review
    Tumtum, WA
    45 miles
    +1 (509) 724-6184

    $20 - $30 / night

    "We're excited to have this new listing on our platform. Check them out and leave them some love."

    9. Texas Rapids - Snake River

    1 Review
    Hooper, WA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 282-3219

    "Free dry camping on the Snake River near Little Goose Dam. No reservations. First come basis. Boat launch."

    10. Lyons Ferry Marina

    1 Review
    Hooper, WA
    45 miles
    +1 (800) 562-5418

    $34 - $55 / night

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  • Jayda R.
    Jul. 22, 2017

    Coffeepot Lake

    Hidden gem...

    We had this place completely to ourselves when we stayed there...it was amazing! There is lake access with a small dock and boat launch, a common area consisting of covered picnic area with picnic tables, and a public vault toilet. We were camping in a tent trailer; easy access and ample space to turn around. Sites are fairly level and are back-in only...though there appeared to be a spot for RV parking (no hook-ups). There is a line of trees near the camp sites offering partial shade (depending on where the sun is), but the sun gets pretty brutal; other than the covered picnic area, shade is limited.

    Note: There was no water available when we visited (locks on pipes & faucet handles removed), so be sure to bring your own!

    Wildlife: We witnessed a confrontation between a giant heron and an osprey...it was pretty impressive! The heron made a noise that sounded a lot like what I'd imagine a pterodactyl would have sounded like. Also, we heard what must have been a pack of at least 6 or 7 coyotes a little after 11pm...and then heard wolves howling in the wee hours of the morning. Super cool!

    Lake: We didn't have a boat or fishing poles...but I'd imagine that the lake would be great for both. It had a fair bit of algae...so probably not a lake you'd necessarily want to swim in. My husband, however, found the lake to be great for flying his RC float plane. Oh! And there was an old abandoned cabin on the opposite side of the lake...creepy cool.

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 2, 2023

    Iron Mountain Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park

    Free camping with 2 state view

    We drove in from the Washington side on a narrow unimproved road but only met one vehicle. Our views were into undulating hills of the Palouse farming region of Washington. We camped at the first campground in this Idaho state park close to the Washington border called Iron Mountain. There were two sites with a vault toilet. We chose site number two but both were very spacious. The road was right by our site but only one vehicle drove by, a dirt bike. It was so quiet there. You could see into both the forested hills of Idaho and the Palouse of Washington.

  • brett I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Redtail Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park

    A hidden gem

    Take a night or two to visit this nearly unused campground. What a wonder. You are on the Ridgeline between two valleys with views of the horizons of 50 miles or more. To the east ot is very much like the views in the Smokey mountains. Not a lot of shade at this campground. Great for solar and Skylink. ATT and Verizon were 3 plus. Make certain the chores are done and the drinks are made before the light show begins at sundown. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Sites at this campground are reasonably flat and deep but not a lot of room for pop-ups.

    Camping here is free.

    My only criticism is the distance between signs on a very small road. A few more signs would be reassuring. For this campground, head generally south on Skyline Drive until you think you should be there, then go 2 more miles.

    Central potable water by the privy.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2025

    Twin Lakes

    Remote fishing and wildlife location

    This is a gorgeous camping area. A Washington Discover Pass is required. 14 day max stay. But once you drive down to the lake/camp sites there is ZERO cell reception. I’m camping at the top of the trail which has a few spots for those with RV’s. The road that leads down to the lake/camping area is steep and winding. I would not suggest anything over 25 foot length try to go down because you may not get back up. If you’re pulling a car or trailer you’ll want to be mindful. But many trucks pulling aluminum boats drive down to the boat launch that goes to the upper lake.

    There is a second site about 22 minutes away (coffee pot recreation site) that is more accessible friendly for larger rigs and setups and a boat launch to the lower lake.

  • Jessica The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Hog Lake Campground

    Location wrong

    The fishing area is closed for the season and there are no camping signs everywhere around it. Before you come there is a sign for the BLM land and you will follow that down. When you get to the end there’s a porta potty but the vault toilet is closed. There are no fire rings or tables but flat grass you can see used for camping. ATT service is limited.

  • Mary C.
    Nov. 1, 2018

    Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park

    Gorgeous!!! Bowl and Pitcher

    This is a larger campground great for RV, trailers and tents. The sites are enclosed in a circle, making a nice walk or bike ride. The campgroundl has partial hook ups and is very camper friendly otherwise.

    Sites are pretty open not offering a good amount of privacy, though most are along the Spokane River. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, with bbq grate. The site has showers and flushing toilets!!

    This is a perfect getaway for people looking to unplug as no cell service (tested on sprint, verizon, and google fi) is available. There is tons of wildlife and lots of trails and riverbank to explore.my favorite thing was the suspension bridge over the river. Lots of space for swimming and fishing!

  • Nanette C.
    May. 28, 2024

    Lake Spokane Campground—Riverside State Park

    Amazing view but windy site

    We were lucky and got a last minute ADA site. This site was amazingly clean and with its own private gazebo and concrete slab. The 4 newly upgraded bathrooms each have a flush toilet, sink, and accessible shower. The site has an incredible view of Long Lake but it’s a bit windy too. Please note this campground does not have a RV dump station. To access the water it’s best to drive from your campsite. The boat launch and swim area is nice with lots of individual gazebos and picnic tables. The swim area doesn’t appear to be toddler friendly as it isn’t a gradual incline into the water. There is a single ramp for access however. The restrooms here are 2 vault toilets. We would probably visit this location again.

  • l
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Pullman RV Park

    Management is very prompt professional And polite

    Love the spot i chose-shaded RV site $35 per night. Very quiet except for occasional street noise because I was near the tent site and tent camping. Very close to this beautiful historic town with scenic views like no other. Highly recommend.

  • MiKayla M.
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park

    Busy and well maintained

    Did not have reservations but got lucky with an open site. Make a reservation ahead of time if you want to be guaranteed a site. The campground is full and a bit loud. But very clean and well maintained, including the bathrooms. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Multiple water spigots close by. Lots of walking trails nearby and a cool suspension bridge over the river. Other than the lack of solitude, absolutely no complaints.

Guide to Lamont

Tent campsites near Lamont, Washington sit in the heart of eastern Washington's channeled scablands, a landscape shaped by massive ice age floods that carved unique geological formations. Most camping locations rest at elevations between 1,500-2,500 feet with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F during July and August. Winter camping requires preparation for freezing temperatures, with overnight lows frequently dropping below 25°F from November through February.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Texas Rapids on the Snake River offers primitive tent camping with boat launch access. According to Lisa B., it provides "free dry camping on the Snake River near Little Goose Dam" with no reservations required.

Hiking trails: Kamiak Butte County Park features scenic hiking paths through pine forests. Jeff K. notes it's "a hidden gem" where "the view from the top still takes my breath away" after traveling globally.

Wildlife viewing: Twin Lakes provides opportunities to observe native birds and small mammals. Richard M. describes it as a "gorgeous camping area" with "ZERO cell reception" once you reach the lakeside sites, making it ideal for disconnecting.

What campers like

Stargazing conditions: Rural locations around Lamont offer minimal light pollution for astronomy enthusiasts. At Rock Creek BLM Campground, Kelsey L. found "this great free place to camp on BLM land near Escure Ranch" with nature trails and wildlife throughout.

Water recreation: Nine Mile Recreation Area at Riverside State Park provides access to Long Lake. Taesagh M. describes it as "lovely and quiet" where "you're right off the water and get an amazing view of the sunset."

Budget-friendly options: Several locations offer low-cost or free camping options. Boyer Park Campground below Lower Granite Dam provides good value with Scott B. noting it's "generally 10 degrees warmer than Spokane" in spring with "nice boat launches, docks and mooring."

What you should know

Access limitations: Some sites have challenging approach roads. At Twin Lakes, Richard M. warns "the road that leads down to the lake/camping area is steep and winding. I would not suggest anything over 25 foot length try to go down because you may not get back up."

Seasonal closures: Many facilities reduce services or close entirely during winter months. Michael S. reported driving "up a winding road for 20 min to find the park was closed" at Nine Mile Recreation Area.

Desert conditions: Lyons Ferry Marina and surrounding campgrounds experience harsh summer temperatures. Lindsey M. describes it as a "nice campground but very desert-ie right so hot in the summer but on the river though so if you have a boat its great."

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife encounters: Kamiak Butte County Park offers child-friendly wildlife observation. Megan S. reports it has "so many chipmunks, dog friendly, well organized. Fairly cheap and good for families."

Swimming areas: Nine Mile Recreation Area includes designated swimming locations, though conditions vary. Aaron P. notes it's a "great family place, so much to do for everyone. Especially if you love the water."

Playgrounds available: Some parks provide play equipment for children. Cheryl S. mentions Kamiak Butte County Park has a "very nice playground in the day use area" complementing the inexpensive sites.

Tips from RVers

Road conditions: Access to many sites requires navigating unpaved roads. Jim T. warns the entry road to Nine Mile Recreation Area "is narrow, it is not paved, and meanders through private property, so slow down!"

Alternative locations: For larger RVs, Richard M. recommends: "There is a second site about 22 minutes away (coffee pot recreation site) that is more accessible friendly for larger rigs and setups and a boat launch to the lower lake."

Seasonal planning: Spring offers milder conditions before summer heat. Scott B. advises Boyer Park Campground is "nice area to go in the spring because it's generally 10 degrees warmer than Spokane" and offers "full hook ups, showers, restaurant and store."

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