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Loon Lake, Washington has a mix of good camping spots for just about any type of visitor. Luby Bay Campground sits right on the water, making it easy to launch boats or fish without having to pack up your gear. Riverside State Park isn't far away and has trails where you can hike or bike during the day before returning to your campsite. Many campers like the Bowl and Pitcher Campground section of the park because you can see the river while still having basic comforts nearby. Deer Lake Resort works well if you're bringing kids since they have activities designed for families and more comfortable places to stay. The best weather for camping around Loon Lake happens in summer when it's warm and stays light late, though you should bring warm clothes for nights that can get cold even in summer. Spring and fall camping means even chillier nights. It's always smart to look up any closures before you head out, as some areas shut down seasonally. The lake area has different types of camping that put you close to Washington's woods and water.
Best Campgrounds near Loon Lake (196)
1. Dragoon Creek Campground
"It does require a Washington park pass and there is a camp post that comes around multiple times during the day to check everyone’s and make sure they are not extending their stay past the limit."
"While some sites are more private than others they are all within walking distance to a drop toilet. The only downside here would have to be the number of wasps throughout the grounds."
2. Lake Spokane Campground—Riverside State Park
"The camp ground we stayed at was maintained nicely and was very spacious where we weren't too close to our neighbors but were close enough to holler some of our camp fire stories around night time."
"There are many picnic areas to choose from and trails that you can spend your day on. Situated next to the Spokane River, great scenery."
from $12 - $68 / night
Check Availability3. Jump Off Joe Lake Resort and RV Park
"Love JOJ, I have been coming here since I was 5 or so, beautiful location, fishing, camping; cabins, tents or RV. Swimming with floating dock, and playground area."
"The lake is small and warm. There is great fishing. The staff are all super sweet. There is plenty of shade. The spots are a bit close together unless you have a large group."
4. Thousand Trails Little Diamond
"The sites share electric and water, no sewer and are positioned oddly they are on the off side and in front by the road. Some 30and 50 amp just check the box."
"We had 3 spots all next to each other with plenty of room in between. Lots of activities for the kids and all around fun."
5. Deer Park RV Resort
"We had as I call, circle the wagons layout. 4 RV spots are placed around a common grass area. This would be nice for a group, but a bit weird for a stranger placed in this circle."
from $60 / night
Check Availability6. Shore Acres Resort
"This campground has been around for awhile, but is under new ownership. It’s a really unique spot right on the shores of Loon Lake in Washington State."
7. Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
"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."
"If you want to camp but still be close to all the city amenities then this is the spot for you. Beautiful location by the river with miles of biking & walking trails."
from $12 - $141 / night
Check Availability8. Willow Bay RV Resort & Marina
"We were heading to Lake Spokane Campground (LSC) and saw this site as we drove passed and thought it looked beautiful. We were put off by the reviews so carried onto LSC."
"Wonderful location on Lake Spokane, disappointing facilities not maintained"
from $30 - $97 / night
Check Availability9. Pend Oreille County Park
"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 Availability10. Brown Barrel
"Brown Barrel is new to the Dyrt but they have an awesome spot in northern Washington, the trees are plentiful, and several mountains are nearby ready to explore. "
from $35 - $50 / night
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Drive Time
- 41 min from Spokane, WA
- 1 hr 2 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 25 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 1 min from Wenatchee, WA
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Lake Spokane Campground—Riverside State Park
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RV Park At Chewelah Golf & Country Club
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North Fork Chewelah Creek
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Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
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Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
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Recent Reviews near Loon Lake, WA
760 Reviews of 196 Loon Lake Campgrounds
Wendie K.
GuideWaldron Campground — Farragut State Park
Nice
Beautiful campgrounds, deeply immersed in rules.
- RRae F.Guide
North Fork Chewelah Creek
Large rig approved - Private creek access
I had a great time here with my huskies and my cat. I updated the location here on The Dyrt app. The exact address is 3399 Sand Canyon Rd, Chewelah, WA. There are at least 10 dispersed fire rings. Many of the sites have direct access to the creek. There are multiple trails that go up and down both sides of the creek and many logs that have fallen over it so you can walk across to the other side. The entire creek is fully shaded by trees and doesn’t get much sun. It only gets to about knee-deep in some parts - it’s July right now. People use this area for snow activities in the winter. There are many large areas with hard packed dirt that are relatively level and good for big rigs. There is one pit toilet bathroom that I can see and a few picnic tables. This is an active logging road right now so trucks go by every hour or so. There is definitely wildlife out here. Be cautious for bears and other large predators. I have seen wild turkeys, squirrels, tons of different birds, butterflies, and something large ran behind our campsite last night. There is plenty of shade and also plenty of open areas for setting up solar panels with all day sun. There is no cell service up here, but Starlink works great. The creek is beautiful and clear and cold. So refreshing and if you really needed to drink it, you probably could. I have not seen any hiking trails per se, however, you could walk up and down the logging roads and explore the forest line pretty easily in many parts. If you go up the logging road to the right, there is an old mine that you can access. There seems to be little pathways spread out randomly through the forest as you continue down the road. This is the perfect spot for boondocking, unless you’re worried about cell service. I’ve been able to leave my dogs off leash and they are so happy to run free through the creek and around the fields and through the forest. This place really does have so much to offer. We’re here by ourselves right now, so we have the luxury of privacy and perfect quietness to enjoy the sound of the creek and the bugs and the birds.
- RRae F.Guide
Northfork Chewelah Creek
Perfect spot by the Chewelah Creek
I don’t normally leave reviews like this, but there is some confusion about the location of this place. I believe there is another location listed here on the dyrt app. If you put 3399 Sand Canyon Rd into your GPS you’ll get here just fine. This is the perfect spot for boondocking. There are at least 10 campfire rings and huge open spots to park big rigs. Plenty of creek access, I’m sure you could fish here, but I’m not into that. The creek gets up to about knee-deep in the deepest spots. This is connected to an active logging Road so there are logging trucks that go by every few hours. But that also means you know the roads are good for heavy rigs. I’ve been here for a few days and there were only two other people here when I got here and now it’s just me. This is a great spot for privacy. There are minimal mosquitoes, lots of butterflies, definitely a good amount of flies, dragonflies, wild turkeys, and I just saw a large bird flying overhead that looked like a crane.
- BBrian B.Guide
Liberty Lake Regional Park
Very clean lots of shade
Me and the pup had a lot of fun there only stayed two nights
- BBrian B.Guide
Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
Great place relaxing
We really enjoyed this Camp Grounds with full hook ups. The campsites are very well kept and maintained have shower houses Trash plenty of places to walk and you’re right on the river. I had good cell service and Stoffer very helpful
- BBrian B.Guide
Ruby’s Resort & RV @ Silver Lake
Hreat
The staff is great. The views are great. Has a beach dog friendly had water and Electric and dump station bathrooms trash in the park is kept very clean.
John S.ScoutBald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
A gem up high on Mt. Spokane
If you'd like a lovely campground standing 3000 ft above the northeast Columbia basin, this would be hard to beat. It's simply beautiful. A couple hundred feet you can peer twenty miles to the east (probably more). The campground is small (8 sites) and compact (you'll have neighbors near), but that's a good design choice --- the little plateau at Bald Knob simply isn't big enough for more.
If you're up for a stroll, then climb (or drive!) to the top of Mt. Spokane. On a clear day you can see three states (WA/ID/MT) and two countries (USA/Canada). If you get to the campground and then *don't* take a side trip to the top of Mt. Spokane, you will need to have your head examined. [N.B. If you're driving a motorhome, do *not* drive to the summit past the campground: the narrow one-lane (paved) road is just not going to let you go up while other cars are coming down.]
If you go there at the right time of year, you can stroll a couple hundred feet and harvest huckleberries. Actual huckleberries. I had waffles with fresh huckleberries, so eat your heart out.
This is one of the pricier campgrounds ($39/night in 2026), but there's potable water and restrooms with flush toilets and even hot water(!). And of course, there are bear-proof food lockers and garbage bins for each site.
- SSheilaGuide
Springy Point
Small and tight spots
Beautiful and right on the water. Flush toilets and showers.
Guide to Loon Lake
Riverside State Park sits about 35 miles south of Loon Lake, Washington, covering 14,000 acres of woodland and waterfront. The area surrounding Loon Lake features a mix of forest service land and established campgrounds at elevations ranging from 2,400 to 3,500 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F during the day, dropping into the 40s at night even in July.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: Riverside State Park offers extensive trail networks for day hikes between camping nights. "Lots of hiking trails and wildlife viewing. The swinging bridge is awesome. Popular area. The bathrooms are nice, the river is beautiful," reports Andrea R. about Bowl and Pitcher Campground.
Swimming options: Lake Spokane Campground provides designated swimming areas with safety features. One camper notes, "The park by the lake was very well taken care of as most of the campers there spent the day swimming in the nice gated off swim section at the lake," according to Jake A. at Lake Spokane Campground.
Fishing access: Jump Off Joe Lake Resort caters specifically to anglers with lakefront access. "Love JOJ, I have been coming here since I was 5 or so, beautiful location, fishing, camping; cabins, tents or RV. Swimming with floating dock, and playground area," writes Jae H.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and showers. At Dragoon Creek Campground, "The bathrooms are incredibly clean, the campsites we considered were all clean as well. Even though it straddles the creek, creek access isn't easy," according to Henry H. from Dragoon Creek Campground.
Spacious sites: Several campgrounds offer room to spread out. "We camped here for a girls weekend and were really happy with our double site (35 a+b). We had a tent trailer, 2 tents, 4 cars, and 10 adults and had plenty of space in our site," writes Lanae about Silver Beach Resort.
Lakefront access: Direct water access ranks highly among camper preferences. "We stayed at campsite 7 and had a great experience. The site was flat and spacious—easily fit both of our 12ft Gazelle tents with room to spare, and parking two vehicles was no issue," reports Skyla D. about Lake Spokane Campground.
What you should know
Reservation needs: Most popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. "Fills up by Friday afternoon," warns Kebby J. about Dragoon Creek Campground.
Campground closures: Some campgrounds close seasonally or unexpectedly. "Hopefully just for the winter," notes Hall M. about Dragoon Creek's closure in November.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies widely between campgrounds. At Willow Bay RV Resort, "No cell service, but who needs it when you're camping!" mentions Kaydi F.
Insects: Several campgrounds report persistent bee and wasp issues. "This campground has way, way too many bees. They are a nuisance can't relax without having to worry about a bee flying in your face," warns Aaron B. about Dragoon Creek Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with designated play areas. "This place has it all! Showers, weekend breakfast, a store, a kayak launch, you name it. This is a great place to come with your family and enjoy a day on the lake," recommends Kaila R. about Deer Lake Resort.
Safety considerations: Some swimming areas aren't suitable for young children. At Lake Spokane Campground, "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," notes Nanette C.
Additional fees: Watch for charges beyond the base camping rate. "Very nice but spendy if if you have kids and pets... they charge extra for the 2 dogs and then the extra kid to since our family is 2 adults and 3 kids and 2 dogs. camp sites are priced on a 4-person base," explains Brenda S. about Jump Off Joe Lake Resort.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electric and water hookups vary between campgrounds. At Little Diamond Lake KOA, "Electric/Water only, does have dump station available," notes Garry S. about Thousand Trails Little Diamond.
Site dimensions: Some campgrounds have limitations for larger rigs. "The largest site length is 45 feet, so large RVs won't fit," warns Joel R. about Bowl and Pitcher campground.
Site layout: RV site arrangements differ significantly between locations. At Deer Park RV Resort, "We had as I call, circle the wagons layout. 4 RV spots are placed around a common grass area. This would be nice for a group, but a bit weird for a stranger placed in this circle," explains Patrick J.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at Loon Lake campgrounds?
What amenities are available at Loon Lake campgrounds?
Campgrounds around Loon Lake offer varying amenity levels to suit different camping styles. Silver Beach Resort provides water access, toilets, and reservable sites with boat-in options. For RV campers, Jump Off Joe Lake Resort and RV Park near Valley offers reservable sites with water and toilet facilities. Most established campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Resorts typically add shower facilities, boat rentals, and small stores with supplies. Some locations offer electrical hookups and dump stations for RVs. Water access is a common feature, with many sites providing swimming areas and boat launches.
Where are the best camping spots at Loon Lake in Washington?
Where are the best camping spots at Loon Lake in Washington?
Loon Lake offers several excellent camping options. Shore Acres Resort stands out with its unique waterfront location right on the shores of Loon Lake, making it perfect for families or reunions. The resort has undergone ownership changes and improvements in recent years. For those seeking alternatives near Loon Lake, Deer Lake Resort provides multiple access options including boat-in, drive-in, and walk-in sites with water access and toilet facilities. The area around Loon Lake features a mix of private resorts and public campgrounds, giving campers options ranging from amenity-rich experiences to more rustic stays.
When is the best season for camping at Loon Lake?
When is the best season for camping at Loon Lake?
Late spring through early fall is prime camping season at Loon Lake, with July and August offering the warmest water temperatures for swimming and water activities. Luby Bay Campground experiences similar seasonal patterns with beautiful clear water and sandy beaches that are most enjoyable during summer months. South Skookum Lake Campground demonstrates the appeal of the region's lakes in late spring through summer with hiking opportunities around the water. May and June offer more availability and fewer crowds while still providing pleasant weather. September brings cooler temperatures but stunning fall colors and excellent fishing opportunities as summer crowds diminish.
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