Best Campgrounds near Lyle, WA
Are you in need of a campground near Lyle, WA? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Lyle. Discover great camping spots near Lyle, reviewed by campers like you.
Are you in need of a campground near Lyle, WA? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Lyle. Discover great camping spots near Lyle, reviewed by campers like you.
$24 - $38 / 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."
$25 - $60 / night
"Excellent faculties with easy access to amenities. Sat by a campfire pit in the evenings and went to sleep with the sound of the river surrounding us. What more could you ask for."
"It's an hour drive from our house in portland and though you feel like your out in the middle of the woods your only 10 mins from hood river and most of what it has to offer."
$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."
"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."
$35 - $80 / night
"That’s what led us to Tollbridge, a lightly used campsite 15 miles south of Ukiah on Highway 325."
"2 DOLLARS TO CROSS EACHWAY BETWEEN OREGON AND WASHINGTON BUT WELL WORTH THE VISIT."
$30 - $60 / night
"We picked this campground at the last minute as we were returning from a Christmas stay in central Washington. The reservation staff was very professional and helpful."
"The highway is at a higher elevation than the park, so that noise didn't particularly bother us either. Perhaps it is just that our van is well sound insulated or we're not light sleepers! "
$20 - $49 / night
"If you stick close to the entrance side then you will have some good spots and not too many neighbors."
"Located on the Klickatat river. Only downfall are the sqauters."
$22 - $31 / night
"Viento is a nice state park along 84 right outside of hood river. It is along the columbia river and has beach access."
"Short, 5 minute walk to the river.
A train track runs throught the middle of the campground. Trains run every hour or so. VERY loud.
Tent spots were $8. Rv spots were $24."
$45 / night
"The land was situated right out of Lyle which made it very convenient to run into town to grab essentials we forgot (first camping trip of the season!)."
"It was such a beautiful drive out the gorge to Lyle, and then up the hill to this great spot."
"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."
Got our 25’ tow behind in here just fine. Lovely campground that could use some better maintenance… saw toilet paper hanging from trees, and trash along the river. People, please pick up after yourself and others!
Outside of that… the paved trail to the falls is so nice and a very easy walk. My 4 year old could also hike around the falls themselves just fine. Super fun for kids!
Swimming / wading in the water was a lot of fun. Core memz were made.
Herman Creek Campground is currently closed indefinitely. The roads to the campground are blocked by barrels and logs. The website states that the campground had to be closed due to laminated root rot after the Eagle Creek Fire. If you park at the trail head during day use hours, you can still walk around the old campground, but most of it is already overgrown, and the outhouse has been permanently locked. The website states that this campground is currently being redesigned by the Forest Service, so maybe it will open again someday, but it's closed indefinitely at this time. There are still a few picnic tables set up in the parking area overlooking the Gorge although they are largely blocked by trees. The PCT has an auxiliary trail from Herman Creek to Cascade Locks which takes you right by Dry Creek Falls. Day use parking costs $5 or is free with a qualifying pass.
We recently camped here this past weekend, which was the last weekend of June. The sites here are very spacious compared to the campgrounds were used to in California. This is a very small campground with only 13 regular sites and a few group sites. Regular sites are only $20 and you can get half off with a pass. Unfortunately there is no shower, but the bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. The camp host was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She answered all of our questions about the Columbia River Gorge and even recommended some great spots to eat nearby in Cascade Locks. Unfortunately we did notice that some teenagers from one of the group sites dumped an entire bucket of refuse from their RV all over the women's handicapped stall after the police came to their site to ask them to pick up their mess and quit making so much noise, which led to that stall being closed for the rest of the weekend. Other than that, the rest of our neighbors were great. We loved the hike to the little waterfall right behind the campground. The same trail leads to the Gorge Trail 400, which leads to the PCT. Overall we're so glad we stumbled upon this gem of a campground in the Gorge and would definitely camp here again.
No one was here. It is near the river. There are horses fenced nearby. There are no showers, toilets and they want $40 a night. We chose not to stay.
Always love spots by the river. There are several sights that get secluded from others with a very short drive off the main road.
Can be buggy had a lot of mosquitos near the river.
Grounds were started in 1914. Roads are narrow up side of mountain near. Columbia River. Very quiet in grounds but highway and train noise is noticeable. The old growth trees are special.
Overall, wonderful campground. The camp hosts were fantastic, and the grounds and bathrooms were kept extremely clean. We stayed in site #11, which I would ONLY recommend if you are part of a group camping at group site#12. These two sites are way too close for comfort, especially when one is meant for a large group. We walked around the campground and found that most other sites were large and relatively private, so we were just unlucky with our selection. As others have stated, the bees can be pretty aggressive, but we had a canopy with a mesh screen, so we weren't bothered. Plenty of stuff to do in the area...ice caves, natural bridges, lakes for fishing, and just general exploring. We will be back!
This site is very nice but be warned you need a vehicle with GOOD CLEARANCE I was able to make it out in a Subaru WRX but not without talking a few hard hits. This camp sight is currently as of 6/30/2025 not being taken over by ARM Alaska recreation management inc. several nice sights right next to the old Barlow bridge. and quite a few campsites along the road. Make sure to mark the road into your site to let people know it’s being occupied. We had a few people drive right up to our camp site at night looking for there party. We marked ours with chem lights a crossed the entrance with 550 cord letting people know it’s occupied. All the sites I seen do have fire pits and picnic tables except for one. Would bring a rake to help keep the camp sites clean of twigs.
Great area to camp. Most if not all camp sight that I seen you can drive right up too. This year this site is now being managed by ARM. Alaska recreation management inc. $16 a night at this spot. Unsure of how these outside management group can come in a just put up signs for payment. We were here 2 weeks ago for the day and all camp sites were free but now have signs for payment they have gone through and marked the campsites with numbers also. No camp host on site yet as of 6/30/2025
Camping near Lyle, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.
Camping near Lyle, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Lyle, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Lyle, WA and 40 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lyle, WA is Memaloose State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 38 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 40 free dispersed camping spots near Lyle, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Lyle, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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