Best Camping near Moses Lake, WA

Recent Reviews In Moses Lake

285 Reviews of 93 Moses Lake Campgrounds

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  Angela A.

  Traveler

  

  August 26, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful

  Great location so close to 90 but tucked away - will be staying here often

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  Melanie A.

  Guide

  

  August 10, 2024

  Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

  Loud and trashy

  We chose a spot in the rv tent area which was not very clean and very loud. Stay in the outer ring if you have an RV.

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  Jeremy H.

  Scout

  

  August 6, 2024

  Ringold Springs Camping

  If you are just looking for a place to put your tent

  The sign says you need to register, couldn't find anywhere to register. Sign on board says closed for camping, it was a Covid-era sign. Requires a discover pass, but otherwise, free. Didn't see any park employees. I camped on a Friday evening and was the only one there camping except for an RV boondocking in a different section. Has a boat ramp and a spot you can fish from. No campfires.

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  Clément S.

  Guide

  

  July 22, 2024

  Smokiam RV Resort

  Good camping

  The place is pretty good! Except the wifi that is overused and make it difficult to even connect. In terms of outdoor activities and amenities it's a good stop

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  Bre C.

  Traveler

  

  July 19, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

  Love this spot!

  The views are amazing, plenty of open campsites and nobody was around us when we camped. A perfect quiet getaway.

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  Derek B.

  Guide

  

  July 15, 2024

  Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

  Great Location, not a great park.

  We visited in late June of 2024. Crescent Bar is a nice little community and the PUD park is beautiful. T.T. RV park was not in great shape. Sprinklers were busted in most of the park which created unpleasant dust storms. There are porta potties for the pool area and down the hill at the bathroom/shower you will find rotting interior walls and valves held together with copious layers of silicone. Fortunately for us this was just a stop over location while crossing Washington.

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  Joshua C.

  Guide

  

  July 8, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

  Nice Spot Mid Week to Beat the Crowds

  Popular rock climbing area that gets many people through the day. Dispearsed camping in 2 areas. The first spot as you come from the road is much smaller and doesn't have any pit toilets. I prefer to park here when its not busy as the "Feathers" basalt columns are really pretty to camp up next to. The second open site down the road has pit toilets and is a much larger area. Both are nice but also there are many cars, campers, tents and becomes a much more lively area in the evening depending on the crowds.

  I think this is a great spot but I move on during the day when the rock climbing crowds start to swarm and park near you. There are some nice trails that take you up above the climbing area and you can get to the backside to get some nice views and away from the crowds. Can get pretty hot here in the warmer months but a beautiful spot to camp if you can avoid the busy/peak times.

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  Shay S.

  Traveler

  

  July 1, 2024

  Trail Lake

  Perfect

  Easy to get to. Different pull outs felt secluded enough. Lots of bugs. Felt safe

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  Fish ..

  Traveler

  

  June 30, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite

  A good getaway from the crowd

  This, like the other spots in Frenchman Coulee, is seldom empty, but it's much less packed than the areas closer to the climbing. This spot offers the best views, sunrises, and sunsets, at the cost of no shade and a healthy dose of wind. If you're going for the rugged feel, this'll do it. OF NOTE: The vault toilets are about a mile away from here.

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  Fish ..

  Traveler

  

  June 30, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites

  Good for climbing, OK for camping

  Overall it's not great nor is it terrible. It's always busy and often a bit crowded in the main portion but the people are usually not too rowdy. The scenic views are killer, the wildlife is active, and the mini trails around the place feel adventurous. The climbing is bang on but it's bouldering or lead climbing only. BE WARNED, THE BATHROOMS ARE STANKY (hot tip: bring a citronella candle and your own TP)

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  Freddie Faith M.

  Traveler

  

  June 30, 2024

  Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

  Incredible views, but beware of heavy wind.

  I love this state park, the landscape of glacial-carved coulees and sagebrush covered shrubsteppe is gorgeous and unique. The park is truly a geological wonder. As campgrounds go, this one is very windy! Keep that in mind if you are tent camping, as you could easily lose your tent!

  If camping here I cannot suggest campsite 88 in campground D unless you are in an RV. It's just a very basic, gravel site with little shade, right by the road entering the campground, and not private at all. It is right across from a nice beach though so could be a good spot for an RV. Campsite 118 looked much better and I plan on choosing that site instead next time.

  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.

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  Rich H.

  Traveler

  

  June 21, 2024

  Lakefront RV

  Not worth the stop

  If you disregard the rough old permanent stayers, unclean, weeds and parked cars,, the lake view at sunset was beautiful

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  Jason G.

  Guide

  

  June 14, 2024

  Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

  Amazing area, lots to do

  The score is more for the abundance of things to do in the area than for the campground itself.

  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. While I didn't get to partake on my trip, the lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming.

  The camping itself is the standard state park experience, sites close together, not much for privacy. But they are nice spots, and well maintained.

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  Jason G.

  Guide

  

  June 14, 2024

  Burke Lake South

  Lots of places along the entire road through here

  There are multiple pull outs and established dispersed camping opportunities all along the entire road through the Ancient Lakes area. The specific spot marked on the dyrt map is just one spot. But consider this a review for the whole area.

  The whole area is very unique, and the highlight is definitely hiking down into the canyon and Dusty Lake area. Spider web of trails down there open for hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. Overnight backpacking is allowed down there as well.

  The upper lakes offer fishing and boating, paddle boarding as well if you are confident in your skill to stay on the board. I would not recommend swimming, or getting in the water at all, as it's all agricultural runoff.

  The spot I stayed is south of the marker on the map, right on the north west bank of the Evergreen Reservoir. This was early April, on a Saturday, very late afternoon after hiking all day. Most spots were already taken, and I snagged one of the last established spots I could find. More of a pull off, pretty close to the road, and on the smaller side. But there are other, larger, spots if you can grab one.

  Essentially no shade, very exposed, spring and fall would be the best time here.

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  Tim H.

  Traveler

  

  May 19, 2024

  Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite

  Fantastic view of the Coulee falls

  Beautiful overlook site. Perfect for Overland type vehicles. The entrance to the site is rough. Scouting is a good idea before attempting entry with a trailer.

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  Brent S.

  Traveler

  

  April 28, 2024

  Potholes State Park Campground

  Pros and Cons are about even

  Pros: good fishing, good amenities (shower, bathroom, etc), price, cleanliness, availability. Cons: Typical designated camping stacked right next to each other so barking dogs, crying kids, or drunks are highly likely to be a nuisance. Overall it's really well maintained and accessible. There's a little grocery store/market/gas across from the park on 262 if you need anything.

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  Sean N.

  Scout

  

  March 9, 2024

  Lenice Lake - Washington DNR

  Bare Camp site

  This is used by fly fishermen to access the near by lake.

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  Rob B.

  Traveler

  

  January 25, 2024

  Rocky Coulee Recreation Area

  Nice spot

  I just dropped by today for a look see. The place looks quite nice. Picnic tables and tent pads on crushed rock probably 1/4-. I couldn’t find where to park.

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  Annie B.

  Guide

  

  November 3, 2023

  Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites

  The view can’t be beat

  Mid week in fall, we have the place to ourselves! Surrounded by gorgeous cliffs with hikes and scrambles, if you are not a rock climber. Drive down to the end of the road for gorgeous access to the Columbia.

  It’s very primitive, with two pit toilets and no other services. Sites are not designated, just find a spot you like.

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  daniel K.

  Scout

  

  October 31, 2023

  Ephrata RV Park & Campground

  Winter

  During the winter months while traveling construction workers stay here and work long days and hours the ownership does not allow large propane tanks for residents. This is unheard of in the northern states . Have to move sites every six months whether you like it or not. Would not recommend this park to anyone ownership over charges for propane and site spots that are called premium because they have trees that lean sap and leaves on your 100k RV . Trees are rarely trimmed . New management has just taken over and let’s see how they do, but I believe the ownership needs to come to reality. With not allowing large propane tanks during the winter month for the long working hour people.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  September 19, 2023

  Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

  Amazing hidden gem!

  Waterfall, gorge, amazing scenery! There is a pit toilet and there were some people climbing. No accessible water. Only a couple miles from the highway. It was windy, as this whole area is. But well worth it! Note: some of the rocks on the paths to the campsites were pretty pointy, but the road in is well maintained.

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  Kurtis K.

  Ranger

  

  September 16, 2023

  Potholes State Park Campground

  Perfect!

  Perfect in every way. Close to a major town, store and restaurant across the road, giant sites with a good layout to still feel somewhat secluded and if you’re an angler, you’re 100 yards away from the boat launch.

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  John L.

  Scout

  

  September 12, 2023

  Ephrata RV Park & Campground

  Probably 3 stars not 5 like they think only cater to front sites

  The park maintains front sites much better then back, cabins are not that great and not worth what they charge for them, they have only had 1 decent manager since they bought park and he left, their are much better parks in the area and don't charge as much, owners want Westside rates on eastern side of mountains, would not recommend

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  Mint T.

  Scout

  

  September 11, 2023

  Coffeepot Lake

  stargazing and birdwatching fantastic

  widest, darkest skies in the state.... EXCEPT for the 3 glaring white/daylight floodlights in the parking lot. WTF. lay in your car or tent's shadow and the rest of the stars won't disappoint.

  extremely, extremely active wildlife. dozens of kinds of birds and bats. neat big bugs. we woke up to a flock of pelicans. at night, coyotes howling in ALL directions and raccoons rustling all around by the water and looking at us. they had a loud growling tussle at one point. at another point, one of the birds (goose? duck?) met a loud, violent end in the water that sounded really close by. kinda spooky! found a dead duck right on the shore by the dock in the morning. i would have thought its killer had it for dinner...

  if they turn the damn lights out, it might become the best dark sky site in the state. it's still pretty good but very frustrating to stay out of reach of greatness due to such a boneheaded design choice. daylight floodlights! in the *overnight campground!*

  we packed in water. with all of the agriculture around here I dunno if the lake is filterable. there is a broken spigot.

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  Gina K.

  Traveler

  

  September 7, 2023

  Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

  Very happy with campsite

  We heard there was a ‘better’ campground down the street, but I saw it and would not have been as happy there. We have a beautiful spot with a view of the water, surrounded by green grass, a willow tree and pickle ball court. There are a lot more trees and privacy in this campground compared to the other one. We may have lucked out because it is the end of the season, but very happy here.

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  Matthew B.

  Traveler

  

  August 31, 2023

  Sage Hills Golf Club & RV Resort

  Just the most Pleasant Place and People

  Lori and Curtis are some of the nicest people we have ever met. They are our hosts and have gone ABOVE AND BEYOND to help us. Such a fun golf course, restaurant and VERY well kept green grass in the RV park. Will be back anytime we are coming through the area to enjoy this place.

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  matt

  Scout

  

  August 30, 2023

  Coyote Run RV Park

  Nice place to kick back

  In the area to visit relatives. Facilities were clean. People we met were nice and helpful. Propane available to purchase. If visiting check out Country Mercantile about 20 miles south. Good eats!