Moses Lake features vast basins and coulees formed by prehistoric floods with elevations ranging from 1,050 to 1,100 feet. Camping opportunities surround this Central Washington lake spanning over 6,500 acres. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F from July through August, while strong evening winds are common even on calm days.
What to do
Water activities on Moses Lake: Smokiam RV Resort offers paddleboard, kayak, and paddle boat rentals with minimal motorboat traffic on the lake. "Very little to no motor boat activity on the lake makes for great swimming," notes one visitor about Smokiam RV Resort.
Golfing opportunities: Within an hour from camp, several courses welcome RVers. Sage Hills Golf Club & RV Resort combines camping with golfing: "Full hookups, propane refill and a pool. Clubhouse serves food and does have full service bar during golfing hours (9-5)."
Nearby exploration: The Columbia River is accessible from Crescent Bar. "There is a walking path that you can access easily from the campground that goes to the end of Crescent Bar," explains a reviewer. Wine tasting and concerts at the Columbia Gorge are additional options within driving distance.
What campers like
Private bathrooms: Coyote Run RV Park receives praise for clean facilities. "Nice private bathroom/shower combo. Clean and heated. Laundry room. Water and power hookups," says one reviewer of Coyote Run RV Park.
Lake swimming: The unique mineral content at Soap Lake creates a distinctive swimming experience. "Soap Lake is interesting with a very soft muddy bottom on the CG side of the lake," notes a camper at Smokiam RV Resort.
Family amenities: Multiple rv campgrounds near Moses Lake offer family-friendly facilities. "Very clean campground. Nice amenities for families. Put put golf swimming pool hot tubs basketball and volleyball court and nice playground," reports a visitor about Smokiam RV Resort.
What you should know
Site spacing: Site proximity varies significantly between rv campgrounds in Moses Lake, Washington. At Ephrata RV Park & Campground, one camper noted, "The campsites were all on grass which was nice. The site got nice shade in the morning and late afternoon to keep out of the heat."
Evening winds: Strong evening gusts affect the entire area. "The wind will blow hard at night. It doesn't matter if it was dead calm when you went to sleep at 2am," warned one visitor.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience significant road noise. A reviewer at Pier 4 RV Resort stated, "The site was backed up against the highway and was not only was it so loud we couldn't sleep—it literally shook the rig despite stabilizers."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer play structures. "They also had a play area," notes a camper about Ephrata RV Park & Campground, making it suitable for families with young children.
Pool availability: Swimming pools provide relief from summer heat. One reviewer at Smokiam noted, "Pool and hot tub (also COVIDized) shuffle board basketball court, Kids play structure, mini golf board and boat rentals, a store..."
Pet accommodations: Most campgrounds welcome pets with designated areas. "Nice big area for dogs by the store and pool," says a visitor about Smokiam RV Resort, while noting the sites were "pretty close together, but not too close to be uncomfortable."
Tips from RVers
Big rig access: Several rv campgrounds near Moses Lake accommodate large rigs. "They have a very wide road through the park which is nice and long pull-through sites," notes a visitor about Coyote Run RV Park.
Hookup options: Thousand Trails Crescent Bar provides full utilities according to a reviewer: "We stayed here in July 2021 the pool and hot tub are open the club house is as well. There are 30 and 50 amp sites with sewer hook ups."
Temperature management: Summer heat requires planning. "It is blazing hot here in summer with little to no shade," cautions a Crescent Bar visitor. Many parks offer heated facilities in winter, with one noting, "Sites have full hookups 30/50 amp and heated coils to prevent any water freeze."
