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Long Lake near Warden provides dispersed camping with pet-friendly sites spread around the lakeshore. The primitive camping area requires a Discover Pass and features vault toilets but no drinking water or hookups. Pets must be leashed outside vehicles, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. Campers enjoy privacy between sites, with most spots offering enough room for tents and small to medium RVs. The gravel access road can be rough and washboarded, passable by passenger vehicles but potentially challenging. Long Lake sites offer direct lake access for fishing, with many campers reporting good catches and wildlife viewing including pelicans and weasels.
Several established pet-friendly alternatives exist within 20 miles of Othello. Potholes State Park Campground accepts pets at designated campsites with drinking water, electric hookups, and sanitary facilities. Mardon Resort and O'Sullivan Sportsman Resort both welcome pets with full hookup RV sites and cabin accommodations near the water. Sage Hills Golf Club & RV Resort features spacious pull-through sites with 50-foot minimum length, grassy areas between sites, and full hookups with 50-amp service. Most area campgrounds enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements, barking restrictions, and waste removal responsibilities. Sites often fill quickly during summer months and fishing season.
"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."
"We got site 98 which backs up to the lake. Great idea, but due to people having no manners, we had people walking through our campsite to get to the water to fish constantly."
"Sage Hills Golf & RV Resort in Warden, WA (near Moses Lake) is located right off WA-17, and arriving from the south we turned at the golf course sign and followed the dead-end road up to the campground"
"We have been wanting to try this place out and amazing positive surprised. Well groomed golf Course. RV park was very well maintained. We talked to many people and they say they keep coming back."
from $46 - $51 / night
Check Availability"Great place for camping right next to the lake. A little broken glass here and there but mostly pretty natural."
"There’s a handful of sites, each with make shift fire pits and none super close to each other. No fee other than discover pass. There’s an outhouse but we didn’t use it."
"Clean and an excellent place to rest of between long drives in eastern/central Washington"
"Nice places to walk n splash around"
"This place is a staple in eastern Washington."
"Tucked in right on Moses Lake. Good fishing & a beach with sand. Fully stocked store and friendly staff."
"Perfect for a short drive from Portland as we wind our way back to Kansas. Clean, great private showers, nice area for our evening mile walk. Some noise from highway traffic, but not terrible."
"I was skeptical about this place because it is part of an RV storage area and very close to the highway. However, I was pleasantly surprised."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability"A hidden gem near moses lake, wa. Easy to find from I-90. Very friendly staff. Good lake for fishing trout. Definitely will go back."
"It’s right next to a golf course, it’s absolutely gigantic and incredibly well manicured. Great for a family or longer term stay, though it was a bit expensive for us."
"Woke up to an amazing sun rise and were able to let the dogs hang off leash before everyone started getting on their ATVs. For sure a cool place to just drink coffee and people watch in the sand!"
"Get over to Moses Lake, WA where you will find Mud Flats and Sand Dunes! Open Camping directly on the Flats, you and your whole crew can set up base just off the gravel road and right on the water."
GuideNice spacious sites. Lots of privacy between sites. No dog park. Great view of the lake from your door. We took a 4 mile, one-way, bike ride to the town of Vantage and then to the Ginkgo Petrified Forest. The town of vantage is very small with a lot of closed shops. Has a gas station and convenience store. That’s about it. Very scenic area and quiet and relaxing.
ScoutWe were passing through and Horn Rapids was perfect for our use. It has a nice little mini mart, drive through spots, full hookups, playground for the kids, clean bathrooms/showers, and allows pets. It is also close to Safeway and right outside the gate is a camper trailer friendly gas station with diesel.
We will definitely be adding this spot to our route again when we pass through.
RangerMartha Lake was a pleasant surprise. We stayed overnight on the 4th of July in our Sprinter van to give our dogs a break from the fireworks. Although there were some fireworks nearby, they didn’t bother the dogs at all.
Martha Lake requires a Discovery Pass, and you're allowed to stay for up to three days. There were three other car campers the night we stayed, but we were spaced out enough that I could only see one other vehicle in the distance.
There’s a bathroom near the entrance, but we never had to use it since we had our own onboard. Fishing is allowed, and we camped right next to the lake.
Hands down, I’d camp here again if I’m in the area.
LegendThis is a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing access site. It is free with a Washington State Discovery Pass for $30/year. This annual pass will also gain you admission to state parks. There are several boat launch sites here and a number of those Sani Cans. The area is spread out over open land with smooth rocks. It can be a bit bumpy if hauling a trailer unless you stick to the smooth rock roads. No shade except along the shore.
For a free site, it has its good points: easy access to highway 24/243 which will bring you to I-90, quiet, wide open space, near the Vernita Bridge Rest Area for free tank dump site. If you arrive on the last weekend of October, there is a huge king salmon fishing derby with about 100 entrants so you will have company. But, it is usually quiet midweek in the spring and fall. It may be busier in the summer midweek as there are lots of fishing enthusiast ps and boaters who live close by in the Tri Cities area.
If you need a quiet place for one night or are hauling a river fishing boat, this is a good place to stay.
GuideWe tried to find a campground nearby because it was getting late and somehow this site never popped up on this app for me -but, we ended up seeing a sign for it and turned in and were pleasantly surprised. Water fountains, sinks, flush toilets, fire pits and all of that. There are (harmless) spiders all over the trees and bushes (but I've read that about almost all of the surrounding campgrounds). Not sure whether they enforce payments or not, but the sign said it was $15 per site with $5 for an additional car. This was a nice place to stop in the middle of nowhere. Also, most of the campsites were empty so we were able to have our pick from some great spots. Plus, we made friends with a very friendly cat who was staying there.
LegendI appreciate the green in this park, but hate that the sprinklers have to be running almost non-stop to keep it that way. The noise of them scared my cat.
Tried to check in early, but was not allowed. Hung out in the day-use area.
The sites were big and some nice trees.
Electric, but no water. Was told to fill up jugs at the faucets scattered around the park. The water was disgusting! I filled one jug and it came out a light brown color. The park host saw the expression on my face and came over to tell me the water is tested every day and is safe to drink. Safe or not, I was not about the drink that.
There's a nice walk around a pond in the back of the campground. Overall, a decent place to stay if you're in the area, but not my favorite.
GuideRelatively new campground. They are in process of completing a playground and dog walk. They have a pool and hot tub. All laundry, bathroom and shower facilities require a code. Sites are average. Some come with grills and patio furniture. All come with picnic tables. Lush grass sites, very clean. Some highway noise but not that bad. Close to several towns and RV stores.
LegendNote: Lake needs Washington Discover Pass
Stopped while traveling through for an overnight stay.
Camping areas are big gravel lots next to the lake.
Had no problem with level.
There is some noise from I90, but not really that bad.
Nobody else was at the lake when we stayed.
Great overnight stop with a lake view out our back door.
RangerClose to Moses Lake and Wenatchee - perfect getaway for the weekend. Beautiful sites near the river and the area is rapidly growing with activity. Seems like everyone has a dog. 😆
The Moses Lake region around Othello sits in Washington's Columbia Basin at approximately 1,050 feet elevation. This semi-arid area receives just 7-9 inches of annual rainfall, creating a desert landscape with dramatic temperature variations between seasons. Winter camping temperatures often drop below freezing while summer brings 90°F+ days with minimal shade at many lakeside sites.
Fishing for walleye and bass: O'Sullivan Reservoir near Potholes State Park Campground offers excellent angling options. "Great fishing if you have a boat, but with no easily accessible shore, it's not great for shore fishing," notes Stephanie S., who recommends bringing a boat for better access.
Wildlife viewing: The wetlands surrounding Long Lake support diverse bird populations. "I was one of only 3 campers in and around long lake. Lots of privacy," reports Luther R. Campers frequently spot "pelicans and weasels" according to Trenton G., particularly during morning hours.
Off-road recreation: Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes provide terrain for ATV enthusiasts. "If you want a place to bring all of your motor toys for a fun long weekend in October? Get over to Moses Lake, WA where you will find Mud Flats and Sand Dunes!" writes Dani H., who recommends visiting during off-season for smaller crowds.
Spacious sites: Sage Hills Golf Club & RV Resort features oversized camping areas. "Never been to an RV Park where all the sights r 50' plus and pull-thrus," mentions Tom A. The sites include "Lots of grass b/n sights" making them particularly comfortable for longer stays.
Water access: Mardon Resort offers direct lake frontage with beach camping. "I love camping in the sand, we always stayed among the willow trees. Wake up hot and jump in the reservoir," says Anna W., highlighting the convenience of lakeside sites during hot summer months.
Quiet atmosphere: Warden Lake RV Resort provides a peaceful environment with controlled access. "The gated entry provided extra sense of security and it was a very relaxing stay," notes Steve B., who appreciated the resort's tranquil setting near Moses Lake.
Road conditions: Access to some dispersed sites requires preparation. "The road is washboarded out. Your teeth will rattle out of your head. It is passable by car, though," warns Beamus R. about Long Lake, recommending higher clearance vehicles during early season visits.
Weather preparation: Central Washington experiences extreme temperature fluctuations. "The climate is arid desert so expect hot days, cool nights, and occasional gusty winds," explains a visitor to Potholes State Park, suggesting packing layers for comfort.
Wildlife awareness: Desert wildlife includes snakes. "We did see two snakes. One swimming towards us while we were fishing on the boat, the other in our camp site. This was a baby rattlesnake," reports a camper at Potholes State Park, recommending vigilance especially with children or pets.
Playground access: Coyote Run RV Park provides family-friendly amenities despite its highway-adjacent location. "This is a nice, clean park. Has tent sites, back ins, pull thrus, and has bathrooms and a laundry room onsite," mentions Schuy K., noting the park serves as a good overnight stop.
Swimming options: Moses Lake offers swimming beaches during summer months. "I love this place because it's so spacious and they have a playground for children to play," writes Nikki R., though cautioning that "the lake was a bit muddy and had lots of grown seaweed."
Pet management: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Othello enforce standard leash rules. "The sites are big and well spaced along the reservoir shoreline," notes a visitor to the area, making it easier to maintain space between pets and other campers.
Full hookup availability: O'Sullivan Sportsman Resort provides complete RV services in a manicured setting. "This has to be the largest, fanciest site we've ever stopped at to date. It's right next to a golf course, it's absolutely gigantic and incredibly well manicured," shares Rachel A., noting the amenities justify the higher price point.
Seasonal considerations: The Legacy Resort at Frenchman Hills offers shade crucial during hot months. "Very quite and well shaded," reports Michael, making it preferable to more exposed sites during peak summer heat when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.
Overnight logistics: For travelers passing through, Coyote Run provides convenient highway access. "Not much around here but if you are driving by this place is clean and reasonable. They have a very wide road through the park which is nice and long pull-through sites," explains Dave S., highlighting its usefulness for single-night stays.
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