Best Camping near Palouse, WA

Palouse is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Palouse campgrounds just for you. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Palouse, WA (113)

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322 Reviews of 113 Palouse Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Canyon Creek

    Lake level is 50’ below the campsites

    No one is here on a beautiful October long weekend Saturday. I can see why. The reservoir level is way down! Just getting to the water is a challenge. Maybe this was nice years ago but it’s a good ways out from Orfino. Not worth the drive.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bird Creek Trailhead
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Red Bird Creek Trailhead

    Beautiful View, Long Hike

    Trailhead view is beautiful. Hike is down to the Snake River, which is over 5 miles each way. Major elevation change. Parking is free for up to 48 hours. No amenities. Small store and restaurant nearby.

  • Liz B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boyer Park & Marina KOA
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Boyer Park & Marina KOA

    Great campground with friendly staff

    We just stayed here for the first time. We were at Boyer Park & Marina, a KOA,  Sept. 1-5, 2024.  While the campground was full when we pulled in on Sunday, it was almost empty when we woke up Labor Day morning. Even when full, everything was pretty quiet. The beach and walking paths are very nice and close by no matter which spot you're in.  Just below the Lower Granite Dam, it's an easy three mile round trip walk on a paved Snake River Trail. I do not recommend making that journey when it's 83 degrees and getting warmer. UGH

    The store is great with many clothing options and more. Mike and Monica who run the place are so nice and very helpful. Apparently we really missed out by not taking advantage of the grill and ordering a Smash Burger, which will even be delivered to your campsite. 
    We will definitely be back.

  • Josh S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishtrap Recreation Area
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Fishtrap Recreation Area

    Quiet Prairie Camping

    Quiet campsite in Fishtrap Recreation Area.

    Pros:

    Very quiet open sites. Plenty of opportunity for solar 3 bar 5g Tmobile Open mostly level sites Not very busy Some larger sites able to accommodate bigger rigs (25' at least)

    Cons:

    No amenities (where we are, maybe further in they have them) Dusty and dry Fire restrictions in place Sites have some trash in them.

    Overall we enjoyed it for a layover stay. It's very quiet, open skies were good to recharge solar and stargaze and it was a nice break from some of the more crowded campsites.

  • brett I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Redtail Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Redtail Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park

    A hidden gem

    Take a night or two to visit this nearly unused campground. What a wonder. You are on the Ridgeline between two valleys with views of the horizons of 50 miles or more. To the east ot is very much like the views in the Smokey mountains. Not a lot of shade at this campground. Great for solar and Skylink. ATT and Verizon were 3 plus. Make certain the chores are done and the drinks are made before the light show begins at sundown. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Sites at this campground are reasonably flat and deep but not a lot of room for pop-ups.

    Camping here is free.

    My only criticism is the distance between signs on a very small road. A few more signs would be reassuring. For this campground, head generally south on Skyline Drive until you think you should be there, then go 2 more miles.

    Central potable water by the privy.

  • Samantha A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Canyon Creek

    THE BEST CAMPING SITE OF OUR TRIP

    Took about an hour to get to our campsite, but was so worth it. Was a creek at the top of a mountain in the middle, I guess hence the name. Local had wondered how we found his special fishing spot. Was a place to swim, but we did not get in. Such a beautiful view and lots of nature to see.

  • samuel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Good stay

    Arrived early in the afternoon and got the last spot, looked to be a lot of people staying longer term; but still was quiet and there are lots of places to walk with pets/explore around camp.

  • Saraj B.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bell Bay Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Bell Bay Campground

    Total Gem

    Bell Bay Campground was a total gem for our recent camping trip with friends. 

    It is located almost an hour south of Coeur d'Alene on a very windy road with limited guard rails. There are also no facilities the entire way so make sure you have what you need before leaving CdA. 

    The views of the lake and surrounding mountains were stunning, even if it got a bit hot and dusty at times. We spent most of our days just chilling on floaties in the lake that we could access by a (pretty steep!) trail directly from our campsite. Previous user's photos showed a dock but there wasn't one in sight. The facilities were spot-on—clean vault toilet, water spigot with great pressure, and spacious campsites that gave us plenty of room to set up our 2 tents and hang out around the campfire. The campground has firewood for sale but my only warning is to check burn bans in the area ahead of time.

  • Overland S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

    Astro Photographer’s Dream

    The drive was mostly dirt roads. I managed just fine in a Subaru for context. The hike itself was incredible and a bit primitive at points. Bring bug spray and maybe a machete lol. I was getting close to where one of the waterfalls was and ran into a Coyote who would not budge. That pretty much ended the hike as I could hear others howling nearby.

    The hike back was even amazing with the Sunset and landscape making me feel like I was on another planet. The best part was pure luck as I setup camp on the road back during a new moon which was perfect for star gazing and astro photography. I’m an amateur and took my time to learn my camera a bit. This little adventure was my favorite thus far this year.

  • Jeffrey Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater River Casino RV Park
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Clearwater River Casino RV Park

    Easy access RV park

    All paved parking spots and easy to access! Only downside is having to walk the dogs across the parking lot to go to the bathroom in the grass, but it’s nice to have the grass! Dog poo bags and trash cans available.

  • Nick The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Spacious sites

    A lot of places to camp here all equipped with fire rings. We had a 30ft RV and drove in on the nice gravel road. We took the very last camping spot closest to the lake and it had a good amount of shade on all sides. It was big enough to fit two campers if camping with friends. The spot was very spacious and felt private. It was clean with only a couple specks of trash that we found.

    We walked down to the lake and it looked great for paddle boarding or small boats/rafts but not for swimming. There is a lot of seaweed and it’s murky.

    The area/sites are really dusty in July. Lots of dirt but the road is gravel. Sites are pretty well spread out.

    We took a little hike and saw a buck with a big rack on it, other deer, and a coyote. Great spot for back country hiking.

  • Joshua C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rainy Hill Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Rainy Hill Campground

    Nice FREE spot in a pinch

    Needed to find a camp spot last minute on a Friday evening. Took our chances and drove out to Rainy Hill Campground. We found the last open spot in the rocky low area that was wide open. A few big rigs could pull in there but would be best for one group rather than many. Not the most beautiful spot but did have some nice surrounding trees. The other campgrounds were up on the hill and far enough away to still feel private but the area we parked was highly visible from the road and people looking down from the hill tops.

    Some mosquito activity and the ground was pretty rugged that we opted to stay in the vehicle for the evening and move on the next morning.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Nice spot with wildflowers

    Easy access off of I90. Mostly quiet overnight stay as we heard some people from another site and the road was trafficked with people looking for sites. Train noise as well. A fire pit was available. But there was some broken glass and shell casings at our site

  • Traci B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Nice over night stay

    Nice over night stay, but 1st come 1st served. We got there about 4pm and luckily found the last spot. May have been one of the best spots as well.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishtrap Recreation Area
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Fishtrap Recreation Area

    Tent Camping meets dust

    A nice location! I will advise tent campers it is tent accessible but not the easiest spot in a tent. The soil is very dry and a couple of the spots were hard rocks and not accessible for tents. We did end up finding a spot in our tent, but this is site is much easier with an RV or van. Would recommend a backup plan ahead of time in case the sites available here are not compatible.

  • Sheila A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Lots of fire pit spots

    Access to Hog Lake was closed. Found a spot with a fire pit. All the spots are pretty spread out. Unfortunately not many treed areas for wood. Fairly rough terrain of sand and rocks

  • David
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater River Casino RV Park
    May. 31, 2024

    Clearwater River Casino RV Park

    Smoke free Casino

    I didn't stay the night, and I'm not a gambler, but I did stop in just to have a look. This was the first casino I have ever been to that didn't gag me with cigarette smoke the minute I walked in the door.

  • Jade A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
    May. 24, 2024

    Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

    Racist staff

    The management is incompetent. Catherine Thagard is claims policies that are not written and informs customers upon arrival. They threaten you, their male management is racist and aggressive. They bend their "rules" and policies dependent on "who" you are. Most importantly, they treat their employees horribly. Only stay here if you want to fund a racist, masaginistic company that abuses their staff

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rainy Hill Campground
    May. 23, 2024

    Rainy Hill Campground

    Quiet overlook camp

    Easy access only 20 minutes from interstate - quiet except the bird songs and occasional coyotes. No mosquitoes in May but imagine it could be very buggy in summer months since it’s next to a river/marsh. Seemed like there was 5-6 spots for car / tent camping.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Moose Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    Lost Moose Campground

    Beautiful hidden private campground

    Lost Moose Campground is a hidden gem tucked 8 miles off of I-90. This campground was clean and well-maintained, and the owners were extremely pleasant and friendly. There are 14 RV sites with water and electric, 6 pull-through sites, and 8 back-in sites. There are 4 tent sites along the Latour Creek if that is more your style. There is a small gift/ general store on site with goodies for everyone. 

    After turning off I-90 at Cataldo, ID, it is a two-mile paved drive followed by a 6-mile gravel and dirt road to the campground. The gravel and dirt road was well maintained with only a few potholes to avoid. As long as you do not mind getting your rig a little dirty, this campground is well worth the trip.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Coeur d'Alene Casino
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Coeur d'Alene Casino

    games

    I was in this wonderful place in March and I really enjoyed everything. Especially the casino where we spent two evenings with great pleasure. Now, however, I prefer online card games more because it's much more convenient, and I can share an excellent review of Manitoba poker with a list of online platforms and all the important information for playing. In addition to poker on these platforms, you can play roulette, blackjack, slots, and many other gambling games, as their selection is very large and suitable for any player.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Blyton Landing
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Blyton Landing

    Gorgeous on the water

    Super pretty, gets real cold at night. Very convenient stop between pullman/moscow and clarkston/lewiston. The wildlife is very loud and very curious so bring earplugs if your sensitive to noise. Very clean, will absolutely be going again.



Guide to Palouse

Camping near Palouse, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place to enjoy some family fun, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and biking: There are great trails nearby, especially at Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "Most folks come in to bike the trail," highlighting the area's popularity for cycling.
  • Fishing and swimming: At Moose Creek Reservoir Access, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper shared, "There is easy access to the water where many people fish, swim, and canoe/kayak."
  • Exploring local attractions: Chief Timothy Park is a great spot for kayaking and fishing. One visitor noted, "The actual location and grounds are amazing. Right on the Snake River."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Spring Valley Reservoir stated, "Everything but the outhouses was clean."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. A visitor at Hawleys Landing Campground mentioned, "This is a cute campground with great hosts."
  • Privacy and space: Campers enjoy the layout of sites that provide some privacy. One review for Little Boulder Campground said, "They've done a good job of spacing the spots out and keeping plenty of trees and foliage in between for privacy."

What you should know:

  • Crowded during peak times: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Boyer Park & Marina KOA noted, "Gets REALLY busy on weekends."
  • Limited cell service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A visitor at Kamiak Butte County Park mentioned, "T-Mobile has no coverage here."
  • No reservations at some sites: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A review for Emerald Creek Campground pointed out, "This is a pack in pack out camp site."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake said, "Very friendly staff that keeps the facilities clean."
  • Plan for activities: Bring bikes or fishing gear to keep everyone entertained. A camper at Spring Valley Reservoir mentioned, "Great trails and great places to put up your hammock."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings easier. A visitor at Hells Canyon Resort noted, "They do offer food items for sale but the beverage coolers were pretty sparse."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Chief Timothy Park mentioned, "Some of the long-term campers have multiple cars and large add-ons, so was tricky getting out."
  • Use water pressure regulators: If you're connecting to water, it's a good idea to have one. A camper at Hells Canyon Resort advised, "You do need a water pressure regulator."
  • Explore nearby attractions: Take advantage of local sights and activities. A visitor at Boyer Park & Marina KOA mentioned, "It is kid-friendly and is a 2-minute drive from Lower Granite Dam if you want to take a tour."

Camping near Palouse, Washington, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Palouse, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Palouse, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 113 campgrounds and RV parks near Palouse, WA and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Palouse, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Palouse, WA is Kamiak Butte County Park with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Palouse, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Palouse, WA.

  • What parks are near Palouse, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Palouse, WA that allow camping, notably Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and Bennington Lake.