Lake Easton State Park and surrounding areas offer diverse camping options across elevations ranging from 2,200 to 3,500 feet. The region experiences warm, dry summers with daytime temperatures averaging 75-85°F, while nights can drop to 45-55°F even in summer months. The campgrounds near Roslyn provide access to the 2.2 million acre Wenatchee National Forest with varied terrain for outdoor recreation.
What to do
Hiking along mountain streams: At Eightmile Campground, trails follow the Icicle River with abundant wildflowers in season. "The Icicle River runs through it and everyone can hear it in June. Bugs were minimal. Waterfront sites available," notes camper Bonnie C.
Water activities on Bumping Lake: Bumping Lake Campground offers boat rentals and fishing access. "The lake is five miles long with lots of camping spots along the lake. They also have cabins you can rent," shares Becky R. Many glamping sites are situated near water access points.
Rock hounding and creek exploration: Families with children particularly enjoy Swauk Campground where a shallow creek runs through the grounds. "Good place for rock hounds...or kids to cool off. Sheltered picnic area, horseshoe pits, ball field, lots of room for kids to run and play or ride bikes," writes Tonya T.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Wish Poosh Campground offers secluded glamping near Roslyn, Washington with well-spaced sites. "The campground is well-spaced between each other allowing for privacy. Our campsite was number 7 and it can fit about 3-5 tents in it which is pretty big for a campsite," reports Kimmy G.
Late arrival options: Whispering Pines RV Campground accommodates travelers arriving after dark. "We arrived later than expected, when it is darker than can be believed. The camp host turned our anxieties around, as he came whipping cheerfully through the gate in his golf cart to let us in at 9:55," explains Loll T.
Noise considerations: Lake Easton provides varying noise levels depending on site location. "Nice state campground, well kept, beautiful lake if you can get one of the lakeside spots. We had site #11, and the road noise was just too loud for me. Definitely try to get a spot away from the road," advises Laura M.
What you should know
Bear awareness: Wildlife encounters are possible at several glamping locations. At Wish Poosh, "a bear passed by one of our neighbor's site so make sure you clean up after yourselves and don't leave food out at night. There is also a bear cage with a trap since the bear seems to linger," warns Kimmy G.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Campground toilet options range from clean vault toilets to full facilities. At Middle Fork Campground, facilities are basic but functional. One reviewer notes, "The bathrooms are fancy outhouses, no place to wash hands. Lots of bugs in the evening."
Water pressure challenges: Some campgrounds have limited water availability. At Eightmile, one camper notes, "Only real complaint is low water pressure at water stations," while another adds, "Water really has a bit low pressure so you need time to fulfill but it's clean."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA offers extensive facilities for children. "There are events all weekend, a shuttle into Leavenworth, movie nights and a cheap pancake breakfast. This is about as close to not-camping as camping gets but our kids love it," shares Amanda B.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water access for children. Lake Easton features a sandy beach area perfect for young swimmers, while Whispering Pines has both river access and a lake. One visitor notes, "The site was in a good place, just a walk away from the river."
Junior Ranger programs: Lake Easton State Park offers educational activities for children. "Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program. Gas station is close, just cross the highway, sells firewood as well," mentions Trevor M.
Tips from RVers
Dump station locations: When glamping near Roslyn in an RV, plan for waste disposal. Lake Easton and Whispering Pines have dump stations, but many forest service campgrounds don't. Note that Whispering Pines has "a note not to flush your tank due to their sensitive septic system," according to Patrick J.
Site surface considerations: RV pads vary by location. At Eightmile, "Sites are comfortable with shade. Reasonably level on blacktop," while at Whispering Pines, "We had a pull through, gravel site. Utilities were well placed."
Space limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. Eightmile Campground has limitations: "This campground is better suited for tents, not RVs or camper vans. Many of the sites are small and lack privacy, especially those in the west end," cautions Carol S.
