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    Potholes State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its well-spaced campsites and multiple camping areas. The park features standard pet-friendly facilities at both its RV hookup sites and more primitive tent camping areas. Dogs must remain leashed while in the campground, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping and Sand Hollow Campground also permit pets in a more rustic setting. Campers bringing pets should be aware of the local wildlife, as rattlesnakes have been spotted in the area. The campground layout includes six circular RV loops with grassy sites surrounded by poplar trees, plus a separate tent camping area with more shade. A large day use section provides additional space for pets to exercise on leash. Ticks have been reported on dogs during warmer months, requiring preventative measures for camping with pets.

    Hiking trails near the campgrounds offer pet-friendly recreation options, though owners should monitor their animals closely for encounters with wildlife. The reservoir provides water access, but the shoreline can be muddy and unsuitable for dogs to swim in certain areas. During summer months, mosquitoes become problematic for both humans and pets, particularly in shaded camping areas. Excessive barking may disturb neighboring campsites, especially when campgrounds are fully occupied on weekends. Temperature extremes are common in this region, with hot days and cool nights requiring proper shelter and water access for pets. O'Sullivan Sportsman Resort provides an alternative with well-maintained grounds and full hookups for those seeking more amenities while traveling with pets. Spring and fall bring more moderate temperatures, making them the most comfortable seasons for dog-friendly camping near Royal City, with most campgrounds open year-round to accommodate pets across all seasons.

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      1. Potholes State Park Campground

      4.3(22)13mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      2. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground

      4.4(28)18mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "This place is close to home for anyone in central Washington, the sites are giant and the views are amazing."

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      3. Sand Hollow Campground

      3.8(9)17mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents

      "Walk in sites are really tight. Heavy winds at night.  No running water bathrooms. Noise from highway at night is very noticeable. No recycling option."

      "Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and path down to a rocky beach on the Columbia."

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      4. Mardon Resort

      4.2(5)14mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      5. Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

      4.8(9)19mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents

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

      "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."

      6. Vantage Riverstone Resort Campground

      3.8(9)19mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "It is hay cutting season, and semi’s are racing up and down the road 60 feet away from the front sites starting at 7:30 am and continuing until dark. Jake brakes will wake you up. Trust me."

      "Location has trees, grass, picnic tables, full hook ups, basic and premium rates, showers(3 minutes hot water for .50, buy 2 tokens at a pop, you can walk down to the river."

      from $30 / night

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      7. O'Sullivan Sportsman Resort

      5.0(2)13mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      8. Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites

      4.1(8)20mi from Royal CityTents

      "The landscape is gorgeous, there’s a sand dune right around the corner, and the sunsets are breathtaking."

      "There's a trail down to the waterfall and one toilet but no tp so be prepared. Dog friendly and there's a boat launch at the very end of the drive."

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      9. The Last Resort RV Park at Potholes

      4.0(2)13mi from Royal CityRVs, Tents
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      10. Martha Lake Dispersed Camping

      4.0(5)18mi from Royal CityRVs

      "Martha 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."

      "I didn't drive very far in since I've never been here and it was dark. I parked close to the water near the entrance and next to a sketchy bathroom that had bullet holes in the door."

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    • L
      Aug. 7, 2021

      Blue Lake Resort

      Cute and Nice People

      The spots were solid dirt and our site was on top of the one next to us. It would have been better suited for a smaller rig (we were in a thirty foot trailer). The lake was actually a pond and was so scummy I wouldn’t let our kids swim in it. The dog park was a nice touch and lots of fun sitting areas and outdoor games. Right next to the road. Hosts were accommodating and so nice. Turtles in the pond were super cute! The wine bar was a nice touch. Showers kept flooding the bathroom but they were clean. Laundry was expensive.

    • P
      Oct. 25, 2024

      Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground

      Nice location on the lake

      Nice 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.

    • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 10, 2019

      Umtanum Campground - Yakima River Canyon

      Epicenter for Summer River Floaters

      Eastern Washington near the water is my favorite type of landscape.  It's a hot, windy, and a true desert climate.  When you get near a body of water like you do along the Yakima River, the diversity of life expands and makes for great wildlife watching.

      Umtanum Recreation Site is part of several BLM campgrounds lumped together along the Yakima River known as the Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds.  All can be reserved ahead of time via the reservation.gov website:  https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250985.  Standard for most BLM camping in Washington, sites are very basic.  Gravel parking, pit toilets, and a picnic table.  This place does have a dumpster for trash, not all do.  There are no hook ups, no drinking water, and in our case, very little shade.  Neighbors are close and there is not a lot of privacy.  The day use area is right there too, close to camping and can be loud.  It is heavily patrolled by the wonderful BLM folks to keep everything clean and the people orderly.  They also give out tickets if you don't mind the warnings for correct passes or day use fees.

      The campground itself is one little loop with six sites.  The loop is an offshoot of a very large gravel parking area for day use.  Mostly boat launching and hiking access to Umtanum Creek and Umtaum Ridge trails.   You can check the Information Board for rules on day use and camping fees, passes, and how to check to see if a site is reserved. 

      We arrived on July 3rd in the afternoon.  The campground was very quiet and all the sites were reserved.  The morning of July 4th, the recreation site turned into a total madhouse.  BLM Rangers, Law Enforcement, making constant rounds to patrol the never ending hoards of people coming to park and float the river. There was a lot of noise, dust, drunk and rowdy folks.  Friday was calm again until afternoon, Saturday was not as bad as the 4th but still pretty crazy.  It was also hot!  No shade to be had in our site.  After hiking in the morning, we spent a lot of time across the bridge, in it's shadow, in the river.  

      If you are using this spot as a base to do some hiking, fishing, or floating it's very convenient.  I am sure in Spring and Fall when river floating is not at it's peak, it's gorgeous and peaceful.  The raptors and songbirds are splendid.  We saw Bighorn sheep on the hill, big rock squirrels, wild turkeys with babies, and fish.  No rattlesnakes or ticks, but this is prime territory.  Hiking down the Umtanum Creek trail, over the suspension bridge, is one of my favorite hikes ever.

    • Travis B.
      Jul. 27, 2021

      Laurent’s Sun Village Resort

      Second time was not the charm

      I was so excited to visit the campground again, but when I showed up I heard the words “we have new ownership” uh oh… the park was still the same with amazing water access, great boat launch area and lots of cabins for those not wanting to commit to a full camper set up. The newest verbiage that they do no encourage pets any more, and the $25 a night pet fee was a little unsettling. Also this was not communicated and we got hit with almost $100 in pet fees when we checked out. Night two resulted in the power to 20% of the campsites going out and would not be fixed. 100 degrees with no A/C was a great way to clear a section of the campground. Overall a good trip, but my rating went down to 3 stars because of the new pet policy. If you don’t have pets then it is a great place to stay. For us we love Blue Lake itself, but will be moving to another resort on the lake.

    • M
      Jun. 20, 2021

      Horn Rapids RV Resort

      Great spot

      We 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.

    • S
      May. 24, 2025

      Blue Lake Resort

      Traditional camping with Nostalgic charm and modern luxuries

      We were here for memorial weekend. Staff was helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and tidy. The resort grounds were breathtaking. Very nice walkable paths and waterfront. Keep your eyes open for the Blue Lake Resort. Great place to bring the family and pets. kayaking and fishing was Fun for the kids. Enjoy your time...

    • Mary B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 5, 2025

      Martha Lake Dispersed Camping

      Wide Open Space

      Martha 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.

    • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 26, 2020

      Vernita Bridge

      Free campground on Columbia River

      This 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.

    • Beck W.
      Aug. 15, 2022

      Scooteney Reservoir Camping

      Pretty neat

      We 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.

    Guide to Royal City

    Royal City, Washington sits amidst the Columbia Basin at approximately 1,060 feet elevation, characterized by rocky basalt formations and dramatic coulees carved during the Ice Age floods. Camping conditions range from developed state parks to primitive dispersed sites, with extreme temperature variations common between day and night. The region's open, arid landscape offers minimal natural shade but excellent stargazing opportunities.

    What to Do

    Rock climbing opportunities: Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites offers exceptional climbing terrain with numerous routes. "Tons of campsites. Tons of rock climbing. Limited bathrooms," notes Tyler N. The area attracts climbers year-round with "great climbing in any weather."

    Waterfall hiking: At Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping, visitors can hike to a scenic waterfall visible across the coulee. "There's a trail down to the waterfall and one toilet but no tp so be prepared," advises Breanna R. The area combines hiking with geological exploration.

    Water recreation: Mardon Resort provides direct reservoir access for fishing and boating. "Tucked in right on Moses Lake. Good fishing & a beach with sand... you can rent golf carts for driving on the beach & campground," explains Shawn A. The location offers both motorized and non-motorized water activities.

    What Campers Like

    Stargazing conditions: The open desert landscape creates ideal night sky viewing. At Rocky Coulee Recreation Area, campers appreciate the unobstructed views. "Gorgeous view. Nicely maintained area with picnic tables and campfire pits," reports Jamie C., highlighting the minimal light pollution.

    Wildlife encounters: Multiple campgrounds offer opportunities to view native desert species. "We had a large herd of bighorn sheep as pre dusk visitors which was great to admire," shares Chad L. about Rocky Coulee. The area supports diverse wildlife despite the arid conditions.

    Geological features: The basalt formations and petrified wood attract geology enthusiasts. "There's great fishing if you have a boat, but with no easily accessible shore, it's not great for shore fishing. The shore is mud so swimming also isn't ideal either," notes Stephanie S. about Potholes State Park, emphasizing the unique shoreline conditions.

    What You Should Know

    Wind conditions: Expect consistent winds, especially in open areas. At Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground, campers note: "Can be really, really windy and rowdy if groups are staging for concerts at the Gorge." Wind intensifies at night, affecting tent stability.

    Limited natural shade: Most sites offer minimal tree cover. "Not very private, but the place was clean and quiet. Make sure there isn't a burn ban before you go otherwise you might be out of luck for dinner," advises Kevin K. about Ginkgo Petrified Forest.

    Wildlife precautions: Encounter preparation is essential in this desert environment. "This is a good place to camp, but... While we did have good coverage for our Verizon phones... This was also the first time we experienced animal problems on a camping trip," reports Doug at Sand Hollow Campground, detailing raccoon encounters.

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