Best Camping near Steptoe, WA

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Steptoe, WA has a lot to offer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Steptoe campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Steptoe, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spokane KOA Journey
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Spokane KOA Journey

    not great but there aren’t many options in the area

    After camping on BLM lands & staying at smaller campgrounds, we were excited to stay at a KOA. It was a good price & the grounds were decent; we stayed in the fall & the changing trees everywhere were beautiful. The amenities on the other hand… The laundry room floor looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a LONG time & half of the washing machines were out of order. The showers weren’t aesthetically in great shape & the drains clearly needed to be cleaned as I was quickly standing in inches of water (picture taken). Then there’s the topic of the trains… The person who checked us in at the front specifically told us we were in a quiet spot in the back.. yes we were away from other campers but the heart attack from the blaring horn at 2:30am was rough. Then we were woken up at 6am by RVs coming in/ out. All that being said, we will be finding another option for the rest of our trip. I always hate leaving bad reviews, but hopefully sharing our experience is helpful to others.

    EDIT: Wrote this review before we went into Spokane (we’re here to visit family who goes to GU) & after searching for hours, realized this is probably the best option in the area, so I’m humbled to say we did in fact have to come back for another night but are staying in a spot further away from the train

  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Very quiet out of the way boondocking area

    What an amazing spot. Many of the spots are RV accessible a decent gravel road goes through the entire area. Very little traffic people seem to care about the area cuz it's really clean. No hookups excellent phone service cell phone towers just around the corner. No traffic noise. Depending on where you are in the camp you will hear a train come by every couple hours. It's not too close I'm not too loud. Around 2:00 a.m. every morning the coyotes have a 2 to 3 minute party. It's amazing to hear him. Never saw one though they keep away.

  • 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.

  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tucannon River RV Park
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Tucannon River RV Park

    Pleasant quiet and clean

    The host greeted us were shown the site warned about the irrigation coming on and then left alone. All the sites are water, power and sewer. LVery quiet park kind of out in the middle of nowhere but if you want to visit Palouse falls, this is a great place for your rv base. Found several other local attractions

  • 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.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spokane County Fairgrounds
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Spokane County Fairgrounds

    Enjoyable Stay

    We followed the map from the post confirmation email we received from the Fairgrounds that included the gate code as well. We realized we hadn't recieved the email with the gate code, so about an hour out, we emailed to ask about the gate code. We got an immediate reply, which was nice. Once we got in the campground (CG) area, we had the choice of the closely spaced pull throughs A-1 through A-8 or the B back-in area that consists of 35 sites spread out over several rows. We decided on site B-29 with water and electric(50/30/20) that had one of the two nice-sized picnic tables in the CG plus two trees for some shade. Since the back-in sites are in a large grass/dirt field, you can pull around and make them pull throughs. You have to figure out how you are going to angle in the sites and hook up to the water and electric, as the utilties for each site aren't exactly intuitive. The power worked well and we got about 50 psi on the water. We got 4 bars on Verizon and since there are not a lot of trees, a clear shot for Starlink. This CG is bare bones, but we enjoyed that there were only about four campers while we were there on a Friday- Monday in July. There are plenty of little dumpsters and a dump station up near the north part/entrance. There’s a restroom building towards the CG entrance but it’s just a men’s and women’s two stall bathroom. There’s no shower facility in the CG. We enjoyed our three day stay.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Village Motel & RV
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Cedar Village Motel & RV

    Homey

    It is peaceful, not very busy. Nice trees around. Owners seem a little haphazard, nice people but it’s maybe a little bit janky here. If it wasn’t so expensive I’d stay awhile.

  • Bethany S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Hog Lake Campground

    Easy Find! Great Sites!

    This campsite was the perfect break in our drive from North Cascades to Glacier. The road was easy to find and there were so many great sites. There is a porta potty too. We found a site that was both tent-able and hammock-able. Lots of mosquitoes though!

  • 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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Lake Resort
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Sprague Lake Resort

    Amazing night here!

    We were on the last night of a long cross country road trip and looking for a place to stay on line. We were actually headed to another place, but followed signs to this place and I’m so glad we did! The camp host came out and greeted us warmly, despite being nearly midnight. She picked out the perfect spot for us and walked us there. I’m glad she did, because all spots are all grass and it’s a little difficult to tell where one stops and another starts. The campground has tent and RV sites, and is on the edge of Sprague Lake. Large, well manicures trees offer dappled sunlight, and an amazing front seat to birds! place is spotless. The woman was even raking goose poop. The woman in charge runs a tight ship, but the result is a quiet, clean, grassy oasis with bald eagles nesting next door. Two slight drawbacks, there are train tracks on the other side of the lake. It’s noticeable, but not deafening. Also, it was a bit pricey with a per person charge, a tax, then a 5% fee to pay with a credit card… but better than any alternative we had.

  • 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.



Guide to Steptoe

Camping near Steptoe, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore nature, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are great trails nearby, especially at Kamiak Butte County Park. One visitor mentioned, "There’s a little trail at Kamiak Butte and you can access it via a trailhead near the entrance of the campground."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park, are close to lakes where you can fish. A reviewer noted, "The trees offered some great shade+privacy and there were some spectacular views from the campsite."
  • Star Gazing: If you enjoy the night sky, Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area is perfect for that. One camper shared, "This is a lovely secluded spot for amazing star-gazing on a clear night."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy spots at places like Hog Lake Campground. A review said, "The spot was very spacious and felt private."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of campgrounds like Fishtrap Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "Very quiet open sites. Not very busy."
  • Pet-Friendly: Campgrounds such as Spring Valley Reservoir allow pets, which is a big plus for many. A reviewer noted, "Great trails and great places to put up your hammock."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Giant White Pine Campground, have few facilities. A visitor pointed out, "No electric hookup available."
  • First-Come, First-Served: Many sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, such as Hog Lake Campground. One camper said, "We got there about 4pm and luckily found the last spot."
  • Dusty Conditions: Some areas can be quite dusty, especially in summer. A review of Fishtrap Recreation Area mentioned, "Dusty and dry."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Spots: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds or picnic areas. Wawawai County Park has a swing set and covered gazebos, making it great for families. A reviewer said, "There is a day use area with a gravel hike through the hills."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned, like fishing or hiking. One family at Hawleys Landing Campground enjoyed the trails, stating, "There is a really nice cycle that you can do."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand is essential, especially for kids. A camper at Kamiak Butte County Park mentioned, "Plenty of space for our vehicle, a fire pit and grill area."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV. A review of Spring Valley Reservoir noted, "The RV sites have water and electricity unlike most campgrounds in the area."
  • Be Prepared for Dust: RVers at Fishtrap Recreation Area mentioned the dusty conditions, so be ready to clean up after your stay. One camper said, "The area/sites are really dusty in July."
  • Look for Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with electric and water hookups. Boyer Park & Marina KOA offers these amenities, making it a convenient choice. A visitor shared, "It provides a boat launch and nice sized RV lots."

Camping near Steptoe, Washington, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Steptoe, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Steptoe, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 113 campgrounds and RV parks near Steptoe, WA and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Steptoe, WA is Hog Lake Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Steptoe, WA.

  • What parks are near Steptoe, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Steptoe, WA that allow camping, notably Bennington Lake and Lake Sacajawea.