Tieton, WA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Tieton is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Tieton and user-submitted reviews.
"It’s close to Yakima and great for a place to visit while you’re in “The Palm Springs of Washington”."
"Lol A skunk did cross our path and ran behind our tent...but that's all the action. During this time it was $25 a night for tents. It was close to town but not TOO close....BIG park."
$22 / night
"Activities that campers can enjoy at this campground are hiking fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking
There is also white water paddling on the Tieton River Summer camping season is"
"There is a shallow part near the shoreline where the kids had a great time playing in the river. The river itself is wide and very fast moving."
$15 / night
"One thing I love about Washington is that there are so many different places to hike. My husband and I stayed here, which is close to White Pass where there are tons of great hikes."
"We stayed at the campsite #1 which is adjacent to the boat launch."
$38 / night
"My husband and I don't really ever make our way around the Yakima area, only because the hiking there is more "desert" feel and in the summer the rattlesnakes are out and about."
"Many deer in the area, even walking through the campsite at times. The park does get pretty busy for day use, like hiking and fishing but nothing too crazy. The suspension bridge is awesome!"
$27 - $54 / night
"Large sites, some with access to the River. Highway noise was pretty loud in some of the upper sites. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were very clean and the camp host was lovely! Nice recreation area nearby."
"Had a great time next to the river."
$22 / night
"A ginormous site right on the Tieton River (seriously, you could fit like 4 tents on this site). Two walkdowns directly from your site to the river, giving you a (very small) private “beach.”"
"Big huge site with no direct neighbors that backs up to the Tieton river, which is accessible from the site. Super nice to hear rushing water 24/7 at camp."
"This is right off I90 very convenient but close to freeway so some road noise. I90 is the main east west freeway in Washington. It is right on the river and there's a pool."
"Convenient location, close to town. Nice amount of activities but a busy location. If you’re looking for isolation this isn’t the place but kids had a great time."
$15 / night
"This is and ending point for summer rafting trips that start near Ellensburg, WA and a great place for calm water fun. Setup camp in a paved area with overnight fees around $15 per car/site. "
"Not very busy, but it is near a main road and there is some road noise."
$45 - $150 / night
"I wanted to fish for a few days without having to drive to somewhere else to fish. We chose Squaw Rock for its amenities and its river access. Our rating is based on how well it met our desires."
"Close to area fishing and hiking."
"Great for kids, big playground and easy walk near lake."
"Both of our sites had gorgeous views of the lake.
The campground has a cafe and convenience store in the main building. Firewood for sale. Dump station for those without the full hookups."
ScoutWe go to this place every summer. Many people already know the entrance, so nowadays there is a portable toilet available for campers. I recommend downloading the offline map and be prepared to have no cell phone signal. During the day, the view is breathtaking, and at night, the stars complete your stay. Don't expect to have running water, electricity or a shower. Clean up after yourself and take your trash with you because there is no trash can nearby. The coordinates we used for the spot:
47.33285919069752, -121.10736907478774
TravelerMultiple fishing access points that in theory you can camp at with a discover pass, but a ranger went around in the evening to clear everyone out. Parking areas and surrounding scrub land are rocky and filled with broken glass and trash. Poor access to the water, weirdly enough. Winds were strong enough that we couldn't even set up the tent (we gave up and packed up as the ranger was passing through). Potential camping across the street at the Beverly Dunes but we didn't investigate due to the winds.
TravelerThis place is amazing, easy to get into, lots of camping spaces, beautiful views.
There is a lot of garbage, and especially broken glass bottles 😢
Asides from that is great! We have full bars on T-Mobile, and have no neighbors with 300 feet or so.
The entrance is a little tricky, and the “road”s are a little rough when you’re down here.
RangerFound this spot listed on Dyrt, and it did not disappoint. Went mid-June, and there was still snow on the ground and I woke up to low 30 temps and a winter mix falling from the sky. The water was crystal clear, and the site was right on the water with a little boat push off or if you wanted to walk in and swim. I went during the week and left out Saturday morning and passed about 7 trucks heading up to the site. It looks like it would be a very popular place on the weekends. It will require a 4x4, especially after rains, as it's a climb the entire way up over some decent rock gardens. If going up right after the winter bring a chain saw with you as the parks department cleared some previously, I still had to cut 2 more trees that had fallen across the road. All and all it was a beautiful site but be prepared since its a small site it may be full and the hill climb might be for nothing.
LegendWe checked this place out but decided not to stay. It’s free, and nice, and easy access, and there were a few spots where we would have fit in our 26ft class c, but it somehow seemed too overgrown and claustrophobic. We decided to continue on and look for boondocking in the forest.
There was only one set of campers when we visited here in the middle of the week. It’s a small campground, with around 10 or fewer sites, one way in and out with an area to turn around at the end.
Sites come with picnic tables and fire pits. Zero cell reception for Verizon or ATT. Clean pit toilet at the campground entrance. 14 day stay limit. No trash service, no water.
LegendNice 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 too loud for me. Definitely try to get a spot away from the road. We arrived after the ranger shack at the entrance had closed for the day, but they have a really easy phone registration process if you arrive after hours but before 10pm. After 10 pm they say to just pick an unreserved spot and pay in the morning.
Showers are free. Cell reception was good.
LegendNice 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 too loud for me. Definitely try to get a spot away from the road. We arrived after the ranger shack at the entrance had closed for the day, but they have a really easy phone registration process if you arrive after hours but before 10pm. After 10 pm they say to just pick an unreserved spot and pay in the morning.
Showers are free. Cell reception was good.
RangerSo many options for camping/parking. There are fire rings everywhere you look, so I’m assuming this is packed and busy in the summer?
Oh! Lots of bugs everywhere so be warned 🫣 The spots near the woods have more trash around them.
You can hear the roaring river! We didn’t try going down there, but there are some hiking trails that might get you to the water.
There are several toilets around. No trash cans, pack out. Fairly close to the park.
This is an airstrip, the planes are quiet so you don’t really hear them coming in. But hurry up and get a show if you hear them for take off!! Pretty cool!!
LegendGreat boondocking. We made it fine in our 26ft class c, but the big sharp-edged rocks were concerning to drive over. And when we left we found a giant rock wedged between the two back tires (the dually tires). Not sure if we would go back, for this reason. But the lake level was really low when we stayed there, so there was plenty of available space for camping. A van or two, a truck camper, tent campers, a little scamp, and lots and lots of day time ATV users shared this space with us.
Cell service was good for both ATT and Verizon. Even though the area looks so remote, it’s right next to the road, so you have road noise that’s fairly loud. There was some trash, normal amounts, nothing horrible, until we came across this massive dumping ground of cans and food waste and broken glass and just general garbage, a couple miles north, along the lake. It was so disheartening.
Camping near Tieton, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Tieton, Washington, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Tieton, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 211 campgrounds and RV parks near Tieton, WA and 40 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tieton, WA is Yakima Sportsman State Park Campground with a 3.6-star rating from 20 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 40 free dispersed camping spots near Tieton, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Tieton, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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