RV camping near Walla Walla, Washington offers sites within an agricultural region known for its onion production and viticulture. Summer temperatures frequently reach triple digits, making camping in June through August particularly hot and dry. Columbia River access points provide water recreation options for campers seeking relief from heat while staying at regional RV parks.
What to do
River activities: 30 miles from Walla Walla, Umatilla Marina & RV Park provides access to Columbia River recreation. "The marina has a large parking lot and spots to clean fish. There is a nice park and swimming area for kids," notes one visitor, highlighting boat launch access.
Outdoor entertainment options: seasonal movie nights at some parks offer family diversions. A camper at Umatilla Marina & RV Park mentioned, "The field next to the campground set up an outdoor movie night with free popcorn. The kids loved it and it was a great memory maker."
Wine tasting excursions: walkable from downtown sites. Some RV parks position campers within walking distance of tasting rooms. "Walking distance to downtown wineries and restaurants. Located in industrial area but I suppose this is due to cheap land," reported a visitor staying at Blue Valley RV Park.
Golf course access: adjacent recreation available near some parks. "Veterans golf course right next door," noted one camper at Blue Valley RV Park, while Columbia Sun RV Resort's grounds have been compared to golf course quality by reviewers.
What campers like
Spacious sites: wider than industry standard at certain parks. A Tucannon River RV Park visitor appreciated that "finally a park where you have a little space between RVs," while another noted it has "lots of space between sites, grass, full hook ups."
Pull-through convenience: easier navigation for larger rigs. "Great low-key, quiet RV Park. We tend to stay away from RV parks and being packed in like sardines in a can but this one has spacious sites that are almost all PULL THROUGH which we always love," stated one camper about Tucannon River RV Park.
Landscape quality: well-maintained grounds at many parks. A visitor to Columbia Sun RV Resort described it as having "beautiful golf course quality" with "grounds keepers make this place top notch visually and the pull through and back ins are perfect."
Shower facilities: varied quality and cost. "Nice private bathroom/shower combo. Clean and heated," reported a camper at Coyote Run RV Park, while Tucannon River RV Park charges "$1 in quarters for 7 minutes" according to reviewers.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: connectivity varies by location. At Tucannon River RV Park, "There's zero cell reception here but the wifi was decent," while Coyote Run RV Park offers "Good Verizon cell service (3 bars)."
Highway noise: variable by site location. "You can hear the traffic going by still a nice park. This is the trade off with being close to town," explained a Columbia Sun RV Resort camper. Sites near interstate bridges often experience truck traffic noise.
Reservation requirements: essential during peak seasons. Most parks require advance booking, especially during summer months and wine events. "Called from 40 miles out on a Friday night on the 22nd of August. High summer season. They were nearly full. They held a spot," reported one fortunate RV Resort Four Seasons visitor.
Site leveling: varied pad quality. "The sites are annoyingly un-level. Make sure you have pads and a septic ramp," warned one RV Resort Four Seasons camper, while another park visitor mentioned having "some of the most level sites we've stayed in."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: limited but available. Wildhorse Resort Casino RV Park offers family-friendly amenities including "separate swimming pools" for hotel and RV park guests, making it suitable for hot weather camping with children.
Indoor alternatives for extreme heat: Some facilities provide air-conditioned spaces. "Over the years, the casino has added many family activities, including an arcade, a cinema, a food court, and recently a bowling alley with multiple lanes," noted a Wildhorse Resort Casino RV Park visitor.
Open play spaces: grass areas for children. "Plenty of grass area for kids to play in," mentioned one Tucannon River RV Park camper, while another park offers "a large empty green field" adjacent to RV sites.
Educational opportunities: wildlife viewing. One campground has "wild turkey in the area" and is "nestled between a river and a horse farm" where children can observe farm animals, including a donkey that campers report hearing daily.
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement awareness: varied utility locations require planning. At Blue Valley RV Park, "The utilities are towards the back of the pad, so I had to use two sewer hoses to get from the main black tank on our Brinklely G model," reported one RVer.
Propane availability: limited service locations. "There is propane fill here at $3.50/gal, not bad," noted a Tucannon River RV Park camper, making it one of the few parks offering on-site propane service.
Access route considerations: challenging for larger rigs. Route 261 passing by Palouse Falls is "EXTREMELY curvy and steep but absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend it UNLESS you have a big rig as the turns are very tight," warned one Tucannon River RV Park visitor.
Utility adapters: occasionally needed. "They only have 50 amp & we needed 30 but mgr let me borrow an adapter," shared a Coyote Run RV Park camper, highlighting the importance of having appropriate electrical connections.
