Best Tent Camping near Warden, WA

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271 Reviews of 29 Warden Campgrounds


  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground
    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.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground

    Peaceful and Quiet

    Arrived on a Sunday without reservations and had several spots to choose from for our 3 night stay. Easy Lake access. The grounds are immaculately kept up - sites are very spacious - bathrooms and showers super clean. Road our e-bikes into Vantage - only a gas station/convenience store - very expensive - but it is the only game in town as everything else is closed. Continued our e-bike ride to Ginkgo Petrified forest - nice little 3 mile hike. The town is 2.5 miles from camp and another 2 to get to the petrified forest. Would stop here again. Had a relaxing time.

  • DL M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Potholes State Park Campground
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Potholes State Park Campground

    Perch Point nice shade and breeze

    T mobile 5G. Dead fish and algae in the lake- green speckles. The water is green. The picnic tables are partially buried in the sand. The discovery pass including the processing fee was $13. The sites are big and well spaced along the reservoir shoreline. Saw about 3 Pit toilets equally spaced along the shore line. Nice old trees providing shade. Nice breeze to close the day. Can't see any flies.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    My home away from home

    I travel for work and I stay here almost every week to save money on hotels. I’ve also taken my family here over the summer for camping and hiking. We all love it. Very quiet. Weekends can get kinda busy due to hikers and rock climbing enthusiasts. I suggest coming up early if you plan to stay the weekend. Many beautiful views. There is even a waterfall I sleep across from. On clear nights you can see all the stars. Which is my favorite! There are lots of sites to camp. In car/tent/RV it’s pretty accessible. There are some rougher spots where you probably should have four-wheel-drive or at least a higher stance vehicle.

  • Jeremy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ringold Springs Camping
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Ringold Springs Camping

    If you are just looking for a place to put your tent

    The sign says you need to register, couldn't find anywhere to register. Sign on board says closed for camping, it was a Covid-era sign. Requires a discover pass, but otherwise, free. Didn't see any park employees. I camped on a Friday evening and was the only one there camping except for an RV boondocking in a different section. Has a boat ramp and a spot you can fish from. No campfires.

  • Clément S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smokiam RV Resort
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Smokiam RV Resort

    Good camping

    The place is pretty good! Except the wifi that is overused and make it difficult to even connect. In terms of outdoor activities and amenities it's a good stop

  • Joshua C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    Nice Spot Mid Week to Beat the Crowds

    Popular rock climbing area that gets many people through the day. Dispearsed camping in 2 areas. The first spot as you come from the road is much smaller and doesn't have any pit toilets. 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. Both are nice but also there are many cars, campers, tents and becomes a much more lively area in the evening depending on the crowds.

    I think this is a great spot but I move on during the day when the rock climbing crowds start to swarm and park near you. There are some nice trails that take you up above the climbing area and you can get to the backside to get some nice views and away from the crowds. Can get pretty hot here in the warmer months but a beautiful spot to camp if you can avoid the busy/peak times.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Mountain RV park
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Red Mountain RV park

    More trailer park than RV park

    Pros: it was very close to family that moved in nearby. Our site was level and the grass was green. Hookups were good and arranged well. Cons: the park is almost entirely long-term tenants, and many of the rigs were quite old and had lots of “accessories “outside them. Also, there was one functional bathroom and one functional shower for the entire park. Fortunately, our family was close by so we use their bathroom and shower when needed. It seems like the park is trying to improve, but it has a way to go before I would recommend staying there.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishhook Park
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Fishhook Park

    Tent campers

    Played games and found a little spot down to the water we enjoyed. Store close by to grab sodas for our burgers that night. Clean campground and bathrooms. Very friendly hosts!

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Charbonneau Park
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Charbonneau Park

    Returning tent campers

    Great accessibility to water, very clean and pretty campground, nice playground and friendly hosts! We enjoy it here very much!

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite

    A good getaway from the crowd

    This, like the other spots in Frenchman Coulee, is seldom empty, but it's much less packed than the areas closer to the climbing. This spot offers the best views, sunrises, and sunsets, at the cost of no shade and a healthy dose of wind. If you're going for the rugged feel, this'll do it. OF NOTE: The vault toilets are about a mile away from here.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites

    Good for climbing, OK for camping

    Overall it's not great nor is it terrible. It's always busy and often a bit crowded in the main portion but the people are usually not too rowdy. The scenic views are killer, the wildlife is active, and the mini trails around the place feel adventurous. The climbing is bang on but it's bouldering or lead climbing only. BE WARNED, THE BATHROOMS ARE STANKY (hot tip: bring a citronella candle and your own TP)

  • Freddie Faith M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

    Incredible views, but beware of heavy wind.

    I love this state park, the landscape of glacial-carved coulees and sagebrush covered shrubsteppe is gorgeous and unique. The park is truly a geological wonder. As campgrounds go, this one is very windy! Keep that in mind if you are tent camping, as you could easily lose your tent!

    If camping here I cannot suggest campsite 88 in campground D unless you are in an RV. It's just a very basic, gravel site with little shade, right by the road entering the campground, and not private at all. It is right across from a nice beach though so could be a good spot for an RV. Campsite 118 looked much better and I plan on choosing that site instead next time.

    I do not suggest the Sun Lakes Resort campsite that is not managed by Washington State Parks unless you like being packed in like sardines. Camping at the state park managed campsite is far better.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakefront RV
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Lakefront RV

    Not worth the stop

    If you disregard the rough old permanent stayers, unclean, weeds and parked cars,, the lake view at sunset was beautiful

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

    Amazing area, lots to do

    The score is more for the abundance of things to do in the area than for the campground itself.

    I was there for a trail run race that went deep in the Sun Lakes back country and the floor of the Dry Falls area. Just stunning scenery. While I didn't get to partake on my trip, the lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming.

    The camping itself is the standard state park experience, sites close together, not much for privacy. But they are nice spots, and well maintained.

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Burke Lake South
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Burke Lake South

    Lots of places along the entire road through here

    There are multiple pull outs and established dispersed camping opportunities all along the entire road through the Ancient Lakes area. The specific spot marked on the dyrt map is just one spot. But consider this a review for the whole area.

    The whole area is very unique, and the highlight is definitely hiking down into the canyon and Dusty Lake area. Spider web of trails down there open for hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. Overnight backpacking is allowed down there as well.

    The upper lakes offer fishing and boating, paddle boarding as well if you are confident in your skill to stay on the board. I would not recommend swimming, or getting in the water at all, as it's all agricultural runoff.

    The spot I stayed is south of the marker on the map, right on the north west bank of the Evergreen Reservoir. This was early April, on a Saturday, very late afternoon after hiking all day. Most spots were already taken, and I snagged one of the last established spots I could find. More of a pull off, pretty close to the road, and on the smaller side. But there are other, larger, spots if you can grab one.

    Essentially no shade, very exposed, spring and fall would be the best time here.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Potholes State Park Campground
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Potholes State Park Campground

    Pros and Cons are about even

    Pros: good fishing, good amenities (shower, bathroom, etc), price, cleanliness, availability. 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. There's a little grocery store/market/gas across from the park on 262 if you need anything.

  • Rob B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Coulee Recreation Area
    Jan. 25, 2024

    Rocky Coulee Recreation Area

    Nice spot

    I just dropped by today for a look see. The place looks quite nice. Picnic tables and tent pads on crushed rock probably 1/4-. I couldn’t find where to park.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishhook Park
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Fishhook Park

    Remote CoE Campground on Lake Sacajawea

    General: 41 RV sites with water and electric plus 11 tent sites in a grassy common area.

    Site Quality: Reasonable separation between the sites. The back-in sites are wide enough to comfortably fit a TT, 5th wheel or RV and your toad or other vehicle side-by-side. The pull-through sites are very large. All sites have gravel camper pads and most appeared very level or had a level area. Our site, along with several others, had a nice view of Lake Sacajawea. 

    Bath/Shower house: Clean even if a little dated. Didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on that except that the hooks are located outside of the shower stalls so even though there is a swinging door to the shower area, privacy is compromised a bit by this design. 

    Activities: Unless you have a boat (there is a boat launch and dock), not too much to do here except relax. There is a small swimming area but no beach to speak of (grassy and pebbly area). There is a playground and horseshoe pits but no hiking trails that I could see. 

    To get to this campground, you drive past many miles of apple orchards and then suddenly, you see the lake and campground. There are quite a few trees for shade. Surprisingly good cell (Verizon) given the remoteness of the campground. Be aware there are train tracks nearby and you will hear an occasional loud train. It was very quiet on the Wednesday before Labor Day, but we were told it would be completely full on the weekend.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Frenchman Coulee Backcountry Campsites

    The view can’t be beat

    Mid week in fall, we have the place to ourselves! Surrounded by gorgeous cliffs with hikes and scrambles, if you are not a rock climber. Drive down to the end of the road for gorgeous access to the Columbia.

    It’s very primitive, with two pit toilets and no other services. Sites are not designated, just find a spot you like.

  • daniel K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ephrata RV Park & Campground
    Oct. 31, 2023

    Ephrata RV Park & Campground

    Winter

    During the winter months while traveling construction workers stay here and work long days and hours the ownership does not allow large propane tanks for residents. This is unheard of in the northern states . Have to move sites every six months whether you like it or not. Would not recommend this park to anyone ownership over charges for propane and site spots that are called premium because they have trees that lean sap and leaves on your 100k RV . Trees are rarely trimmed . New management has just taken over and let’s see how they do, but I believe the ownership needs to come to reality. With not allowing large propane tanks during the winter month for the long working hour people.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Whimsy Rock Homestead
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Whimsy Rock Homestead

    Basic, but affordable and great hosts.

    We stayed one night here. The hosts were kind without being pushy. The actual camping spot is small, and pretty basic, but we didn’t need a bunch of fancy amenities. For camping sites In that area, Whimsey was very affordable. 

    Overall, it was quiet, affordable, and just what we needed.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 19, 2023

    Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    Amazing hidden gem!

    Waterfall, gorge, amazing scenery! There is a pit toilet and there were some people climbing. No accessible water. Only a couple miles from the highway. It was windy, as this whole area is. But well worth it! Note: some of the rocks on the paths to the campsites were pretty pointy, but the road in is well maintained.



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