Best RV Parks & Resorts near Waterville, WA

Several RV parks surround Waterville, Washington, providing convenient bases for motorhome travelers exploring central Washington. Thousand Trails Crescent Bar in Quincy accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites including 50-amp service, operating seasonally from April through September. Smokiam RV Resort features spacious RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections on level pads suitable for larger motorhomes. In Bridgeport, both Bridgeport Marina RV Park and Conklin Landing RV Park offer pull-through sites with 30/50-amp hookups, though Conklin Landing's 16 sites fill quickly during peak season. "Gorgeous 2 parks 1/2 mile apart. The Marina Park and this one. Gorgeous plush grass, immaculate kept parks. Pull throughs are nice for Big Rigs," notes one RV camper about Conklin Landing.

Summer reservations for RV sites throughout the region should be made well in advance, particularly for lakeside locations. Most parks maintain clean dump stations, though Conklin Landing lacks this amenity, requiring travelers to plan accordingly. Cell service varies significantly between parks – strong signals exist at Chelan County Expo Center and Lakeshore RV Park, while coverage can be spotty in more remote locations. Pet-friendly policies are standard across most RV campgrounds, though specific restrictions may apply. Winter camping options are limited, with Lakeshore RV Park in Chelan and Thousand Trails Leavenworth remaining open year-round with winterized water connections. Propane service is available in nearby towns but not typically on-site at the campgrounds themselves.

Best RV Sites Near Waterville, Washington (117)

    1. Lakeshore RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Chelan, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 682-8023

    2. Icicle River RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Leavenworth, WA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 548-5420

    "Loved how close to the river it was was nice white noise throughout the night. Close to town and lake colchuck"

    "The campground is fairly quiet. We parked in space 81 so we could hear the raid noise from Icicle Road. Up in this area, the road is paved but lots 76-87 are gravel."

    3. Thousand Trails Leavenworth

    10 Reviews
    Ardenvoir, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This campground was mainly for large luxury RV’s - all pushed together on huge concrete pads. There are about 10 spots on the river that are somewhat rustic- private and have full hookups."

    "So quiet, leaves changing, crisp weather. Just make sure you have heated water hose"

    4. Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

    11 Reviews
    Quincy, WA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Not too crowded in the area yet and very close to home. Would like that they didn’t give the premier sites to tent only, but oh well !"

    "Full hookups at all sites. Staff very friendly and helpful. Columbia river right there."

    5. Blu-Shastin RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Dryden, WA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 548-4184

    "Blu Shastin was a pretty nice find just a few minutes from popular Leavenworth and Cashmere WA. We got a decent full hookup site (67) that was backed up to the Peshastin river."

    "No cell service with T-Mobile. WiFi at the clubhouse. Stay here. Best price only 45 a night full hookups. Will stay her many more times!!"

    6. Smokiam RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Ephrata, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 246-0413

    $10 - $55 / night

    "I really like this place, but a lot of it depends on which level site you want to spring for. I’ll start with the cons: camp sites are pretty close together."

    "I usually HATE RV resorts due to the fact that many people do not honor quiet hours, the sites are too small, and the grounds are unkept. This was not the case for Smokiam."

    7. Four Lakes RV Park

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    Manson, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 595-1352

    8. Bridgeport Marina RV Park

    1 Review
    Pateros, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 686-4747

    $47 / night

    "Bathrooms clean hot showers and free Wi-Fi even if it’s a bit spotty depending on your service. Att not the best but it still worked enough."

    9. Conklin Landing RV Park

    1 Review
    Pateros, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 686-4747

    $47 / night

    "Pull throughs are nice for Big Rigs. Columbia River and launches, great staff, beautiful views, lots to see and do from wineries, fishing, biking, motorcycling, etc. 1 day lead to 5 days."

    10. Entiat City Park

    11 Reviews
    Entiat, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 784-1500

    $25 - $50 / night

    "All sites have a view of the Columbia River, and the beach is swimmable.  There are trees, but none of the camp-sites are shaded. The sites are level and easy to back into. "

    "A lakefront park for swimming and a dock for boats/jet skis etc."

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RV Park Reviews near Waterville, WA

557 Reviews of 117 Waterville Campgrounds


  • Jess G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Indian Camp Campground

    Free range cows

    Camp here for free for 7 days with a discover pass! 2 pit toilets, fire ring and picnic table at each site. Big areas for RVs, horse trailers and group sites. No water hook ups or dump stations. River access and lots of trails for nature walks. Very beautiful area! I had phone service and I use Sprint.

  • Bruce B.
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Conklin Landing RV Park

    60 ft pull throughs, NO PROBLEM

    Gorgeous 2 parks 1/2 mile apart. The Marina Park and this one. Gorgeous plush grass, immaculate kept parks. Pull throughs are nice for Big Rigs. Columbia River and launches, great staff, beautiful views, lots to see and do from wineries, fishing, biking, motorcycling, etc. 1 day lead to 5 days.

  • Missy S.
    Sep. 27, 2019

    Johnny Creek Campground

    Small paradise

    First visit to Washington and I went camping in my hammock. Perfect cold weather. Unfortunate that the wood was too dry for any fire. Next time!

  • C
    Oct. 8, 2018

    Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA

    We'll be back

    We stayed here one night while passing through and wish we could have stayed longer. Very clean facility with lots of amenities for a great price and not far from town. We were able to secure our spot last minute which was nice. We also booked a pull through site since we recently got our pop up camper and knew we may arrive in the dark. It was well worth the extra few dollars. We plan to be back next summer and take full advantage of the campground.

  • L
    Nov. 13, 2021

    Wenatchee Confluence State Park Campground

    Super nice campground

    Even though 99% of the time we boondock, we’ve stayed at this campground twice now. Once in the summer months and now in November. This last stay was FCFS. There isn’t any water hookups any longer for winter but there are many sights that have electric and dump hookups that are still operational. The camp itself is very well maintained. They are all drive through spots with a a picnic table on a concrete pad connected to a small gravel area that has a fire ring. A lot of open grassy area and the sites are definitely spaced far enough apart you don’t feel you’re on top of each other. Even in November, there’s groundskeepers maintaining the sites, leaf blowing, etc. would not hesitate to stay here again!

  • Kurtis K.
    Aug. 19, 2023

    Columbia Cove RV Park

    50/50

    The camp host is fantastic but set your expectations. The swimming pool that is attached is not open on weekends. So that’s a bummer. The sites are narrow and you’re literally within a neighborhood, with views of the homes available at every site. Anglers have the advantage, with the boat launch right there. Benefits - 30 minutes from Chelan, fairly inexpensive $50 a night for full hookup) and the countryside is beautiful. This is not a suitable site for big rigs. We have a 22 foot and it was pretty tight.

  • Craig S.
    May. 26, 2021

    Lakeshore RV Park

    Use a water filter, be ready for the sprinklers

    Park like setting. Pull throughs are right on top of each other. Recommend back in. They water every night, you have to pull everything in, every night. Water came out brown each morning with out a filter.

  • S
    May. 10, 2021

    Douglas Creek

    Hidden Suprise

    Arrived around 2pm to the Douglas Creek Trailhead. The 8 miles of road H to get to Douglas Creek Rec area is gravel, primitive -no signs. Hiked the canyon for ~3miles. Lots of groundhogs and birds. Campsites are roughly half mile from the parking lot for hiking. The gravel road here is much narrower, and has more aggressive rocks/stones. Between the parking lot and campsites several large puddles/ponds took over the road. Campsites have pull throughs for RV’s. I chose the third site I saw, steep downhill to the fire pit, but close walk to the creek. The grounds are minimal, no services (no toilets, picnic tables, hookups, trash bins etc). Had no cell service. Weather was in the upper 60’s, no clouds. Perfect getaway.

  • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 17, 2021

    Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground

    Great winter camping option in the Leavenworth area!

    We stayed here in February and used the campground as a home base for a XC ski trip. The winter camping area is in the South Campground in what is the summer-time day use area. Tents can set-up near the water in the trees. Vans and RV have to stay in the parking lot. We only had two other groups camping on a Thursday night. Apparently it gets busy even in winter during the week-end.  There was an open heated bathroom with shower and a warming hut with a woodstove (not on and no firewood) used by skiers. Views are awesome and access to groomed ski trail network was also right off your steps.  Decent AT&T cell reception.


Guide to Waterville

Camping areas surrounding Waterville, Washington provide access to the Columbia River Basin at 2,600 feet elevation, where summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F between June and August. The region's central location serves as a convenient base for exploring both the Columbia River and the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Winter overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March, with most camping facilities closing seasonally.

What to do

Swimming opportunities: Entiat City Park features a lakefront swimming area with a dedicated dock. "This place was a hidden gem when I was looking for a campground last minute. Great campsites with green grass and views of the river. Clean modern bathrooms. A lakefront park for swimming and a dock for boats/jet skis etc.," notes a visitor at Entiat City Park.

Water sports access: The Columbia River provides multiple water recreation points near Waterville. One camper at Thousand Trails Crescent Bar describes it as a "Great location with awesome views of the Columbia River Valley. Well maintained grounds and amenities for a Thousand Trails campground." The park features "a walking path that you can access easily from the campground that goes to the end of Crescent Bar."

Winter activities: Some campgrounds remain open year-round, allowing access to winter recreation. "I am surprised to find how often we camp in the snowy winter months, empty campgrounds are a plus this time of year! Come summer you won't be able to get a reservation in this park, but in January it was wide open!" reports a visitor at Lakeshore RV Park, noting its convenience for the "Chelan WinterFest Festival in January."

What campers like

Riverside sites: Many RV parks near Waterville offer waterfront camping spots with direct river access. "We have a beautiful spot with a view of the water, surrounded by green grass, a willow tree and pickle ball court. There are a lot more trees and privacy in this campground compared to the other one," shares a camper at Entiat City Park.

Modern facilities: Newer or recently renovated campgrounds provide updated amenities. A review of Smokiam RV Resort states, "Granted we are here off season but the swimming pool, hot tub and clubhouse are immaculate. If you're tent camping, no worry - bathrooms have showers and are extremely clean."

Family activities: RV parks offer various recreational options beyond camping. One visitor at Smokiam RV Resort reports, "Very clean campground. Nice amenities for families. Put put golf swimming pool hot tubs basketball and volleyball court and nice playground. Paddle board kayak and paddle boat rentals as well."

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Several RV parks around Waterville operate only during warmer months. Thousand Trails Crescent Bar specifically runs "April 24 to September 28" according to their seasonal information.

Limited cell service: Mobile reception varies significantly between locations. At Blu-Shastin RV Park, a camper reports: "No cell coverage with T-Mobile. WiFi at the clubhouse. Stay here. Best price only 45 a night full hookups." Another notes it's "in a cell dead zone."

Varying campsite spaciousness: Site size and privacy differ significantly between parks. "The sites are pretty close together, but not too close to be uncomfortable," notes a camper at Smokiam RV Resort, while another at Blu-Shastin warns, "The camping spots for everyone else are so close to each other that you can't put your awning out all the way without hitting the trailer next to you."

Water quality considerations: Some facilities have water quality issues. "Water came out brown each morning without a filter," cautions a visitor at Lakeshore RV Park, who also noted, "They water every night, you have to pull everything in, every night."

Tips for camping with families

Recreation options: Choose parks with multiple activity amenities for children. At Thousand Trails Leavenworth, a camper notes, "For the kids the pool, lake, miniature golf, game room etc. was fun. The campground is about 30 minutes from Leavenworth. The girls all went shopping in town and had a great time."

Swimming safety: Consider water conditions when planning swimming activities with children. A visitor at Smokiam RV Resort warns, "The lake is great, once you get past the first 6 feet of muck. It's warm, shallow, but appropriately named. The water tastes soap and has a film, but that's the 'healing' part, right?"

Off-season visits: Family camping during shoulder seasons offers more space and quieter environments. "October is perfect time. So quiet, leaves changing, crisp weather. Just make sure you have heated water hose," recommends a camper at Thousand Trails Leavenworth.

Tips from RVers

Big rig access: Larger motorhomes need specific sites at certain RV parks Waterville area campers frequent. At Bridgeport Marina RV Park, facilities include 14 sites with full hookups, while a visitor at Conklin Landing RV Park appreciates the "60 ft pull throughs, NO PROBLEM" and describes "Gorgeous 2 parks 1/2 mile apart."

Winter preparations: RVers staying during colder months should plan for freezing temperatures. Smokiam RV Resort provides "heated coils to prevent any water freeze," according to one winter camper.

Hookup variations: Electrical and water connections differ between facilities. A Blu-Shastin RV Park visitor mentions "Full hookups at all sites," while another notes the value: "Best price only 45 a night full hookups."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Waterville, WA is Lakeshore RV Park with a 3-star rating from 2 reviews.

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