Searching for the perfect place to dispersed camp near West Richland? Dispersed camping gets you off the grid so you can disconnect from the hecticness of everyday life. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campsite for your Washington excursion.
Unimproved camping open year round.
A Discover Pass is required for access to Vernita Bridge State Park. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Camping is allowed, registration required, 3 day limit. See Ringold Designated Use Areas map for more information: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/30083_ringold_designated_use_areas.pdf
Ringold Springs Recreation Site is situated along the Columbia River just south of https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hanford_Reach/ and is a popular place for camping and fishing. The park is located 25 miles north of the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, WA) and is maintained by the https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/water-access-sites (WDFW). Ringold Springs campsites are first-come, first-served with a maximum stay of 3 nights in a 7 day period. Campers should be aware that the Ringold Springs camping area does not have hookups or potable water (dry camping) but the park does offer vault toilets and a boat launch. A Washington State Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp at Ringold Springs. Washington State Discover Passes can be https://discoverpass.wa.gov/ and provide access to additional state lands, including state parks. The Vehicle Access Pass provides access only to WDFW lands and is obtained with the purchase of a hunting and fishing license.
Lower Goose Lake is a freshwater lake located in Grant County, Washington. At an elevation of 862 ft. and 65.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including walleye, bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Lower Goose Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.
Unimproved camping open year round.
A Discover Pass is required for access to Vernita Bridge State Park. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Camping is allowed, registration required, 3 day limit. See Ringold Designated Use Areas map for more information: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/30083_ringold_designated_use_areas.pdf
Ringold Springs Recreation Site is situated along the Columbia River just south of https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hanford_Reach/ and is a popular place for camping and fishing. The park is located 25 miles north of the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, WA) and is maintained by the https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/water-access-sites (WDFW). Ringold Springs campsites are first-come, first-served with a maximum stay of 3 nights in a 7 day period. Campers should be aware that the Ringold Springs camping area does not have hookups or potable water (dry camping) but the park does offer vault toilets and a boat launch. A Washington State Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp at Ringold Springs. Washington State Discover Passes can be https://discoverpass.wa.gov/ and provide access to additional state lands, including state parks. The Vehicle Access Pass provides access only to WDFW lands and is obtained with the purchase of a hunting and fishing license.
