1 campground with availability next weekend
Potholes State Park Campground and Crow Butte Park provide basic camping facilities near West Richland, Washington, though neither offers dedicated horse corrals based on available data. Potholes State Park permits pets on leash but lacks specific equestrian amenities. The campground features multiple accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, cabins, and yurts. Sites are spacious with room in the middle of each loop for parking boats or extra vehicles, which could potentially accommodate horse trailers. Spiders are prevalent in warmer months at both locations.
Trail access is limited at these campgrounds, with hiking trails available but no designated bridle paths mentioned in the data. Crow Butte Park, located on an island in the Columbia River, offers trails over and around the butte with vistas of the river. Campers should note that both locations can experience significant wind, particularly at Potholes State Park where sand dunes and wind are prominent features. For those planning to bring horses, contacting the parks directly regarding equestrian policies is advisable as neither location explicitly advertises horse-friendly amenities. The closest dedicated equestrian camping facilities may require traveling beyond the immediate West Richland area.
"Campground Review: Potholes State Park is located in Central Washington, a bit south of Moses Lake. The climate is arid desert so expect hot days, cool nights, and occasional gusty winds. "
"Close to a major town, store and restaurant across the road, giant sites with a good layout to still feel somewhat secluded and if you’re an angler, you’re 100 yards away from the boat launch."
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from $12 - $71 / night
"Just off Washington SR 14, on an island in the Columbia River, connected by a short causeway to the mainland. "
"Camping here is nice on the Columbia River Washington side. Little breezy at times. $40.00 a night for RV $30.00 for veterans $20.00 for tents"
TravelerWe enjoyed our 1 night stay at Potholes. It’s a bit hard to get to coming from the west, but the park is well kept. It was early June, and the park was not at all crowded. We liked the layout of the loops for RVA camping, which felt like there was a decent amount of space. We did not fish or otherwise use the lake, but it is very scenic. Shower facilities were also well-maintained.
TravelerWe spent 4 nights here in early April 2026. We had sight #58 and it was great! Each loop has a wonderful grass lawn to enjoy. Sites are pretty large for a state park, our 30 foot trailer fit easily and our F350 parked next to it in the space. Little privacy between sites but there is enough space in between that you don’t notice.
If you have a tent, the spots are next to the lake. A couple had beautiful views of the lake.
We’ve heard that the mosquitoes are terrible here but we were early enough to only have a few.
If you fish or bird, this is a great spot for you! Bass were huge. And the Coots were fun to watch.
TravelerIf you have a boat and know how to fish, this lake it is a great spot. For a dock you need to go to Mardon Resort just down lake, but you need to rent a camp site to use it. This is not a swimming lake. It is a seep lake from irrigated farms and direct irrigation from Coulee dam. In August and September the lake is quite low and may be difficult to launch a boat. Great store nearby and a 2 restaurants. Lots of grass to run your dog too.
ScoutA big shout out to Wayne, the camp host. He was such a life saver. The in-line water filter in our fifth wheel blew apart so we were checking to find the nearest RV parts place, on a Saturday evening. Wayne had a spare! He let us borrow his spare water filter for the duration of our stay, which saved us a 2-hour round-trip drive to Prosser. While the camp hosts are around, visible, and staying busy, they let the campers be campers to enjoy their time.
The water was super calm, so kayaking was very enjoyable. The grounds were clean and green.
GuideJust off Washington SR 14, on an island in the Columbia River, connected by a short causeway to the mainland. The campsites lie on the landward side of a sandy butte that dominates the small island. Trails over and around the butte (no rattlesnakes seen, though signs warned about them) provide great vistas of the Columbia River. Campsites are well-spaced (both back-in and pull-through), with electric and non-electric options. Reasonable cost for a full hookup at $40/night. Showers said to be available, but we didn't use or see them. As others have mentioned, the campground can be windy, although the higher numbered sites, roughly 32-50 (toward the butte, away from the mainland) tend to be calmer.
TravelerBeautiful trees surrounded the sites provide much need shade during hot summer. However, mosquitoes are leaving you alone every time you are outside.
LegendT 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.
TravelerPros: 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.
RangerPerfect in every way. Close to a major town, store and restaurant across the road, giant sites with a good layout to still feel somewhat secluded and if you’re an angler, you’re 100 yards away from the boat launch.
Potholes State Park and Crow Butte Park provide the primary camping options near West Richland, Washington. Located in the Columbia Basin, this region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and cold winters with occasional snow. The surrounding landscape features a mix of shrub-steppe ecology, sand dunes, and reservoir shorelines created by irrigation projects.
Fishing opportunities: Potholes State Park sits on O'Sullivan Reservoir with diverse fishing. "There's great fishing if you have a boat, but with no easily accessible shore, it's not great for shore fishing. The shore is mud so swimming also isn't ideal either," notes Stephanie S. in her review of Potholes State Park Campground.
Water recreation: The Columbia River provides calm waters for paddling at certain times. At Crow Butte Park, one visitor reported, "The water was super calm, so kayaking was very enjoyable. The grounds were clean and green."
Wildlife viewing: Multiple species can be spotted throughout the season. According to one camper at Potholes State Park, "We encountered lots of animals in the park. The bird sounds are incredible... Mourning doves, quail, robins, and red wing blackbirds among the many. Deer walked through the campground and beavers and otters were swimming in the reservoir."
Hiking trails: Short walking paths exist at both parks. Crow Butte offers "Trails over and around the butte (no rattlesnakes seen, though signs warned about them) provide great vistas of the Columbia River," according to Patrick M.
Spacious sites: Campgrounds in the area offer good spacing between campsites. At Crow Butte Park, Patrick M. observed, "Campsites are well-spaced (both back-in and pull-through), with electric and non-electric options."
Shade availability: Trees provide welcome relief from summer heat. Fred F. noted that Crow Butte Park offers "River access and plenty of shade," making it "Great for weekend getaways from Tri Cities."
Diverse accommodation options: Multiple camping styles are supported. Holly R. explains that Potholes State Park "has a number of pull in/plug in sites, with restrooms, but also has more rustic, off the beaten path sites towards the back of the park. These sites are rarely used, due to less shade in the warmer months."
Helpful camp hosts: Staff assistance enhances the camping experience. One Crow Butte camper shared, "A big shout out to Wayne, the camp host. He was such a life saver... While the camp hosts are around, visible, and staying busy, they let the campers be campers to enjoy their time."
Weather conditions: Wind can be challenging at times. Derek R. mentioned that Crow Butte Park is "nice on the Columbia River Washington side. Little breezy at times."
Wildlife cautions: Be prepared to encounter various critters. One visitor to Potholes State Park warned, "We did see two snakes. One swimming towards us while we were fishing on the boat, the other in our camp site. This was a baby rattlesnake, not a gopher snake... It was curled up underneath."
Insects: Spiders and mosquitoes are prevalent during warmer months. A Crow Butte camper shared: "So… many… spiders! The campground is absolutely gorgeous with lots of trees and water views... but once it got a little darker, all the creepy crawlers started coming out and I don't think I've ever seen so many spiders in one place."
Water quality: Reservoir conditions vary seasonally. One recent visitor to Potholes State Park reported, "Dead fish and algae in the lake- green speckles. The water is green. The picnic tables are partially buried in the sand."
Playground facilities: Children have dedicated play areas at both major parks. Ben B. mentioned Crow Butte Park has a "fun little park for the kids and nice little beach for swimming."
Wildlife education opportunities: Morning wildlife viewing provides learning experiences. One Crow Butte camper mentioned, "There are really cute baby frogs hopping all around in the mornings though which was very cute. Just watch your step."
Shade considerations: Select sites based on sun protection. At Potholes State Park, one reviewer warned, "Once we got to the site I chose, we realized that we would be baking in the hot sun all day with no relief. It was at the beginning of the loop so we got the traffic and dust from everyone driving by."
Security measures: Take precautions with food storage. A camper at Potholes State Park shared their experience: "This was also the first time we experienced animal problems on a camping trip... there were raccoons that liked our food more than we did. First night, we lost a half gallon glass jar of dog food."
Site selection strategy: Choose location based on wind protection. At Potholes State Park Campground, RV sites are described as "arranged like a wheel, you drive around the small center and the other trailers are the spokes in the wheel. There is no barrier between you and your neighbor, but all the sites are grassy and the loops are surrounded by a ring of poplar trees."
Hookup information: Full service connections vary by campground. At Crow Butte, a reviewer noted "Reasonable cost for a full hookup at $40/night," while also mentioning discounts: "Camping here is nice on the Columbia River Washington side... $40.00 a night for RV, $30.00 for veterans, $20.00 for tents."
Boulder placement awareness: Navigate site obstacles carefully. One Potholes camper advised: "I do find the placement of the large boulders to be odd! We had to back our TT all the way into the camp site due to they line each side of the camp sites with huge boulders... This would be fine, but they put one on each side of the entrance to the camp site which does make it a bit concerning to back in."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near West Richland, WA is Potholes State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.
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