Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Creek Park operates as a day-use only facility with paid entry and variable pricing. The campground provides dump station access, picnic tables, and trash service for visitors, though pets are not permitted on the grounds.
One reviewer notes the site was previously maintained as a full campground but now functions in an abandoned state with some spaces still accessible. The location offers views of both backcountry terrain and the Columbia River Gorge. For overnight stays, campers can explore campgrounds around Wasco or consider Patterson Slough on Rock Creek located just east of this day-use area.
Description
This has been converted to a DAY-USE ONLY RECREATION AREA Overnight camping is prohibited
Location
Public CampgroundRock Creek Park -NOW DAY-USE ONLY is located in Washington
Coordinates
45.71955968 N
120.4609894 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/30/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/24/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/24/26
Access
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Kennewick, WA
- 1 hr 42 min from Yakima, WA
- 1 hr 50 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 1 hr 53 min from Portland, OR
