Open lawn and low sage define the look of Sage Loop Campground, one of several loops within Steamboat Rock State Park that sits directly along the shore of Banks Lake in central Washington. The campground runs an active sprinkler schedule to keep the grass green, so arriving campers should check which sites are scheduled for irrigation or risk wet gear. Trees have been planted throughout but have not yet matured enough to provide meaningful shade, and site separation is minimal, which matters during peak summer weekends when the loop fills with RVs.
Water access is the main draw here. The campground gives campers direct reach to Banks Lake, where the shoreline opens up considerably when water levels run low. Fishing, kayaking, and swimming are all practical from camp, and the basalt column of Steamboat Rock rises nearby with a hiking trail to the top. Sunrise hikes up the rock are manageable; the descent in fading evening light is harder for less experienced hikers.
Full hookups with electric and water are available for RVs up to 50 feet, along with showers, a dump station, and a concession stand on the property. The campground also connects to Cove Loop Campground, Bay Loop Campground, and Dune Loop Campground, giving groups flexibility across multiple sections of the park. Rates run $12 to $56 per night depending on site type. Reservations are strongly recommended in summer, and booking early gives the best chance of securing a site with direct beach access.
Description
Steamboat Rock State Park is a 5,043-acre camping park with 50,000 feet of freshwater shoreline at the north end of Banks Lake and a columnar, basaltic rock with a surface area of 600 acres. Three campground areas and a large day-use area are protected from winds by tall poplars.
Sites 1-50, 301-312
Fee Info
Discover pass: Annual Pass: $30 One-day Pass: $10 Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use Entrance fees: Varies Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSage Loop Campground is located in Washington near Electric City
Public CampgroundAddress
51052 Highway 155
Electric City, WA 99123-0370
Coordinates
47.86843 N
119.0924 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 1 hr 37 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 6 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 21 min from Yakima, WA
