Popular for its sandy beaches and warm summer weather, Sand Hollow Recreation Area is located less than two miles south of I-90 on the east side of the Columbia River. It features a campground, multiple days-use areas, a designated swimming area, and an abundance of shoreline access.

40 basic campsites (no water/sewer/electric connections)
Tents preferred (site pictures and descriptions here)
Small trailers (less than 20 ft) are permitted if they fit within campsite parking spot
Picnic tables
Fire rings
ADA vault toilets
No potable water
Fee: $15 per night (includes tax)
Checks or cash only for drop-in camping fees

Sand Hollow Campground

I give this campground 4 stars for being easy and convenient. It's right on the Columbia river and one of the few campgrounds that allow bonfires. Otherwise I'd give it 3 stars for no frills about the location. There isn't any privacy at the campsites due to it being the desert. The stars and moon gazing are excellent! 

Simple and easy

This spot is nice and easy since it's just off of I90\. The Columbia river is beautiful and the best part of this spot. Not much privacy and right next to the freeway but we always feel safe here.

Easy to get to and close to the River!

Dusty. Minimal to no shade. Walk in sites are really tight. Heavy winds at night.  No running water bathrooms. Noise from highway at night is very noticeable. No recycling option. Fire pits but there was a burn ban for wood (charcoal and propane are ok).

  

Bathrooms are much cleaner than most typical public bathrooms with good supply of purell and toilet paper. The car sites seem really new with fresh pavements. Lots and lots of rocks, helpful for holding things down in the strong winds Easy access to River activities (swimming, boating, fishing, rinsing dust off) with short, maintained pathways. Many ADA features: multiple sites are set up for wheelchair access, even some paths are wheelchair accessible.

Beautiful Dust

This campground seems almost brand new. There are no hookups and no water on site, though there are several vault toilets. 

Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and path down to a rocky beach on the Columbia. The sites are definitely not large enough for most RVs, so I'd consider this tent or van camping only. 

There's not much shade at the sites, but you can get out of the sun near the river. 

The biggest drawback to this spot is that it's just of the highway. You can and will hear air brakes all night. For me, staying on the Columbia was worth it.

Right on the river... And the highway

Nice campground, newly built and very nice quality roads/sites/bathrooms, with a few ADA-accessible sites as well. Not crowded at all toward the end of May. Right off the highway and on the Columbia River, but sadly the brush blocks any view of the water from our campsite. There is a small swimming beach and calm water which would be good for paddle boarding, but no docks or official put-ins. This site is pretty centrally located to some neat stops: Frenchman Coulee, Gingko Petrified Forest, Wanapam Dam, etc. 