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South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp

Accessible by car with both tent and RV sites, this $5-10 per night campground operates from a boat launch parking area managed by Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The facility provides basic amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and trash service, though campers report the portable toilets need maintenance. Tent campers can set up on a maintained waterside lawn near picnic tables, while RVs use the adjacent parking area.

Located just a short walk from downtown South Bend, campers have easy access to local restaurants, a bar with occasional live music, and public restrooms in town. The site offers direct water access for boat and kayak launches. Highway noise from the adjacent two-lane road and mosquito activity are common concerns mentioned by visitors. Bruceport County Park provides another option nearby for those seeking a more traditional campground setting.

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Location

Public Campground

South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp is located in Washington

Coordinates

46.67164709615053 N
123.8159519210731 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 18 users
Last on 4/20/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 4/20/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 4/20/26

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 18 users
Last on 4/20/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 4/20/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 4/20/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Pets

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Drive Time

1 hr 13 min from Olympia, WA
1 hr 31 min from Longview, WA
1 hr 59 min from Bremerton, WA
2 hrs 8 min from Seattle, WA

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A budget-friendly parking lot camping option at $5-10 with water access and close proximity to town amenities. Some visitors expressed disappointment with the port-a-potty conditions, though town facilities are nearby.

#WalkingThroughThePain S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2022

Great for the price

Only $5 for tent, $10 for RV. Great for launching boats or kayaks.

Portapotties need help. But it’s under 10 minutes to walk to town and better public restrooms….plus coffee, groceries, restaurants are all near.

Mosquitoes will swarm you. So stay in your RV/vehicle or pitch your tent real fast.

Sitetent

Month of VisitAugust

Kimberly

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

$10 by water and along the road. Large area for vehicles. I was glad to find something conveniently located along the route.

Parking area...lot

Month of VisitSeptember

Raak V.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

A Decent “Last Resort”

We were traveling through Washington on a busy holiday weekend - without campground reservations. There were virtually no boondocking opportunities on this part of our route - plenty of forest, but also lots of gates and “no trespassing” signs. We had just driven through the little town of South Bend, when a “camping allowed” sign caught our eyes - on the parking lot for the town’s boat dock. At only $5 for the night and no assurance that there would be a “proper” camp site down the road, we decided to take the town up on its offer and stay in the parking lot for the night.

The pros: the parking lot is only a short walk from town. Should you need it, town has a friendly bar/restaurant that has more-than-friendly food and drink prices, including a good selection of seafood at reasonable prices. The bar has a small stage, and we were told that the bar often has live music in non-pandemic times. And - it is possible to enjoy the drinks and entertainment without having to drive back to your campsite!

Town also has public washrooms and toilets that are apparently available around the clock.

There are no designated “camp sites,” and it’s possible to set up in part of the parking lot that has a view of the water. Tent campers can set up on a nicely maintained waterside lawn, near picnic tables.

There are two port-a-potties on site.

The cons: the parking lot is next to a moderately busy 2-lane highway. The port-a-potties were in poor repair when we were there.

In short, we really appreciated that this “campground” was there when we needed it, but we wouldn’t plan around it or seek it out. But - thanks to this campground - we might just plan a stop in South Bend as part of our next trip through this area.

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Month of VisitMay

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The South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp offers a basic overnight camping option with boat and kayak launching facilities. The site charges $5 for tent camping and $10 for RVs with no reservations needed. Located within a 10-minute walk to town, visitors have easy access to restaurants, groceries, coffee shops, and public restrooms. The facility has portable toilets, though they may not be well-maintained. Mosquitoes can be problematic, so bring insect repellent and proper protection if staying overnight. This location serves primarily as a convenient boat launch with minimal amenities but provides affordable overnight parking for travelers passing through the area.

How much does it cost to camp at South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp?

Camping at South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp can cost between $5.00 and $10.00 depending on the site.

What is the elevation of South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp?

South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp is located at 15 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at South Bend, Washington Boat Ramp?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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