Military families with base access can set up at this 24-site FamCamp on Fairchild Air Force Base, which operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-September. The campground provides full hookups for RVs along with additional dry camping areas when sites fill up.
Access requires military credentials and entry through the Rambo Road gate during business hours. Sites sit relatively close together, following standard military campground layout, with some shaded areas available depending on placement. The facility maintains clean restrooms and showers, plus an on-site laundry room that reviewers note as well-maintained and affordable.
"Very clean, shaded camping," reports cheryl C., highlighting the facility's upkeep standards. The campground includes a convenient dump station and provides WiFi access. Base amenities like the commissary and PX store sit within easy reach of the camping area.
Reservations help secure spots, though daily availability often exists for both full hookup sites and overflow dry camping. For civilian campers exploring the area, Willow Creek Retreat offers an alternative option about two miles east.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFairchild AFB FamCamp is located in Washington
Directions
Coming from EAST on HWY 90 exit 277. Coming from west on HWY 90 take exit 272, Turn Left at STOP sign, go over overpass, take first Right, then next Left (Hayford Road). Take to HWY 2 take a left at light, (Walmart is through light on Left)Go about 5 miles. Turn left onto Mitchell St. and go through Main Gate. After entry through gate, continue on Mitchell to 45 degree right turn onto Bong. Turn right at T with Seattle and left onto continuation of Bong, which turns into El Paso. Turn right into FamCamp shortly after crossing Offutt. Caution: Turn is 130 degree, so get into opposing traffic lane if possible if driving anything with a large turning radius.
Coordinates
47.62367012 N
117.66443097 W
Connectivity
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T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/26/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 4/26/26
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 4/26/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 13 min from Spokane, WA
- 42 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 56 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 37 min from Walla Walla, WA
