Kachess Campground
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2019

Pitch your tent but you won't be alone!

I really like camping here, but it's a specific kind of camping.  I give it 4 stars since it has a lot of fond memories and we come here often.  We have a ton of fun on the water and with our friends.  If you don't like zero amenities, heavy day use, or the possibility of folks having a noisy party, it's probably not for you.   It's free, you can camp in the woods right on the water.  Do not expect privacy or peace and quiet.  There are also no facilities of any kind so come prepared and use leave no trace principals please!  

We have camped with groups of friends here for many summers.  The day use is very heavy.  People even launch their gas powered boats from shore.  We like to bring our kayaks and do some early morning or late night paddling and fishing.  We also bring our river inner-tubes and a little boat anchor to do some beat the heat floating.  

Access can be tough as the water level of the lake can vary.  From the Lake Easton/Sparks exit, head down Sparks Road and turn on NF 4818 which is a dusty, narrow, gravel road.  If the water is high most of the sites you will have to park on the side of the road and walk down to.  If the water is low, keep an eye out for a lake access pull off on the left.  It's rough but all sorts of cars and boats on trailers can be found making there way down.  You can drive along the lake in both directions until you find your perfect spot.  

Get there early if you want to camp. Lots of families but lots of loud parties too.   Great fishing for white fish and Kokanee.

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  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Kachess Campground by Shay F., September 30, 2019