Along the Columbia River in Mesa, Washington, Ringold Springs Camping is a free, dispersed site managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A Discover Pass is required. The site has a boat ramp and a designated fishing spot, with access available by vehicle or watercraft. No campfires are permitted. Toilets are on-site, pets are allowed, and cell service is available. Anglers and boaters who want sites near West Richland without paying a nightly fee will find this a functional, no-frills base.
Description
Camping is allowed, registration required, 3 day limit. See Ringold Designated Use Areas map for more information: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/30083_ringold_designated_use_areas.pdf
Ringold Springs Recreation Site is situated along the Columbia River just south of https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hanford_Reach/ and is a popular place for camping and fishing. The park is located 25 miles north of the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, WA) and is maintained by the https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/water-access-sites (WDFW). Ringold Springs campsites are first-come, first-served with a maximum stay of 3 nights in a 7 day period. Campers should be aware that the Ringold Springs camping area does not have hookups or potable water (dry camping) but the park does offer vault toilets and a boat launch. A Washington State Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp at Ringold Springs. Washington State Discover Passes can be https://discoverpass.wa.gov/ and provide access to additional state lands, including state parks. The Vehicle Access Pass provides access only to WDFW lands and is obtained with the purchase of a hunting and fishing license.
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Map & DirectionsRingold Springs Camping is located in Washington near West Richland
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
46.50631612 N
119.25364175 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/6/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 34 min from Kennewick, WA
- 1 hr 13 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 1 hr 38 min from Yakima, WA
- 2 hrs 1 min from Wenatchee, WA
