Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park Campground

I love this state park, the landscape of glacial-carved coulees and sagebrush covered shrubsteppe is gorgeous and unique. The park is truly a geological wonder. As campgrounds go, this one is very windy! Keep that in mind if you are tent camping, as you could easily lose your tent!

If camping here I cannot suggest campsite 88 in campground D unless you are in an RV. It's just a very basic, gravel site with little shade, right by the road entering the campground, and not private at all. It is right across from a nice beach though so could be a good spot for an RV. Campsite 118 looked much better and I plan on choosing that site instead next time.

I do not suggest the Sun Lakes Resort campsite that is not managed by Washington State Parks unless you like being packed in like sardines. Camping at the state park managed campsite is far better.

The score is more for the abundance of things to do in the area than for the campground itself.

I was there for a trail run race that went deep in the Sun Lakes back country and the floor of the Dry Falls area. Just stunning scenery. While I didn't get to partake on my trip, the lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming.

The camping itself is the standard state park experience, sites close together, not much for privacy. But they are nice spots, and well maintained.

We spent 3 nights here early in the season. Wasn’t too full and it was lovely and green! We were in the farthest loop, which appeared newer than the rest. Certainly the sites were larger. Looks like they really pack them in, in other areas. Bathrooms and showers were available and clean. Lots of hiking and walking opportunities. I think we’d have preferred sites on the perimeter of the loop as they looked more private. The ‘hub” of the loop shared a common “yard” so not so much privacy . We and friends were in sites 3 and 6. I loved the look of sites 4 & 5 for 2 parties traveling together. Loved the wild turkeys! And the geologic history was awesome.

We hit this site very early season for a Northern Washington trip. All facilities were open and clean and the site was super quiet and beautiful.

We had a great trip to this state park and the lakes to the South where we got some good fishing for trout and caught almost 20 16 plus inch long rainbow trout. We had no problems with the electricity or the water or the sewer hookup at our site. The only issue I had is that on the weekends at night the late summer partying was really loud and the park rangers seemed to be doing nothing about it. If you need peace and quiet at a state park during the weekend you're probably not going to find it here. Other than that, we can't wait to go back and catch some more great trout!

Amazing geology of Volcanic and Glacial flooding surrounds this very large and fun campground.

Lots of tent sites with plenty of RV sites too.

We have stayed here a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed our stay every time. It books up quick on weekends, reservations recommended. Great lakes for fishing close by. Make sure to secure down any camping gear/tents/etc as the wind tends to howl through this area at night.

Lake is small, not much grass