Dillacort Canyon's Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife holdings include Turkey Hole, a riverside access site on the Klickitat River that doubles as an established campground with electric hookups, drinking water, and ADA-accessible facilities. The site sits roughly 100 yards off a state highway, and while road noise carries, reviewers note the wind off the river helps mask some of it. Spots fill fast. The four or so riverfront sites go first, and summer weekends can see the campground at capacity before late arrivals have a chance to set up.
Anglers and swimmers both find use here, with shallow stretches of the Klickitat accessible directly from camp. A vault toilet is on-site and has been noted as reasonably maintained. Long-term campers have been observed in the area, so arriving early and positioning near the entrance tends to result in fewer neighbors. Campers exploring places to camp around Dillacort Canyon will find the site representative of the fish and wildlife access points along this stretch of the gorge.
Daniel H. describes it as "a pretty little spot" when a riverside site is available. Winter visits are quieter, with one reviewer finding only a single other camper on a cold February weekend. The campground runs year-round and accepts reservations, making advance planning worthwhile for anyone targeting a waterfront site. Nearby alternatives like Van Life Campground @ Roots Rise Farmstead and Roots Rise Family Farm provide additional options if Turkey Hole is full.
Description
A Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Lands.
Camping is allowed on select eastside water access areas. Camping facilities such as tent or RV pads, fire rings, and picnic tables are generally not provided.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTurkey Hole is located in Washington near Lyle
Coordinates
45.74010592269529 N
121.2283832491135 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 55 min from Yakima, WA
- 1 hr 58 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 4 min from Kennewick, WA
