One of the coolest campgrounds I’ve ever visited (once my stomach settled from the steep, narrow, rocky, nerve-wracking 50-minute ride in). We stayed up top, apart from the actual campground, where the view was spectacular. The fog was magical.

I came here every year as a kid and just came back for the first time as an adult. I love camping in the sand, we always stayed among the willow trees. Wake up hot and jump in the reservoir. It can be crowded on the weekends, but many of the sites in the willows provide a good deal of privacy. This place is a staple in eastern Washington.

Very concentrated campsite, as expected, but we were in Yellowstone!

We pulled off on this BLM plot to stay for a night on our way to Washington. We saw a few dirt bikers but they were gone before dark and we were by ourselves. It was safe and quiet and the sunset was a beauty!

Lovely way to see the Badlands. Several sites on one open loop; probably wouldn’t want to post up for more than a night but it was perfect for us, with a little trail up a peak to see the sunset and sooo many outgoing prairie dogs!

We got here on a pretty hilly/twisty road late at night, found a spot close to the trailhead and had a quiet, peaceful night sleep. We saw just one other camper with a trailer close to the inlet. Just a quick stop on our way, we didn’t hike long in the morning but the trail seemed quiet and secluded; we didn’t see anyone else.

We stopped late on our way to the Badlands and found a clean little municipal park with a creek and some brick structures. No amenities. We didn’t stay long but it was a safe, free place to pitch a tent.