Jerrell W.

The Dyrt Pro

Richland, WA

Joined November 2021

Secret beach

We got a reservation for the Labor Day weekend. Not a weekend we normally get out a camp, but cabin fever motivated a trip. Our site was moved from the original reservation which didn't work in our favor, given the proximity to the RV dump and bathrooms. Overall, the park is ok, but clearly a campground for boaters. Bright-side, we kayaked to a nearby beach which was wonderful and easily accessible.

Roaring river

This campground is wonderful. We were lucky enough to get a site next to the river and couldn't be happier. Bathrooms are clean and the staff were so amazing.

Beautiful weather

We closed out our spring to summer camping season with a beach trip. We had a nice level site with good privacy on both sides. This park is well maintained with ver clean restrooms and friendly staff. The beach is a good distance from the campgrounds, but you can clearly hear the waves breaking on the beach anytime of the day.

Great Lake

We stayed at Pearrygin Lake State Park the weekend after Labor Day weekend and got a great spot on the lake. Most of the sites are large with lots of privacy and our site was no different. There was a little trail to our semi private beach and kayak launch. The only thing that would have made the site better would have been some strategic trimming of some shrubs blocking our view of the nearby mountain, lake and evening sunset. The grounds and facilities were clean and park staff were quite friendly.

Wonderful stay

We stayed at Lake Chelan State Patk and had a wonderful experience. We rode our bicycles, but admittedly not a lot of options away from the road. However, we did a lot of kayaking early and later in the day and had a wonderful time. The water was calm like glass and so clear. We stayed in a tent site which was perfect for our campervan. Although we were next to the boat trailer parking lot, really didn't notice the traffic. Friendly staff and clean restrooms.

New Cove loop

It had many, many years since I’d stayed at Steamboat Rock State Park. So much had changed, but for the better. We happened to reserve a spot in the Cove loop and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with our space. Beautiful view of Banks Lake and the mountain cliffs beyond. Although there is no mature trees the spaces are quite large so your neighbors are not within earshot. The grounds are well maintained and the staff are constantly working to keep everything looking beautiful. We’ll make this an annual destination.

Beautiful park

We stayed here for two nights late March early April. We had snow and some wind, but this place was beautiful. The facilities were immaculate and the rangers were amazing. Unfortunately the reservoir was very low, but perhaps there will be water later in the year. Long drive for us from the Tri Cities, but we’ll make this trip again!

Great Fall stay

We booked this trip months in advance not expecting great weather, but wanting to get to the San Juan Island. Wow! The weather was amazing, we hiked and hiked, and then kayaked all over Cascade lake. Brought our bikes, but really never felt like jumping on the road…pretty narrow shoulders. We stayed in site 55 which was nice. As mentioned in other reviews, the sites are close and not super level, but we loved every moment. We still had a nice view of the lake and evening sunsets, park rangers were very friendly and helpful. The park grounds and facilities are clean and at .50 cents for three minute for a shower you’re camping clean!

Beautiful views

We stayed a couple nights in early August. We called about a week in advance and they got us a spot in their otherwise full campgrounds. Although we were next to the road (Hwy 12) we had a decent peekaboo view of the lake. Sites 2,3 and 4 are pretty tight, but we were thankful. The owners are new, but were very responsive to our calls for updates regarding nearby wildfires and general questions. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and employee 'Shirell' was so kind that each night she would stop by to pass out dog treats. I know they're putting in the work to improve the campgrounds so we'll look to book summers for kayaking and winters for snowshoeing.

Relaxing stay

We picked this campground because it was first come first available and the website gives pretty accurate occupancy percentages. We arrived and got site 76 which isn't directly next to the river, but the sound of water filled our night and day. Beautiful campground and the host was quite friendly. We did visit a nearby winery and ice cream store, but we really enjoyed peaceful sound from the river and wooded scenery.

Respite

Our friends highly recommended this park and we weren't disappointed. Although it rained hard for about 18 hours and our site B loop flooded we still enjoyed our two day stay. Beware of the trains and highway noise, but not too terribly bad. We hiked the great trails to two water falls and enjoyed the beautiful second generation timber. The park is very clean and the B loop sites offer greater privacy. We'll make it an annual stay!