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Washington RV Camping and Campgrounds

Washington has a wide variety of great RV camping locations. The Washington coast offers RVers wonderful scenery and comfortable Summer weather, and the Cascade Mountains and National Parks offer some of the best RV camping areas. From RV resorts, to basic service public campgrounds, there is something for everyone in Washington.

Free camping and public campground topographical location maps follow Washington RV camping resources.

Washington Resources for RV Camping Information

Private RV Parks - Research tools for finding the best RV parks and campgrounds in Washington

National Park Service- NPS information about camping at National Park Service administered lands in Washington
US Forest Service- USFS information about free dispersed camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in National Forests in Washington
Bureau of Land Management - BLM information about Bureau of Land Management administered lands and RV camping in Washington
US Army Corps of Engineers- USACE/COE information about recreation and camping at Corps lakes in Washington
US Fish and Wildlife Service- FWS information about camping at National Wildlife Refuges in Washington.

Washington State Tourism Website - Where to go, and what to do. Includes campgrounds.
State Parks - Information about camping in the many state parks of Washington
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife- Numerous RV camping opportunities are available at WDFW sites with the purchase of an inexpensive permit.
Washington Department of Natural Resources- Camping is allowed in designated camping areas for free. Check the state forest maps for locations

Camping Reservations - Washington State and Federal Campground Reservations

Current Weather- From the National Weather Service
Historical Weather- Includes monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature, GPS location and elevation.

RV Dump Stations

RVDumps.com- Places to dump in Washington.

Sanidumps.com - Washington RV dumps listed by town.

RV Camping pages with more information

Boondocking - Learn how to find great dispersed camping locations. Regulations and tips about public land camping.

USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.

BLM (Bureau of Land Management) - Vast areas of the western USA are available for free RV camping on lands managed by the BLM. Rules and policies about recreation and RV camping.

USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.

NPS (National Park Service) - General information about RV camping and campgrounds in US National Parks. With campgrounds in the most historic and scenic places in the country, the NPS offers some of the best places for RV camping.

We recommend the Washington Road and Recreation Atlas to find RV camping locations. This Washington atlas features separate landscape (shaded relief) and recreation map sections. The recreation section shows public, state and private lands using different colors to make land administration agency determination easy. Campgrounds, lakes and streams, parks, forests, boat launches, wildlife areas, back roads, and RV parks are just a few of the information areas covered by this recreation atlas. Put that together with DeLorme Topo 6.0 Software and you have a versatile set of tools to find RV camping sites all across Washington.

Free RV Camping and Boondocking

Free RV camping is available throughout Washington on public lands administered by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), and the USFS (US Forest Service). Washington state wildlife areas often permit free camping too. The following list is a sample of free RV camping and parking locations in Washington.

Free RV Camping has ideas for overnight RV parking and camping that you may not have thought about.

CONCRETE

North of Concrete on Baker Lake is Puget Power's Baker Lake Campground. This campground is free from Labor Day through Memorial Day, then charges a small fee during the peak summer season. RV dump, water, trash, flush toilets. Call 888-711-3033 (Baker Lake Recreation reservation and information line).

LOOMIS

Free RV camping is allowed at the remote BLM Chopaka Lake Campground. 14 day limit with dispersed campsites along the lake.

MOSES LAKE

The US Bureau of Reclamation offers the O'Sullivan Dam and Potholes Reservoir. Free camping along the lake at several locations.

ODESSA

You will find 6 campsites with toilets and no fee at BLM's Coffeepot Lake Campground. Boating, Fishing (Special Fishing Rules Apply), Hiking, and Horseback Riding are activities.

RIVERSIDE

A remote USFS (US Forest Service) campground is the Crawfish Lake Campground. 19 campsites and vault toilets are offered. Free!

SPRAGUE

Camping is permitted at the BLM Fishtrap/Hog Lake Recreation Area. No designated campsites, no facilities, and a 14 day maximum stay.

SPOKANE

The Spokane BLM Resource Area covers eastern Washington. There are 22 free camping areas listed on the BLM web site. The most expensive listed camping area is $2.

TONASKET

13 miles east of Tonasket off state highway 20 is the USFS Lyman Lake Campground. This small campground has vault toilets and nothing else. Fishing is available, and the price is right...Free!

Washington Public Campgrounds

RV camping in Washington is great for RVers looking for great outdoor recreation. BLM (Bureau of Land Management) and Washington State Parks offer RV camping, and the same is true for many County and Community parks. USFS (US Forest Service) campgrounds offer cooler locations to escape the Summer heat. Amenities range from dry RV camping with only trash and pit toilets to RV camping sites with full RV hookups.

The following list is only a sample of available RV camping locations in Washington.

BLAINE

West of Blaine near Point Roberts is Lighthouse Marine County Park. RV camping and more is available. Vehicle access through Canada.

CLARKSTON

USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers) has electric and non electric equipped campsites at Lower Granite Lake.

COLVILLE

Just 13 miles from Colville, the Little Pend Oreille NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) offers free camping in designated areas.

FORKS

Six miles south of Forks on US highway 101 is Bogachiel State Park. The campground offers 36 campsites, 6 with power and water await you.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Here is a clickable map to 35 USFS campgrounds in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest of south central Washington. Click on the campgrounds on the map for directions to each campground, facilities, and rates.

GRAND COULEE

Outdoor recreation and RV camping go hand in hand, and the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has it all.

HADLOCK

Eight miles northeast of Hadlock is Fort Flagler State Park. Check their website for directions and RV camping opportunities.

PORT TOWNSEND

Four miles south of Port Townsend is the Old Fort Townsend State Park. 40 first come first serve campsites.

POULSBO

Northeast of Poulsbo is the Kitsap Memorial State Park. Park offers tent and RV camping sites.

SILVERDALE

RV's up to 60 feet will find campsites at the Scenic Beach State Park. Check website for directions and information.

TACOMA

Southeast of Tacoma lies Mount Rainier National Park. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound with numerous camping areas.

TWISP

East of Twisp are 2 USFS Campgrounds. Toilets, water, and a small fee for camping.

Loup Loup - 25 campsites with water and trash
JR - Water and trash is available at this 6 campsite campground

WINTHROP

A few miles north of Winthrop are 3 USFS Campgrounds. Offering toilets, and wheelchair accessibility, these forest campgrounds might be just what you are looking for.

Falls Creek - Small RV's will enjoy this campground with 7 campsites at 2100 ft elevation.
Chewuch - Most larger RV's will fit in this 15 space campground with accessible features.
Camp 4 - Another campground suitable for small RV's at 2400 ft elevation.

RV Camping Information You Can Use

Public lands offer great RV camping in Washington. State, Federal, and private campgrounds have basic service campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, to full hookup RV resorts. Free dispersed camping (boondocking) is available in Washington National Forests. Use the links to the public lands websites above for specific information about camping and public lands access. Research and explore, and you should have no trouble finding the best campsites.

The location map images for finding RV camping locations in Washington are derived from DeLorme Topo 6.0 Software and used with their exclusive permission. These map images only display a very limited area. DeLorme's Topo 6.0 covers the entire USA with highly detailed maps that can be zoomed in or out, moved, printed, and interfaced with GPS units. 3-D views, tracking and route planning, as well as map annotation ability are included. BLM administered lands are available free with registration of the program.

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