michaelsirott

I’m torn about this review. We booked a week here because we have family with a seasonal site and park model.

The owner and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The vibe within the campground is family and pet friendly. The campground store is well supplied and friendly.

We visited during the peak of the tourist season, in July 2023. I can’t say there was anything particularly “wrong” with this campground, except that the advertising, location and the site quality didn’t match the $100/night price tag. My review is weighted to account for the price price. The campground is NOT near the water, although the lower half of the property does have a nice view of the water. Access to one of the local beaches or inlets is only via a two mile drive on busy local roads and then parking at one of the paid municipal parking areas.

Site quality: All sites appeared to be well maintained and functional. Most sites were completely level. Our site required backing in around a corner. Residents of neighboring sites had to move their vehicles to give us room to back in. Every site in the campground appears to be on grass or on dirt. Consequently the place became very muddy during the rains.

For the above reasons, we would not stay here again. But we understand why the site is appealing to those that return year after year.

Beech Fork State Park was one of my go-to places for mountain bike trails when I lived in the Huntington area. The lake is surrounded by scenic hills for hiking or biking. The campground offers a variety of site options for tents and RV's. The park is a little bit off the beaten path; from I-64 in Huntington, it's a 25 minute drive on country roads.

If you're looking for a location with close and convenient access to Lake Roosevelt, this is your campground. There are several sites right on the water and the rest aren't far away. There's an excellent boat launch not far from the campground. The campground is on the south shore of the lake, and is mostly shaded with trees. This makes it an excellent place for hot summer days.

Negatives (this is just nit picking)
Can get filled up on summer weekends,
Can be noisy.
Not much to do besides water related activities
Off the beaten path.

This is a beautiful park right on the water across the sound from Seattle. We kayaked from the beach just a short walk from our campsite. When the tide came in at night we could here the waves coming ashore from inside our camper.

The park is reasonably well maintained. The bathroom facilities are dated but functional. When we were there the showers were closed due to COVID. The sites are easily accessible and level, although the park entry drive may be challenging for larger RVs because the road is tight and narrow.

Unfortunately like any city park the crowds are abundant. Camp sites are close together with virtually no privacy. Also the campground shares the parking lot with the day-use area. If you're looking for a place to settle down for a quiet weekend this isn't it. If you're looking for a campground with water access this may work for you.

We visited Salt Creek Rec Area in early October just as the busy season was winding down. We enjoyed listening to the wind and crashing waves just a few feet from our site. Coming from Eastern Washington where there were drought like conditions, we actually enjoyed the moist air and rain during our stay. We also liked watching the shipping traffic in the strait. There are several good hikes right from the campground. The hike to Striped Peak follows a lushly forested trail along the water until it turns up the hill. A shorter hike to the old gun battery position follows the bluff from the campground. It was well worth the effort!

Arrival to our pre-paid site went smoothly. We got a reminder email a few days before giving us details about the park. The park manager responded quickly to a question I had about water by email.

The park looked about 70% full during the time we were there. We stayed on the western, wooded side of the campground in the non-hook-up area. The sites in this part of the park are just a few steps away from a cliff above the water and most have a great view of the strait. The non-hook-up/tent sites provide more privacy and are closer to the water. The sites are still packed pretty close together but the layout is more relaxed we didn't feel too close to our next door neighbors. The non-hookup sites are limited to RVs of about 25 feet. One of our neighbors in a travel trailer didn't have enough room to extend her slide outs on both sides because of trees in the site. On the other side of the park the hook-up sites are larger, paved and able to suite bigger rigs. We saw motorhomes and 5th wheels 35+ feet in length. These sites also had decent views of the water. But for us it looked too much like an RV parking lot.

The entire park was well maintained and friendly. Although there were lots of dogs and children around we did not have any issues with noise. We were surprised to find good 4G Verizon service at our site.

Not many negatives to report. This park is very popular and it apparently gets much busier and louder during peak season.

This is a free, primitive campground located on the national forest side of Crawfish Lake.

There are a few sites accessible to larger vehicles but most are designed for vehicles less than 20 feet or tents. Most sites are on the water with a few on the other side of the gravel access drive. There are vault toilets. The campground can get busy/full on summer weekends but is mostly empty during the week and off-season.

This campground is in a very remote area. Access is seasonal. Although there are cabins on the opposite side of the lake, you really feel like you're in the wilderness here. We hear wolves and coyotes at nights and almost always see deer during the day. What's amazing is that there is actually cell phone reception here (but not data).

Positives:
- well maintained grass
- pet friendly
- friendly caretakers
- quite location but still close to Hwy 97
- interesting grounds

Negatives:
- No pads.Only grass.
- bath facility is hit or miss
- open seasonally
- lots of mosquitos

Conconully State Park is a pleasant, grassy park situated in the town of Conconully and on the banks of the Conconully Reservoir. The park grounds are flat with well maintained lawns and big shade trees. There are many camping options from tent sites to full hook-ups. The park accommodates RV's of all sizes.

It's not a wilderness-like experience. You feel like you're in the middle of a town square. Although it's a quiet town, you'll see and hear the traffic on the streets. One benefit is that it's an easy stroll to one of the towns eating establishments or convenience stores. Conconully Reservoir is also within easy reach.

There's a bath house that takes quarters for showers. Quarters are available at the ranger station where you check in. Like any state park, the rates are higher for the services you get. But the trade off is a highly maintained park and consistent experience.

If you're looking for something more rustic in the same general area, there are several national forest campgrounds a few miles west of town on Salmon Creek Road.

This is a hidden gem that doesn't seem to get much use. The campground is situated near the top of Mount Spokane in an area with alpine meadows and small pine trees. It's about a 30-35 mile drive from Spokane. The sites are small; best suited for tents or smaller RV's. There's a water spigot and a vault toilet. No hook-ups.

This is an excellent destination to use as a basecamp for several summer activities; Mt. Spokane has spectacular mountain biking trails, both above and below the campground. You can also ride the park road to the top of the mountain on a road bike. In both cases you need to enjoy going either up or down. There's nothing flat up here. The mountain biking trails are considered fairly advanced and not really good for beginners. There are also really good hiking trails with plenty of alpine flora and fauna to look at and photograph.

The state park is pet friendly. Dogs need to be on leashes and the rangers WILL remind you of this.

The downhill ski resort trails are only a few hundred yards from the campground. The nordic ski area is well below the campground. During many years the road to the campground isn't open until June. So get up here while you can.

Negatives:
-short season
-can get very cold at night
-room for small RV's and tents only
-no hook-ups.

Well situated right in the scenic Columbia Gorge, this campground makes a great basecamp. Portland/Vancouver is less than an hour west. There are infinite outdoor recreational opportunities steps away from the campground. We hiked on the Gorge Trail (tr #400), and the old scenic highway trail. You can also walk or ride a bike to the town of Cascade Locks a few hundred feet away. We bought fresh salmon at the Native fish market and got beer to go at Thunder Island brewing.

We prepaid online and arrival was easy. Our site was marked with our name and there was no check-in needed. On the weekend we were here in late September there were several other sites available without reservations.

Campsites are situated on a small bluff overlooking the old locks. The view is mostly of the locks and Thunder Island. You can walk over the locks to the island which has well manicured lawns, walking trails and views of the Columbia River.

Positives:
Clean, well maintained and spacious sites
Pleasant and well maintained park grounds
Dog friendly
Close to recreation and civilization
Free wifi was decent. Good enough for video calls.

Negatives:
Like any spot in the Columbia gorge, the railroad traffic is 24/7. The trains run within 200 feet of the campsites.
We didn't mind it too much though.
Site quality was okay for us, but may disappoint some: gravel sights, no fire pits, no sewer hook-ups.