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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

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.

We stayed one night at Colonial Creek Campground while on our way through the North Cascades to Bellingham. The campground is located at the base of a hill on the shore of Diablo Lake. It's moderately hilly and densely wooded throughout the campground. Even with the campground almost full, we found our site to be quiet and somewhat private. There are very few if any waterfront sites, but there's a boat launch for small boats. And there are abundant hiking trails throughout the area. We did a 5 mile hike from the campground to Thunder Knob. A lookout point on top overlooks Diablo Lake.

The sites are usually small and aren't all perfectly level. Larger RV's will be challenged to find a good spot. It worked great for our 16 foot trailer. The campground is first come, first served. So it could be iffy if you arrive on a busy weekend. No hook-ups. No cell service (like anywhere in the North Cascades Park).

This campground is situated right on the large body of water called the Potholes Reservoir and is south of the town of Moses Lake WA. The area is popular for water sports, fishing, bird watching and picnicking.

We pre-paid and registered online. Arrival and check-in was very easy. The gate attendant gave us a park map and directions to our site. Park roads are wide and smooth enough to handle any kind of RV. We stayed in one of the non-hookup loops. Sites in non-hookup loops are typically smaller than the full hookup sites. The campground was quiet in early March. We had the loop almost all to ourselves.

Pros:
- easy access to the water via a public boat launch and "beach" near the campground
- The trees, shrubs, and underbrush within the campground seem to block the wind, which can be very intense in this part of the state.
- Generous size sites
- Clean, but dated facilities.
- The grounds are well maintained
- quiet in the off-season

Cons:
- campsites are dated and very basic
- probably crowded in the summer
- campground can get busy with day-use traffic

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.

Positives:
- well maintained
- located right on the Columbia, in the gorge. It's across the river from Bigs Junction on I-84.
- relatively dog friendly
- scenic

Negatives:
- like any WA state park, pricey for what you get
- no sewer hook-up at the sites. But dump is free for campers.
- noise from trains and nearby highways.
- may fill up or get busy during peak times.

This was in fact the nicest and most expensive RV Park we've ever stayed in. Unfortunately we may not be back. They said our custom conversion trailer was not up to their standards and we wouldn't be allowed in again. I guess that bodes well for the review if you're looking for a somewhat exclusive park. Bad if you're looking for something more laid back. I'm giving only 3 stars because I've never been turned away from a park before. Otherwise I'd give it 4.

We stayed here in the middle of January. Even in the winter the park was probably at 85% capacity. Most of the RV's looked like full timers with license plates from states around the US. Still, we had our choice of a few spots. We got a nice waterfront site. It was small but enclosed with an evergreen hedge.

Positives;
- quiet for a packed campground in an urban area
- charming, calming, lakeside sites
- very pet friendly
- full services and full hook-ups
- very well maintained.
- neighbors were all very friendly. not sure about the management.

Negatives;
- expensive
- too exclusive?
- not all sites are on the water and some aren't very level.
- crowded. they really pack them in

We stayed 2 nights in July. We enjoyed being in the heart of downtown Duluth. The DECC parking lot is within a short walk to the tourist attractions including abundant restaurants, shops, parks, trails, museums and the working waterfront. Arrival and parking went smoothly. Sites are relatively level. The RV pedastal at our spot was in good condition and had 50/30/20 amp service.The lot attendants were friendly. We were the only RV on site for most of our stay.

Unfortunately several things about the experience were disappointing. My review may have been be more positive if the cost was less, or free. But, know what to expect:

Spots were not clearly marked. There was some confusion and misdirection about where to park from the lot attendant. It was not obvious where we were supposed to position our trailer. A day in to our stay we were told to move our vehicle out of a neighboring spot even though we were on only RV at the site. Not the best customer service for a paid site.

Do not leave anything in site outside of your RV and do not leave anything unlocked. Duluth has a high rate of property crime. This parking lot is physically open to anyone walking around downtown and there's a public walking trail within a few feet of the RV parking area. Most people were very friendly of course, but during our stay we observed several individuals on foot scoping out our site. There doesn't appear to be any security staff patrolling the DECC property. Again, this wouldn't be unusual or unexpected while staying at a free site like a Walmart, but it was unfortunate for a $65/night site.

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.

Birch Bay State Park has a pleasant, wooded campground within walking distance of the rocky shores of Birch Bay. There are no true waterfront camping spots, but many sites have good views of the water. You're certainly close enough to the water to feel the sea breeze and fresh air.

The park is well kept like any Washington State park. The sites are clean. Site sizes vary. You can view pictures and get descriptions of each site using the online reservation system. This is a great feature if you're trying to reserve a spot "site unseen".

Like any nice park by the water the campground gets full on weekends and even during the week in peak season.

Negatives? Can't think of any.