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We just came by here on the way to Redwoods. After reading reviews we decided to call ahead, the person who answered was super friendly and he said it would be great to park overnight - they just ask if we would come in and register with security. When we arrived we went in the side door (Got I.D’d, we are pretty young so this was unsurprising. Keep this in mind if you are under 21), the door attendant directed us to the players club area. You must sign up for a players card first. It’s an easy process just requiring an ID and basic info and you get $10 free play for tables or slots. After you get the players card go to the big front entrance of the casino (not the hotel, we went there first and the lobby clerks were VERY confused) and look for a kind of inconspicuous door on the right hand side. There should be a security officer there that will give you a little form to fill out that includes your license plate # and drivers liscense # and basic info. After initialing that you’ll park in the right area and won’t make a ruckus, you are given a big pass to put on your windshield. The parking area is flat, the left hand side looks like it’s near grass to walk dogs. The night we were there, there was only two other overnighters so all was quiet. In the morning the view was very nice. Keep in mind max stay is 3 nights unless extended by staff.

This Corps of Enginieers campground is not heavily trafficked at all, you’ll have quite a bit of privacy. The road getting in has some potholes but is not too bad at all, big rigs could make it for sure. The area has a bay/pond with fish, ducks and beavers and there are small hiking trails all around to the little mesas nearby. We saw deer, hawks and other wildlife while we were out here. The place is separated from the Snake River by a Hill and a railroad track so you can’t see the big river from the camping, but it’s a short walk over and a fun area to explore. The train seems to come by every few hours and they shouldn’t have to honk since there is no road crossing nearby, however 1 of the 2 trains we saw did honk at us and that was loud.
The area doesn’t have water but it does have a pit toilet that is nice as clean and stocked with plenty of TP (when we were here, April 1st). You are allowed to stay free for 14 days. Apparently there is a COE Ranger that comes by to check things out occasionally, which is nice, gives you a bit of security.

We came to this spot May 25, Memorial Day weekend. Of course, it was pretty packed. Not overcrowded but we were pretty fortunate to find a spot. There are two well-kept vault toilets and some information boards. Everyone was respectful of the quiet hours of 10-7, so it was pretty peaceful, although people were still rolling after we got there at about 10:30 PM. This site does require a Discover Pass, which can be bought at many locations and possibly even purchased digitally, it’s $30 for the whole year or $10/night if you just want one. The Teanaway (the area this site is located in) belongs to Washington State Department of Natural Resources. DNR employs 9 cops for the state of Washington and one of them is very frequently patrolling this area, especially on holiday weekends. This being said, you could probably get away without the pass if you came late and left early on a non-holiday weekend but you would be risking a $100 ticket - but, hey, 9 officers for a whole state isn’t bad odds ;) Still - just get the pass and support public lands!! This campground is up a kind of bumpy road, but there were a ton of 5th wheels out there. Lots of sites were river access which was beautiful as well.

We stayed here in a bit of a pinch after our free Nationals forest site plan got thwarted due to a Hwy. 1 closure. This is a state park and our visit in March was fairly quiet. Lots of nice parking and even pavement for rigs. Spots for tents are very flat. The area is wooded and is really beautiful. The last loop is just a short easy walk to a VERY nice overlook of the beach and you can drive down. The bathrooms are not heated or air conditioned so that would make for a pretty uncomfortable shower experience if it’s cold outside :) The showers are also coin operated, something like 50 cents per 2 minutes. This is because of the drought to encourage water conservation. Overall, nice experience, we are just normally cheap-o’s and the $35 price tag was pretty steep for us.

This little gem is a great if you’re looking for a free place to crash or a nice quiet getaway. This place does have a sign explaining that a Discover Pass is required for use. The Discover Pass is $35 for the whole year of access to Washington Public Land. Honestly, in an off season, I highly doubt you'll be checked. We came in February and didn't see anyone else the whole time. We camped here on our way to Portland for just one night. We arrived pretty late, and we still had the whole place to ourselves. There are plenty of wide, flat areas that an RV or camper could fit easily. We camp in our 4 wheel drive Honda Element, so we found a little less accessible spot and backed right up to the river. It was really nice, it blocked out the sound of any passing cars. It’s not very far off the road, so headlights are still visible, but you couldn’t hear them. Overall, great site. The only amenities there is one vault toilet that is in great shape. It was clean and had toilet paper. We didn’t see any dumpsters, so pack out what you pack in. The whole site was nice and clean, be sure to abide by LNT principles! :)

We stayed here in a bit of a pinch after our free Nationals forest site plan got thwarted due to a Hwy. 1 closure. This is a state park and our visit in March was fairly quiet. Lots of nice parking and even pavement for rigs. Spots for tents are very flat. The area is wooded and is really beautiful. The last loop is just a short easy walk to a VERY nice overlook of the beach and you can drive down. The bathrooms are not heated or air conditioned so that would make for a pretty uncomfortable shower experience if it’s cold outside :) The showers are also coin operated, something like 50 cents per 2 minutes. This is because of the drought to encourage water conservation. Overall, nice experience, we are just normally cheap-o’s and the $35 price tag was pretty steep for us.

This sandy little getaway near the creek is an awesome place to stay if you're visiting Zion. The place is totally free, no check in or anything, however there is a VERY nice port-a-potty with a donation box. The owners of the land pay for the toilet and request just a dollar or so to keep it up and running. This is a small price to pay to avoid the hectic crowds of the NPS campsites! This is the only amenity though, so don't arrive expecting showers or running water. A few of the sites would accommodate pull through's and bigger rigs, but the farther down the creek area you go, the more bumpy the road gets - be prepared for low clearance vehicles to scrape a bit. The creek is lovely and it's a quiet area with campfire rings provided. Continue up the road to visit the Kanab region of Zion National Park that most visitors miss. Lots of fun can be had hopping on rocks and exploring quiet vistas.

We stayed here in a bit of a pinch after our free Nationals forest site plan got thwarted due to a Hwy. 1 closure. This is a state park and our visit in March was fairly quiet. Lots of nice parking and even pavement for rigs. Spots for tents are very flat. The area is wooded and is really beautiful. The last loop is just a short easy walk to a VERY nice overlook of the beach and you can drive down. The bathrooms are not heated or air conditioned so that would make for a pretty uncomfortable shower experience if it’s cold outside :) The showers are also coin operated, something like 50 cents per 2 minutes. This is because of the drought to encourage water conservation. Overall, nice experience, we are just normally cheap-o’s and the $35 price tag was pretty steep for us.

We stayed here in a bit of a pinch after our free Nationals forest site plan got thwarted due to a Hwy. 1 closure. This is a state park and our visit in March was fairly quiet. Lots of nice parking and even pavement for rigs. Spots for tents are very flat. The area is wooded and is really beautiful. The last loop is just a short easy walk to a VERY nice overlook of the beach and you can drive down. The bathrooms are not heated or air conditioned so that would make for a pretty uncomfortable shower experience if it’s cold outside :) The showers are also coin operated, something like 50 cents per 2 minutes. This is because of the drought to encourage water conservation. Overall, nice experience, we are just normally cheap-o’s and the $35 price tag was pretty steep for us.

We stayed here in a bit of a pinch after our free Nationals forest site plan got thwarted due to a Hwy. 1 closure. This is a state park and our visit in March was fairly quiet. Lots of nice parking and even pavement for rigs. Spots for tents are very flat. The area is wooded and is really beautiful. The last loop is just a short easy walk to a VERY nice overlook of the beach and you can drive down. The bathrooms are not heated or air conditioned so that would make for a pretty uncomfortable shower experience if it’s cold outside :) The showers are also coin operated, something like 50 cents per 2 minutes. This is because of the drought to encourage water conservation. Overall, nice experience, we are just normally cheap-o’s and the $35 price tag was pretty steep for us.