The campsites are right up against the river but not easy to access the river from the cottonwood…read moreloop where we stayed. Camping was spread out nicely and it was pleasant. Cottonwood doesn't have hookups. I saw an equal number of RVs dry camping as tents there. Lots of kids and families. There is a visitor's center that's very educational about the Lewis and Clark expedition and it's free to visit. Highly recommend visiting the visitors center and watching the free movie.

We love the Lewiston area but the state park at Hells Gate has had novmaintenance or improvements…read morefor at keast 20 yeaMrs or more. Dark spidery bathrooms, dying trees, brown grass and a $10 dollat dumping fee added to campers in the park after charging a huge fee to out of state campers. I was raised in Lewiston area and will never camp there again until improvements made . we paid almost $75 a night plus a $10 fee to dump for dry grass and ugly dark outdated bathrooms and horrible showers wit lots of spiders.

Amazing and safe place to stay. We stayed for about 6 months and were always happy with what was…read moreprovided. Park staff are outside cleaning/fixing things 24/7. The managers were always easy to reach, and super helpful! Everyone around the park was kind and friendly as well. P.S. We were parked right next to Costco and the noise never bothered us.

This is one of my favorite RV parks. We've stayed here twice, now. Overall, the park is great. Very…read morepretty, well-maintained. Great views of the Snake River and Lewiston Hill. I would give them 5 stars except they seem to have forgotten how to empty the dog poop can at the dog park. The can was overflowing. The lid wouldn't close because it was too full of stinky bags of poo. It's too bad because everything else here is great.

Most every site is on the river. Campsite was big enough for us to take or truck camper off and fit…read moreour boat and truck too. A lot of the RV's look to be full time tenants but it's very clean and quiet. The bathrooms are spotless and probably the nicest ones I've experienced in an RV park. Showers are big, great hot water and big bathroom area with a blow dryer. Attached is a 3 washer and dryer laundry room with reasonable prices. Couldn't ask for a better place. Full hook ups with cable TV. Gravel sites with a picnic table. Highly recommend this place!!

Beautiful setting! Reasonably rates and nice facilities…read more Large showers and a well kept laundry room. The river sites (80%) are relaxing and serene. Be prepared are it is a very and narrow park, but well done. This is one of the best parks we have ever stayed at during our travels. The managers/owners have no rivals when it comes to kindness and customer service.

Kamiak Butte is the perfect short easy hike to take in an expansive view of the rolling hills. On a…read moreclear day you can see the town of Palouse and part of Pullman. There are a few different hiking options up to about 3.5 or 4 miles. There al pretty easy to moderate depending on your fitness level. There's no fee to park and there are restrooms with flush toilets.

Cool park, not far from Pullman. Took some pictures that turned out great due to clear skies. Can't…read moretell you if this park is better than any other.

We two (and our dog) stayed four nights at the Tamarack Cabin in late March, so my comments are…read morerelated to that experience. For people who enjoy isolation and snowshoeing, late March is a good time to stay. Though we won't make the 6-hour drive from the Seattle area again, staying this one time was worthwhile for us. PARK STAY LATE MARCH: 4.0. Very isolated and peaceful. We saw no other visitors during our 5 days, and rarely saw a ranger. The two park lodges and the sledding hills were closed, and it was too late in the season for cross-country skiing. No internet. No (T-mobile) cellphone coverage other than in one small area on the trails, and a very weak signal on Puffer Butte. There was still snow on the ground, and it snowed an inch or so the night of our arrival. The camp ranger said they usually get a late Feb snow, and that this year (2021) it had been unusually heavy. We snowshoed almost all the trails, going to Puffer Butte twice. We had never snowshoed before but found it easy. In winter the main entrance is closed. The winter entrance is located just a few yards north of it. Though the park does have snowshoes for rent, we had already rented two pairs (which came with poles and very handy backpacks) from Arrive Outdoors (which we learned of through our cabin confirmation letter from the state of WA). There was no outdoor light in the park at night, so on clear nights the night sky was brilliant with stars. The view from Puffer Butte was quite nice. There is a nice lodge open to all during the day and available to sleep in at night. It contained a wood-burning stove, with plenty of firewood outside. No running water, but there is a large Honeypot toilet outside. TAMARACK CABIN: 3.0. Quite different from the "standard" kit cabins we have stayed at in other WA and OR parks; those other cabins are preferable. The cabin fills most of a small building; the rear of the building has a separate padlocked door and appears to be a storage room. NOTE: if checking-in after the ranger station closure time, be sure to bring a flashlight. There is no outdoor light at the cabin, and one needs to read the check-in procedure posted next to the cabin's door. PROS: - Isolated: there is only one cabin. A lodge where multiple people can stay is located about 30 meters behind the cabin but was closed during our stay. - bathroom with shower. - Heater. - comfortable queen bed (we didn't use the bunk bed). CONS: - Oddly-shaped interior with no "dining" table. We used the provided long narrow table and the two metal folding chairs. There are only 2 chairs available, so if 4 people are staying then 2 folks would need to sit on the end of the queen bed. Or eat outside. (The picnic table was covered in snow when we stayed, so that was not an option.) - The main heater is located over the queen bed. It is rather noisy when running, but bearable. Due to its high position, there is quite a temperature differential between the upper part of the cabin and floor-level. A space heater is also provided in the bathroom, and it can be moved into the main room. (Our dog was pleased with the space heater at her lower level.) We brought a propane stovetop that we used on the porch, which was very handy to have. (There is a firepit in front of the cabin that had been cleared of snow, but we didn't use it.) The cabin has a microwave oven, but no "kitchen" sink. There is only the small sink in the bathroom. NOTE: the shower sometimes emitted only a tiny dribble of hot water. I was able to resolve this by (1) turning off the shower, (2) reaching out to the bathroom sink and turning on, then off, the hot water, (3) turning the shower water back on. NOTE: be sure to bring along enough food for your stay. The nearest grocery is over 30 minutes away over mostly unlit roads. Though it wasn't open during our stay, one of the park's two sledding slopes is located about 30 meters behind the cabin.

Came here camping this past weekend. Before coming you should know that getting here is an…read moreadventure unto itself. Twisty winding roads are the only way to get here. Even from the Tri-Cities, expect that it will take about 3 hours. That being said, once you get here, its actually a very nice park. Our main reason for coming was that you can rent a teepee for the night to sleep in. This is the only state park in Washington that offers this. It was fun, but would I drive 8 hours from Seattle just for this? No. But, if you're heading this way anyway, it makes for an interesting overnight stop. Also, be aware that there are no gas or food services in at least 40 miles so be sure to come prepared! What was neat about the park however was the AMAZING view from the top of Puffer Butte. Its about a one mile hike up to the top and from there you get this beautiful panoramic view of the Grand Ronde valley and Blue Mountains! Definetly worth the hike up.

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful weather, great campground and excellent staff. Shout out to…read moreLauren our park ranger, very friendly, helpful and fun to visit with. Great trip all around!

This is a fantastic state park for tent campers!…read more Showers, friendly rangers, weekend activities for little ones and a lake full of fish. The weekend we were here- every camper was friendly, weather was fabulous and it's another really clean state park campground. Another win for Idaho's state park facilities! We were in Appaloosa #2 and despite being right off the road/near the gate it was super quiet! Great final camping trip for our summer!

Made the reservation months in advance. We booked it because of the pool so our kids could swim but…read morewere told the day before on the phone that the pool closes each day at 4 pm because 'nobody ever uses it.' Bummer because we planned to roll in after 5:00 and had engagements in the daytime. They got our reservation dates wrong in the system (despite an email confirming correct dates). They told us they would be gone when we arrived - which isn't unusual. But they said they would text us the site number that morning. We never got the text and tried calling several times with no answer. We abandoned plans and stayed at the State Park in Lewiston.

We called and booked on the spur of the moment. Kat was VERY friendly, kind and accommodating. She…read moreis an employee to keep around as her personality makes you feel as you have known her for years, very personable! Kudo's Kat! Susan the manager is also very kind and makes the place feel like home. Thank you so much! The grounds, pool and hot tub and shower rooms are well kept and clean! Location is great, close to everything you could needThere are signs everywhere with positive and funny words. Some are rules others are just fun! We will definitely stay here again and bring others also on our RV adventure. Wish we didn't have to leave!! Liz and Bill Mestas and Koko Bean too!!!

John G. Just saw your review of Lyons Ferry Marina. Man…read moreyou are way off. We have been going fishing there for over 40 years. Jim his wife and crew have cleaned the place up, made the restraint a good place to eat. Ever one we have taken there have had a good time fishing or just setting around the camp site. John you must have been drunk or at some other place than Lyons Ferry Marina.

July, 2026 I wouldn't recommend going there unless you call…read morefirst & ask if they have dealt with the goat head situation. It is absolutely out of control & I can't imagine what it will be like a bit later in the season after they all dry out. Unacceptable.

We were guests at a wedding held here. It was a wonderful venue & a perfect beautiful day…read more The tabernacle / barn & the reception area held a large number of people. There were even a couple of little birds - maybe swallows flying around or sitting way up in the beams during the wedding that added a tiny chirp here & there that was a very neat addition. They brought in a wonderful caterer that our friends often use in CDA & they used the facilities kitchen & it looked like that all went well. The food was excellent. If it was mid to end May or later I think the outdoor area between the tabernacle & the indoor reception area would be perfect for an outdoor reception. The grounds are just beautiful. I was surprised at the number of small children - 1/2 or more of the number of adults to kids who found a variety of things to do so they kept busy the whole time & they really had a great time. There was a bouncy house & then at least 2-3 teens to organize outside games & it was the best family friendly wedding Ive been to since I was young. This was the first wedding I've been to where all the kids were fun to see & happy almost the whole time. Another thing about this venue... it was just about an hour drive from CDA. I don't like to drive but the drive was very easy & it was a beautiful drive the whole way. It was also easy to find. I would definitely recommend this place. I could see it find other uses besides weddings like maybe even birthday parties for any age especially young kids or Quinceaneras etc...

From the owner: Camp Sanders is organized to to provide a wholesome environment and affordable facilities for…read morepersons young and old to grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually.