Best campground east of the Cascades in Northeast Washington State discover Pass is required…read morefishing is pretty good scenery is amazing. Managed by Department of Natural resources .

Dragoon Creek Campground was a terrific spot for me to spend the night. If anyone's looking for a…read morenice, clean and quiet campground right off the main road of highway 395...I highly recommend coming here! I found Dragoon Creek through my trusty little camping app called CAMPENDIUM. I also absolutely recommend for those hikers, campers and adventurers who enjoy getting outdoors and pitching their tents while exploring the beautiful parks in the Pacific Northwest....then Campendium is simply the best app on your phone to find campgrounds. Dragoon Creek is located 18 miles north of downtown Spokane, Washington. This was the perfect stopping place for me as I was ultimately heading 250 miles northwest towards North Cascades National Park to explore over there for a few days. I had read on Campendium that it was free to camp at Dragoon Creek for the night as long as you had a Washington Discover Pass. I had no clue what a Washington Discover Pass was and I didn't even know how to find one. When I finally arrived here the Camp Host greeted me by the front gate. He told me I could pick up this Discover Pass at the local Chevron gas station about 5 miles down the road in the town of Deer Park. This was not a problem for me. When I arrived at Chevron, they had plenty of passes. It was $12 to buy a pass for the night. Though they mentioned that for an entire years worth....it was only $30 and this Washington Discover Pass was accepted at plenty of campgrounds located all over Washington state. The pass was especially handy when I visited Olympic National Park with a variety campgrounds to tent around there. So, I happily paid the $30 and while I was at Chevron I picked up a few snacks for the evening. Returning to Dragoon Creek...there were 23 campsites to choose from. The Camp Host told me to pick an unoccupied spot and I was good to go! I think for me...best of all...the campground was set right within the forest with lots of space between campsites. There were picnic tables and fire pits for barbecuing. Summing it all up...Dragoon Creek exuded the absolute PERFECT AMBIANCE AND SETTING for taking it easy and relaxing in the woods. I couldn't have picked a better place. Thank you Campendium, lol! I set up my tent on a relatively healthy patch of grass (not on hard dirt) that was more than suitable and comfortable for sleeping at night. The surroundings were so quaint and pleasant for camping...I gladly snapped some pictures to remember this place. In all, I was just very shocked that I visited here on a random Tuesday over the summertime in the month of August and Dragoon Creek was empty! More than half the campsites were not even filled. I'm surprised by this because I felt the conditions here were ideal. The Camp Host did mention that over weekends, they get much busier. One big point also, I had cell phone reception...which I much appreciated. And...there was a sign saying the gates to Dragoon Creek closed from 9pm - 7am...so you certainly don't get any late night stragglers that are loud and noisy while you're already settled and trying to enjoy the evening. There were porter potties for bathroom use...but they were some of the most well maintained I have seen over my travels. I can't say enough good things about Dragoon Creek. They even had a little walkway path to a stream that I found quite refreshing. If you're in this Spokane area...come to Dragoon Creek Campground. What a hidden gem and I happily give 5 stars.

Beautifully maintained FEE day use only managed by State Parks, open April-October, with Centennial…read moretrail access year round. Camping was removed in 2022. Very busy boat launch, non-motorized launch areas, fishing areas, swim area and lots of grassy area with tons of picnic tables and a sewer dump. Discover Pass, Boat launch & Dump fees.

A pretty amazing find for RV camping. It is now my favorite place to camp. Love the grassy sites…read more Only water and electric hookups but they have a dump on site. Beautiful lake-side sites. Bring your kayak or fishing boat and have fun on the lake. Only 9 miles from downtown Spokane.

BEAUTIFUL PARK! Recommend it for littles or all ages! Walking Trails for everyone, park for littles…read moreand a sandy beach to put your toes in! And a beautiful lake to view or to swim in even fishing just don't forget to bring your fishing gear! or beach kit so your little could enjoy it the beach!

This place is absolutely gorgeous! We needed a pass to park but were able to get one at the rangers…read morestation.

Note: My review is for the Lake Spokane campground and boat launch area, just East of the Long…read moreLake Dam. There are four distinct areas of Riverside SP. To see the actual location, refer to Google Maps. A lot to like here, and it's all dry camping. But if you are used to metro area conveniences, be ready to drive 20+ mins, with Suncrest being the better option, vice Reardan or Wellpinit. It's a pretty drive, wherever you decide to go. Sites here are spaced nicely for semi-privacy; meaning, it's nice to have a quiet space, but it's also nice to see neighbors 30 yards away. A full camp is a safe camp this far out. If you have a travel trailer, don't get Site 4. It's set up is 'against the grain' for the 1-way road, and the only reason we made it in was because of our smaller RV. Big rigs? No way. They have these--I guess--decorative rocks to define each camp site. They're in the way, mostly. Otherwise, if you have booked online, it's plug and play. We got to our site; name on the reserved placard; and let the relaxation begin. Easy...

Riverside State Park is an amazing place to visit in Eastern Washington (near Spokane). The park…read morehas a great trail for walking, running, mountain biking or horseback riding. There is a very nice suspension bridge along the trail, and the trail is near a very scenic river. I highly recommend visiting this park.

Not much in the way of food and lodging but nice camping/beach spot. Water is pretty cold. Nice…read morevolleyball net

Beautiful campground and huge sandy beach. Amazing creek winds through the trees with a wooden…read morefootbridge to cross. One of the biggest campgrounds on Priest Lake. It also fills up fast, so make a reservation.

We personally are very happy with our site and the campground…read more The staff member who checked us in was very friendly and provided lots of information. We unhooked car instead of driving around, although roads were not that tight. Found a great pull through in shade for our 4 day stay. Yes there are no sewer sites but we are okay with that, showered at the facilities. The showers looked like they were cleaned everyday. If we stayed longer we would use our tote and run to the dump station down the road. There are some 50 amp sites, but preferred the 30 amp site that we picked out. The grounds are very picturesque, the grassy meadow surrounded by forest, beautiful little lake. Hiked a trail that went around the lake and it was a bit of an adventure. Could use some pruning in sections. Enjoyed riding our bikes around the park roads, service roads, and the trail. The clubhouse looked tidy and had a number of active games to keep us busy. The pool looked nice, very busy with families on these hot days we've been having. The laundry had fairly new washers and dryers, they accepted credit cards as well as quarters. WiFi is hit and miss in the park which is not a deal breaker but wish it was better. All in all we would come back and stay longer.

stayed here 4 nights.. NEVER again. on the first night, we had all of our fishing rods stolen and…read morehad to drive an hour to cabellas. then we bought new rods: which ALSO got stolen. why bother staying somewhere if your expensive equipment is gonna get stolen anyway?? I am SO disappointed in this KOA

Is there any better way to start off your Saturday than at the beach?…read moreNOPE! Located just north of the city of Coeur D'Alene sits Hayden Lake, perfectly nestled in a quaint neighborhood with hillside homes and shady trees. Although a little small, the beach features plenty of areas to camp out near the shore or up the beach in the shade, and a dock to the right allowing for small watercrafts to launch into the water. We spotted the perfect spot for our party of 7 and set up camp. Docks surround the swimming area which allows for plenty of water depths to swim/float/dive/ect in! It was a beautiful day and the cold water felt amazing. The kids made sandcastles while the adults swam, floated and soaked up the sun. The snack shack features a wide variety of food and cold drinks ranging from sodas, and popsicles to pizzas, corndogs and more. Sure, prices are a little steep for the generic food, when I came back to the umbrella boasting cold popsicles, the kiddos loved it! The only major downside is parking. There isn't a designated lot, but spots line the road for at least a mile, so if you can't snag a spot up close (like we did!) be prepared to walk and schlep all your jazz to the beach. However, when back visiting family, I'd easily return to this quaint slice of paradise!

This little city beach is such a gem! The perfect balance of a small town attraction…read more The floating dock is perfect to dive , fish or just walk around. It enclosed an area for kids to swim around without having to worry about boats. The sandy beach area backs up to a grass. So play or lay in the sand or relax on the grass. Partly shady gives you options to take cover if it's too hot outside. Has a snack bar that is only seasonal. A volleyball area with a few picnic tables. A boat launch area and Bathrooms too. There's also a section with kids life jackets to use at not cost. The place is absolutely gorgeous. It's almost unreal The downside - it can get packed pretty quickly. So not a lot of elbow room on the those summer days when everyone wants to get out. There's not many options for parking. So if you're not lucky enough to snag a spot up close. You could end up parking 1/4 mile away. Still an amazing place to relax and have fun ! A must do !

My wife and I had a great time there. It is not the most modern but it is clean and friendly. There…read moreare showers in the clubhouse and at the office. There are meals on most weekends as well as old school movies most every Friday night. Sat night is usually games, karakoe or a dance. There is a pool and hot tub and miles of maintained trails on their 400 acres. It is a great value for the money. It is not a 300 a night resort. There are rooms(think dorm rooms), tent spaces and RV spots with water and electricity for a bargain. The membership skews older(50-70) but they are very active and do all the work of running the place. The visitors skew towards younger and we sure had fun and made new friends while there.

Had quite a dandy time for a fun day visit. We've already booked a camp site to come back the…read morefollowing weekend. The location is beautiful with lots of hiking trails. The pool and hot tubs were very clean and well taken care of. You can purchase breakfast/lunch there as well. I believe the Ranch is actually ran by all volunteers and members. It looked like on certain days of the week they have events such as movie nights or game nights. Restrooms were clean and people are very friendly and welcoming. Totally would recommend bringing sun screen, bug spray and a towel to sit on. Being naked means being vulnerable, but it also means being free to be our true selves.