This campground is a hidden gem if your looking for a real camping experience--not a crowded RV…read moreparking lot with generators humming all night? Let me introduce you to a hidden gem that's the real deal. Whistlin' Pine Ranch sits at the quiet end of Alta Lake, just one mile past the State Park. This four-generation, family-run ranch and campground was started by my girlfriend's grandparents and lovingly restored by Tara, who grew up hunting, fishing, and outfitting with her dad, Brian Varrelman. Many of you will remember Brian as the heart behind Sawtooth Outfitters, leading generations of families on unforgettable trail rides and backcountry hunts. This isn't just any trail ride. It's access to untouched wilderness--no joggers, no mountain bikes, no barking dogs. Just you, a sure-footed horse, and views so breathtaking they'll leave you speechless. If you're lucky, you might even spot the ranch's resident bear stretched out sunbathing by the pond. Whistlin' Pine is the kind of place that reminds you what camping should feel like--peaceful mornings, paddleboarding on the lake, fishing at sunrise, and star-filled nights. Tara has done an incredible job honoring her family's legacy while giving the ranch some love and new life. So if you're craving the real outdoors, not the Instagram version--this is it. Book a site, saddle up, and go make some core memories.

We first visited WPRSO about ten years ago, shortly after the fire that decimated the nearby Alta…read moreLake State Park. At that time we met Brian, the owner/outfitter, and were impressed with what he had to offer though we were just passing through at the time. We learned from his sidekick that the only reason the beautiful homes, cabins, and ranch at the south end of the lake weren't destroyed in the fire is that Brian and some helpers stayed to keep things watered down when official help wasn't. That's true grit. Fast track to now, and we were planning on staying in Chelan (about 40 minutes away) and I wanted to do some trail riding. I found the newly updated website (really well done - AltaLakeRanch) and contacted Tara, Brian's daughter, who has taken the reins of the ranch now that the Covid issues have passed. She returned my message immediately, something that sooooo many other riding places seem unable to do. She answers her phone. Long story short, we got two rides scheduled for early in the week. She does have a two rider minimum, like so many trail riding places. First two-hour ride ended up being just the two of us, and since I've had horses about forever we could take some of the steeper and rockier trails. This time I rode Bella, a draft/Friesian cross and a giant horse. These trails weren't the easiest, yet she never missed a beat. Since Bella hyper-enjoyed the spring grass, Tara did have to get off her horse to adjust (tighten) up Bella's cinch a few times around her round belly. Otherwise, the saddle fit me well. Tara was riding a young horse that wasn't "string" ready yet but still seemed very well trained to me. Dog Rip, already a great trail dog for his age, joined us. Second two-hour ride we had another person join us, not a regular rider though very fit. Tara asked if I wanted to ride her horse June from the day before (guess I passed the riding test!) so I rode third with her. Once she is on the official string she'll be a favorite as she is nicely trained, moved off the leg really well, was also very sure footed, and just was a pleasure to ride. Well, that plus she isn't a mile high like Bella. Tara rode June's sister, also a young horse in training, and she did great too. Got to add here that Tara knows her horses' quirks well and has appropriate tack for each horse and rider combo. It's awful trying to ride hilly ground on a saddle built for a giant that you slosh around in. This time we took different trails which were more suitable for less experienced riders and really enjoyed the scenery and mountain wildflowers. With 500 acres in this three-generation ranch and adjacent state land to ride on, there are lots of choices for riders from beginners to the more experienced. Reminder to people who don't ride regularly: don't start out with a long ride as you'll be using muscles you never thought you had. You'll realize that in 24 hours and beyond. I found two hours to be perfect for me. We haven't stayed in their campground or attended any equestrian events so I can't comment on that, though Tara is making improvements to the camping area and has more she is exploring. I'll be back to ride again and check on her upgrades as some of them sounded pretty cool.

A beautiful place to go camping with plenty to do, from kayaking, jet skis to just lounging around…read morein a picnic. The bathrooms are clean and have hot water for showers.

Great place. If you haven't come by, you need to. Staff was polite and extremely helpful.read more

Karrie was so accommodating for a last minute limo wine tour for my party of 10. She was responsive…read morevia text and let me know all the details of our ride ahead of time. Our driver Ron was great too and made sure to keep us on track with timing. They even gave us all cider! Definitely recommend this place for any of your wine excursions, as you can also bring drinks of your own in the limo - my sisters bachelorette party was a blast!

We booked 3 different car services for a wedding. Each car arrived a few minutes early and the…read moredrivers were incredibly helpful! The wedding party thoroughly enjoyed the service and the cars!

We've enjoyed the lookout these past few spring breaks. We will not be going back again unless the…read morelookout rights their wrong. They charged us a cleaning fee for a stain on a rug. The reason for the bad review is that the stain already existed when we got there. My wife noticed it right away. We were still charged for this despite four attempts to dispute the charge. We reached out to the Lookout, after initially responding to our email, they then ignored all emails after we stated the stain was already there.

Make sure you itemize ALL items in the house upon check in, or ask for their list of what "should"…read morebe there. We have been accused of stealing an Xbox that was never there. I was asked if i reported it upon check in, but if it was already gone how would I know to report it as missing? I was assured staff would never just check the box on the inventory form without physically ensuring the item was present. But I guess i would steal a 10+ year old Xbox 360 (after spending almost $5k for a 3 night weekend...)?? Their response was they would do an "internal investigation, but would also be keeping my security deposit. Won't be booking here again.

They provide a super fun and knowledgeable experience. Highly recommend. Easy to book with and…read moresuper fun and friendly drivers.

The park is under new ownership for one year and previous one star reviews are irrelevant. New…read moreowner is working to upgrade the park, but still maintain personality of the long standing history of the park. The park sits on the Methow River with good fishing right in front. Owner is nice, very helpful and is working at improvements. With a little work, I would give the park 5 stars. The park has full hook ups, partial hookups, and a large lawn for tents. There is a swimming hole in the river, horse shoe pit, bathhouse with washer and dryer witch does need an upgrade. I'll be interested to go back in a year and see if this park has reached its potential. .

First off, I'm a different Randy than the owner…read more This is the 4th year I've stayed here with my two daughters as part of a YMCA Westerners rafting trip. I'm not sure what the negative reviews are all about, but we've had nothing but positive experiences. Of course we don't try to sneak in extra people in or bring horses. Neither of my girls (11 & 13) or their friends have had any issues with Randy. We tent camp and there is an abundant amount of clean, flat, grassy areas to put up your tent. There are little fire pits with picnic benches scattered around and Randy comes by each night selling bundles of wood for $5. The bathrooms aren't great (we thought the Honey Buckets were better/cleaner), but I wasn't there for the shower facilities. Randy can be a little grumpy, but if you show him some respect, he gives it right back. Last year, his fruit trees were producing and he got upset at some kids who were picking and throwing the fruit. My kids and their friends asked if they could eat some and he helped them harvest an afternoon snack. For a campground, this place makes camping easy and fun!

Nice spot along the Columbia River. Most sites are pull-throughs with a bit of grass and a picnic…read moretable. We had one of the 3 back-in sites (#20, 21 and 22), which are basically 3 parking spots close together. There is a shared grass area behind, and an assigned picnic table for each of the 3 sites. We had afternoon shade over our motorhome, and full hookups, so we were mostly happy. Try to get one of the pull-through sites, though, if you can. The Marina has a boat dock, a wonderful swimming lagoon with a swimming dock, and the nicest camp hosts who keep a good watch over everything. Very quiet at night which is a real plus. The RV Park is in the town of Bridgeport, but most of the businesses in this poor town are shuttered. There are two small grocery stores, a coffee shop, a small restaurant or two, and a couple of parks, but not much else.

What a wonderful RV park with reasonable prices. All sites are level asphalt with adjacent grass…read morearea except 3 sites on East end. Bathrooms are very clean. The grounds are maintained by the nicest hosts we have ever encountered. There is a boat ramp and swimming lagoon. We plan on coming back in the near future due to the host's friendly attitude. You'll never regret staying here!

The family suite room was larger than expected, great pillows, super clean, large tv's. Balcony…read morelooks over a small parking lot & directly onto the state park/lake Chelan. Another nice surprise was the "continental breakfast" actually turned out to be a full breakfast. Our stay was Memorial Day weekend, the room cost was $490 per night. The hotel became very crowded quickly, the parking lot was overfull, the breakfast lounge had consistent lines with food/drinks running out ongoing rotation. The main bedroom sits directly against the outside walkway so you hear a lot of noise, if you open the window blinds everybody who walks by can look in & the AC unit cooled the room well but was obnoxiously noisy to run. The location is too far outside the town of Chelan which makes it a long unpleasant walk in the heat. I would still recommend this hotel, ideally not during such a busy weekend.

My girlfriends and I planned a girlfriend getaway and we stayed at this location. The front desk…read moreemployees were very nice and inviting. I loved the flowers around the property and felt very safe. It is a great location on the lake and many outdoor opportunities, including swimming, walking pass, locations to restaurants and more, I would definitely stay here again.