The best waterside campgrounds near Spokane, Washington

Set up camp by the water in Spokane and pick from over 900 options tailored for waterside stays. Average rates hover around $65 per night, with some spots dipping as low as $24. You’ll find riverside pitches and lakeside clearings where fishing, swimming, and even horseback riding are daily routines. Top picks in the area include Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews), and Mike and Brenda's getaway (141 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have showers, so you can keep it simple or settle in for a longer stretch. Locals come here for early morning swims and evenings casting off the dock. Bring your rod, pack your boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Set up camp by the water in Spokane and pick from over 900 options tailored for waterside stays. Average rates hover around $65 per night, with some spots dipping as low as $24. You’ll find riverside pitches and lakeside clearings where fishing, swimming, and even horseback riding are daily routines. Top picks in the area include Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews), and Mike and Brenda's getaway (141 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have showers, so you can keep it simple or settle in for a longer stretch. Locals come here for early morning swims and evenings casting off the dock. Bring your rod, pack your boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Parkside Mountain Ranch

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37mi from Spokane · 30 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Plummer, ID

Private Exclusive Campsites is what we will provide for you while staying with us! Parkside Mountain Ranch provides private camping on a 450 acre mountain with trails for any type of adventure. PMR has a variety of camping experiences you can pick from to accommodate while camping with us. Have a family get together, a business retreat, trail ride your horse with your barn buddies, send us a message and let us know what you would like and we will make your camping just the way you want it to be. Heyburn State Park Rocky Point is less than a mile away. Hipcampers can enjoy the Lake Chatcolet which offers a beach, marina, and a boat launch. Heyburn State Park South Side entrance is located on the same road as PMR. PMR will have sites with over night horse stalls too. Sooo bring your horse camping with you! We want to provide you with beautiful views and private rustic camping!

2. Native Pines

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45mi from Spokane · 12 sites · RVs · Fruitland, WA

We're nestled in the pines, just off the highway. Our property is on a deeded piece of land within the Spokane Indian Reservation. We are 5 miles from Lake Roosevelt and the Fort Spokane boat launch. Lake Roosevelt is known for its excellent fishing, and is the only lake in Washington state that contains walleye! A small motel was built on this property back in 1998 and is consistently complemented on it's clean rooms and peaceful setting. Our RV camp is rustic & peaceful with only natural vegetation (no pads), and each spot provides FULL hookups. Be prepared to level your rig. We invite you to come and experience all that Eastern Washington has to offer! Park your rig, set up your table and BBQ, and just relax. Spend your evenings lying in awe of God's amazing masterpiece in the sky. So many stars can be seen as well as the Milky Way! Truly a blessing!

3. Riverfront Base Camp

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44mi from Spokane · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cataldo, ID

Park your RV, overland rig, pitch a tent, or sleep under the stars next to the Coeur D’ Alene River. Be advised this is directly next to State Highway 3. If you are a light sleeper, or road noise bothers you, this is not the campsite for you. At the camp, you can launch your kayaks at the river to go for an adventure down through the Chain Lakes, all eight are accessible by the river adjacent to where you will sleep. The bird and wildlife watching in this area is world class. Ospreys, hawks, turkeys and other animals commonly hang out in these parts. You can go for a swim at one of the sandbars, take your dirt bikes or side by sides down Killarney Lake Road to access an extensive network of trails and dirt roads into remote wilderness. There is no cell service, no water or electrical hookups, or toilet. As beautiful as it is, your experience will not be “glamping” unless you come with all the comforts you personally desire. You can hunt on the forest service land by 4th of July Pass, fish on the river, or on the Chain Lakes (with the proper permits, of course). There is a access into the water from camp but it is quite steep. For easy access to the water, use the docks or boat launch at Killarney Lake or Bull Run. Pets and kids are allowed at your own risk. Be advised the highway and river are hazardous for off-leash animals and rambunctious toddlers. Please send a message if you have any questions. I am happy to help.

4. Corkscrew Bay Adventure's

100%

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50mi from Spokane · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Fruitland, WA

Adventure Awaits on Corkscrew Bay at Lake Roosevelt, Washington. Camp 300 feet from the end of a bay to access the 180 mile long lake. 3 campsites nestled in the tall pines are secluded and quiet. Located 9 miles off of the nearest highway, the last 4 miles of county maintained gravel road, makes this far off of the beaten path. 3 bell disc golf course on site! Community picnic table with a view of the bay. Wildlife frequently visits and grazes on and nearby the property. Campsite have water and power hook-ups. No bathroom! Septic dump may be available with prior permission for an extra fee. No internet service available. Some cellular service may provide a little signal, but do not count on it. Between two boat launches, a 20 mile drive North or South, both 9 river miles away by boat. Fort Spokane or Two Rivers to the South with a marina, dock fuel, convenience store, Chuck Wagon and Fort Spokane Restaurant's. To the North is Hunters boat launch, Grocery, Cafe, and Bar and Grill. The Bar and Grill has live music most summer weekends. Fruitland, a few miles closer, offers the Fruitland Winery, also with live music some weekends, and the smallest Market with the most supplies from fuel and food to marine and auto parts.

Public campgrounds near Spokane

Mica Bay Boater Park Campground

27mi from Spokane · 16 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Windy Bay Boater Park Campground

27mi from Spokane · 14 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

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Albeni Cove Campground

41mi from Spokane · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

Pioneer Park Campground

42mi from Spokane · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Killarney Lake Picnic Site Campground

42mi from Spokane · 2 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Killarney Lake Boat Launch Campground

42mi from Spokane · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

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Farragut Campground

43mi from Spokane · 248 sites · Tents, RVs · in Farragut State Park

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Priest River Campground

43mi from Spokane · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

Bead Lake Trail #127 Dispersed Campground

45mi from Spokane · 2 sites · in Colville National Forest

Bead Lake Boat Launch

45mi from Spokane · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lots of paved trails for kids and parents to bike. Spaces were close but not on top of each other. Very clean and very safe!

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Riley Creek Campground

46mi from Spokane · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

Stories from the community

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Madeline

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

We had the best time! Stan was an amazing host and provided us with incredible service and hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Beautiful scenery, FANTASTIC SWIMMING and a great location for bikers wanting easy access to the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes! Our second time at this location, we’ll be back next year!!!

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Sierra

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Really loved the camp site right on the water! It was very peaceful and clean would definitely recommend everyone to stay here at least once😁

Shawn

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Amazing sunset and sunrise.....perfect spot to rest.

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Michael

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Native Pines

I really liked that it was in the back, a little ways from the Road. Plenty of room to back up. Nice and Peaceful.

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Linsey

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

The view of the river was beautiful. Enjoyed a nice relaxing getaway

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Kenzie

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Great spot! Isolated and close to water. Water is fine to swim in as I think most bodies of water in this area have the same warnings just maybe not as concentrated? Idk, my husband and I didn’t grow any extra limbs or anything crazy! Plan to come back again soon :)

Kim

July 2025

44 ft fifth wheel

3 nights at Native Pines

We were super happy to have found Native Pines! We had been boondocking our way through Washington but, when temps approached 100F, we decided we needed some A/C and a breather. While all the sites are 30amp only, it was still sufficient for keeping our big rig cool enough, and we were happy to have sewer to be able to do some laundry. The sites are nestled into a pocket in the woods behind (but out of site of) a motel. Our 44' fifth wheel had plenty of room to maneuver within the property as well as fit into one of the back-in sites. It was peaceful and within a 7 minute drive to a beautiful, riverfront park (Roosevelt National Rec Area on the Columbia River) where we did some paddleboarding. And, you can't beat the rate of $35! Thank you John and Michelle!

Anthony

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Native Pines

The camp was quiet and very easy to get to. We experienced some spotty WiFi connectivity but that’s not a big deal when you’re enjoying the outdoors. Would stay again.

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Daniel

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

Beautiful secluded campsite outside of Couer D'Alene and a very helpful host. Would definitely stay here again.

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Rena

July 2025

25 ft Class C

2 nights at Native Pines

We camped at Native Pines for two nights over the 4th of July, and even then it was peaceful and quiet. We prefer to stay in campgrounds with few sites for that very reason. All the camp sites, arranged in a circle, were visible to us, but many of the other guests were gone during the day, returning in the evening. We had a great time there.

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Logan

April 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Native Pines

Full rv hookups and plenty of places to explore nearby and on site!

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Kelly

March 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

PEACEFULL SPOT, HAD AN EMERGENCY AND HAD TO RESCHED. PERHAPS NEXT TIME. L ADI DA DAD DA, PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOC GO GREAT! GOD IS GREAT, BEER IS GOOD, PEOPLE ARE F-ING CRAZY!!