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Camping for fishing in Washington

171 camps in Washington that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 76°F and lows near 50°F.

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171camps for fishing
8free or dispersed
114reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Cliffdell30 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Verlot23 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Roslyn21 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Trout Lake19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around Marblemount14 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Washington are good for fishing?

171 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 8 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 76°F and lows near 50°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 78% also offer hiking, 57% also offer wildlife & birding, 50% also offer boating & paddling.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Washington

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Buck Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Situated on the banks of Buck Creek in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Buck Creek campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities popular in the…

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  • Mineral Park CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · 1,352 ft · No cell signal

    Mineral Park Campground is situated near the confluence of the North and South Forks of the scenic Cascade River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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  • Moss Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Located in the southeast corner of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and close to Columbia River Gorge, Moss Creek Campground sits alongside the Little White Salmon River. At an elevation…

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  • Beaver CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. Its location along the Wind River provides opportunities for…

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  • Money Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Situated on the banks of the South Fork Skykomish River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Money Creek campground offers

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  • Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    In a well-shaded location among maple trees and ferns, Blue Lake Creek Campground offers open, grassy spaces with sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs with a small brook that…

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  • Boulder Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Boulder Creek Campground sits along the banks of Boulder Creek in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The unique setting offers many recreational activities and scenic views.…

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  • Big PinesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching…

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Free camps for fishing

  • Trout Lake Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal

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  • Meadow Creek CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal

    Located along the Chiwawa River, 6 miles from Fish Lake, this campground offers river access.

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  • Windust ParkFederal campground · Free · No cell signal

    Windust Park is located on Lake Sacajawea in Eastern Washington. The lake is formed by Ice Harbor Dam on the Lower Snake River.

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  • Fish Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal

    This campground offers 5 walk-in tent-only sites near a small lake and the Cle Elum River.

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