Campgrounds and RV parks near Washougal, WA

Washougal sits on the Washington side of the Columbia River at the western edge of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, about a 30-minute drive east of Vancouver and Portland. The location puts RV travelers within reach of riverfront parks, Cascade foothill forests, and the trails and waterfalls of the Gorge, while remaining close to grocery stores, fuel, and dump stations in the Portland metro area. The Columbia River Gorge is the largest national scenic area in the United States, covering roughly 293,000 acres across Oregon and Washington. Public camping in the area is managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Forest Service in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, with private RV parks filling in along the river corridor and near I-205. Closest options for RV travelers include Sandy Riverfront RV Resort and Portland Fairview RV Park on the Oregon side, Vancouver Mall RV Park just west in Vancouver, Rock Creek Horse Camp in the Yacolt Burn State Forest to the north, and Battle Ground Lake State Park in the Cascade foothills.

Washington State Parks accepts reservations up to nine months in advance, so peak-season dates should be locked in as soon as plans firm up. Sites and cabins at Battle Ground Lake State Park can be reserved online through the Washington State Parks website or by phone at 888-226-7688. The Battle Ground campground includes six water-and-electric hookup sites suited to RVs, with maximum site length around 35 feet, so book early for one of the limited hookup sites. DNR campgrounds operate differently. Campsites on DNR land are first-come, first-served at no additional charge with a Discover Pass. Rock Creek Horse Camp is a no-fee campground, and a Discover Pass is required. Private RV parks such as Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, Portland Fairview RV Park, and Vancouver Mall RV Park are booked directly through each park, often online.