Small Horsethief Lake campground with four standard and eight partial-hookup vehicle sites, showers, a trailer dump, and Columbia Gorge recreation.
The Horsethief Lake area of Columbia Hills Historical State Park has four standard and eight partial-hookup vehicle campsites, for 12 vehicle sites, plus separate walk-in and hiker/biker sites. Washington State Parks lists showers, drinking water, and a trailer dump. The campground closes in winter. Cultural sites and rock art require respectful visitation, and access rules for guided areas should be checked with the park.
The Horsethief Lake campground sits within the Columbia River Gorge landscape of basalt cliffs, open grassland, and river shoreline. Rock-art areas have specific access and protection rules; use current park guidance for tours and trails.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
Only 12 vehicle campsites are available: four standard and eight partial-hookup. The operator does not publish one current park-wide RV length, so confirm the selected site's dimensions.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Lyle, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 8 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 25 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 35 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 25 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 10 mi |
Stock up in Lyle, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Horsethief Lake campground closes November 1–March 31; first-come September 16–October 31 and April 1–May 14; reservable May 15–September 15. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.