Columbia River campground at Wanapum Recreation Area with 50 full-hookup sites, showers, a swim beach, and nearby Ginkgo Petrified Forest interpretation.
Camping for Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is three miles away at Wanapum Recreation Area on the Columbia River. The official brochure identifies 50 reservable full-hookup campsites plus two separate hiker/biker sites. Washington State Parks lists showers, drinking water, a swim beach, and limited availability for equipment up to 60 feet. The current park page does not list a trailer dump, so the directory does not claim one. High winds and intense summer heat are common in this exposed shrub-steppe setting.
Wanapum Recreation Area provides Columbia River access in an exposed shrub-steppe landscape. Ginkgo Petrified Forest's interpretive center and trails are separate destinations nearby; check their current hours and access alerts before leaving camp.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
Select a campsite at Wanapum Recreation Area. Expect limited shade, high winds, and very hot summer afternoons; secure awnings and lightweight gear.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Vantage, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 2 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 40 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 52 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 40 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 45 mi |
Stock up in Vantage, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Reservable April 16–October 15. Wanapum closes November 1–March 1; sites 1–31 are first-come March 1–April 15 and sites 32–49 open April 1. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.