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Wanapum Recreation Area

Its 50 sites are reservable through Washington State Parks reservations, camping costs Peak nightly (statewide): full hookup $46-$56, and it is open from March 1 to November 1. Wanapum Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Vantage, Washington.

Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations

State Park · Vantage, Washington

A campsite with power and water at WanapumWanapum State Park near Vantage
A campsite with power and water at WanapumWanapum State Park near Vantage1 / 2

A campsite with power and water at Wanapum. Photo: Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Full hookups
Max RV length
60 ft

Wanapum Recreation Area sits inside Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Washington State Parks reservations Book a site
Fee
Peak nightly (statewide): full hookup $46-$56
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits
Booking window
Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
Cancellations
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
50
Hookups
Full hookups
Max RV length
60 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services5.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
630 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Wanapum Recreation Area is open from March 1 to November 1 , at 630 ft.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Sites at Wanapum Recreation Area are reserved through Washington State Parks reservations (https://washington.goingtocamp.com/). Booking window: Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
How much does it cost to camp at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Camping at Wanapum Recreation Area costs Peak nightly (statewide): full hookup $46-$56.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Wanapum Recreation Area?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Wanapum Recreation Area; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Wanapum Recreation Area?
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund.
How many campsites does Wanapum Recreation Area have?
Wanapum Recreation Area has 50 campsites.
Does Wanapum Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Yes. Wanapum Recreation Area has full hookups. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet.
Is there drinking water at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Yes, Wanapum Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wanapum Recreation Area.
When is Wanapum Recreation Area open?
Wanapum Recreation Area is open from March 1 to November 1.
How long can you stay at Wanapum Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Wanapum Recreation Area is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Are generators allowed at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Wanapum Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Wanapum Recreation Area. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Wanapum Recreation Area?
Wanapum Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Wanapum Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 8.5 miles

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Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations Peak nightly (statewide): full hookup $46-$56
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