Lewis & Clark Campground

Campground in North Bonneville, WA • 95 RV Sites

Lewis & Clark Campground and RV Park sits in North Bonneville, Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge—a stretch of the gorge where the river cuts through the Cascades in a corridor of waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and old-growth Douglas fir that has been managed as a National Scenic Area since 1986. The campground's position in the gorge, set among established old timber with mountain views, makes it one of the most scenically situated private campgrounds in the Washington Cascades, and its proximity to Beacon Rock, the Bonneville Dam, and the gorge's extensive trail network positions it well for visitors making extended use of the gorge's recreation and historical resources. RV sites with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits accommodate RV campers alongside tent camping areas. Clean restrooms and showers, a banquet room, and an indoor social area capable of hosting large groups and club gatherings make the campground functional for organized group visits as well as independent travelers. A dump station, propane exchange, and pet-friendly policy handle the practical camping needs. Guests should know that freight trains pass on nearby tracks through the night—a reality of the gorge's commercial transportation corridor that is audible from the campground and worth factoring into sleeping-comfort expectations. Beacon Rock State Park, five minutes from the campground, protects the 848-foot basalt monolith that Lewis and Clark identified in their 1805 journals and named for its navigational prominence above the river—Beacon Rock is the second largest monolith in the Western Hemisphere after the Rock of Gibraltar, and the 1.8-mile trail that switchbacks up its southeast face delivers summit views of the gorge in both directions that rank among the best viewpoints in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The park's hiking network on the north side of the river provides additional trail access to viewpoints, waterfalls, and the Hardy Creek drainage in a quieter environment than the Oregon side's heavily trafficked trail corridors. The Bonneville Dam Fish Hatchery, five minutes from the campground, is one of the largest salmon hatcheries operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and provides public access to the fish ladder and the hatchery pools where chinook salmon, coho, and steelhead can be observed in various life stages. The sturgeon ponds, where white sturgeon in excess of 10 feet and 500 pounds can be viewed in open display, are consistently the most popular attraction for visitors who have never encountered the largest freshwater fish in North America at close range. The Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks—the crossing of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail over the Columbia—is about 10 minutes east. Lewis & Clark Campground operates through the Columbia River Gorge season in a climate where the gorge's unique east-west orientation creates distinctly different weather on its eastern and western ends, with the North Bonneville area occupying the wet western gorge where annual rainfall is higher and the Douglas fir forest is most lush. Multnomah Falls and the Oregon-side waterfall corridor are a short drive west for the most waterfall-dense hiking in the Pacific Northwest. The gorge's east wind that makes Hood River a world-class windsurfing destination diminishes at North Bonneville's position but still moderates summer temperatures in a way that makes the gorge comfortable when the Portland basin is hot.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-in for RV sites: 1:00 PM
- Check-in for Cabins: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM sharp, every day, including weekends and holidays.
- Late check-outs may incur a fee at the discretion of Park Management.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Speed Limit
- The speed limit in the park is 5 MPH.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Please be considerate of your neighbors.Pets Policy
- Allowed: Yes, pets are welcome.
- Leash Policy: Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- Waste Disposal: Animal waste must be picked up immediately; waste bags are provided.
- Pet Areas: Pets may be walked throughout the park and in designated pet areas.
- Restrictions: Pets must not be left unattended, left alone in the RV for extended periods, fenced, penned, chained, or tethered on park property.
- Pet pens, cages, runs, and kennels are not permitted.
- Facilities Access: Pets are not permitted in park facilities (except service dogs with documentation).
- Noise Policy: Barking dogs may lead to removal from the property.
- Extended Stay Pet Fees: $50 per pet; up to two (2) pets per site.RV & Vehicle Requirements
- Daily Accommodations: Accepts all RV years.
- Extended Stays: Accepts all RV years with approval; pictures required for RVs 20 years or older.
- Condition: RVs must be in good working order, fully functioning.
- No leaking RVs or tarps allowed.
- Vehicle Limit: One street-legal vehicle allowed per site; additional vehicles allowed for a fee.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Repairing or maintaining vehicles on-site is prohibited.
- Parking within Site: All vehicles must be parked within your site only, off blacktop and not over grass; overhang or blocking paths may result in towing at owner’s expense.
- RVs must be on blocks at all times, and the cleanliness of vehicles is required.
- No metal on the pavement is permitted.
- Park within your sight line; no overhanging of the slide-out on the grass.
- All RVs must be fully self-contained.
- Non-compliance will result in management action and applicable charges.Cleanliness
- Guest Responsibility: Sites must be kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Restrictions on Items: Tents, extra refrigerators, freezers, boxes, coolers, clotheslines, garbage cans, or other debris are prohibited outside RV space; toys must be stored neatly.
- Furniture & Structures: Only appropriate RV patio furniture is allowed; additions like porches, decks, gazebos, siding, tarps, etc. are not allowed.
- Handicapped ramps or stairs require management approval.
- Plants: Limited to a maximum of 6 potted plants OR 3 planter boxes per site.Site
- Sites are marked from power pole to power pole.
- Respect your neighbors' space and keep all belongings and vehicles within your designated area.
- Only appropriate outdoor RV furniture is allowed.
- Alterations or additions such as gazebos, porches, decks, tarps, lockers, etc., are not permitted.
- Toys & bikes must be stored neatly out of sight.
- Plants limited to 3 potted or planter boxes.
- No utility trailer, boat, or dirt bike storage on sites.
- No tarps, extra refrigerators, freezers, coolers, boxes, clotheslines, garbage cans, or debris outside.
- Non-compliance may result in a $250 fine; repeat offenders may be asked to leave.Sewer
- Sewer lines must be off the ground and on a sewer track for proper flow.
- No leaking.Vehicles
- One street-legal vehicle in addition to your RV per site.
- Additional vehicles may be allowed at management’s discretion with a fee.
- Vehicles must be in good operating condition, have no leaks, and have current tags.
- Oversized vehicles (e.g., work trucks) are not permitted.
- Vehicles must be parked entirely within your site and on pavement.
- RV repair or vehicle repair is not permitted in the park.
- No utility trailer or boat parking/storage without written management approval.Smoking / Fireworks
- No smoking inside park facilities or around buildings.
- Ashtrays are located outside for proper disposal.
- Cigarette butts left around may incur a $10 fine per butt.
- No fireworks allowed on park property.Visitors
- Visitors must read and adhere to all park policies.
- Visitors must leave by 10:00 PM.
- Overnight visitors must be approved by the office and may incur a fee.Rates
- Site use rate: nightly.
- No refunds on prepaid amounts regardless of departure.
- Returned check fee: $50Utilities
- All connections must be tight and secure.Deposits
- May be required for each reservation or special circumstances.
- Refunds only if finances are in order, the site is clean, and no damage occurred.Conduct
- No interference or tampering with park property or management.
- Orderly conduct required; intoxication, profane language, excessive noise, illegal activity, or disruptive appearance will not be tolerated.Bathrooms & Showers
- For RV park occupants only.
- Leave clean after use.
- No bathing pets or using hair dye.
- Facilities may close if vandalism/theft occurs.Laundry
- For guests only.
- Do not overload washers/dryers.
- Do not wash large items (sleeping bags, rugs, blankets, shoes).
- No pet bedding.Minors
- Children must be supervised.
- No playing outside assigned site areas.Garbage
- Use dumpsters and recycling bins.
- All garbage in closed plastic bags.
- Boxes broken down flat.
- No appliances or large household items.
- Violations: $100 dumping fee.Liability
- Use of park facilities at own risk.
- Management is not responsible for accidents, injuries, theft, or natural acts.
- Park occupants are responsible for visitors’ or family members’ violations.