Crescent Bar Recreation Area

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Camping on Crescent Bar Island

Your summer vacation starts with camping on Crescent Bar Island. 55 tent and RV sites are ready, spacious enough to host your family's adventures whether you're in a tent or an RV.

Every site has full hookups and room for one boat trailer and two vehicles (extra off-site parking is limited). The day-use area has a designated boat beach and swim beach, and the new walking trail makes it easier than ever to stroll the island and head to the water.

Wi-Fi now available

Water refill, west side of the office

Check-in 3 pm · Check-out 1 pm

Up to 8 people per site

17×17 tent pad at every site

ADA sites 4, 33, 38 & 45

Reservations

Booked on a 9-month rolling schedule — you can book 9 months before your arrival date.

Example: to stay May 15 next year, book on August 15 this year.

Reserve a Siteor call (509) 754-5002

Find your spot

Campground map & site lengths

Sites vary in length. Please check that your vehicles, RV and trailers fit within the posted site length before you book. A site may hold up to two vehicles, one RV trailer and one boat trailer — but not every site fits all of them, and additional fees may apply.

Seasonal rates

Per site, per night.

Jan 1 – Mar 31

Off Season

$35 /night

  • No water; bathhouse and showers open
  • Tent pad (17×17) at every site
  • Dry hookups — electrical / sewer only
  • 100% refund until day of arrival, less $10 processing fee

Apr 1 – Oct 15

Peak Season

$50–75 /night

  • Water available from April 1*
  • Standard sites $50–60 · Premium sites $65–75
  • All sites full hookup; restrooms & showers open year-round
  • 2-night minimum on weekends (Fri/Sat); 3 nights Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day

Oct 16 – Dec 31

Late Season

$35 /night

  • No water; bathhouse open, showers closed
  • Tent pad (17×17) at every site
  • Dry hookups — electrical only
  • 100% refund until day of arrival, less $10 processing fee

*Mid-April water availability depends on weather. Water runs through October 15; after that the fill station is available through the camp host.

Plans change

Cancellation refund policy

Cancellation Request Form

Cancellation from date of booking

100% refund

Cancel within 24 hours of booking — online, by phone or in person. 9-month rule applies.

80% refund

Cancel within 30 days of the original booking date (after the first 24 hours). This takes precedence over the arrival-based policy if it gives a higher refund.

Cancellation before arrival date

50% refund

Cancel 15 or more days before check-in.

25% refund

Cancel between 14 days and 24 hours before check-in.

$10 reservation change fee applies to all changes to reservations.

Reservations are on a 9-month rolling schedule — book up to 9 months before your arrival date.

Around the campground

Aerial view of the campground on Crescent Bar IslandPaved campsite with picnic table by the riverCampsite with picnic table and basalt cliffsWalking trail through the park in autumnRiverside trail lined with poplar treesRiverbend swim beach from abovePlayground beneath the cliffsCovered picnic shelterTrail and shelter along the river

Campground rules

See all park rules →
  • Online reservations preferred May – September. Drop-in camping is night-by-night only, based on availability.
  • Campsites are not for residential use. Stays are limited to 10 days (Apr 1 – Sep 30) and 20 days (Oct 1 – Mar 31). All property must be removed at check-out.
  • ADA sites (4, 33, 38, 45) are reserved for visitors with a state-issued ADA placard. After 6 pm, unreserved ADA sites are first-come, first-served for one night.
  • Maximum occupancy is eight (8) people per site. Site saving is not allowed.
  • Tents only on designated tent pads — no tents on the grass, and tent pads are for tents only (no parking on them).
  • No tent stakes over 8 inches and no corkscrew stakes in the grass.
  • Trailers and stabilizers may not sit on the grass — you will be asked to move your trailer.
  • Don't adjust, damage or cover sprinklers; they run daily. Nothing may be left on the grass overnight.
  • Large items on the grass (inflatables, kayaks, coolers) are limited to 6 hours or less.
  • Pets must be on a leash. Campers are responsible for all damages.

Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am daily.