Kamloops Island Campground
Kamloops Island Campground is a national park campground in Washington. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.67520, -118.11630
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 509-754-7889
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Kamloops Island Campground
Overview Kamloops Island is a small, shady campground at the mouth of the Kettle River. The main hub of campsites is tucked into the vegetation at the top and can fit tents and RVs. A cluster of walk-in tent sites is spread out in a grove of pines. Many campsites offer views of the river, lake, and surrounding landscape. There is a courtesy dock, but no boat launch. Recreation Kamloops Island is a beautiful little campground surrounded by the Columbia River on one side and the Kettle River on the other. During the draw down when the water is low the geological beauty comes out in the ravine cut by the Kettle River. This campground is very popular for fishermen and familes alike. Facilities Kamloops Island is a reservation only campground with 17 sites. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. You will need to bring your own drinking water. Natural Features Kamloops Island provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kamloops, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Aspen Valley Propane · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 91 designated routes (151 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops Island Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Kamloops Island Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $23 | — |
| North Lake RV Park and Campground | RV park | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Evans Group Camp | National park campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Kettle River Campground | National park campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric |
| Marcus Island Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.