Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.21417, -117.05361
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 509-447-7300
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pioneer Park
Overview Pioneer Park Campground is located in northeast Washington on the Pend Oreille River. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground's proximity to the city of Newport provides urban entertainment opportunities as well. Recreation The Pioneer Park Heritage Trail, a short trail that highlights the history of the Kalispel Tribe, is a favorite attraction in the campground. Twelve interpretive displays are dispersed along the 0.3-mile boardwalk trail, which boasts scenic views of the river below. Excellent bass and trout fishing can be found in the Pend Oreille River. A boat ramp, picnic shelter and swimming area are located on-site. Facilities Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and tent pad. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water. Gravel parking spurs can accommodate any RV size. Natural Features The campground is surrounded by groves of ponderosa pine, white pine, hemlock and grand fir trees, and sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Campsites are spacious and shady, with an understory of wild roses and thimbleberry. Pioneer is situated at the southern edge of Colville National Forest, near the Idaho border. The forest spans 1.1 million acres and encompasses the Okanogan, Kettle River and Selkirk Mountain Ranges. Nearby Attractions The city of Newport is conveniently close for a restaurant outing or summer entertainment. Children will enjoy the Little People's Park in town.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Washington State Parks · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 112 designated routes (186 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Park | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pioneer Park Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Old American Kampground | RV park | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Newport Founders Park | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Albeni Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Albeni Cove | Private campground | 3.6 mi | $30 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.