Can you reserve a site at Charbonneau Park and Campground?

Yes, Charbonneau Park and Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Charbonneau Park and Campground?

142 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Charbonneau Park and Campground, Washington — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Charbonneau Park in Eastern Washington was named one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds. It is located on Lake Sacajawea, formed by Ice Harbor Lock and Dam on the Lower Snake River. The park was named for Toussaint Charbonneau, an interpreter for Lewis and Clark and husband of Sacajawea, the famous Shoshone interpreter on the Corps of Discovery. The park provides excellent recreational opportunities for boaters, campers, upland and waterfowl hunters and anglers.

Recreation

The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is also a popular pastime, and anglers will find excellent salmon and steelhead fishing on the lake.

Facilities

The park offers 52 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters, all with electric hookups.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Lake Sacajawea, and several of its waterfront sites have scenic views of the lake. The park is characterized by its open grassy areas dotted with a few large shade trees.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (509) 547-2048 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

The facts

54 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 142 ft
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: Campground, DAY USE, OVERLOOK

Site types

52 Standard Electric
2 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

54 campsites at Charbonneau Park and Campground

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
03	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
04	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
05	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	134 ft	8	🐾
06	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8	🐾
07	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	120 ft	8	🐾
08	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
09	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	130 ft	8	🐾
10	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	126 ft	8	🐾
11	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	91 ft	8	🐾
12	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	122 ft	8	♿ 🐾
13	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	67 ft	8	🐾
14	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	🐾
15	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	73 ft	8	🐾
16	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	122 ft	8	♿ 🐾
17	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
18	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	43 ft	8	🐾
19	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	119 ft	8	🐾
20	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
21	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
22	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
23	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	115 ft	8	🐾
24	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	142 ft	8	🐾
25	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
26	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	8	🐾
27	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	120 ft	8	🐾
28	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
29	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
30	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	63 ft	8	🐾
31	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
32	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	130 ft	8	🐾
33	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	67 ft	8	🐾
34	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	99 ft	8	🐾
35	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	8	🐾
36	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
37	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	110 ft	8	🐾
38	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	🐾
39	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	85 ft	8	🐾
40	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8	🐾
41	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	64 ft	8	🐾
42	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	113 ft	8	🐾
43	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	69 ft	8	🐾
44	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	76 ft	8	🐾
45	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	73 ft	8	🐾
46	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	107 ft	8	🐾
47	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	106 ft	8	🐾
48	Campground	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	103 ft	8	🐾
49	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
50	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
51	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	47 ft	8	🐾
52	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
53	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	46 ft	8	🐾
54	Campground	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	49 ft	8	🐾
Group Shelter (Day Use)	DAY USE	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—	65	♿ 🐾
Group Shelter (Overlook)	OVERLOOK	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—	150	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Pasco, Washington, take Highway 12 east. After crossing the Snake River Bridge, take the first exit and proceed to Highway 124. Continue east through Burbank, Washington. Turn north on Sun Harbor Drive and follow for 1.5 miles, then take a left on Charbonneau Road. Campground is on the right.

46.25556, -118.84472 · 46°15'20.0"N 118°50'41.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	42	48	58	65	74	80	89	89	80	66	51	42
Low °F	29	30	35	41	48	54	61	59	51	42	35	29
Precip in	1.4	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.1	0.8	0.3	0.3	0.4	1.0	1.3	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Charbonneau Park and Campground

Can you reserve a site at Charbonneau Park and Campground?: Yes, Charbonneau Park and Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Charbonneau Park and Campground have?: 54 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Charbonneau Park and Campground?: 142 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground.
Does Charbonneau Park and Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Charbonneau Park and Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone 509-547-2048
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-20.

Charbonneau Park and Campground