Eastern Washington generally enjoys drier, warmer weather than western Washington, making for a unique climate all its own and a great place to enjoy summertime water sports. The Columbia River marks the southern boundary of the entire state, and to the north, the Canadian border is the state boundary. The Cascade Mountains separate eastern Washington from the rest of the state, while the Snake River creates the eastern state line. Within the boundaries of eastern Washington, lakes, rivers and ancient land formations form the backdrop for some dramatic recreational opportunities.
Peach Beach is in the southeastern Washington Columbia Gorge area near the town of Goldendale. About one quarter of the resort's 82 RV campsites are waterfront sites along the Columbia River. If you bring a boat along, you can fish for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, walleye or bass. You can follow the Peach Beach access road up the hillside for some unparalleled Columbia River Gorge views. At the top, visit Maryhill winery for a wine tasting. Stop at the Maryhill museum and the miniature replica of Stonehenge on your return journey to Peach Beach Campground. Most RV sites have full hook-up facilities, and the nightly fee is $20 to $25.
Peach Beach Campark
89 Maryhill Highway
Goldendale, WA 98620
509-773-4698
Sun Lakes Park Resort is a longtime family favorite near Coulee City in the central region of eastern Washington. This fully developed resort has more than 200 RV sites, a cafe and grocery store, Sun Lakes offers plenty of recreation options. Swimming, on-site boat rentals, a nine-hole golf course plus mini golf and hiking the surrounding trails will keep your crew busy. Area sights to see include Grand Coulee Dam with a summertime laser light show, and the Lake Lenore Caves. Off-season RV rates are $23 per night, and regular rates are between $34-$37 per night for groups of four.
Sun Lakes Park Resort
34228 Park Lake Road North East
Coulee City, WA 99115
509-632-5291
sunlakesparkresort.com
On the west side of Curlew Lake near the Canadian border, Tiffany's Resort features all waterfront RV sites with full hook-up facilities. Activities at Tiffany's are based on enjoyment of the natural delights of Curlew Lake, renowned for its great rainbow trout fishing. Eight docks, a boat launch, gas, propane, a sandy beach, horseshoes and boat rental are some of the amenities that will greet you. Drink in the scent of Ponderosa pines and watch osprey fish the lake at sunset.
Tiffany's Resort
58 Tiffany Road
Republic, WA 99166
509-775-3152
www.tiffanysresort.com
On Lake Entiat, a man-made lake created by Rocky Reach Dam on the Columbia River, Lincoln Rock State Park is the place to be this summer if you and your family are water sports nuts. Situated in the central area of eastern Washington near Wenatchee, Lake Entiat draws crowds of skiers and wake-boarders to its placid waters. On windy days, windsurfers claim the lake for a different kind of water sporting fun. Lincoln Rock State Park contains 67 RV sites plus tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a bathhouse, a swimming beach and boat ramp.
Lincoln Rock State Park
13253 U.S. Highway 2
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
509-884-8702
www.parks.wa.gov
