Grand Coulee Dam

We arrived at the casino on 7/2 and found all the RV parking open. It might have been the weather as it was 102. We missed the last tour and with it being so hot we headed for home. Thanks every one for the help, Joe.

Thanks for the info. The casino sounds like what we are looking for, hopefuly there will be a spot when we get there. If not we will continue east. Thanks, Joe.

I don't recall a problem with the trees in town, but I have to admit crossing the bridge did scare the******out of me, only because a semi crossed the opposite way at the same time. I could have reached out and touched his mirror...with my elbow bent! But I made it okay and no problem coming back over.

Didn't even think about next week being July 4th. Don't have any idea how crowded behind the casino parking area gets then.

WE stayed at a campground there years ago, Sunbanks I think, and the full hookups sites were the tightest we have ever seen. The unit next to us had his slide out and it was partly over our concrete patio. We had to move our picnic table, so he could get into his compartments. If he moved further away from us, he couldn't get out of his door.
We were supposed to be there for a week, but left after two nights and got all our money back.
There is a small municipal park at the South end of Soap Lake, but that might be a bit far for you.

I"d be surprised if you can find a spot at ALL if you don't already have reservations. Every RV Parking lot and campground in the area usually books solid for the forth.

Janss wrote:
You can stay a block behind the Coulee Dam Casino.!

Great idea!

The only caveat I would add is getting there. Coming thru town on 155 could be scary as the city doesn't trim those trees too often, and the bridge is narrow.

You can stay a block behind the Coulee Dam Casino.
http://www.colvillecasinos.com/casinos/coulee-dam-casino/
"Click for directions" at the bottom of the website. Zoom into the Google map and you can see the two nearly empty parking lots beginning at 6th St. and Fir St. have about six lined spaces for RVs (parallel to 6th St). You must go get an overnight parking permit from the casino. Can't remember how many nights they allow. You might want to call them to confirm. I stayed there last year and a few years before that.

This is really close to the dam and free!

Spring Canyon is the closest Lake Roosevelt Nat Rec area campground. Their prices are lower than state parks and most National Forest campgrounds.
http://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

Use of WDFW (fishing access) sites requires a pass, $10/day, $30 annual (this pass is also good for day use at state parks).

http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/columbia_basin/access_sites.php

Steamboat Rock SP is nice, but could be booked up depending on what days you are going to be there...

Cost wise, I think it's around $33/night depending on what kind of site you get?

This is the view from site # 2. We had to reserve 9 mos ahead of time, but it's worth it! :)

Mitch