Lewis and Clark Trail Campground
Open for camping April 1 through October 31. Park hours are 6:30 a.m. to dusk. The campground and day-use areas close November 1 through March 31. Level 1 burn ban in effect: campfires permitted only in designated fire pits and grills.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 to 103 degrees expected, with 101 to 105 degrees in the Columbia Basin. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin. Smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot temperatures get.
About
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park sits along Highway 12 near Dayton, Washington, marking a campsite used by the Corps of Discovery in 1806. The 36-acre park hugs the Touchet River, offering a lush corridor of black cottonwoods and willows that contrasts sharply with the surrounding wheat fields and rolling Palouse hills. The campground features 24 standard sites suitable for tents or smaller RVs, all without hookups. Each site includes a fire pit with grate, picnic table, and BBQ stand. Facilities include restrooms with flush toilets and showers, potable water spigots, and a dump station. The park also rents 16-foot-diameter teepees that sleep up to eight, and a reservable kitchen shelter with electricity accommodates group gatherings. Interpretive trails wind through the riparian forest, and the river attracts anglers targeting smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. Wildlife includes deer, wild turkeys, and various songbirds. The park makes a convenient base for exploring the nearby wine country of the Walla Walla Valley.
Directions
From Dayton, WA, drive west on US Highway 12 for approximately 4.5 miles. The park entrance is on the south side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $68.44 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lewis.clark.trail@parks.wa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 337-6457 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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