4.2795 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
15 campsites
Season
May - November
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
15 campsites
Season
May - November
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Anglers and families who can hit it Monday through Thursday in spring or fall. The Washington Dept. of Wildlife stocks the adjacent ponds with rainbow and steelhead trout, sites have fire rings, and the wild rose bushes give the backside spots genuine separation. Bring all your o
Weekend warriors expecting peace will find loud music, barking dogs, and toilets that reviewers describe as wrecked by Friday night. No potable water, no cell signal, no trash service, and an active FSR 47 road closure means you need to confirm your access route before you drive
Reference information about Tucannon Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p align="center">Located along the Tucannon River and bordering the Wooten State Wildlife area, the Tucannon Campground has several ponds nearby, managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife. These ponds are stocked with trout, offering excellent fishing opportunities for the entire family. This campground is heavily used from the opening weekend of fishing season, in early spring, through the fall hunting seasons. Tucannon is open for camping year around and is easily accessed by paved roads directly leading to the campground. Please call the Pomeroy Ranger District for current conditions. A fee of $8.00 per night is charged from March 1 through October 31st each year. From November 1st through February there is no fee charged. Please <a href="http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank"><strong>Leave-No-Trace</strong></a>.</p>
The elevation is 2,700 ft. This pack it in/pack it out campground, is a single rustic loop through a stand of pleasantly blended conifers and deciduous trees. Wild rose along with alder and maple trees suggest colorful fall colors. Destruction caused by the 2005 School Fire is evident on drive to and around but not in the campground. Large wild rose bushes provide fragrant privacy hedges for some sites. One side of the campground stretches along the Tucannon River, while on the other, campsites are along a creek. There are seven small lakes along Tucannon Rd. offering fishing opportunities. The little, stocked, Curl Lake is most convenient to campground. Visit the nearby Tucannon Guard Station to learn about the area's history.
Services provided March 1 through October 31
The parking aprons are gravel. The pull-thrus are before the campground's entrance with dirt, irregular shaped parking. An RV Waste Station with potable water is available, for a fee, at The Last Resort RV Park, 2005 Tucannon Rd.
From Pomeroy, WA take US Rt. 12 west 11.7 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left at intersection, staying on Rt. 12 west, and go 10.1 miles to Tucannon Rd. sign. Turn left after sign onto Tucannon Rd. and go 28.2 miles to campground on left.
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Spring brings the best conditions: daytime highs around 50-65°F with nights dipping to freezing or the low 40s. Snowmelt swells the river for trout fishing, and wildflowers bloom while wild roses scent the air. Crowds stay light compared to summer. Autumn delivers vibrant foliage but colder temperatures. Winter snow creates solitude but also restricts access.
Spring noted as best: 50–65°F days, snowmelt swells river, wildflowers and good trout fishing.
Tucannon Campground provides basic amenities suitable for a rustic camping experience. The site features vault toilets, picnic tables at each of the 18 sites, and two pit toilets located within easy walking distance of most sites. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. Vault toilets are reported to be clean and well-maintained by reviewers, although flies tend to be an issue during the summer months. 'Toilets well maintained. No water available, so be sure to haul plenty,' notes one user. Each site includes a picnic table and either a fire ring or a grille, with a total of 13 grilles available.
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