Charbonneau Park And Campground
Lake Sacajawea — lakeside, fishing
Location: BURBANK, WA, WA
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$110 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (304 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/charbonneau-park-and-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Named one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds, Charbonneau Park sits on Lake Sacajawea with excellent recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a well-maintained, quiet, and lovely park with clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, American Beaver, Common Nighthawk, Black-legged Kittiwake, Bonaparte's Gull, and Burrowing Owl present within 8km
Insider tips for Charbonneau Park And Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Dump station available on exit route for RV users Ask about back-in sites with full hookups when available
Skip Charbonneau Park And Campground if: You need water and sewer hookups — most sites lack them. You plan to camp November-April — seasonal closure. You prefer guaranteed hookups — only select sites have electric.
Best time to visit Charbonneau Park And Campground: September — Mid-September reviewers noted it as an ideal time for an extended weekend getaway with pleasant weather. May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Fishhook Park (PRESCOTT, WA), Hood Park (BURBANK, WA), Mcnary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or) (Umatilla, OR), Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake (Walla Walla, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Charbonneau Park And Campground
Cell signal at Charbonneau Park And Campground (BURBANK, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Dump station available on exit route for RV users
Ask about back-in sites with full hookups when available
Mid-September reviewers noted it as an ideal time for an extended weekend getaway with pleasant weather
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Sacajawea fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Sacajawea before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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