Hood Park
Lake Wallula — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BURBANK, WA, WA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$110 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (326 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hood Park is located on Lake Wallula in eastern Washington. The lake is formed by McNary Lock and Dam on the Mid-Columbia River. Lewis and Clark camped two miles downstream at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, which is now the location of Sacajawea State Park.
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/hood-park to be notified when sites open up.
Hood Park sits on Lake Wallula in eastern Washington, offering excellent boating and fishing opportunities with a boat launch on-site. The location provides access to historic sites near the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers.
Wildlife alert: Burrowing Owl, Northern Shoveler, Sabine's Gull, American Osprey
Insider tips for Hood Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Boat launch on-site makes water recreation accessible Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Skip Hood Park if: You need water or sewer hookups — neither available at this campground. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want guaranteed electric hookups — only select sites have them.
Best time to visit Hood Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Charbonneau Park And Campground (BURBANK, WA), Fishhook Park (PRESCOTT, WA), Mcnary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or) (Umatilla, OR), Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or) (Umatilla, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hood Park
Cell signal at Hood Park (BURBANK, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Hood Park is located on Lake Wallula in eastern Washington. The lake is formed by McNary Lock and Dam on the Mid-Columbia River. Lewis and Clark camped two miles downstream at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, which is now the location of Sacajawea State Park.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
Boat launch on-site makes water recreation accessible
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pasco, Washington, take Highway 12 east. After crossing the Snake River Bridge, take the next exit and continue to State Route 124. The park entrance is on the left just after the roundabout.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Wallula fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Wallula before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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