The Dalles Campground
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — lakeside
Location: Enumclaw, WA, WA
Price: From $32 per night
Price range: $32–$64 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (156 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated on the banks of the White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Dalles Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational activities within the Cascade region. Scattered beneath a towering canopy of diverse forest, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and many are at the water’s edge.Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities in the area.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/the-dalles-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Dalles Campground sits on the banks of the White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with widely-spaced, well-separated sites beneath towering forest canopy. Google reviewers praise the scenic Douglas Firs and proximity to hiking and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, American Elk, American Pika, Townsend's Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Varied Thrush, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Pacific Wren, and Canada Jay. Bear activity reported in camper reviews.
Insider tips for The Dalles Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Premium riverside sites cost only $2 more and offer exclusive river access away from the day use area Multiple vault toilets available throughout the campground
Skip The Dalles Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want easy river access—only the day use area has reliable river access. You're sensitive to highway noise—Highway 410 proximity was noted as disconcerting by reviewers.
Best time to visit The Dalles Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Silver Springs Campground (Enumclaw, WA), White River Campground (Greenwater, WA), Lodgepole Campground (Washington) (NACHES, WA), Pleasant Valley Campground (NACHES, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at The Dalles Campground
Cell signal at The Dalles Campground (Enumclaw, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Situated on the banks of the White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Dalles Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational activities within the Cascade region. Scattered beneath a towering canopy of diverse forest, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and many are at the water’s edge.Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities in the area.
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
Premium riverside sites cost only $2 more and offer exclusive river access away from the day use area
Multiple vault toilets available throughout the campground
Campground operates seasonally from May through October 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 Enumclaw, Washington, go southeast on Highway 410 towards Mt. Rainier park for approximately 26 miles to campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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