Charbonneau Park And Campground
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. The park provides excellent recreational opportunities for boaters, campers, upland and waterfowl hunters and anglers.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 52 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
54 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Campground | Electric | Back-in | 58 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 04 | Campground | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 05 | Campground | Electric | Pull-through | 134 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 06 | Campground | Electric | Back-in | 68 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 07 | Campground | Electric | Pull-through | 120 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 08 | Campground | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 09 | Campground | Electric | Pull-through | 130 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 10 | Campground | Electric | Pull-through | 126 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 11 | Campground | Electric | Back-in | 91 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 12 | Campground | Electric | Pull-through | 122 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 142 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 12, 16, Group Shelter (Day Use), Group Shelter (Overlook) are listed accessible |
The park offers 52 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters, all with electric hookups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Burbank, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.2556° N, 118.8447° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDorran Road
19 mi from the campground · 200 acres
- PrescribedWanaket Broadcast Rx
31 mi from the campground · 337 acres
- WildfireNorth Cayuse
43 mi from the campground · 4,887 acres · 97% contained
- WildfireParadise
45 mi from the campground · 9,656 acres · 86% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 15.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 17.5 mi |
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Explore
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Worth a stop
- 0.1 miCharbonneau Marina ↗Boat launch
- 7.3 miJuniper Dunes Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
Public land it sits in
Juniper Dunes Wilderness begins about 7.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.4 miJuniper Dunes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 7,140 acres
- 8 miMcNary National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 15,820 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Morningstar Baptist ChurchBuilding · Pasco · 11 mi
- Kurtzman Park Mini StationBuilding · Pasco · 11.2 mi
- Pasco Carnegie LibraryBuilding · Pasco · 12 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the banks of Lake Sacajawea, and several of its waterfront sites have scenic views of the lake. The park is characterized by its open grassy areas dotted with a few large shade trees.
Recreation
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is also a popular pastime, and anglers will find excellent salmon and steelhead fishing on the lake.
Guidebooks for Washington
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Sites at Charbonneau Park And Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Charbonneau Park And Campground have?
54 sites, including 52 standard sites with power and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Charbonneau Park And Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Charbonneau Park And Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Sites 12, 16, Group Shelter (Day Use), and Group Shelter (Overlook) are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Charbonneau Park And Campground?
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Charbonneau Park And Campground?
Burbank, Washington.
Source: Getting there
What if Charbonneau Park And Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fishhook Park (5.6 mi), Hood Park (8.5 mi), and Windust Park (22.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby