Escape to Ephrata for lakeside camping and canoeing down the Columbia River.
Ephrata may be known as the gateway to the Columbia Basin in central Washington, but it’s also a renowned camping destination full of water adventures and relaxation. Go for a soak in the mineral waters of Soap Lake before setting up lakeside at Ephrata RV parks with pull-through sites, 30- and 50-amp hookups, restrooms, and showers. Moses Lake, Grant County’s largest freshwater lake, gives campers more than 18 miles of shoreline and biking trails. Go swimming or ATVing at Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes, then check in at tent camping areas with picnic tables, fire rings, and easy access to hiking trails. Take a day trip to Hanford Reach National Monument, just an hour south of Ephrata, or trek along the sandy beaches of the Columbia River, an hour west of town. Explore 51 miles of shoreline, wildlife viewing areas, and horseback riding trails before reserving private campsites that offer farm-to-table cuisine, cabin rentals with riverfront views, or tent sites with free wifi, full hookups, and hot showers.