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Windust Park

Campground Description:  Windust Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and located 3 miles downstream from Lower Monumental Dam on the Snake River, approximately 35 miles east of the Tri-Cities, WA.  The remoteness of this campground is a big draw as are the fishing opportunities both above and below the dam.  Of the 24 available campsites, only 10 are suitable for RV camping.  The 14 remaining are excellent tent camping sites, all located on lawns and each with a BBQ.  No hookups are available of any kind and the campers must plan to pack their own drinking/cooking/washing water from the RV holding tank dump station, where fresh water is available.  Windust Park is open year round, however, fresh water at the RV holding tank dump station may be seasonal (April - October).

Number of Sites:  24

Electricity:  No

Water:  No

Sewer:  No

Cost:  Windust Park is now a free year-round campground

Waste Water Dump Station:  Yes

Directions:  Highway 395/12 Eastbound from the Tri-Cities - Drive South from the Tri-Cities on US Highway 12 for 2 miles to the Pasco Kahlotus Highway.  Follow the Pasco Kahlotus highway east for 30.7 miles to Burr Canyon Road.  Turn right (south) onto Burr Canyon Road and follow for 6.1 miles to the campground.  Highway 12 Northbound from Walla Walla - Follow Highway 12 North for 42 miles to the town of Delaney.  At Delaney turn left onto Highway 261.  Follow Highway 261 for approximately 28.2 miles to Sperry and Highway 260.  At Highway 260 turn left (west) and follow for 8.2 miles to Devils Canyon Road.  At Devils Canyon Road turn left (south) and follow for 8 miles to the park entrance.  Highway 12 Westbound from Lewiston - Follow Highway 12 westbound for 52 miles.  At Delaney turn right onto Highway 261.  Follow Highway 261 for approximately 28.2 miles to Sperry and Highway 260.  At Highway 260 turn left (west) and follow for 8.2 miles to Devils Canyon Road.  At Devils Canyon Road turn left (south) and follow for 8 miles to the park entrance.

Fishing:  Excellent fishing on the Snake River from the shore or, better yet, from a boat.  Small mouth bass are an easy catch either way.

Astronomy Opportunities:  Very good.  No significant light pollution although skies to the northwest and southeast are obscured by tall hills.  The exact location for computerized telescopes is 46.53466° North, 118.57834° West.

Nearby Golfing:  Near by?  None.  Otherwise look to Dayton, Walla and the Tri-Cities.

Contact Information:  US Army Corps of Engineers, 2763 Monument Drive, Burbank, WA 99323 (509) 547-7781  On-line reservations

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Please note that these photos were taken during early February when foliage was not in bloom.  In the Spring, Summer and Fall months, this park is very attractive.

Highway sign for Windust Park	Despite the sign, Windust Park is free
Campground map of Windust Park	Tent campsites near the boat launch
The RV sites are gravel with picnic tables on the adjacent lawn areas	Almost all tent sites have views of the Snake River
Most campsites at Windust Park are walk-in tent sites	Walk-in tent camping sites
The restrooms offer flush toilets but no hot showers	Playground equipment at Windust Park

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Page last updated 02/01/2012

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