Tucannon Campground

Located along the Tucannon River and bordering the Wooten State Wildlife area, the Tucannon Campground has several ponds nearby, managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife. These ponds are stocked with trout, offering excellent fishing opportunities for the entire family. This campground is heavily used from the opening weekend of fishing season, in early spring, through the fall hunting seasons. Tucannon is open for camping year around and is easily accessed by paved roads directly leading to the campground. Please call the Pomeroy Ranger District for current conditions. A fee of $8.00 per night with a $5.00 extra vehicle fee is charged from March 1 through October 31st each year. From November 1st through February there is no fee charged. Please Leave-No-Trace.
At a Glance
Reservations: | First come first serve. |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
Fees: | Each year, from March 1st through October 31st, an overnight camping fee of $8.00 will be charged. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance. From November 1st through February there is no fee charged. |
Open Season: | May - November |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Closest Towns: | Pomeroy, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Pomeroy, Washington (50 minutes):Starting at Main Street, take a right to turn onto US Highway 12 west bound for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Tatum Mountain Road for 1.2 miles, going south. Turn right at the Y, onto Linville Gulch Road (County Road 1180) south bound for 5.3 miles. Take Bartels Road and Linville Gulch Road to Blind Grade Road (County Road 1040) for 1.7 miles. Take a right (south bound) onto Tucannon River Road (County Road 9233) through The Wooten State Wildlife Area and continue on Forest Service Road 47 for 9.1 miles. Turn left and the Tucannon Campground will be on your right in 463 feet.
From Dayton, WA (53 minutes): Head northeast on Patit Road for 14 miles. Turn left onto Harstock Road and continue for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Tucannon Road and follow for about 15 miles. Then go right on Forest Service Road 4713 and continue for about a half mile until Panjab Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Several ponds managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife, are located nearby and are stocked with trout, offering excellent fishing opportunities for the entire family.Water/Flow Level | Trout |
Big Game Hunting
Hunting for deer and elk in the fall.Amenities
Camping trailer: | |
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Picnic tables: | Yes |
Tent camping: | 18 Campsites, 15 Tent/Trailer, 2 Tent Only, 0 Group |
Parking: | Yes |
Toilets: | Yes |