Our Guide To: Steamboat Rock State park
Steamboat Rock is an all-time favorite in our house…. and by that I mean… our oldest child is partially named after this place. Located on Banks lake, this place takes us back to our roots. Picturesque views, lush green grass, large sites, sandy beaches, warm weather, and the best part of all…… NO CELL SERVICE! Now, that might seem like a down side but, we have come to love this place as a way we truly escape from reality. No distractions and notifications. Only days spent cherishing our family and friends we have brought along for the ride.
This place is truly magic. Everyone we have brought has begged to come back and we never go a year without traveling there once (sometimes up to three times). From boating to hiking, biking to corn hole, ice cream to s’mores; this place does it all. If you are lucky enough to snag a site here, you will not be disappointed.
Pro tips: Make sure you grab ice cream and pack all of the floats. It can be VERY HOT during the summer and sitting in the water is the best way to cool off. Also, go with friends… it is the best place to go with friends.
The Breakdown
Activities nearby: biking, boating, fishing, beach access, kayaking and paddle boarding, cliff jumping, swimming, grocery, coffee shops (we love Voltage in town), tours of Grand Coulee Dam, laser light show on Grand Coulee Dam in evening
Amenities: accessible campsites, beach access, boat launch, snack shack, swimming area, hiking trails, volleyball and basketball court, playground
Site Options: Full Hook-ups, Cabins, Tent
Best Time to Visit: summer (late spring through early fall)
Booking: Available up to 9 months in advance. This is a popular campground… plan to book early and be flexible on timing. Our advice is to sign-up for notifications on when sites open up, try to go on a weekday — avoid weekends as they fill up faster, and book a tent site if you are willing to go without the hook-ups
Location: Electric City, WA
OUR MUST DOS: Hike to the top of steamboat rock, see the laser light show on the Grand Coulee Dam, and spend the day on the beach playing in the water
Oh, and as always….
BRING THE KIDS
