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A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Not a terrible spot if you need a quick overnight at a free campground. Looks like a few long term campers stay here, not the backpacking/traveling type. The creek is big enough to fish in but not to float. We stopped in to check it out on our 4th of July adventure but only stayed 20 minutes.
Campground was in excellent shape. Camp host was very informative and was very helpful. Most camps have trails and easy access to the water. Me and my wife had an excellent honeymoon there and will be returning often
Primitive Campground
+ Privacy: The privacy, especially on the lower campsites is awesome.
+ Host: The host this year (June/July 2022) does a fantastic job!
+ Water: There is one very efficient tap in the center of the campground on the side of campsites 1-12.
+ Mosquitos: I got one bite in 3 nights, kids had none.
- Vault Toilet: They are very clean, but didn't have disinfectant dispensers
- 3-nights limit: Unfortunately, you can only stay 3 nights in a row within a 30 day period.
- Water: A one or two more water lines would be great
- Gray Water: There is no way on disposing gray water
- River Access: Unfortunately, only a few campsites have river access
This place is a gem! Close enough to town to not cost a fortune in gas, if you forgot something stores are close. But don't think it's not roughing it. The site is secluded and surrounded by nature. Trees galore, dirt floors on the sites. A wonderful creek right there, you can explore, or dip your feet, or even more as spots are damned off with rocks for a deeper areas that are a few feet maybe 3 or 4 deep with small waterfalls. I did not see any big wild life but there are a lot of little wild life to spot in and out of the water. It was very relaxing sitting outside listening to the creek babbling and watching some chipmunks run about. The host was friendly and did rounds through out the day and night. The sites were immaculate, equipped with fire pits. Large enough for even the biggest tent. Ours was a three room tent and it was more than accommodated on the site. There are bathrooms through out so you don't have to walk to far. I would recommend this place to anyone, there is even a handicapped site with ease of access for wheelchairs.
This is one of our favorite campgrounds. We travel cross country to Washington every summer from North Carolina because were photographers and artist. We never pass the chance to come visit Dave at Dragoon Creek. One of the most genuine guys you'll ever meet. He keeps this place as clean as can be and campsites are always beautiful. We had our own private swimming hole the last 2 years we went and it was awesome. Cant wait to go next year and see Dave again!
