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Charbonneau Park and Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — BURBANK · Washington · Lake Sacajawea
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Sacajawea |
| Location | BURBANK · Washington · Lake Sacajawea · 46.25556, -118.84472 · Map |
| Sites | 54 public sites counted from the federal listing — 52 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 54 of 54 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 17 of 54 sites Sewer hookups at 15 of 54 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 15 of 54 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 142 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 52 sites · 30 ft: 52 sites · 35 ft: 52 sites · 40 ft: 52 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 54 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 4 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 509-547-2048 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-20.
From the official listing
Overview Charbonneau Park in Eastern Washington was named one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds. It is located on Lake Sacajawea, formed by Ice Harbor Lock and Dam on the Lower Snake River.
The park was named for Toussaint Charbonneau, an interpreter for Lewis and Clark and husband of Sacajawea, the famous Shoshone interpreter on the Corps of Discovery.
The park provides excellent recreational opportunities for boaters, campers, upland and waterfowl hunters and anglers. Recreation The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
Fishing is also a popular pastime, and anglers will find excellent salmon and steelhead fishing on the lake. Facilities The park offers 52 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters, all with electric hookups. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of Lake Sacajawea, and several of its waterfront sites have scenic views of the lake. The park is characterized by its open grassy areas dotted with a few large shade trees. Contact Info For local information, please call (509) 547-2048 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Directions, from the listing
From Pasco, Washington, take Highway 12 east. After crossing the Snake River Bridge, take the first exit and proceed to Highway 124. Continue east through Burbank, Washington. Turn north on Sun Harbor Drive and follow for 1.5 miles, then take a left on Charbonneau Road. Campground is on the right.
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Trip Card — Charbonneau Park and Campground
BURBANK · Washington · Lake Sacajawea
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | BURBANK · Washington · Lake Sacajawea |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 54 · full hookups at 15 |
| Max RV | Up to 142 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 54 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233454 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.