Riparia Campground Introduce
Riparia Campground, located near LaCrosse, Washington, USA, offers a secluded and clean camping experience with potential tick issues. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, this campground provides a natural setting for those seeking solitude.
Riparia Campground offers the following features and services:
- Secluded Environment: The campground often has few to no other campers present.
- Clean and Well-Kept: The campground is clean and well-maintained.
- Free Camping: The campground offers free camping.
- River Proximity: The campground is located near a river.
However, it is important to be aware of the following potential challenges:
- Severe Tick Problem: The campground experiences a severe tick problem, especially during the spring months.
- Vegetation: Areas further back from the river have more vegetation and potentially more ticks.
Guests have reported a mixed experience at Riparia Campground. While the campground offers a secluded and clean environment, the severe tick problem is a significant drawback. The free camping and river proximity are significant advantages. However, guests should be prepared for potential tick encounters, especially during the spring. The campground is ideal for those seeking a quiet and secluded camping experience near LaCrosse, WA, but who are prepared for potential tick issues.
Riparia Campground is ideal for those seeking a quiet and secluded camping experience near LaCrosse, WA, but who are prepared for potential tick issues.
Address: LaCrosse, WA 99143, USA
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Customer Reviews
We where the only ones there Sept 13 & 14 2023 . Clean well kept. Loved it.
SO. MANY. TICKS. This is an awesome spot and is difficult enough to get to that I was totally alone (except for the ticks). I was here in May, 2021 and it might just have been the worst time of year but the combo of the isolation and the nearby river I was literally swarmed, as was my dog. Just walking across my campground ended up with 4-5 ticks on each leg (not even going near the grass). I you bring a nice insecticide fogger and hit the grass around your spot it might be just fine. I was in one of the spots back from the river and the ones closer might be better since there is less vegetation. I wish there was something that could be done, but that's nature! Can't recommend although it might be a fantastic little quiet (and free!) spot under other conditions.
YOU CAN NOT ACCESS IT FROM THE SOUTH, THE DAM IS CLOSED TO PUBLIC. The water quality can be poor at times when flow is low . check the dams discharge to see if it's worth going. Wood fires are not allowed after July 12th
This area is not very well kept and is rugged for the rv camper. The boat ramp was clogged with woody debris when I visited there. There were also some sketchy residents there with junk piled around their camp. Looks like they had been there a while and that the Corps doesn't patrol the site. At one time, this was probably a fairly nice place, but it's well past it's prime.
Nice place to dry camp for a day or two. There is an unimproved boat ramp and beach access to the Snake river. Can be pretty hot in high summer so bring lots of ice.
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