Washington State Parks · Washington
Potholes State Park
Washington State Parks · Washington, United States
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Othello
- Address
- 6762 Highway 262 East
- Phone
- (509) 346-2759
- Activities
- Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseshoe Pits, Swimming, Volleyball, Wildlife Viewing
120 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Potholes State Park is a Washington State Park with camping available.
Fees
Washington State Parks' published statewide camping rate schedule varies by season: Standard sites $23-43/night, Partial-utility (water/electric) sites $35-56/night, Full-utility sites $41-56/night, Primitive sites $12/night flat year-round (peak season is May 15-Sept 15, shoulder Apr 1-May 14 & Sept 16-Oct 31, winter is Nov-Mar). Plus a $10/night extra-vehicle fee and an $8 (online) or $10 (phone) reservation fee, with an additional $15/reservation surcharge for non-residents. A Discover Pass is not required for day-use parking once a camping fee has been paid at that park. (Source: parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/fees.)
Washington State Parks' winter schedule says most parks stay open all year with operational changes in winter, parks with campgrounds may close some sites or turn off water, and many offer first-come, first-served winter camping. Reservations run March 1 to October 31 on washington.goingtocamp.com, the reservable season. Potholes State Park is open year-round for camping and lake access. Winter water supply is located at the trailer dump station area. Campground restrooms and day use area restrooms will remain open. Campground Closes: Open. Campground Reopens: Open. Camping is first-come, first-served Nov. 1 - Feb. 29. Water will be turned off Oct. 24 to April 1.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 26° | -2° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 27° | 1° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 34° | 16° | 67° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 41° | 31° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 52° | 41° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 57° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 66° | 57° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 67° | 56° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 58° | 49° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 46° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 36° | 22° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 28° | 4° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Cascade Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 12 mi · 75 sites
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- Smokiam Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 30 mi
- Rocky Coulee Recreation Area Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 30 mi
- Wanapum Recreation Area (Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park) · Washington State Parks · 31 mi
All public campgrounds in Washington · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-23. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.