Celilo Park Recreation Area
Army Corps Of Engineers
Write a Review Celilo Park Road The Dalles, OR 97058 541-506-7857 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.6498, -120.9613
Overview of Celilo Park Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-860972 on 8/13/2023
Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Class A)
Reported by LadyAjax on 6/4/2019
Elevation 164 ft / 49 m
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 541-506-7857
camper-737499 asked on 9/11/2022
Is this campground open for free camping? The last comment in 2021 says it is closed to free camping now. 😃
Reviews of Celilo Park Recreation Area 11 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 8 Users
Last reported 7/2/2024
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 6/18/2021
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 11/8/2021
“Cell Service, Level, No Hassle Outweighs Trains, Traffic ”
Reviewed 7/2/2024
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It’s a parking lot at a river access point and park. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and dumpsters here that for us made it worth a two day stop to regroup and relax before hitting the road again. NOTABLE- the trains blare through every couple of hours, sometimes with the horns sometimes without. If sound is an issue for you, this... more
It’s a parking lot at a river access point and park. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and dumpsters here that for us made it worth a two day stop to regroup and relax before hitting the road again.
NOTABLE- the trains blare through every couple of hours, sometimes with the horns sometimes without. If sound is an issue for you, this won’t do.
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camper-928709 would stay here again
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“Free, clean and great cell service. ”
Reviewed 8/13/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I arrived after dark and had no problem finding a place to park. There were many tents set up in the dispersed camping area. Confirmed it is open, free, and good bathrooms. As others have described, the road and trains sounds may keep one from getting a full night's sleep, but last night I had a great view of a meteor shower all nig... more
I arrived after dark and had no problem finding a place to park. There were many tents set up in the dispersed camping area. Confirmed it is open, free, and good bathrooms. As others have described, the road and trains sounds may keep one from getting a full night's sleep, but last night I had a great view of a meteor shower all night long .
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camper-860972 would stay here again
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“Closed for camping-Day use only”
Reviewed 11/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here overnight November 8th, 2021. Beautiful location! The trains and highways didn't bother us at all; we slept like the dead! There is signs that say dayuse between signs when first entering. However, the Park Ranger let us know the next morning they are closed for camping for the season. Our reason for only 4 stars. BUT, ... more
We stayed here overnight November 8th, 2021. Beautiful location! The trains and highways didn't bother us at all; we slept like the dead!
There is signs that say dayuse between signs when first entering. However, the Park Ranger let us know the next morning they are closed for camping for the season. Our reason for only 4 stars. BUT, we stayed with no issues and it's awesome here!!!!
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Lmbehr would stay here again
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“Nice place to stop for free overnight.”
Reviewed 8/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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the trains went by without whistles during the night we were there. you can hear road noise but it didn't keep us awake in our RV. We did wake up to terrible wind gusts coming up the river canyon in the middle of the night, pulled the slides in because we were afraid it would tear the awnings off. There is a beautiful grassy area by t... more
the trains went by without whistles during the night we were there. you can hear road noise but it didn't keep us awake in our RV. We did wake up to terrible wind gusts coming up the river canyon in the middle of the night, pulled the slides in because we were afraid it would tear the awnings off. There is a beautiful grassy area by the river in front of the parking lot.
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Spring would stay here again
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“Easy access ”
Reviewed 7/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We decided to stop for the night, kids were restless. Lots of grassy area and small playground for them to play. Trains were extremely loud over night, blarring horns, coming from both ways. Not so bad for a quick stop, but wouldn't want to stay longer.
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Verizon 4G
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“Checked site out to see what is available”
Reviewed 6/18/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Class A) |
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I went to Celilo Park Recreation Area today, as I will have to leave where I am at currently, I found out that there is camping there 7 days max in 30... As the previous poster replied that it was Day Use Only, is incorrect, there are two signs in front of bath rooms, that state; 'Day Use only between these signs, camping further down... more
I went to Celilo Park Recreation Area today, as I will have to leave where I am at currently, I found out that there is camping there 7 days max in 30...
As the previous poster replied that it was Day Use Only, is incorrect, there are two signs in front of bath rooms, that state; 'Day Use only between these signs, camping further down'...
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Busbum would stay here again
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“Now day use only. ”
Reviewed 10/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | None |
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Stopped by here and there’s a sign at the entrance saying “Day Use Only”. Must have changed recently.
Verizon 4G
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“Still waiting to set up my tent”
Reviewed 8/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I just pulled in at 10:30 PM, Sunday August 23, 2020. Chilled in the car for a bit then went into the field to find a flat spot to pitch my tent. Found a perfectly flat spot next to a big tree. And then the sprinklers came on. And let me tell you I’m in my car and it sounds like I’ve been going thru the car wash for half an hour now. I... more
I just pulled in at 10:30 PM, Sunday August 23, 2020. Chilled in the car for a bit then went into the field to find a flat spot to pitch my tent. Found a perfectly flat spot next to a big tree. And then the sprinklers came on. And let me tell you I’m in my car and it sounds like I’ve been going thru the car wash for half an hour now. It does seem there is a spot near the random building that isn’t getting any sprinkler action but I’m afraid it just hasn’t reached it’s time yet on the water schedule. So I’m just waiting now for the sprinklers to stop and to set up my tent on the wet grass. God forbid you set up your tent without the rainfly early in the evening and got woken up to a thick stream of water right to the face. Okay it seems my car is sufficiently clean now oh wait here it comes again. This is a really long watering system they’ve got here. I assume I’m going to wake up in the morning and my tent will be overtaken with three foot tall grass. I guess I’ll set up my tent eventually.
Solid T-Mobile service.
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karmathebum would stay here again
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“So loud”
Reviewed 7/11/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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It’s just a parking lot( unless you are tent camping). The train came by 5 or 6 times. The highway is also loud. There was also some weird noises outside at night and I was worried our neighbors were siphoning our gas or something. Lol. All in all, the only place that has every made me feel nervous but it was actually fine.
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Verizon 4G
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“Lovely little free park boondocking.”
Reviewed 6/4/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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| RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
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Pretty green park, Decent public restrooms. We stayed here a week in June in our 37' Class A. The constant cool breeze off the Columbia and shade from the large trees made the heat tolerable. The highway noise isn't too bad, but wow, the trains horns are quite startling at times. Quite a few other overnight RVs, a couple of Tents, mo... more
Pretty green park, Decent public restrooms.
We stayed here a week in June in our 37' Class A. The constant cool breeze off the Columbia and shade from the large trees made the heat tolerable. The highway noise isn't too bad, but wow, the trains horns are quite startling at times. Quite a few other overnight RVs, a couple of Tents, mostly one nighters, but a couple of longer term campers too.
The internet was ROCKIN! (important to me as I need it for work)
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LadyAjax would stay here again
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noted 8/3/2020
Probably because of COVID-19. Temporary sign saying "Day Use Only"
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- water access
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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