Ready to go camping? Reservations open for Crow Butte Park on Columbia River

Campground reservations are being accepted for 2021 for Crow Butte Park in southern Benton County on the Columbia River.

The park was closed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Its season is March 15 to Oct. 15, with its boat ramp open year round.

The Port of Benton has launched a new online system for camping reservations at crowbutte.com.

The online site also sells day-use parking passes, although they can also be purchased with cash at the park.

RV camping is $40 per night, tent camping is $20 per night and parking passes are $10 a day, with discounts for veterans.

The park, with six miles of shoreline along the Washington state side of the Columbia River includes a marina, swimming area, playground, walking and bicycle paths, fishing, and picnic shelters and tables.

It is about an hour drive from the Tri-Cities.