Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea campground
Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea
The camping area features 20 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Campers have access to restrooms, potable water, and a boat launch. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, so it's important to arrive early to secure a spot.
An interesting fact about the area is that the lake was named after Sacajawea, the famed Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.
The best time of year to visit Walker Park Lake Sacajawea Camping Area is in the summer, from June to August, when temperatures average around 75°F during the day and drop to the low 50s at night. This is the perfect time to enjoy the lake and nearby hiking trails, as well as taking advantage of the warm weather for swimming, fishing, and boating. Overall, the Walker Park Lake Sacajawea Camping Area is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a weekend camping in the Pacific Northwest.
What's on-site at Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windust - Lake Sacajawea | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Mathews- Snake River | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Juniper Dunes Ohv | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Emma - Lake Sacajawea | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fishhook Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tucannon River Near Starbuck | 188 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 210 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Walla Walla | 20 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla | 634 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 342 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Walla Walla | 51 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Touchet | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Touchet | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Milk Shakes | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Milk Shakes | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Burton Creek State Park
- Tahoe State Recreation Area
- Bill Rose Memorial Park
- Bill Rose Park
- Donner Memorial State Park
- Truckee Regional Park
Boat launches
- Columbia Plateau Trail, Pasco
- Columbia Plateau Trail State Park Franklin County
- Casey Road Walla Walla County
- South 2nd Street 577, Burbank
- Us 12 Walla Walla County
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea
Can I make reservations at Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Walker Park - Lake Sacajawea.