RV Parks In Pullman, Washington
46.7313° N, 117.1796° W
Quick Overview
Pullman sits in the heart of the Palouse, the rolling wheat country of southeastern Washington, and it is best known as the home of Washington State University. For RVers, that means a comfortable, services-rich college town that makes an excellent base for exploring one of the most photogenic agricultural landscapes in the country, from the dramatic Palouse Falls to the panoramic buttes that rise out of the wheat.
The in-town camping is private and built for visitors and game-day crowds. Pullman RV Park offers full hookups close to campus and takes online reservations, and Palouse RV Park has 50-amp pull-through sites that comfortably handle larger motorhomes, with full sewer and water. These are your dependable, year-round full-hookup options, and they are the smart place to base a big rig because the surrounding back roads get narrow fast. Gone West RV Park is another in-town option with year-round access, and the Latah County Fairgrounds in nearby Moscow, Idaho offers electric and water pull-through sites if the Pullman parks are booked for an event.
The public camping is scenic but primitive and small. Kamiak Butte County Park, about nine miles from town, is a forested butte with a summit trail and sweeping Palouse views, but it has just seven sites with an 18-foot length limit and no hookups, so it suits tents and small rigs. Palouse Falls State Park, roughly 45 miles out, protects Washington's official state waterfall, a stunning 198-foot plunge, but the access road, SR-261, is steep and very curvy and is not recommended for big rigs. The honest plan: hookups in town, scenery by day in your tow vehicle.
Beyond the landscape, WSU anchors the town with sports, museums and the beloved Cougar Gold cheese, and the University of Idaho in Moscow is just eight miles east for more dining and services. Spring and early fall are the loveliest seasons, when the wheat is green or golden; just know that WSU football weekends and graduation fill every park in town, so reserve ahead.
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| Station Name | Distance | Rating | Category | Cost |
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| Sevdy's Modern View Mobile Ct | 0.4 mi | 3.1 | Dump Station | Varies |
| Pullman RV Park | 0.6 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Flying B RV Park | 6.6 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| First Down On The Farm | 8.0 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Abiel Community Llc- RV Park | 8.3 mi | 2.6 | Dump Station | Varies |
| Rambler RV Park | 10.2 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Palouse RV Park | 13.2 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Hilltop RV Park | 13.4 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Colfax RV Park | 13.9 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Genesee RV Park | 17.5 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
Sevdy's Modern View Mobile Ct
0.4 miPullman RV Park
0.6 miFlying B RV Park
6.6 miFirst Down On The Farm
8.0 miAbiel Community Llc- RV Park
8.3 miRambler RV Park
10.2 miPalouse RV Park
13.2 miHilltop RV Park
13.4 miColfax RV Park
13.9 miGenesee RV Park
17.5 miTraveling to Pullman by RV
Pullman is reached on US-195, the main north-south highway through the Palouse, with Spokane about 75 miles north, and SR-270 connects east to Moscow, Idaho, just eight miles away. Both are good, well-maintained roads that any size rig can handle comfortably, and the in-town RV parks sit close to these routes near the WSU campus. The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport serves the area for fly-and-rent trips, sharing traffic with the two universities.
The thing to plan around is the back-road access to the scenery. SR-261, the route out to Palouse Falls from the northwest, has been widely described as extremely curvy and steep and is not recommended for big rigs, so leave the coach in town and drive there in your tow vehicle. The road up Kamiak Butte and the summit road on Steptoe Butte are likewise tight and best left to smaller vehicles. Pullman and Moscow together have full services, fuel, propane and groceries, so stock up before heading out into the wheat country where towns are tiny and far apart.
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Before You Go: RV Trip Essentials
Dump stations are only one piece of the trip puzzle. Before you set out for your trip to Pullman, Washington, it's worth taking thirty minutes to check that the basics are in place — the four areas below are where unprepared RVers most often get stung.
Check your RV insurance coverage
A standard auto policy rarely covers a Class A, Class C, or travel trailer the way a dedicated RV insurance policy does. If you're financing a motorhome, lenders typically require comprehensive and collision; full-timers should additionally price in vacation liability and personal belongings coverage. Rates vary widely by state and travel pattern — compare quotes from multiple RV-focused carriers before each season.
Know your roadside assistance options
RV-specific roadside plans tow motorhomes and trailers that regular AAA coverage won't touch — flat beds, mobile mechanics, tire service for duallies, and even emergency lockouts at remote campgrounds. Good plans cover your spouse and trailer even if you're driving a separate vehicle, and some include trip interruption reimbursement if a breakdown costs you a reservation.
Decide about an extended warranty early
Original manufacturer warranties on new RVs typically run 12–24 months — shorter than most buyers realize. An extended service contract (essentially a mechanical breakdown policy) covers the appliances, slides, levelling systems, and drivetrain components that can run $3,000–$10,000 to replace. The time to price one is before the factory coverage expires, not after something breaks.
Set up a travel rewards card for fuel and fees
A no-annual-fee travel or gas rewards card pays for itself on a single month of RV travel. Expect to spend $400–$800 per week combined on fuel, campgrounds, and propane — 3–5% cash back on gas alone covers the next oil change. For bigger trips, a sign-up bonus can offset campground fees for the whole season.
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Dump Station Costs in Pullman
Pullman is a moderate-cost destination most of the year, with one big exception. The private full-hookup parks in town sit in a fair mid-range nightly rate for full sewer, water and 50-amp electric, reasonable for a college town, and several offer weekly or monthly rates that suit visiting families and longer stays. The exception is WSU event weekends, when demand spikes and rates and availability tighten dramatically; football Saturdays and graduation are the priciest, hardest times to find a site, so book early and expect to pay more.
The public camping is the budget option when it fits your rig. Kamiak Butte County Park charges low county-park fees and Palouse Falls State Park is inexpensive too, though both are primitive with no hookups, and Washington requires a Discover Pass for day use and parking at state parks, which is worth buying as an annual pass if you are touring the region. For most RVers, the value approach is a private full-hookup site for the nights you need services, paired with cheap or free exploring of the buttes and falls by day.
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Best Time to Visit Pullman by RV
Winter
Nov - Feb
25F - 36F
Crowds: Low
Cold and snowy across the Palouse; the in-town full-hookup parks stay open, but butte and Palouse Falls roads can be icy. Pack for hard freezes and short days.
Spring
Mar - May
40F - 60F
Crowds: Medium
Green and stunning as the wheat comes up, with the strongest Palouse Falls flow, though backroads turn wet and muddy. WSU graduation fills the town parks in May.
Summer
Jun - Aug
52F - 84F
Crowds: Medium
Warm, dry and ideal for hiking and photography; town parks are quieter while school is out, except during summer events. Long daylight for exploring the buttes.
Fall
Sep - Oct
40F - 62F
Crowds: High
Beautiful golden harvest light, but WSU football weekends pack every park and hotel in Pullman. Reserve far ahead if your visit overlaps a home game.
Explore the Pullman Area
Book around the WSU calendar, because it dominates everything. Football Saturdays, graduation in spring and student move-in fill every park, hotel and driveway in Pullman, so if your trip overlaps any of those, reserve the in-town RV parks a month or more ahead. Outside of event weekends, the town parks are easy and the Palouse is wonderfully quiet. Base a big rig at Palouse RV Park for its 50-amp pull-throughs, or Pullman RV Park for proximity to campus, and use those as your hub.
Then explore the scenery the right way. Palouse Falls is a must-see, but do not take a big rig on the steep, twisting SR-261 to reach it; day-trip in your tow vehicle and bring a Discover Pass. Kamiak Butte, about nine miles out, is a short, beautiful hike to a summit with huge views over the wheat, ideal for a morning. Spring brings the greenest hills and the strongest waterfall flow but muddy back roads; late summer and early fall deliver golden harvest light and the best driving weather. Hop over to Moscow, Idaho for additional dining and a second college-town vibe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dump Stations in Pullman
What are the best RV parks and campgrounds in Pullman, WA?
For full hookups in town, Pullman RV Park is convenient to the WSU campus and takes online reservations, and Palouse RV Park offers 50-amp pull-through sites that handle larger motorhomes with full sewer and water. For a scenic public experience, Kamiak Butte County Park about nine miles out has a handful of primitive sites and a great summit trail, though it caps at 18 feet. Palouse Falls State Park is a dramatic day-trip but its access road is too tight for big rigs. Most RVers base at an in-town park and explore the Palouse by tow vehicle.
Do Pullman campgrounds have full hookups?
The private in-town parks do. Pullman RV Park offers full hookups, and Palouse RV Park provides full hookups with 50-amp service, sewer and water on pull-through sites, making them the comfortable choice for big rigs and longer stays. The public parks are the opposite: Kamiak Butte County Park and Palouse Falls State Park are primitive with no hookups, suited to tents and small, self-contained rigs. So if you want power, water and sewer at the pad, plan on one of the private parks in Pullman, and treat the county and state parks as scenic, no-hookup day or overnight options.
How much does RV camping cost in Pullman?
It is moderately priced most of the year, with a notable spike around WSU events. The private full-hookup parks sit in a fair mid-range nightly rate, reasonable for a college town, and many offer weekly or monthly rates. The exception is football Saturdays, graduation and move-in, when demand surges and both rates and availability tighten, so those weekends cost more and book out early. The public camping is cheaper but primitive: Kamiak Butte and Palouse Falls charge low fees, and Washington requires a Discover Pass for state-park day use, which pays off as an annual pass if you tour the region.
How far ahead do I need to reserve a campsite in Pullman?
It depends entirely on the WSU calendar. For football home weekends, graduation in spring, and student move-in, reserve the in-town RV parks a month or more ahead, because the entire town, parks and hotels included, books solid for those dates. Outside of event weekends, the parks are easy and you can often get a site with little notice, especially midweek. The public parks, Kamiak Butte and Palouse Falls, are first-come, first-served with no reservations, so on busy summer and fall weekends arrive early and have a backup plan in mind.
When is the best time to go RV camping near Pullman?
Late spring and early fall are the most beautiful. Spring greens the rolling wheat fields and brings the strongest flow at Palouse Falls, though it also brings wet, muddy back roads and the graduation crowd. Late summer and early fall deliver golden harvest light and the best dry-weather driving and hiking, the classic Palouse postcard, with the caveat that fall football weekends pack the town. Summer is warm, dry and pleasant with quieter town parks while school is out. Winter is cold and snowy, fine if you stay at a heated full-hookup park but tough for reaching the buttes and falls.
Can big rigs camp in Pullman?
Yes, in town. Palouse RV Park has 50-amp pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes, and Pullman RV Park offers full hookups close to campus, while US-195 and SR-270 are good highways any rig can drive. The limits are out in the countryside: Kamiak Butte County Park caps RVs at 18 feet and routes big rigs to upper parking, and SR-261 to Palouse Falls is steep and very curvy and not recommended for large rigs at all. The standard advice for big-rig owners is to base at an in-town full-hookup park and tour the buttes and the waterfall in a tow vehicle.
Is Palouse Falls worth visiting from Pullman?
Absolutely. Palouse Falls is Washington's official state waterfall, a dramatic 198-foot plunge into a deep basalt canyon, and it is one of the signature sights of the region, especially in spring when snowmelt and rain swell the flow. It sits about 45 to 50 miles from Pullman, an easy day trip, but the access road, SR-261, is steep and very curvy and is not recommended for big rigs, so plan to drive there in your tow vehicle or car rather than the motorhome. A Discover Pass is required to park, and the overlooks deliver the view with only a short walk.
What is there to do in Pullman besides camping?
Washington State University anchors the town, offering Cougar athletics, campus museums, and Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe with the famous Cougar Gold cheese made on campus. Outdoors, Kamiak Butte and Steptoe Butte both reward you with sweeping Palouse panoramas, and Palouse Falls is a standout day trip. The rolling wheat country itself is a magnet for photographers, particularly at sunrise and sunset. Moscow, Idaho, home to the University of Idaho, is just eight miles east for more dining, breweries and a second college-town atmosphere. Together it is an easy area to fill several days between camp and exploring.
Are the campgrounds near Pullman open year-round?
The private in-town parks are. Pullman RV Park and Palouse RV Park stay open through the winter to serve WSU visitors and travelers, so the town always has a heated, full-hookup option even in the snowy months. The public parks are seasonal in practice: Kamiak Butte County Park and Palouse Falls State Park are best from spring through fall, and winter snow and ice make their access roads, especially the steep route to Palouse Falls, difficult or unsafe. If you are visiting in winter, plan on the in-town parks and save the buttes and waterfall for the warmer, drier months.
What is the weather like for camping in the Palouse?
The Palouse has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and dry, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s, cool nights and long daylight, excellent for hiking and photography. Winters are cold and snowy, with highs in the 30s and hard freezes, though the in-town parks stay open. Spring is green and often wet, which greens the wheat and powers Palouse Falls but muddies the back roads, while fall turns the fields golden under crisp, clear skies. Spring and fall are the most scenic, summer the most comfortable for camping, and winter the most challenging.
Are pets allowed at Pullman-area campgrounds?
Generally yes. The private RV parks in Pullman typically welcome leashed pets, and dogs on leash are allowed at Kamiak Butte County Park and on the trails at Palouse Falls and Steptoe Butte state parks, though you should confirm current state-park pet rules before you go. As always, keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and never leave a pet unattended in the RV, especially on warm summer afternoons. On the buttes, bring water for your dog and watch for ticks in the grass and the occasional rattlesnake in the lower, drier areas. Confirm any breed or count limits with a private park when booking.
Is Pullman a good base for visiting WSU?
It is the natural one. The in-town RV parks, Pullman RV Park and Palouse RV Park, sit close to the Washington State University campus, so you can walk or make a very short drive to games, graduation, museums and campus events. Both offer full hookups, which is exactly what visiting families and alumni want for a comfortable game weekend. The one caveat is to book early for any major WSU event, because the whole town fills. For everyday campus visits outside event weekends, you can usually find a site easily and enjoy a quiet, services-rich base right beside one of the Northwest's big college towns.
Are there budget or first-come camping options near Pullman?
Yes. Kamiak Butte County Park, about nine miles from town, offers primitive sites at low county-park fees on a first-come, first-served basis, with a wonderful summit trail, though it caps at 18 feet so it suits tents and small rigs. Palouse Falls State Park also has inexpensive primitive camping, first-come only, for self-contained visitors, though its access road is too tight for big rigs. Both require you to be largely self-sufficient since there are no hookups. For big-rig owners on a budget, the practical move is a modest private full-hookup site in town paired with cheap day exploring of the public parks.
What are the best RV parks and campgrounds in Pullman, WA?
For full hookups in town, Pullman RV Park is convenient to the WSU campus and takes online reservations, and Palouse RV Park offers 50-amp pull-through sites that handle larger motorhomes with full sewer and water. For a scenic public experience, Kamiak Butte County Park about nine miles out has a handful of primitive sites and a great summit trail, though it caps at 18 feet. Palouse Falls State Park is a dramatic day-trip but its access road is too tight for big rigs. Most RVers base at an in-town park and explore the Palouse by tow vehicle.
Do Pullman campgrounds have full hookups?
The private in-town parks do. Pullman RV Park offers full hookups, and Palouse RV Park provides full hookups with 50-amp service, sewer and water on pull-through sites, making them the comfortable choice for big rigs and longer stays. The public parks are the opposite: Kamiak Butte County Park and Palouse Falls State Park are primitive with no hookups, suited to tents and small, self-contained rigs. So if you want power, water and sewer at the pad, plan on one of the private parks in Pullman, and treat the county and state parks as scenic, no-hookup day or overnight options.
How much does RV camping cost in Pullman?
It is moderately priced most of the year, with a notable spike around WSU events. The private full-hookup parks sit in a fair mid-range nightly rate, reasonable for a college town, and many offer weekly or monthly rates. The exception is football Saturdays, graduation and move-in, when demand surges and both rates and availability tighten, so those weekends cost more and book out early. The public camping is cheaper but primitive: Kamiak Butte and Palouse Falls charge low fees, and Washington requires a Discover Pass for state-park day use, which pays off as an annual pass if you tour the region.
How far ahead do I need to reserve a campsite in Pullman?
It depends entirely on the WSU calendar. For football home weekends, graduation in spring, and student move-in, reserve the in-town RV parks a month or more ahead, because the entire town, parks and hotels included, books solid for those dates. Outside of event weekends, the parks are easy and you can often get a site with little notice, especially midweek. The public parks, Kamiak Butte and Palouse Falls, are first-come, first-served with no reservations, so on busy summer and fall weekends arrive early and have a backup plan in mind.
When is the best time to go RV camping near Pullman?
Late spring and early fall are the most beautiful. Spring greens the rolling wheat fields and brings the strongest flow at Palouse Falls, though it also brings wet, muddy back roads and the graduation crowd. Late summer and early fall deliver golden harvest light and the best dry-weather driving and hiking, the classic Palouse postcard, with the caveat that fall football weekends pack the town. Summer is warm, dry and pleasant with quieter town parks while school is out. Winter is cold and snowy, fine if you stay at a heated full-hookup park but tough for reaching the buttes and falls.
Can big rigs camp in Pullman?
Yes, in town. Palouse RV Park has 50-amp pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes, and Pullman RV Park offers full hookups close to campus, while US-195 and SR-270 are good highways any rig can drive. The limits are out in the countryside: Kamiak Butte County Park caps RVs at 18 feet and routes big rigs to upper parking, and SR-261 to Palouse Falls is steep and very curvy and not recommended for large rigs at all. The standard advice for big-rig owners is to base at an in-town full-hookup park and tour the buttes and the waterfall in a tow vehicle.
Is Palouse Falls worth visiting from Pullman?
Absolutely. Palouse Falls is Washington's official state waterfall, a dramatic 198-foot plunge into a deep basalt canyon, and it is one of the signature sights of the region, especially in spring when snowmelt and rain swell the flow. It sits about 45 to 50 miles from Pullman, an easy day trip, but the access road, SR-261, is steep and very curvy and is not recommended for big rigs, so plan to drive there in your tow vehicle or car rather than the motorhome. A Discover Pass is required to park, and the overlooks deliver the view with only a short walk.
What is there to do in Pullman besides camping?
Washington State University anchors the town, offering Cougar athletics, campus museums, and Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe with the famous Cougar Gold cheese made on campus. Outdoors, Kamiak Butte and Steptoe Butte both reward you with sweeping Palouse panoramas, and Palouse Falls is a standout day trip. The rolling wheat country itself is a magnet for photographers, particularly at sunrise and sunset. Moscow, Idaho, home to the University of Idaho, is just eight miles east for more dining, breweries and a second college-town atmosphere. Together it is an easy area to fill several days between camp and exploring.
Are the campgrounds near Pullman open year-round?
The private in-town parks are. Pullman RV Park and Palouse RV Park stay open through the winter to serve WSU visitors and travelers, so the town always has a heated, full-hookup option even in the snowy months. The public parks are seasonal in practice: Kamiak Butte County Park and Palouse Falls State Park are best from spring through fall, and winter snow and ice make their access roads, especially the steep route to Palouse Falls, difficult or unsafe. If you are visiting in winter, plan on the in-town parks and save the buttes and waterfall for the warmer, drier months.
What is the weather like for camping in the Palouse?
The Palouse has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and dry, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s, cool nights and long daylight, excellent for hiking and photography. Winters are cold and snowy, with highs in the 30s and hard freezes, though the in-town parks stay open. Spring is green and often wet, which greens the wheat and powers Palouse Falls but muddies the back roads, while fall turns the fields golden under crisp, clear skies. Spring and fall are the most scenic, summer the most comfortable for camping, and winter the most challenging.
Are pets allowed at Pullman-area campgrounds?
Generally yes. The private RV parks in Pullman typically welcome leashed pets, and dogs on leash are allowed at Kamiak Butte County Park and on the trails at Palouse Falls and Steptoe Butte state parks, though you should confirm current state-park pet rules before you go. As always, keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and never leave a pet unattended in the RV, especially on warm summer afternoons. On the buttes, bring water for your dog and watch for ticks in the grass and the occasional rattlesnake in the lower, drier areas. Confirm any breed or count limits with a private park when booking.
Is Pullman a good base for visiting WSU?
It is the natural one. The in-town RV parks, Pullman RV Park and Palouse RV Park, sit close to the Washington State University campus, so you can walk or make a very short drive to games, graduation, museums and campus events. Both offer full hookups, which is exactly what visiting families and alumni want for a comfortable game weekend. The one caveat is to book early for any major WSU event, because the whole town fills. For everyday campus visits outside event weekends, you can usually find a site easily and enjoy a quiet, services-rich base right beside one of the Northwest's big college towns.
Are there budget or first-come camping options near Pullman?
Yes. Kamiak Butte County Park, about nine miles from town, offers primitive sites at low county-park fees on a first-come, first-served basis, with a wonderful summit trail, though it caps at 18 feet so it suits tents and small rigs. Palouse Falls State Park also has inexpensive primitive camping, first-come only, for self-contained visitors, though its access road is too tight for big rigs. Both require you to be largely self-sufficient since there are no hookups. For big-rig owners on a budget, the practical move is a modest private full-hookup site in town paired with cheap day exploring of the public parks.
Are there free dump stations in Pullman?
Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Pullman.
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