Lake Ellen West Campground

Very reasonably priced campground with access to a beautiful lake. Pit toilets are available. No cell phone signal and very dusty but a great place to kick back for a few days.

Great little campground next to a small lake. Sites are treed and private. Best for tents or small campers.

Nice Columbia river view and access. Nice bathrooms. Camp sights are not on top of each other.

I was planning camp at this lake for the weekend. Parked at a spot and as I was filling out paper to pay for the site. A haggy lady drove up and yelled out "are you camping here". Instead of introducing herself as the camp host. Right off the bat she was unwelcoming and seemed annoyed. Why else was I there if not to camp... the second thing she said was we have very strict rules here. I was there with my wife and kid, and wasn't there to party. She used scare tactics of rattle snakes and bears to scare us off. Told us we cant have food out when its dark. etc. etc. The whole ordeal turned me off and we left. Wouldn't you know it here family member was right behind her driving another truck. She was the most bizarre camp host encounters I ever had. Lady our tax money goes to these c

Very cute area! Lake has great fishing and kayaking! Would definitely recommend to camp here or just take a day trip and go swimming! Very warm water in the summer and very snowy and iced over during the winter! Just such a beautifully stunning area!