Save Money and Enjoy the River During the Gorge Concert Season
The Gorge Amphitheatre is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the region, and that calls for a lot of visitors needing places to stay! Camping right at the festival can fill up fast, leaving concert goers in a stressful situation. Grant PUD provides great alternatives to camping at the Gorge!
The amazing headliners and beautiful views bring the crowds of friends and family together for a memorable night of music. Thousands of people travel from around the Pacific Northwest to experience this impressive festival. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable campgrounds all within close distance to the concert. See a list of shows.
Sand Hollow Campground ($20)
Want a “20 for 20” deal? Well Sand Hollow is only a 20-minute drive from the Gorge Amphitheatre, and it only costs $20 a night! This site not only provides a quiet place to refuel your energy before the next hot long day, but it is right on the Columbia River, providing a suitable place to enjoy the water and beat the heat.. However, all reservations need to be made 48 hours in advance of your arrival date, so book your site NOW!
Rocky Coulee Campground ($15)
An even more affordable alternative is Rocky Coulee Recreation Area. This site is located right by the Vantage bridge, has quick and easy access to the water, and 10 tent-camping spots. At only $15 a night with a 23-minute drive from the Amphitheatre, this site is a great spot for concert goers. But the best deal of all is that this site operates on a “first come, first served” basis, meaning if you’re too late to book a reservation at another campground then there’s no need to worry! Just make sure you get there early enough to secure your spot!
Priest Rapids Recreation Area ($20)
All campgrounds provide bathrooms, picnic areas (with shade), and are wheelchair accessible! Don’t forget the best benefit of all, access to the water! This will be a hot weekend so it’s important to take care of your body and stay cool. Remember, no liquids are allowed inside the gates at the concert, so make sure to bring an empty bottle or cup that youcan fill up once you’re inside). Hydration packs (i.e. camelbacks) that are 1.5L or smaller and clutch-style bags 6” x 9” are allowed, but any other bag must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” and CLEAR! (Read here)
We hope that everybody attending Watershed this weekend has an amazing experience, but more importantly stays safe! Keep hydrated and be aware of your surroundings. Remember to reserve your site at Sand Hollow or get to Rocky Coulee early to secure your spot! Have fun!
