Clear Lake Recreation Area

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Location

Installation
Fairchild AFB, Cheney, WA
GPS Coordinates
47.51414, -117.69338
Location Information
Fairchild AFB, Cheney, WA

Directions

Directions
East or West bound on I-90, take Exit 264 (Cheney/Medical Lakes Exit or Salnave Rd.). Heading West on I-90, at the exit, turn right onto Salnave Rd and then take an immediate right onto Clear Lake Rd. Heading East on I-90, at the exit, turn left onto Salnave Rd., go cross the highway and then take a right onto Clear Lake Rd. You will find Clear Lake Resort a short distance down Clear Lake Rd. on the left. ---- From Fairchild AFB, turn left onto Hwy 2 (West)to Brooks Rd. Turn left onto Brooks Rd toward Medical Lakes. In Medical Lakes, turn right at the stop sign onto Lefevre Rd. Lefevre Rd soon turns into Salnave Rd. Follow Salnave Rd. to the first sign for Clear Lake Resort. Turn left and travel approximately 3 miles to Clear Lake Resort on your right. Alternate route on Salnave Rd, is to pass the first sign for Clear Lake Resort, continue on Salnave Rd to the second sign for Clear Lake Resort(near I-90)and turn left onto Clear Lake Rd. You will find Clear Lake Resort a short distance down Clear Lake Rd. on the left.

Map

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Map of Clear Lake Recreation Area

Contact Information

Phone Number
(509) 299-5129 or (509) 247-5920
Mailing Address
Clear Lake Recreation Area, South 14824 Clear Lake Road, Cheney, WA 99004-5000

Campground Information

Authorized Users
Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Retired Military, 0-100% DAV, Purple Heart Recipients, Former POW, Veteran Caregivers, DoD Civilians. Read this Article on Authorized Users
Season
Late Apr - Early Sept
Reservations
RV, Cabins, Tent and Picnic Areas can be reserved starting Apr 1st each year through Outdoor Recreation at 509-299-5129. One day non-refundable deposit required for cabins. All other facilities and equipment are first come first serve.
Internet Access
Wi-Fi available in the lodge.
Mail Forwarding
Must use local General Delivery.
Pet Information
Pets allowed. Pets have to be on leash at all times and are not allowed on our beach. You are responsible for pet clean up.
Campground Information
No refunds for early departures. Bring your linen and cookware for the cabins. Fairchild AFB is approximately 12 miles from Clear Lake Resort on Hwy 2 in Airway Heights, WA. Eastern Washington University is approximately 6 miles from our location in Cheney, WA. Large assortment of watercraft for rent on the lake. 50% of the RV sites have 90-day stay limit. 30-day stay limit for the other 50% of sites.
Big Rig Friendly?
Yes
Discounts
10% discount for club card members.
Amenities
  • Dump, Sewer
  • Water
  • Electric
  • Tent Area
  • Showers
  • Playground
  • Picinic Area
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boating, Boat Rentals
  • Boat Ramp
  • Hiking
  • Snack Bar
  • Marina

Site Information

Type of site
Spaces
Hook-ups
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
RV Sites
24
W/30,50A/S
$20
N/A
N/A
Overflow
6
W/30A
$15
N/A
N/A
Tent
20
W
$12
$60
N/A
Dry Camp
Many
None
$10
N/A
N/A
Yurt
1
None
$15
$75
N/A
Cabins
7
Full
$75
$375
N/A

Other Information

Firearms Policy
Firearms or fireworks are not allowed at Clear Lake Resort.
Weather Information

VERY active lakeside recreational facility with large assortment of watercraft for rent.

Photos

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Videos

Driving Tour of Clear Lake Recreation Area, WA
Clear Lake Resort Tour

Attachments

  • File Description
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    File Type
    Downloads
  • Fairchild Outdoor Recreation Brochure
    Fairchild AFB Spring/Summer 2019 Brochure with rental information and prices, activities, and FamCamp info and pricing.
    4 MB
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User reviews

42 reviews
 
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4.3
Location
 
4.5(42)
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4.1(42)
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4.2(42)
Value
 
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August 7, 2022
Overall rating
 
2.7
Location
 
2.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
This is the place for families with young children. There is large covered areas to get out of the sun, big sandy beach that leads you to a safe roped off water play area. Boats, kayaks, etc. are available for rent. The fish had a few small fish and lots of turtles. A snack shack offered burgers, fries, soda and ice cream treats. I dry tent camped that offered porta potties. I opted to walk the 1 mile loop to the flushing toilets with showers. The restrooms/showers were in poor condition and dirty, there is nothing else to do in the area, the park was heavily populated with birthday parties, day visitors and every RV camp space was occupied. There was a group of 5-6 young people in their 20's, driving fast, playing music loudly, cussing, drinking, and carrying on in the same camping area as me. Another nearby camper told me they are the same group that was there the weekend before and did the same activity into very late hours. UGH. Not my scene, I enjoy camping, hiking, and watching wildlife. This place was a zoo, but a dream for younger people.
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Aug 11, 2021
Overall rating
 
3.6
Location
 
5.0
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
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3.0
Just overnight for us on our way to JBLM from Malmstrom, AFB, MT. Very conveniently located off I-90 so easy in and out. The place seems to be frequented by regulars gathering under the big trees in front of the RV sites. Boat ramp in the other end and few cottages are for rent. Very busy when we got in and the check in office is a bit tricky to to find at first. We parked up top and walked down hill to check in. Luckily I did not drive my 5th wheel all the way down there. We like the location but it’s a bit rundown, very tight spaces and you can smell the dump tank vents every where. So we did not hoop up our sewer hose and waited until we arrived in the next campsite. For longer stay I would recommend reserving the very end spot. But all the utilities works so we got our AC running and have our hot showers.
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Oct 4, 2019
Overall rating
 
2.5
Location
 
5.0
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3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
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3.0
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1.0
Wound through the toolies forever to get here only to find it closed. No notifications on website. October 4, 2019
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July 26, 2019
Overall rating
 
4.5
Location
 
5.0
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4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
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4.0
Just a overnighter for us. Great views. Very convenient near I-90, but you don’t hear it at all. Grounds appear to be overused, lots of dirt in the rv area. Parking is on an asphalt pad. Could use gravel or paving. Posted 5 MPH which most observe but dusty! Goose poop everywhere makes the grassy area tricky. But it’s beautiful area for picnics. Lots to do here if you’re into watersports. Only 30 Amp. RV spaces are tight but got in with no problems. Probably designed in the 60-70s with the small trailers in mind. I didn’t try to extend my awning, but our neighbors had theirs out....18” from our slide. Nice staff. Upon arrival, staff and I were the only three wearing a mask around the vicinity of the office. I’d stay here again. Nearly all spots taken so call in advance for reservations.
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June 3, 2019
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
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5.0
Very convenient to highway. Peaceful location. Friendly check in staff. Didn't use the bathhouse so can't comment on that. Sites are narrow but the trade off is worth it. A hidden gem. We'd stay there again.
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May 28, 2019
Overall rating
 
3.6
Location
 
5.0
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4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
We stayed in tent site 10. This is close to the lake - this is at the end of the row of tent sites. Since we were the only tent campers, it was especially quiet. Nice, but - it's a bit of a walk to the camp bathrooms, so there were two porta potties. The potties are cleaned/emptied on Fridays; by the time we arrived on Tuesday (after the long holiday weekend), the potties were full and gross. So we drove/walked to the bathroom. The new bathrooms are nice - clean and nice. Only thing - the toilets automatically flushed, and not necessarily at the appropriate time. I learned to jump when the toilet started to flush, even if I was not yet done with what I was doing! That was also kind of gross. Oh well - it's a gorgeous campground that was very quiet and had pleasant people!
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May 31, 2019
Overall rating
 
4.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
We stopped by to check out the Clear Lake Recreation Area and have lunch. Jim and Judy were very friendly and informative. They also make a great hamburger in the snack bar. With a good variety of watercraft for rent, this location makes for a wonderful vacation spot. Prices are still very reasonable. The RV sites were a bit close together, but all sites have a good view of the lake. I wish I had planned this trip better and had the time to take a pontoon boat for a day on the lake. Highly recommended!
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Aug 13, 2018
Overall rating
 
3.8
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Nice place, beautiful lake, rentals for fishing boats, pontoon boats, and more. Fishing off the dock, and swimming. Needs some TLC, kind of run down, RV spots are really close together. The price is right, no limit on your stay, so some are set up for the whole season.
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August 2018
Overall rating
 
3.0
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Price is right. Sites have no shade. Close together. Asphalt pad, but we needed teo stackers under front wheels to level. Also water pressure was very erratic; at times just a dribble. No laundry facility! Trash bins stunk pretty bad. Pretty lake. Playground. Office has a snack bar—burgers et al. Note re directions: Do NOT turn at Public Fishing sign. That is a state boat launch. Pass it and turn at next road...u will pass thr cabins and csn see them on your left befote i get to campground sign. 
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May 11, 2018
(Updated: May 13, 2018)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
I stayed in the yurt; this is a good option if you are a minimalist and don't need a lot of comforts. This is like car camping with a very large tent that you can stand up and walk around in. It has about 4 large cots and a small metal table. Not bad, but I wish I had brought a thermarest - that cot was just too hard. There is a picnic table directly outside, but no water. There is a spigot in the nearby picnic area; this was especially valuable since the camp bathrooms are currently being remodeled. So currently no running water other than spigots. There were porta potties all over the campground, including three not far from the yurt. The food in the little restaurant is good, and the older gentleman that works there (mostly checking people in, I think) seems very kind - watch his sense of humor! 
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Juy 26, 2017
Overall rating
 
3.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
It seems the Air Force can't do two things in their Washington RV parks. First, they can't empty the trash. Second, they cannot do WIFI. Maybe they should visit a Navy Campground like Whitney Island. All the difference in the world. 
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May 19th - 21st, 2017
Overall rating
 
4.7
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
We have stayed at this outstanding facility before and always enjoy camping there with our RV. The office staff are helpful, friendly and professional. This campground has many amenities for every age group; fishing/swimming/boat rentals/walks around the lake and a play area for the younger kids. This campground is a little gem and we can't wait to get to stay there again!
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May 2015
Overall rating
 
4.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Yes the spaces are tight, but lots of room behind your rig to hang out plus tables and fire rings. Yes there are a lot of geese, it's nature, deal with it. Price is good for what you get, however, I wish they had laundry facilities available. The closest laundromat is in Cheney (6 miles). The guy parked next to me had so much stuff in his space that he could have lived there forever. Outdoor kitchen, tables and a trailer for all his stuff. Seriously, fully equipped kitchen, fridge, hot and cold water to sink, grill and stove top. Don't know how he got away with it, guess he's pretty high up the COC to disregard all the rules. Anyway, nice lake and not terribly crowded on the weekend. Bonus that Spokane Riverfront Park is not far.
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24-29 Aug 2014
Overall rating
 
3.2
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
First the good: Checking in was very easy and staff is friendly and accommodating. Tuesday and Thursday, all recreation equipment is 1/2 off, a great value. Now for the not-so good: There is no parking “out of the way” when checking in. It would be nice to give you your site number when you make a reservation so one could just go to their assigned site, back in and then go into the office to do the paperwork. The sites are very tight so you had better like your neighbor. There was a lot of trash laying around and several sites with paper and even garbage all around their trailers. No one seems to care about enforcing the rules concerning keeping you site clean. We didn’t see anyone doing litter picking the whole time we were there. The kids driving around emptying the garbage cans drove very fast and seemed to be playing more than working. The 5 MPH is not enforced so a lot of dust is kicked up. Did not use the bathrooms but when I looked in and they were terrible. There is no way I would ever use those showers. At times, very poor, surging water pressure. I would stay here again but would try to get a site at the end of the row.
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July 2014
Overall rating
 
2.9
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Nice Gravel and grass PARKING LOT, my site was 4 inches out of level from rear to front, there was 13 feet between my rv and the next one and my neighbor's sewer hookup was 10 feet from my door. Nice playground but goose poop was all over could not walk on the grass without stepping in it. Would not stay there again. Staff was nice and friendly.
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September 2012
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
A super place. We stayed at the end of the summer season and it wasn't crowded. Definitely a place to come back to. If you are traveling east/west across the top of the United States this place and the famcamp at Fairchild are both excellent stops.
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April-June 2013
(Updated: June 23, 2013)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
WOW, what a great place. I couldn't believe how nice this place is. We got here the end of April and left in June. The staff is so friendly that I felt they were part of my family. The boat rental mainly taken care of by Jim, he was more the kind to answer all my questions even though they may have seemed a little on the dumb. RV sites were well mantained and the only problem I heard of was a late freeze the broke a couple if faucets. The staff was right there to assist in providing help in connecting the water to our RV. Clean and fresh all around. We will return to this place, its unbelievable. Thank you Clear Lake Resort, your my kind of people.
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May 20 thru Aug 20 2012
(Updated: August 22, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Man what a place, we had such a great time. We got there in May and didn't leave until Mid August. I can't say enough about the Staff, Mike Johnson is the manager and he will do everything he can to make sure your stay is the greatest ever. Fishing is great and you can rent a boat to go out on the lake. The picnic area is well maintained and the grass is cut every week, thanks to Judy and Chris. Everyone is incredible, Travis, Judy, Jim, Chris, Jason, Megan ZJ, and of course MIKE JOHNSON. I tired to make my reservations for next year but they said I would have to wait. Can't wait. Thank you guys! Don, Peggy. Bella and Rube
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August 14-16, 2012
(Updated: August 17, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
I have to agree with parts of many of the existing reviews. We have found our brief, mid-week stay to be a good one. The sites ARE close together. I understand that this is a RECREATION area, and it is busy with folks playing and having an active time. The exterior maintenance of the buildings is very good. There is attention being paid to the playground and the lawns. The marina appears to be very well run, and the equipment is in good to excellent condition. The Marina staff were thorough and on the ball. The Cafe in the "Lodge" is just fine, although I am not sure how they manage if there is a very busy time. The burgers were good and the fries top notch. Office staff were friendly and knowledgeable. That is the good ... now for the bad. The women's bathroom and shower was awful. On a Thursday at about noon, it was littered, muddy and in poor condition. The handicapped shower equipment was broken and on the floor. One of the sink faucets was unable to be shut off. Dressing room curtains were torn, one toilet bowl sagging (but useable) ... just not at all what I expected, compared to the outdoor experience. We have been warned that on the weekends there are large groups who party loudly and long past quiet time. There is no camp host here, just a caretaker. Perhaps that is why some long-term campers have been allowed to accumulate lots of junk piled under and around their units. Most sites are not bad, but I had to empty a tote filled with water & dirty dishes that had apparently been sitting outside my neighbor's rig for most of the week. It was breeding mosquitoes!! I hate to sound like a crab, but I am not used to seeing this kind of behavior at any military facility, on or off base. This facility could be a gem ... but there are some things that need to be looked at with fresh eyes.
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June 2012
(Updated: July 03, 2012)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Everything was First CLASS, we will be back.
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