Fairchild AFB FamCamp

All RVs have to use the Rambo Gate and will be searched. SFS were very nice and just wanted to look inside to make sure there wasn't anybody inside. They didn't even ask us to put out our slides, which we would've gladly done had they needed us to. They are required to search all vehicles at this gate and are being monitored to ensure they do their job. It's really not a big deal at all and we were done in less than 5 minutes. The FamCamp is in a nice location away from traffic noise. There was some aircraft noise, but we like that, it's an Air Force base afterall. The camp host is the best we've ever met at any campground (military or civilian) in our 1.5 years of fulltiming. He walked out and met us before we even stopped, was full of information, gave us several local flyers and books, told us all about the local area, processed our credit card payment, and stamped our frequent camper book. The wifi worked great, I had good AT&T cell phone reception, and we picked up 36 channels on TV. This is a gem in the FamCamp system.

The Famcamp will be closing Oct 31 for the winter it will reopen 1 Apr 2016, Would like to thank all the visitors to Fairchild AFB Famcamp for a great year. changes for next year we are allowing portable propane fire ring to be used still no wood fires. the price should stay the same $20 day $120 week and $480 month. Should see all new washers and dryers next year. Stay safe and enjoy traveling. camp host.

Really nice FamCamp with a very nice, helpful host couple. I have 4 minor negatives; 1., no good place to park while registering. How about CE smooth out an area in the dirt to the right of the hosts' site? Or maybe put down some gravel or asphalt to make a spot off the loop road. 2., water pressure was a meager 30 psi. 3., wifi is slow even with strong signal strength, 4., no fenced, grassy area for an off-leash dog run. Hill AFB FamCamp has a nice one with grass and trees. Now to the good stuff...everything else. Quiet park with decent spacing between sites, great auto hobby shop, good DFAC (retirees can eat there), even the Defenders are friendly! For you non-AF types, Defenders are what we affectionately call Security Forces personnel. One section of the FamCamp has trees. If you use satellite, you may not want that section. Sites look to be about 55' long. There is plenty of overflow parking across the loop road behind your site if needed for your tow vehicle or towed (toad) vehicle. No diesel at the base gas station, but there is a gas station a mile or 2 miles east of the base that has diesel. Grand Cooley Dam is about an hour west. Too bad the AF doesn't have a competition for FamCamps like they do DFACs. This place would be a strong contender.

The only pros that non-emotionally come to mind is that it is $25 a day, the camphost/ODR staff are friendly, and the security of an installation. This location is one of the most poorly maintained famcamps I have stayed. The sites are close together; it is difficult to navigate the roads as they are narrow and the trees make it more complicated for larger RVs. The grass really isn't grass but instead dried shrubbery mixed with dirt, weeds, and thorns; not a great place for pets. This place is not even very close to Spokane, Coeur D'Alene, or any other attractive location I can think of unless you consider the Commissary a fun location. Need less to say, I will stay off base next time I return to this area as Liberty Lake, WA, CDA and Hayden, ID areas have much more attractive RV parks. The only reason I would even consider staying here again is if I were required to temporarily work on base. Very disappointing.

As you pull in to Family Campground, there is a sign on the left that says, Stop and check in with the host. I had been driving all day and was tired and didn't see the sign, I was driving the speed limit. I picked a spot and planned to speak to the host as it was Sunday. After I parked, I saw a man at the entrance looking at me, I waved at him, and he waved for me to come up to his location. I drove my fully self contained 2019 class B Promaster Motorhome to his location and stopped, put on my mask per the COVID mandate, he had no mask on. He examined my RV and said in an angry and aggressive tone of voice, "you're supposed to stop here and check-in!" His body language was threatening. I said, "I didn't know." He said, "the sign is right there, and you blew right by it!!" >:( I said in a defensive and guarded tone, "I have been driving all day and am tired, I didn't see the sign." : ( He looked at my RV again and said, "the bathrooms and showers are not available, and you have to have hookups!" I said, "I am fully self-contained and don't need hookups, and have black water and grey water holding tanks." He said, "you have a toilet in there!?" I said, "Yes, I am fully self-contained." In a rude tone of voice, he said, "Park on the side of the road and get out and sit down on the bench!" >:( I parked, got out, and sat down on the bench with my mask on per COVID mandate, he never put a mask on the entire time we conversed. He asked me how many days I would be staying!? I said, "4 nights." He told me the basics for getting signed in on Monday and where to go, gave me the paperwork. He finished up, I got up and left - without - thanking him. I don't think he deserved any recognition or thanks for anything because of how he treated me. I'm a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma and feel unsafe and guarded here. I don't trust him and worry about the staff at the center where I am going to pay for my space is going to have a similar attitude. I can't just leave as I have been driving all day and have nowhere to go. I may edit this review and add how they treat me. He is not an approachable man, and I was not mean to him. I strive to be approachable and kind in my conversations. I made an effort to disarm the situation, but he continued to be aggressive and rude. I don't think this campground is friendly and safe and will debate if I am going to stay more than one night. I don't think it's worth the long drive here to stay for any period. I wish to note: after I parked near the host site and was hooking up my electrical, a truck with a 5th wheel pulled in without stopping. The host didn't react the same way towards them as he did towards me. The truck and 5th wheel parked, the occupants went to speak to the host. I didn't hear any brash words in any way from the camp host while they had a discussion. I have been to other campgrounds on other military bases and treated with respect from the hosts, unlike this campground host.

Fairchild AFB FAMCAMP is open, The rates are the same as last year $20 a day, $120 a week, $480 a month. and $10 a day for dry camping. The washer cost $0.75 and dryer $0.50 each use. The dining facility (Warrior Inn) is closed for remolding may be open late May 2015. Class A, C Motorhomes and travel trailers need to use Rambo Road Gate Monday thru Friday 6am to 6pm, after hours and weekends you will use the main gate. Call Security Forces number (509-247-5493) if you arrive and the gate is closed. The guards at the main gate may send you to Rambo Road gate anytime for inspection be flexible. Class B motorhomes use the main gate. There is no reservations taken but if you call the camp host {509) 244-3247 before you arrive they can give you an idea how full they are. Leave a message and your phone number and the camp host will call you back. If you arrive and they are full you will be the first to get a site when one is opened.

R.W. left this review using the Directory software: - This stop was excellent. Camp Host tries to make sure you are in your site and anything else you need. We were very pleased with the sites, restrooms, showers, and laundry.

W.M. left this review using the Directory software: - NICE, CLEAN CAMPGROUND WITH FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT HOST. SHOWERS AND BATH FACILITIES ARE CLEAN AND WELL KEPT AS WAS THE CAMP GROUND. I WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN. GREAT PLACE!

We liked FAFB Famcamp and will be back again. Brenda does a great job of welcoming you into the park and it is very smoothly run. Can't beat the value at $17/night. I like the ability to wash the RV once while at the RV campground. We found the base to be great. For satellite TV, you may want to pick a site without the trees. That was not a problem since there were plenty.

This was just a two night stop for us between destination campgrounds. It was in the right location and was a good value at $25 per night. We did not use any of the base facilities or the campground restrooms or laundry facilities. The camp hosts site Site 25 were friendly, helpful and efficient. I paid with a credit card so had to go to Outdoor Rec. The Outdoor Rec representative was again, friendly, helpful and efficient. The site was level and all the utilities worked. We were able to get our Sat dish in as we were in the more open section. The campground was full both nights. Our Verizon cell service was good. As others have mentioned, the grass is not attractive and the sites are close. The grass is consistent with how difficult it is to grow grass in that area of the country.

This is a very nice Famcamp. The host is extremely friendly and helpful. Seemed to be always working around doing maintenance. Spaces 25-30 tend to be a bit close, others more spacious, but tolerable. First two rows are best for rooftop satellite. Other section has numerous trees. As suggested before, called security and was told to go to Rambo gate. Will definitely come back. Thank you, Duane.

Daily rate is now $25. I don't know what they're doing with the extra $$, but they're not spending it on irrigation. We've been coming to this campground on and off for nearly 10 years, and have never seen a single blade of green grass, except in front of the host's site. We will probably stay here again if in the Spokane area, but only due to price.

First I want to tell you that the camp host is doing everything to improve the stay of the FamCamp. He's out every day cutting grass, watering, trimming and cleaning the facilities, a real hard worker. They have some great ideas to help improve the area. I hope that they stay for years to come. All sites are gravel but level, wifi is good throughout the CG, wash rooms and laundry is very clean. I called in advance to see if there was availability and the host told me to be sure to use "Rambo gate" if you have a rig larger than 40' (located on Rambo rd, 1/2 mile before main gate L turn),note: gate closes at 1800 weekdays. You will have to have a vehicle inspection, nothing unusual. GPS brought us directly to FamCamp. Camp host gave us a book of all events that are happening on post for the month plus recommendations for local dinning.... Good stay, I wish them a lot of luck to bring this place to a 5 star. If their ideas come through it will make the best FamCamp of the west!!

Weekly rate is now $120 and daily rate $20. Club card still good for 10 percent off. New host this year. They are trimming the trees on the west side by the pavilion. WiFi down, but should be fixed early next week.