backcountry
There is no backcountry camping in the area. Camping is restricted to designated locations.
camping
There are a number of camping location to choose from.
The free camp sites - There is a designated areas located near the main parking area. There are no designated sites but you can drive in on rough dirt trail. Portable toilets are nearby but there is no running water, no picnic tables and no fires are allowed. The area can become quite busy during long weekends or when there are big concerts held at the nearby amphitheater in George.
Wanapum State Park - Approximately ten miles from Frenchman Coulee is Wanapum State Park. There are 50 camp sites that are quite nice, situated along the Columbia River Wanapum Lake and lined with trees. Tent and RV sites are available and all cost $22 USD / night. Reservations can be made online for an additional $7 fee. The sites are almost completely booked up during the weekends over the summer.
There are also several campgrounds located in and around the Vantage, George, and Quincy townships.
Remember that the wind in this area is notorious for picking up from nothing into gale force winds. Make sure that you tie your tent down and inspect the trees in your vicinity for rot and the potential for them to blow over.