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Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

26 Reviews

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Location

Ike Kinswa State Park Campground is located in Washington

Directions

From I-5: Take Exit 68 and proceed east on US HWY 12 for approx. 14 miles to Silver Creek. Turn left onto State Route 122 and travel approx. 4 miles to the park entrance.

Address

873 Harmony Rd
Silver Creek, WA 98585

Coordinates

46.2496168584866 N
122.68492309126367 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites

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General Info

Lee D.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Nice state park on a lake

General: Medium-sized park (100 sites plus several cabins) located on Mayfield Lake with three loops: two with hookups and one without. We stayed in the loop without hookups.

Site Quality/Facilities: The sites are very generous in size with LONG paved driveway pads. The sites on the outer side of the loops are pull-throughs and the ones on the interior are back-in. Large wooden picnic table and a fire ring complete the site (although as with the entire state, there was a burn ban in effect). The sites are all heavily wooded, providing good separation between the sites.

Bathhouse: Small – two stalls plus two showers – and dated. No hooks or other options to store toiletries and no garbage receptacle. 50 cents for every three minutes of shower time. Didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on the quality but I have definitely seen better showers.

Activities: Water sports. There were plenty of motorboats out on the lake (not my thing but if it is yours, this looked like a good lake for watercraft). The loops are paved and I saw many riding their bikes. There is a trail that skirts the lake– a little over a mile point to point but with many paths leading from the campground loops. Rocky with lots of tree roots but very scenic.

Very pleasant stay here and would return.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Patti C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2022

Camping with Grandkids

We chose Ike Kinswa for the first camping trip together with our 3 year old grand twins and their parents because we had a brief visit there in 2021 and were impressed by their campsites. They have wonderful sites for RVs and tents - large but somewhat private. Plenty of leg room for restless 3 year olds. Bathrooms are convenient. Our sites had views of the lake and access to an lake trail. Staff was responsive to any questions. The Ranger even noticed our kids had left early and got us a refund for one night . This was processed already to our credit card a couple of days after he offered it. Lake Mayfield, where it is located, is beautiful for kayaking, fishing, swimming in approved areas, canoeing, as well as water skiing. During our visit there weekend off the 4th of July there was not an over abundance of motorized boats, though. You can just put up your hammock and enjoy!

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Month of VisitAugust

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L & J L.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 21, 2022

Nice Campground, Busy

For off season campers, if you’re going on a weekend, we highly recommend making a reservation. We reserved a spot one day ahead of time and it was only one of two left with hookups. When we arrived, the other spot was also taken. It’s an $8 fee to reserve online but it turned out to be worth it. We were there on a holiday weekend so keep that in mind. There is campfire wood available but no camp hosts during the off season so if you do not bring your own wood (like us), you’ll need to flag down a ranger who will grab some for you. They come by fairly regularly so it’s easy to do. The sites have fire rings and picnic tables and at least the one we were at (63) was paved and level. There wasn’t a ton of privacy between sites but it wasn’t a parking lot. $30/night for partial hookups.

The trails along the lake are alright. There isn’t a lot of distance of trail but the views of the lake are beautiful. There is another trailhead on the other side of the highway, which we did not explore, but I suspect it would be more of the same.

There was solid cell service (Verizon) the whole time. Overall, good place if you’re fine with lots of people.

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Month of VisitMarch

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Craig S.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 12, 2022

feral cat urine marked my gear - twice

I always stay in cabins at Ike Kinswa and more than once gear I left outside of the cabin was urine sprayed by a cat. Gear had to be thrown away as that smell does not come out. I asked the campground staff and they confirmed there is/are wild cats living in the park that spray mark their territory in the campground. Was my favorite WA state park but I won't be back.

Christie P.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 7, 2021

Quiet campground with lots of amenities

One of my favorite campgrounds in Washington! Lots of camping spots right on Lake Mayfield with tons of trails in and around the campground. Private swimming areas are awesome for paddle boarding and kayaking. Also has its own boat launch which is great during the summer. Really quiet in the spring and fall which is my favorite time to go. Make sure to take one of the hikes north from the campground along the Tilton river, it's beautiful.

Month of VisitOctober

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Hayley W.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021

Favorite spot since I was a kid

Beautiful lake, big camp sites, kids toys, swimming area, cabins, bike paths and trails to hike

Site16, 39

Month of VisitSeptember

robert G.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 6, 2021

What a little gem!

This out-of-the-way park is a real treat. Great amenities for a public park

Month of VisitNovember

Sharon J.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Tight spots

We had a great spot by big open space. Pull through but spaces pretty close together. Kids fished. Trails down to water.

Month of VisitJuly

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Cheryl W.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Completely amazing site!!

Let me start off by saying - if there are so many campsites in Washington, why would you want to stay at the same place multiple times???

Ike Kinswa is the place I would stay at repeatedly. Between the incredibly helpful and friendly staff, to the private tent sites, to the water access, we’ve already stayed twice this summer!! So incredibly impressed with this gem!

Month of VisitJuly

Matthew J.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Great place to stay

Always a great place to stay, about to head there again in September. Kayaking, hiking, lots of exploring around the area. Kids love it too!

Month of VisitMay

Angie E.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Great place to camp

Nice boat launch, beautiful lake, lots of deer, friendly staff

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Month of VisitAugust

Amy

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2021

Nice Getaway Spot

This is a nice campground a ways off of I-5. Its right on a lake, and is right between Mt St Helens and Mt Rainier. It’s also right between Portland and Seattle.

I had good cell service here. The bathrooms were nice enough with token showers. There’s lots of cabins too. The spots were semi private and spacious. I saw rangers driving around frequently, but there was no host when I was here. There was also a steady flow of people walking around enjoying the park. There’s not much around the area for supplies.

This was a cute family campground and I felt safe the entire time I stayed here.

Julie H.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 8, 2020

Since the first time in the 90s

This is still my favorite place to camp! The beauty and peace of the lake in the morning hour, the woods in the day, or just sitting by the campfire. This has been a family favorite.. with both of my families 😊

Bonnie H.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

My favorite so far

We’ve been exploring the state parks in OR and WA and this is my favorite so far. It’s right near the water and you can walk to little beaches, kayak off of them or go to the big swimming area/park which is lovely. Big protected swim area and there’s even a protected kayaking area that goes up the river. We found a lovely beach up there to explore. And of course plenty of space for motor boats.

Julie M.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2020

Excellent fall camping

Beautiful spot right next to lake. Warm sunshine made for a great getaway weekend while Seattle was socked in. Bathrooms super clean. Spacious, private campsites. Quiet! We stayed in spots 76 and 78 on D loop - BEST spots!

Jeff K.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2020

In the forest and next to a lake= fantastic!

We love this campground. It has something for everyone and is in a beautiful setting. Equidistant from Portland or Seattle its a good place to meet up. Reservations are highly recommended. *UPDATE* we have now camped here in June, October, March and April and it is wonderful all year long.

Month of VisitJuly

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Terra J.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 13, 2020

Calm tranquil lakeshore

This state park is gem. We winter camped here in February and were pleasantly surprised! The sunset over the mountains was amazing and the dogs loved swimming and fetching sticks. Nice level paved spots, some drive thru even. Clean bathrooms hot showers! Only draw back is that they are token showers. You can get tokens by the adorable lakefront cabins or main entrance. We like it so much we’re staying a second night.

Ginger M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

Great experience! Wish I could have stayed longer!

Stayed one night in a cabin and 2 nights in the D loop. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The campsite was spacious enough to set up a canopy and 2 tents comfortably. Bathrooms were clean and conveniently located. Swimming was great!

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Tonya L.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

Pretty

Gorgeous park, gorgeous lake. Great for water activities.

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Kari R.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 27, 2019

We love this campground

Very private full hook ups. Long deep sites and very private. Great lake view.

Daniel L.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

On Mayfield Lake

The Mayfield Lake is the main attraction. Be sure to visit the day use area across the road for lake access with swimming, picnic, and a dog park on the water.

Very good privacy for the standard campsite loop. Standard campsites are either pull through or back in.

There's a trail around the edge of the lake in campsite loop. Find the point, you wont be disappointed.

Month of VisitSeptember

Marisa R.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Pet Friendly Cabin

Pros: nice cabin, somewhat secluded, hidden hill on the water next to cabins, great for kayaking, bathrooms close with showers, great easy hike from cabins to the end of the peninsula, great views Cons: limited activities in the area

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Russ H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2018

nice place to stay

We stayed here as a halfway point on the way home. we didn't really use the restrooms but they seem typical state park. the setting on the lake is nice.

Latosha H.

Guide

Reviewed May. 24, 2018

One of our favorites!

We absolutely love this campground. We usually reserve the 3 sites that are closest to the swimming area (no guard). Our kids love walking the trails and riding their bikes around the loops. Everyone is courteous, there are bathrooms nearby, and the campsites are semi-private.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Rick S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2017

My favorite Washington State Park

I have stay her many times over the years as a child and and adult. This is a beautiful camp ground on Mayfield lake there is something for everyone here. It has a large swimming area, hiking trails, playgrounds, boating, fishing just to name a few. Most of the sites are pretty private Many with power and water. I would say this place has very few cons. The mosquito's can get bad at times but the biggest downfall is that this place books up so fast. Make reservations early

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Month of VisitJuly

Steve C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2016

Relaxing camping on the lake

Many of these sites back up directly on the lake. You'll love the sound of the water lapping on the rocks as you sleep here. Lots of hiking trails and plenty to do in the nearby towns.