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Friends Landing

Grays Harbor County operates Friends Landing as a riverside campground along the Chehalis River south of Montesano. The facility divides into two distinct areas—one designated for RVs with hookups supporting rigs up to 45 feet, and a separate section for tent camping. Both areas provide access to maintained restrooms with showers and drinking water.

The campground sits directly on the river with a fishing dock extending into the water. Campers can fish from the dock or explore additional fishing spots in the surrounding area. A playground serves families with children, while a trail loops around nearby Lake Sylvia. Lake Sylvia State Park Campground provides another option for those preferring a lake setting over river access.

Highway noise carries across the water, and bright security lighting remains on throughout the night. Some sites offer more privacy than others. "Bathrooms and showers on site were nice and clean," reports Lindsay S., though hot water availability can vary. The facility accommodates both drive-in and boat-in access, with reservations available online.

MonteSquare RV Park & Lodge offers an alternative for RV campers seeking full hookups in a more urban setting.

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Map & DirectionsFriends Landing is located in Washington near Montesano

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Directions

Traveling W on Hwy 12 from Olympia, Take Devonshire Rd. exit. Go S 1.5 mi on Devonshire Rd. then S 1.5 mi on Katon Rd. (follow signs)

Address

300 Katon Rd
Montesano, WA 98563

Coordinates

46.95127806 N
123.63677867 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+13602495117

Drive Time

40 min from Olympia, WA
1 hr 26 min from Bremerton, WA
1 hr 33 min from Longview, WA
1 hr 35 min from Seattle, WA

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Reviews6 Camper Reviews - Friends Landing

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Numerous guests pointed out the clean facilities, fishing access, and family-friendly amenities like playgrounds. Highway noise and bright overnight lighting were concerns for some visitors.

Ken and Sheryl C.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025

Near town on the river

Quiet place on the Chehalis River. Small but clean. Stayed in 31’ class c motorhome.

Site

Month of VisitJune

Chantal

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2022

Okay for one night

The location on the river is nice. Can fish from the dock. Bathrooms decent but no hot water when we were here. Loud from highway across the river and they leave the bright lights on all night. Some sites not private at all. Happy with our site

SiteT2

Month of VisitSeptember

Lindsay S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Great last minute option

We stayed one night with a camper van. Many other places were booked up but this campground had plenty of spots available. It was a nice, well-maintained campground with nice lake views and a playground. We were able to make the reservation online quickly and it was easy to find the campground and our spot, even in the dark. Bathrooms and showers on site were nice and clean.

Mary C.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

Great Grays Harbor County spot!!

This is another great Grays Harbor County spot just south of Montesano. Like Lake Sylvia it is super family and pet friendly. The campsite is divided into two different areas...one for RVs and the other for tents. The facilities are all well maintained and the bathrooms have showers. It is a pretty quiet campground even though it is near a highway.

There are lots of spots to fish in the campground as well as the surrounding areas.

Month of VisitApril

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Billi N.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

Great place and handicap accessible.

Clean and accommodating. Manager Gary is a friendly and hard working guy. We camp here every few weeks to get away from home. Campers and walkers are friendly. Great handicap park.

Site17

Month of VisitAugust

ashley E.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Great for families!

Two separate areas, one for RV's and another for tents. A river dock for fishing, a playground for kids, plus a beautiful trail around the lake. Big clean bathrooms (with showers) makes this a great spot!