Reservations are available online, making Lewis North Travel Camp at Joint Base Lewis McChord a plannable stop for eligible visitors, though access is restricted to active military, reservists, retirees, Department of Defense personnel, and their families. Sites run $12 to $35 per night and include full water, sewer, and electric hookups. The camp sits near a lake in open terrain close to I-5, with good AT&T cell coverage reported by multiple reviewers, and Starlink has worked at some sites as well.
The facilities are functional and well-maintained. Two separate bathhouse buildings provide heated restrooms, showers, and laundry, though at least one reviewer noted the dryers don't heat up reliably. Not every site has a fire ring, so it's worth confirming that detail when booking. The Northwest Adventure Center on site stocks firewood and propane and handles check-in, along with rentals of sporting equipment and watercraft. Campers have used the lake for fishing and paddling, and the surrounding area gives access to walking and biking routes, military museums, and a nearby commissary and PX.
The layout is somewhat compact, and a few reviewers mention the camp can feel tight during busy periods. Daytime noise from highway traffic and military aircraft, particularly CH-47s, is noticeable, though nights tend to be quieter. Pets are permitted with a limit of two dogs per reservation. Those sensitive to ambient noise may want to consider Holiday Park Military - Lewis McChord Base as an alternative. For a broader look at campsites near DuPont, The Dyrt lists additional options in the area. This camp works best as a practical, affordable base for military-affiliated travelers moving through the Pacific Northwest.
Description
The travel camp is open year-round. We have 48 full hook-up sites with cable television and currently five tent sites. Our campground is located on the shores of beautiful American Lake. For your convenience our campground has common areas that offer lounge areas with color television, coin operated washers and dryers and restrooms with shower facilities. On-site we have a sewage dump station for patron use. All full hook-up sites have individual sewer as well. We have a propane tank fill station, RV maintenance facility and a selection of RV accessories on-site. May 1–Sept 30: Guests may stay in a site for a 14-day period. Patrons may not exceed 14 days per campsite. If other campsites are available on checkout day, you may move to another site for an additional 14 days. After your one extension, you may not return to the park until the winter season. • Guests may stay in a site for a 28-day period per calendar month. Patrons may not exceed 28 days per campsite. If other campsites are available on checkout day, you may move to another site for an additional 28 days. • Payment in full is required for RV Park reservations. Travel Camp Reservations All of our 48 sites are reservation only. Reservations may be accepted up to one year in advance. Cancellations or changes must be made 30 days prior to day of check-in to receive a full refund. From 30 days until 7 days prior to check-in, a 75% refund will be granted. Cancellations made within 7 days prior to the day of check-in will receive a 50% refund. Check-in is at noon and checkout is at 11 a.m. After business hours, the camp hosts are responsible for check-in/checkout. To reserve visit this link (on desktop computer) or call 253-967-7744. Currently, only campgrounds are available to reserve online, cabins are not reservable again yet.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLewis North Travel Camp is located in Washington near DuPont
Directions
Northwest Adventure Center 8050 NCO Beach Rd Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States
Coordinates
47.10874002 N
122.58518128 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/30/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/30/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- 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
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 14 min from Olympia, WA
- 35 min from Bremerton, WA
- 40 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 16 min from Longview, WA
