Best Glamping near Anderson Island, WA

Several nearby glamping options provide luxurious alternatives to traditional camping near Anderson Island. Millersylvania State Park Campground features glamping accommodations and yurts amid its year-round facilities, offering electric hookups, showers, and firewood availability. Visitors appreciate the blend of comfort and nature, with comfortable canvas structures that provide protection from the elements while maintaining a connection to the outdoors. "The park geography is beautiful, trees and cool shade," one visitor noted about the regional camping experience. Belfair State Park Campground also offers glamping accommodations with thirty-amp electric hookups, water, and sewer connections for a resort-style camping experience, all within driving distance of Anderson Island.

Dosewallips State Park Campground's glamping options deliver upscale outdoor stays with convenient access to hiking trails and walking paths. The park requires permits but compensates with market amenities and year-round accessibility. According to a reviewer, "The staff was great and the amenities were centrally located," highlighting the convenience that many glamping locations prioritize. Elkamp Eastcreek provides cabin and glamping accommodations with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Their well-maintained grounds feature fire pits, picnic tables, and shower facilities that elevate the outdoor experience beyond basic camping. Proximity to rivers and natural attractions enhances these luxury outdoor accommodations, making them popular alternatives to standard camping options in the region.

Best Glamping Sites Near Anderson Island, Washington (49)

    1. Dash Point State Park Campground

    72 Reviews
    Federal Way, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    "After flying into SeaTac late in the afternoon this campground was a great place to start our Washington trip and only about 30 minutes from the airport."

    "This campsite was awesome, we far enough away from other campers so it was still peaceful, you did not feel like you were on top of other campers. The fire pit was nice and had a grill."

    2. Millersylvania State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Tenino, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $45 / night

    "This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."

    "It was rainy and the fire pit area had plenty of puddles. Lots of folks came in later in the evening with multiple cars and sat out talking; plenty of them packed up and left before 8 am."

    3. Riverbend Campground

    7 Reviews
    DuPont, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 491-2534

    "Super peaceful, great fire pit location, water at the site entrance, portable restrooms away (but close), and best of all right at the river’s edge."

    "This site does is a back in, but the slab is at a 90 degree angle from the drive.  So you will have to back your trailer around a corner if you plan to park it on the slab. "

    4. Belfair State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Belfair, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 275-0668

    $12 - $50 / night

    "It rained a couple of nights but being surrounded by huge trees made it really cozy. Nice walking trails that follow creeks and go right along the sound."

    "Friendly staff, clean sites and facilities, coin operated showers. This campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds. Many people were harvesting the delicacy."

    5. Olympia Campground

    7 Reviews
    Tumwater, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 352-2551

    "Good location and good price that felt safe. Okay spot to stop for RVs passing through. Also has a store, laundry, and the bathrooms were clean."

    "The staff was so friendly and the surroundings fairly peaceful and wooded. This isn’t fancy, and there are quite a few long-timers, but it was as expected."

    6. Saltwater State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Des Moines, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 661-4956

    $60 / night

    "Pay showers ($1 for 3 minutes) and clean restroom with air dryer, pet friendly, lots of trails to hike and a beautiful beach area with a playground, seasonal/weekend snack shop, outdoor shower by the beach"

    "My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."

    7. Nisqually Plaza RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lacey, WA
    6 miles
    +1 (360) 491-3831

    8. Alder Lake Park

    31 Reviews
    La Grande, WA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 569-2778

    "The group sites are amazing, they have individual and large group fire pits. The bathrooms have been remodeled and are very clean. There is a nice park with a dedicated swim area, ticks for boats."

    "The trash got picked up by the Rangers at least once a day, even more on the Saturday. The bath rooms were clean and had warm shower s."

    9. Dosewallips State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4415

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water."

    "The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters. Bathrooms and showers on site, though showers will cost you."

    10. Elkamp Eastcreek

    37 Reviews
    Mineral, WA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 492-3104

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Sites fairly large & private with tons of old trees and right next to a creek. Bathrooms clean. Fire pits and firewood available from hosts. Easy access to Rainier NP. Hosts super nice."

    "The owners are very friendly and helpful, it’s in a beautiful area (with a meadow to walk around/chill out in), the bathrooms are very clean and they have showers (coin operated, bring quarters, but only"

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Glamping Reviews near Anderson Island, WA

536 Reviews of 49 Anderson Island Campgrounds


  • Corinna B.
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice State Park with Plenty to Do. Lake, Hiking, Store.

    This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake. There's a camp store along with several large outdoor kitchens that would be good to use for groups. Many of the structures like the kitchens and even bathrooms were built back in the 1930s by the CCC, which is pretty cool. It's just far enough off I-5 to not have the freeway noise, but close enough to be convenient. It's also nearby to Great Wolf Lodge if you're looking for a place to stay near there.

    On the other hand, the RV sites especially are basically in a big field with a cement road going around it. The sites have tables and fire pits, but no privacy what-so-ever. The tent sites are slightly better, with more trees, but still very close to one another.

    The campground also has glamping available (canvas permanent tents) that looked cool.

  • S
    Apr. 27, 2021

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice place

    Beautiful spot, though tightly packed and crowded/noisy. We stayed in spot 59 on a Saturday night. It was rainy and the fire pit area had plenty of puddles. Lots of folks came in later in the evening with multiple cars and sat out talking; plenty of them packed up and left before 8 am. We walked the fen trail, which was spooky and different from our home of Colorado! Reservations needed. There are also glamping cabins. Nice clean bathrooms with flush toilets, water available at multiple locations, showers available with tokens.

  • R
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    A close get away

    I have camped here a number of times over the years. This is a nice woodsy campground just south of Olympia, WA located on Deep lake. It has a very old growth forest feel to it. This campground offers many activities: hiking trails, fitness trails,fishing, boat rental, and even a concession stand. The fishing is good for trout,bass, and sun fish. This park offers both hookup and non utility tent sites as well as glamping tents.

    Cons: most of the hookup sites are in a field with zero privacy but there are a few that are much better like the last spot I stayed at.

    The primitive sites are better but the roads are quite narrow with limited access for RV's.

    The "Glamping tents"are very nice but crazy expensive at over $300 a night. Like most of the State Parks reservations book up quickly so it pays to plan ahead

    Pros: fishing is pretty good even from shore. The day use area is great but pretty rustic. Lots of trails to hike but not as well marked as I would expect. Really close to Seattle so it is ideal for a weekend getaway Friday after work.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2020

    Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

    Traditional Camping Option Within Short Drive Of Mount St Helens area

    When venturing to Mount St Helens area I wanted to find a campground relatively close by to stay before visiting the next day. I found Lewis and Clark State Park along the way and opted to give it a shot for an overnight. The site looked comfortable and quiet and was well shaded and welcoming. 

    Pulling into the campground I noticed several areas to enjoy recreationally alongside camping including public park areas with covered outdoor kitchen zones perfect for those enjoying the area for day use. Additionally there were several areas with play equipment and outdoor activities for singles or the family to enjoy. 

    Pulling into the camping loop area sites were well spaced and shaded by large vibrant trees. Soft mosses lined walkways and created a feeling of being deep into the forest without being far removed from actual civilization and it was a nice departure from many of the more commercial looking camps of the area which lacked the forest feel. 

    The camp site I chose was equipped with the standard amenities of a picnic table and fire ring and the pull in section was just large enough for my smaller car. Throughout camp I did notice some sites were designed specifically for tent campers while others would cater better to larger units. Something unique about this location was it offered bike in campers sites as well with much smaller pull in areas but just as much space to spread out and set up their tents. 

    The bath house was very nice as it was heated and had hot water, though when I was there I did encounter a slight concern with using this bathhouse because there was a current e coli water warning which was displayed throughout camp on all water spigots. This left me more than a little leary about using the water in the bathroom turning what could have been a warm amazing shower into a bit of a concerning experience. 

    Because of this concern I noticed they had hand sanitizer placed in the restrooms, which was a great concession considering the issue at hand. 

    While this was a campsite I did enjoy, I feel as though with the water concerns I could not fully embrace all the features of camp which did hinder me slightly from fully being able to embrace all of the options. Should I return to this area I would check in advance to see if the water was a concern before staying another night. 

    The campground, like many in the area, advocate recycling.  Not only will you find trash cans and dumpsters throughout camp but you will also find recycling barrels scattered throughout camp.    I truly enjoyed this feature of the park as it is making a difference in the bigger picture and you can commonly find items created from recycled items such as benches and tables located throughout various state parks as continued improvements occur.

    All in all, for someone just wanting to enjoy a night at a quiet campground this would be a great one to check out in the area. While it lacks some of the amenities of other campgrounds in the area which are more destination style camps it has a lot of charm for those wanting to enjoy fun with family or friends in a more traditional camping style. 

    TIPS:

    • Check in advance for water related issues not only at this campground but others in the area. 
    • Make a stop just before the entrance of the park at the Jackson House Historic Site. This site is a major portion of the area’s rich history and with several unique signs which walk you through the significance of the area you will be enriched by this short stop.
    • Make sure you have a Discover Pass!! Any stay in Washington you will want to make sure you have this pass.
  • T
    May. 15, 2019

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Great group camp site!

    The group site set apart from the rest of the camping, so you can really enjoy the space without feeling like you are bothering the other campers. There's lots of space for tents plus some wooden bunks in a wooden shelter, a nice option for people new to camping who don't have a tent, but I'd be afraid of spiders! :O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me.

    The campgrounds are about an our of of Seattle, so it's a really nice low-commitment option for those residing in the greater Seattle area. Despite being so close, it doesnt feel very populated or anything like that, nice and woodsy still! :)

    The only drawback to the group site is occasionally you'll get a random person wandering through to access the water.

    I wouldn't suggest going so late in the year unless you are prepared for rain, it poured on us most of the stay, but we still managed to have fun. Luckily there is a large covered dining area so it's survivable in rain

  • B
    Jul. 10, 2020

    Dosewallips State Park Campground

    Fun, busy campground

    There is a river and salmon climb it to spawn in October I believe. Very cool to see. Campground is large, with about 20% of camp sites have good privacy. Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water.

  • molly N.
    Sep. 16, 2022

    Camp Lakeview

    Great spot

    This campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids, allows pets, has a small store in the office with some essentials if you forget something. It is about a 1 Hour drive to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Our favorite camping close to home

    We love coming here. It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend! The availability seems pretty good too, especially in Spring when some campgrounds are not quite open yet.

    This campground has great clean and heated bathrooms. Sites and roads are paved. Hook ups are electric only, bring your water. The first time we went we did not know and our Basecamp's heat runs via the hot water heater. It was cold! The sites are large and pretty private. We have stayed in site 42 which is a back in spot with fire pit and table above the back of the pad. Also, we have enjoyed site 38, a pull through that gave us nice wooded views and privacy.

    The campground loop is a nice walk or cruise on a bike. There is easy access to a beautiful stretch of the Green River, with picnicking areas and walking trails. You might catch a kayaker in the river, I hear this stretch take a lot of skill!

  • April C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2022

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Choose your Adventure

    This place had it all; open RV camping, secluded van camping, tree canopy car/tent camping, walk-in camping, and themed safari tent camping, and one cute mini airstream. 

    Lake down the road. Water and electrical hookups, dump station with dump water and fresh water. 

    Restrooms and showers are scattered around. Showers are coin based and there is a machine to turn your dollars into coins.


Guide to Anderson Island

Camping options near Anderson Island, Washington include both state parks and private campgrounds within driving distance. Located at 46 feet above sea level in southern Puget Sound, Anderson Island's temperate marine climate creates ideal camping conditions with mild temperatures rarely exceeding 80°F even during summer months. Most campgrounds near Anderson Island remain open year-round with peak season running May through September.

What to do

Shoreline exploration: At Dash Point State Park Campground, enjoy the beach access and nearby creek. "Facilities were good and trails around are fun and easy enough for me and 2 kids. The beach and its tides are why we came," explains Ingrid M. The park features hiking trails within walking distance of campsites.

River activities: Visit Riverbend Campground for water recreation on the river. "We stayed there on a Thursday right on the river. Super peaceful, great fire pit location, water at the site entrance, portable restrooms away (but close), and best of all right at the river's edge," notes reviewer J. The campground provides dedicated pet areas for dog owners.

Lake recreation: Alder Lake Park offers swimming and boating with designated no-wake areas for safer swimming. "The lake has a blocked off no wake area for those that wish to swim fun and the rest of the lake is for small motorized water craft," explains Mary C. The park features clean facilities with coin-operated showers.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Dash Point State Park Campground campers appreciate the well-designed layout. "This campground is remarkable in the privacy between each of the camping spots, the bird life, the wild and deep forest vibes, and the walking trails," shares Brittany D. Despite being near Federal Way, the campground maintains a secluded feel.

Yurt camping options: For those seeking yurt camping near Anderson Island, Washington, Elkamp Eastcreek delivers well-maintained facilities. "We spent 1 night at Elkamp and were sad to have to move on so quickly. It would be a great base for exploring the south side of Mt. Rainier as it is within minutes of the Nisquilly entrance," reports Shannon H. Beyond standard campsites, this campground offers cabin rentals and alternative accommodations.

Wildlife viewing: Campers value animal sightings at nearby parks. "The campsite was beautiful! There's a day use lake and we had a wonderful time camping here!" Brittany L. notes about Dash Point. The surrounding woodland areas support diverse wildlife populations, particularly in early morning and evening hours.

What you should know

Seasonal variations: Water levels fluctuate seasonally at area lakes. "Usually when water is at normal level the beach is all sand and water is clean and clear," explains Natashinka C. about Alder Lake Park. Reservations for summer weekends often fill 3-6 months in advance.

Campsite selection matters: At Dosewallips State Park Campground, location within the park significantly impacts experience. "Do not choose a site by the cabins or field, you will be disappointed. Choose a large site by the river!" advises Michele K. Many campgrounds offer site-specific reservations online.

Airport noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience aircraft noise. "Commercial jets landing at Sea-Tac fly directly above us at a low altitude and are VERY loud and VERY frequent (every 3-5 minutes), so if you don't mind the noise, or LOVE airplanes (like we do), this is an Awesome campground!!!" explains Travis P. about Saltwater State Park Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Campground amenities: Families benefit from dedicated facilities. "It was raining for nearly our entire time here, but we still enjoyed the close/easy access to bathrooms, showers, potable water, and hiking trails, not to mention the numerous activities available near the lake," shares Geanna R. about Millersylvania State Park Campground.

Weekend planning: Many family-friendly campgrounds get crowded during peak season. "We enjoyed our stay at Millersylvania. It's a beautiful place. We purchased firewood from the Boy Scout troop here for $6/bundle. The only downside for us is that it is really crowded," notes carrie S. Midweek visits typically offer quieter experiences.

Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. "Alder Lake is a great spot for both swim play and boating. The lake has a blocked off no wake area for those that wish to have swim fun and the rest of the lake is for small motorized water craft," shares a camper. Many parks offer junior ranger programs during summer months.

Tips from RVers

Hook-up options: Full-service sites available at several campgrounds. "We had a pull-through site right across from the dumpster, bathrooms, and camp host. We had decent service for Verizon. There are ample trails throughout the park including a lovely trail along the lake, which is not far from the campground," reports Christina F. about Millersylvania State Park.

Level sites: Check reviews for information about site grading. "RV sites are blacktop and level. Some sites have partial hookups w/o septic. Dump station is on site," notes James and Susan K. about Dosewallips State Park. Most area campgrounds accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, with some sites specifically designed for larger rigs.

Power considerations: Electrical service varies by campground. "They advertise 30A service, but the grid cannot handle it. Breakers flip often, especially in the colder months when campers are trying to stay warm," warns Michael R. about Olympia Campground. During peak season, arrival before 2pm often results in longer waits for check-in processing.

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