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Joemma Beach State Park Campground permits pets throughout its primitive campsites, offering 16 sites with beach access at $12 per night. Dog-friendly campgrounds near Anderson Island require leashes no longer than 6 feet on park grounds. The campground operates seasonally from March 1 to October 31, with vault toilets and potable water available but no showers. Most sites are first-come, first-served with some now reservable online. Camp hosts check areas regularly to ensure compliance with pet policies. Several waterfront sites have views of the water, making this location popular for families with dogs.
The shoreline at Joemma Beach provides excellent walking opportunities for leashed pets. Trails connect the campground to the pier and beach area, where many visitors report spotting wildlife including bald eagles. T-mobile service is spotty throughout the campground, limiting connectivity for checking veterinary services or nearby pet supply options. Military personnel with pets can find additional camping at Lewis North Travel Camp on Joint Base Lewis McChord, which allows up to two dogs per reservation. Camp Murray Beach also welcomes pets with full hookups for those traveling with RVs, though it's currently closed for repairs until September 2025. During summer visits, early arrival is recommended as pet-friendly sites fill quickly, especially on weekends.
"Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."
"The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."
"Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"
from $35 - $58 / night
Check Availability"We arrived little later around 6 p.m. And being such a nice day there were only few sites left."
"Views from campground are great and enjoyed walking the few trails w/ my dogs. T-mobile service spotty - could not use hotspot. Had to drive about 15 mins down road to park to access 5G."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia. The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers. "
from $12 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Unfortunately the restrooms right next to our site were closed so it was a slight walk to the nearest restroom. Restrooms were heated and well taken care of."
"Very friendly next to the lake plenty of things to do walking, biking, hiking, fishing, Military museums, not to far off of I-5. Full hookups laundry shower facilities. Cabins too."
from $12 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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. "
"Friendly staff, nice river walks and nice picnic spots. Children and dog play grounds."
"Great location if you want to relax and take long walks at nearby state parks and beaches. Robyn is a spectacular host who was great to communicate with. We will be coming back."
"The location is great, so close to the water, Penrose and other peninsula activities."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)."
"New laundry room almost complete, small dog run, exterior dog bath, clean restrooms, very accommodating staff, 1st Friday movie night. Landscaping needs more improvement. Coming back next year."
from $57 - $104 / night
Check Availability"The dog park is a wonderful addition."
"Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Site 8 is a pull through and is very large, but not so private as everyone walking to the main dock walks right past your site."
"Tucked away remote campsite in a forest next to estuary. Two sites have hookups. Clean restrooms with shower."
from $12 - $50 / night
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LegendReally cute camp spot and play area!! Pet friendly and dog park! Went here on our trip to Tacoma north of the city. Very nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here!
GuideThe 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.
GuideThere aren’t many rv parks that are close (35ish mins) to Seattle but this is the best option. Office staff is friendly, bathrooms are clean, laundry is cheap ($1 wash), maintenance staff is constantly tending to the grounds, full hook ups, and cute (short) hiking paths surrounding the park. The lake is more of a murky pond and the geese are happy residents here so expect a lot of goose poop at any spot near the water. There’s also no dog park.
TravelerComfortable peaceful if it had wifi it would be perfect. The dog park is a wonderful addition.
TravelerGreat campground right before Olympic national park. Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us.
ScoutExcellent location for those with military access to the base - active duty, retired or family. 30/50 amp hookups. Beautiful views of American Lake. Pet friendly.
GuideSpent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet. Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days. Just register campsite upon arrival at front billboard or call ahead with questions or availability. First come first serve. Entire campground has decent roads but go extra extra slow in areas. Their are also couple nice campground public toilets but NO water or power. Bring sewer if able. Pet friendly but rules strictly enforced. I gave it 5 stars due to MY stay was amazing and my dog had a good time too. Thanks Margaret McKenny Camp hosts Ginny and Steve.
GuideThis camp ground is not ideal if you have dogs. There is not much grass, in fact you have to go outside the park and across the street to hear compliant pet owner. We also found the electric box to be a little wonky. They office staff did have an adapter which help. It was very quiet and clean just not the most attractive campground.
GuideThis 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.
Camping near Anderson Island offers options ranging from primitive waterfront sites to full-hookup RV resorts. Located in southern Puget Sound, this area maintains mild temperatures year-round with summer highs rarely exceeding 80°F. Winter camping remains viable with temperatures typically staying above freezing, though rainfall increases substantially from October through March.
Water activities near Penrose Point: Explore the calm cove of Puget Sound at Penrose Point State Park Campground, where families enjoy the warm, swimmable beach. "The beach is beautiful here! And the campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody's campsite," notes alexandrea L.
Wildlife viewing: Watch for bald eagles during early morning hours near Millersylvania State Park Campground. The park offers diverse wildlife habitats with "lots of varied activities: biking, light mtb, trail running, hiking, paddling & fishing (there's a small lake)," according to Calvin K.
Fishing from the pier: The long dock at Lakebay Getaway provides good fishing opportunities. Though showing its age, the pier remains walkable according to Rebecca V., who mentions "Across from our campsite is a trail that leads down to the pier and walk to the beach."
Privacy between sites: Dash Point State Park Campground campers appreciate the wooded separation between campsites. "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," writes Brittany D.
Clean facilities: Dog owners find well-maintained bathrooms at several campgrounds with regular service. At American Heritage Campground, Dana H. notes it's "privately owned and very nice. Large sites, many with hookups for RVs. Pets are welcome. You can hear some road noise but it's generally quiet."
Accessibility to local attractions: Most campgrounds provide quick access to beaches, hiking trails, and local communities. Teresa M. valued the location of her stay: "The location is great, so close to the water, Penrose and other peninsula activities."
Reservation systems vary: Some campsites have moved to online reservation systems while others remain first-come, first-served. Diamond A. explains that Joemma Beach State Park Campground "is no longer all first come first serve only. It is now reservable online, but if you get there and there is an available spot it is $12 a night that you pay at site."
Cell service considerations: Coverage varies significantly throughout the region. Callie C. notes, "T-mobile service spotty - could not use hotspot. Had to drive about 15 mins down road to park to access 5G." Verizon users generally report better connectivity.
Off-season availability: Many campgrounds in the area operate year-round but with reduced facilities. At Millersylvania State Park, Christina F. found that "The park is on their winter schedule so only sites 1-7 and 226-248 were open. It made for a nice, quiet weekend even though the open sites were 80% full."
Look for playground areas: While many dog friendly campgrounds near Anderson Island focus on natural features, few have dedicated playground equipment. American Heritage Campground offers an "old school playground which we love," according to yolunde S.
Consider noise levels: Campgrounds vary widely in noise levels depending on location and season. At Jarrell Cove State Park, Nicole L. shares, "The campground is very family friendly (we have a toddler) and quiet. They had more amenities than I would expect: they had free wifi, loaner life jackets, little library, and kids packets from the park."
Water safety amenities: Some parks provide loaner life jackets for children. This can be especially helpful when camping at Jarrell Cove State Park Campground, which offers dock access to the water and kayaking opportunities.
Military discounts: Active and retired military personnel can find specific options with additional amenities. At Lewis North Travel Camp, Joe C. notes it offers "Nice facilities and decent size sites. Lots of kids on the roadways."
Hookup details: Electric options vary between parks. Riverbend Campground offers water and electrical hookups but no sewer connections. According to Doug, "they do have a nice dump station" and "the camp ground itself did have at least 2 pet areas neither are fenced so a leash is required."
Site selection for large rigs: Most dog-friendly campgrounds near Anderson Island can accommodate larger vehicles, but site selection matters. At Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor, Jacob P. found that "This is definitely a RV resort, but there are 5 or 6 tent camping sites under some big trees which provide shade almost all day."
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