6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Kitsap Memorial State Park and Tall Chief Campground offer glamping accommodations near Bainbridge Island, Washington, with multiple sites providing comfortable alternatives to traditional camping. Kitsap Memorial features waterfront glamping with scenic Puget Sound views and hookups for climate control. Tall Chief provides glamping options including yurts with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems. One visitor noted, "This is a small camp ground, but very charming. The view of the sound is stunning." Both locations include amenities like hot showers, clean restrooms, and picnic tables, creating a more luxurious outdoor experience than standard camping. Sites are equipped with fire rings for evening relaxation while maintaining the comforts of climate-controlled accommodations.
The waterfront location of these glamping sites provides access to beach activities, wildlife viewing, and water recreation opportunities. Visitors can explore the rocky beaches at low tide, observe marine wildlife, or simply enjoy the panoramic water views. Fay Bainbridge Park offers excellent vantage points for viewing Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker on clear days. According to a camper, "The views are to die for... I'm sure I will stay here again." Bainbridge Island's proximity to Seattle via ferry makes these glamping locations accessible for weekend getaways while maintaining a remote feel. Most sites remain open year-round, though summer offers the best weather for enjoying outdoor amenities. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for waterfront glamping accommodations which tend to book quickly during peak season.
"Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."
"This is a small state park on Bainbridge Island with rocky beaches of Peget Sound. Sites are fairly close and bathrooms are typical of older state parks. Lots of space to fly kites and walk."
from $25 - $95 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"Very quiet area, lots of room on site 9, walked to beach area. Bathrooms for camping have code, cleaned frequently. 5G service was fast. Very nice place."
"I thought the wooden fences around each campsite was a nice touch!"
Available this weekend
from $12 - $151 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."
"Cute campground very close to Seattle and Bellevue right on the lake. Beautiful beach area, basketball courts, playground, and volleyball right at the site. Spots are a little tight."
from $65 - $125 / 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."
from $23 / night
"I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot."
"There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that."
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."
"We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region. It’s super close (like 7 min drive) from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co. Try it!"
"And I’ve noticed you guys have tent cabins on the list even though our tent cabins are still in the process of being built."
"Also the fire pit was far enough away from everything no worries of embers on hammocks or camper. The showers were hot but low pressure. It only took two tokens for a quality shower."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $51 / night
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutFirst off you get what you pay for it's cheap but you're packed like sardines in a gravel lot that looks trashy as hell I didn't go in the restrooms because they don't have stuff there till after 6:00 p.m. so I was terrified by how disgusting they might be on top of it the owner is quite possibly the rudest most inconsiderate and unempathetic human I've ever encountered he gaslit the hell out of me he insulted my intelligence he lied about our conversations that place is so shady there's no checking or check out time written on their forms they will just make up a time that seems appropriate and then if you don't respond and how they like they'll tell you that you have to leave I thought it was just me but after moving to a beautiful Campground I talked to two out of their individuals that told me that they basically told him to F off and they would find somewhere else really horrible business practices and his sister is just as rude as he is trashy place with Shady practices and Shady people running it. Also if you're one that noise bothers you you will hate this because it's right on the highway and you can hear everything from every spot in the park. Especially if you're looking for nightly you can go down the street to the one they recommended and pay $18 less a night for way more beautiful place
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
Scout10 out of 15 sites were available on Labor Day weekend Saturday at 4pm. No reservations - it's just show up, put $15 cash in the box, and claim your campsite. Perfectly adequate car camping with a picnic table, fire circle, and access to pit toilets.
you can still hear road noise from the main road, and barking dogs in the morning from a nearby dog sanctuary. Beautiful rhododendron brush covers the space between sites.
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
TravelerThis is a beautiful state park with plenty of bathrooms, showers, and water points. There are plenty of full hookup RV spots, non-hookup TV spots, and tenet camping sites. There is a playground for kids, easy access beach area for swimming and paddle boarding, and pathways for pleasant walks.
I stayed on the beach loop at site 142. It was sunny during the day with nice shade in the evening. A blackberry patch right behind me was just beginning to ripen.
Great place for families with a loop for the kids to cruise on their bikes.
TravelerUsually, I have a complaint, but there are no complaints.
ScoutFor the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
Family camping near Bainbridge Island offers waterfront access along Puget Sound, with most sites providing access to rocky beaches and forested hiking trails within a 30-minute drive of Seattle. The region receives approximately 36 inches of annual rainfall, with summer temperatures averaging 70-75°F and winters hovering around 45°F. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though winter camping requires preparation for wet conditions.
Beach exploration at low tide: Fay Bainbridge Park features rocky beaches with rich marine life. "Good place for families that looks to be kept really clean. The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees. Campsite 10 looks to be the best as it has a little canopy tree and is in the corner without obstruction for a view of the Puget Sound," notes Brandon K.
Hiking accessible trails: Tolt MacDonald Park offers hiking trails directly from the campground. "If you venture across the Shakey bridge there are hiking trails, access to the water, and plenty of trees to hang your hammock in. There are also additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge," shares Dawnielle C.
Visit historic sites: Fort Worden State Park combines camping with military history. "There are two gun batteries right next to the campground and a trail right out to the beach. You are also close to the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Even in winter, the park was busy with people during the day and the campground was full," reports Christina F.
Privacy between sites: Unlike some glamping options in Bainbridge Island, Washington, Dash Point State Park offers more secluded camping. "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. The washroom and shower is kept clean, as is the rest of the campground," says Brittany D.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dosewallips State Park features regular wildlife sightings. "Campground has elk that walk through it and is right on the river. There are several hiking trails that start from the campground. Make sure and go to near by Hama Hama for their oysters," recommends Dean.
Waterfront access: Many campers value direct water access. "The campsite is right next to a state park. It's also very close to a river and lots of woods. Every night, my husband and I would walk to the wildlife viewing platform to see lots of birds, or walk down by the river and see lots of elk and bald eagles," notes Amy & Stu B. about Dosewallips.
Site spacing varies dramatically: While luxury glamping near Bainbridge Island features comfortable spacing, traditional campgrounds like Kitsap Memorial State Park have tighter arrangements. "The camper spots are really close together. There is a big field to play ride bikes walk dog etc. The beach is really nice and nearby and at low tide is so peaceful to take a walk," shares Nicole R.
Airport noise affects some parks: Saltwater State Park experiences constant air traffic. "No joke- ALL day and night the planes felt like they were in our tent/heads. Every 3-30 seconds it was LOUD. It was a last minute booking between others, but this is the worst site I've ever stayed in," warns Kirsten.
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