7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Rustic cabins near Bellevue provide comfortable accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Tolt MacDonald Park offers cabin rentals with electric heating, while Fay Bainbridge Park features cabins with water views. Flowing Lake Park & Campground provides heated cabins with bunk beds, making them suitable for family getaways. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park cabins include picnic tables and fire rings, with nearby heated bathrooms. Tall Chief Campground and Blue Sky RV Park both offer cabin options with access to shared facilities. "The cabins are heated and have bunk beds, which makes for a cozy retreat into nature in the winter."
Depending on the campground, cabin amenities range from basic to well-appointed. Most locations require reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park provides electric hookups for cabin guests, while Dosewallips State Park Campground offers cabins with futon setups and table sets. Pet policies vary by location, with many parks allowing dogs for an additional fee. A camper noted that "the cabins are very nice and spacious, with a porch swing, campfire ring, table and grill outside. Most cabins have an electric heater and a heat stove inside that heats up the entire cabin very well."
Most cabin rentals include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins offer only outdoor cooking options with fire rings and grills, while others provide indoor kitchenettes with basic appliances. Bathrooms are typically shared facilities located near the cabin areas, though some premium cabins include private restrooms. Firewood is available for purchase at most parks, including Kanaskat-Palmer and Dosewallips State Parks. Nearby towns offer grocery stores and outdoor supply shops for additional provisions, though stocking up before arrival is recommended as some locations are relatively remote.
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
"Camping in Tolt McDonald park for Timberfest in the roof top tent was better than any previous camping I’ve done there."
"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."
"There’s a grocery store, takeout options, and even coffee if you're feeling soft(I was). "
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from $23 - $74 / night
"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 really enjoyed our stay here it was very quiet and peaceful sites were long and roomy with a fire ring and picnic table. Good cell service with AT&T and Sprint."
"The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."
"The location was ideal for me as a stop off before the Olympics. I was able to load up on supplies and ready my gear. My tent campsite was generously sized, had a picnic table and a fire ring."
from $25 - $95 / night
"We stayed 1 night here for the maiden voyage of our recently purchased travel trailer, which was nice since it's only about an hour away from our place near Seattle."
"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!"
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from $23 - $254 / night
"A Quiet oasis tucked into the forest. The new and clean bathrooms and showers were a real treat after a 2100 mile journey from Texas."
"We reserved a space for 1 night the day before. Great communication with Brett, everything went really smooth. The facilities are great and very clean, the park very quiet."
"The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem! Highly highly reccomended :-)"
from $35 - $65 / night
"I've stayed here several times and it has everything you need to stay in an RV, tent, cabin, or yurt"
"WiFi wasn’t the best but hot spots worked well enough. Showers and restrooms were clean"
"We typically visit the cabins here in the winter, so we don’t usually partake in the summer activities of swimming, boating, etc., but we do love coming here in the winter."
"Site I was in was very big with plenty of space ( picnic table/fire ring) and I got a site with electric/water. The site also has a connecting trail which was nice."
"The campground has cabins, rustic shelters, and tent and rv site. The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters."
"This campground is right next to a state park. It’s also very close to a river and lots of woods."
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from $12 - $61 / 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.
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.
TravelerThere is single camp-host here, the facility’s are in a deep state of disrepair, and the campground is overcrowded when full.
LegendI’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
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.
ScoutLove this park! The staff is wonderful and the pools are great. Yes, I said pools. Lol. Thunderbird has 3 pools for all age groups (one especially designed for little toddlers) and a hot tub plus other great activities around the park. My kids would live at the playground if they could. Lol. Last time we stayed here it was on the riverside near the boat launch and the sunset was amazing over the river.
TravelerIt’s so interesting to read past reviews before getting here and contrasting that with my experience. To be on the water, and be able to watch the tide move in and out every day on the beautiful and peaceful Hood Canal, is an absolute treasure. Yes, highway 101 is loud. There’s no doubt about that. But this small well-maintained RV park of only 16 sites, including full hook ups, is an absolute gem. We stayed here two weeks on site 16 and 11. (Much prefer 16 because it’s on the edge, how the sun is angled this time of the year, we quickly had loads of shade from our RV to sit in, and it’s by a little creek. But side 11 is also nice because there’s more opportunities to chitchat with people as you are in the middle of the campground.) We have met so many incredible people here and exchanged information so we can stay in touch. I will put this on my favorites list and absolutely intend return. In fact, many of the people we met here are people who come year after year after year. The only real downside in my opinion is the fact that there is nowhere that you can hike reachable by foot from the campground. So my husband, dog, and I did our daily walks at the marina parking lot nextdoor, where we would do loops, talk to the fisherman, and eat whatever blackberries ripened overnight. As we are full timers, I was absolutely content to sit outside our rig overlooking the water and work. If you are someone who needs a lot “to do “this may not be the campground for you. But if you are someone who loves to just be by the water and enjoy the tranquility and friendliness of fellow campers, this spot is for you.
Cabin camping options near Bellevue, Washington offer easy access to both the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, with most facilities located within a 30-60 minute drive from the city. The area receives approximately 37 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush surroundings for cabin stays throughout the year. Winter cabin reservations typically require booking 6-9 months in advance for weekend stays.
Water activities at Flowing Lake Park: The lake offers swimming and fishing opportunities with a boat launch and fishing dock. "There is a small loop trail. We do enjoy this campground for a quick getaway. Fall camping here is beautiful," notes a visitor to Flowing Lake Park & Campground.
Beach exploration at Fay Bainbridge: The shoreline provides views of the Olympic Mountains and marine wildlife. A camper at Fay Bainbridge Park shared: "Beautiful beach, great views of Mt. Rainier & Baker on a clear day, cruise ships going by, pirate ship playground for children."
Hiking near rivers: Several parks feature trails along rivers with salmon viewing opportunities. "Tolt MacDonald is super cute park and campground... the suspension bridge is pretty cool, but hold onto your phones tight because it could slip through the holes into the river below," warns one visitor.
Private wooded sites: Many cabins offer secluded forest settings with varying levels of privacy. A visitor to Tall Chief Campground commented: "Tall Chief is beautiful if you ask me. This was our first stay in our Thousand Trails membership. Being from the Midwest and Denver where it's lacking, the greenery of the area is actually quite stunning."
Heated cabin comfort: Most cabins feature heating systems for year-round use. At Tolt MacDonald Park, a guest noted: "spent a night in the yurt. Everything worked." Another camper mentioned: "Tilt McDonald park was great! It was close to home, very clean, and very quiet."
Waterfront locations: Several cabin options feature direct water access. One reviewer at Fay Bainbridge Park shared: "This is a small camp ground, but very charming. The Rv spaces are close together but each site has water and electric. The view of the sound is stunning."
Limited sewer hookups: Many cabin areas lack full hookups. A camper at Tall Chief noted: "I do have to knock a star for the fact no sites have sewer hookups. This is fairly understandable though as it appeared that a service needs to pump the septic tank by the dump station for the entire park."
Cell service variability: Coverage differs significantly across cabin locations. "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. I'm getting 120+ mbs download on AT&T in my site right now, but several sites down from me, it can dwindle down to 5mbs!" reported a guest.
Crowding during peak seasons: Many parks fill quickly during summer months. At Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground, a visitor observed: "The sites have very little privacy and the host was aggressive and unfriendly. We probably wouldn't stay here again. Too bad because it did have great views."
Playground access: Several parks feature play structures for children. At Flowing Lake, a visitor mentioned: "Great county operated campground campsites are spacious and private. Also the most amazing playground."
Cabin sizing considerations: Family cabins vary in capacity and layout. A camper at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park advised: "The campsites in the RV loop were spaced out enough with vegetation between them so as to provide some privacy. Our site had a pull-through driveway, 30amp hookup, a fire ring and picnic table."
Child-friendly beaches: Some waterfront locations are better suited for young children. "We had the whole upper area to myself... Overall, not a bad place to camp at all. I'd stay again. Close to the beach," noted a camper at Fay Bainbridge Park.
Electrical limitations: Many sites offer only 30-amp service. A Tall Chief camper warned: "Knocking another star as the majority of the sites are only 30 amp with antiquated posts. There are a few 50 amp sites but from what I saw they were all taken by RVers that are there on a more permanent basis."
Access roads and site sizes: Navigation can be challenging at some parks. At Dosewallips State Park Campground, a visitor shared: "RV sites are blacktop and level. Some sites have partial hookups w/o septic. Dump station is on site."
Parking considerations: Some sites require specific approaches. A Kitsap Memorial visitor advised: "RV sites 1, 2, 4, 9, and 11 will be easier to back in to. The other full hook up sites are 90° approaches. Water pressure is low, averaging just over 20psi."
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