Best Campgrounds near Bellingham, WA
Bellingham in Washington gives campers plenty of good options for outdoor trips. Birch Bay State Park Campground sits about 17 miles from town and has a nice sandy shoreline with good views across the bay. You'll find decent-sized sites here with tables and fire rings that work well for families. Swift Creek Campground is a bit more tucked back in the woods around Bellingham. The trees provide good shade and the sites feel private, which makes it quiet compared to busier areas. Both places have bathrooms and drinking water so you won't be roughing it too much. Late spring through summer tends to be the best time to camp here when it's not too hot or cold. The fall colors are really nice too if you don't mind cooler weather. Winter camping works if you're prepared for rain and cold. Larrabee State Park is worth checking out while you're in the area - it has some good trails and you can see across the Puget Sound from there. Bellingham town has restaurants and stores if you need supplies or want to take a break from camp cooking. Just make sure to look up any closures before you head out, especially in off-seasons. The Bellingham area works well whether you're in a tent or bringing an RV.
