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Camping options near Burien, Washington include a mix of state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive of the city. The region includes established sites like Dash Point State Park Campground and Saltwater State Park Campground, which offer various accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites, and in some locations, glamping options or cabins. Most developed campgrounds in the area provide basic amenities such as picnic tables, drinking water, and restroom facilities, while several offer electric hookups suitable for recreational vehicles.
Access to camping facilities varies seasonally, with some parks like Saltwater State Park operating only from May to September while others like Dash Point remain open year-round. "Camping is closed for 2024 while the park undergoes planning and development efforts," notes one local about Saltwater State Park, highlighting the importance of checking current status before planning a trip. Road quality generally supports standard vehicles without specialized clearance requirements, though campsite availability can be limited during summer weekends when local residents seek outdoor recreation opportunities. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during the peak season.
Proximity to Sea-Tac Airport affects the camping experience at several nearby campgrounds. According to one visitor at Saltwater State Park, "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)." Despite this urban-adjacent setting, many campsites offer outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking trails, beach access, and picnic areas. The developed campgrounds in the region tend to be smaller with sites positioned close together, providing limited privacy but convenient access to Seattle and surrounding communities. For those seeking more remote experiences, driving east toward Mount Rainier provides access to campgrounds with more natural settings and fewer urban influences, though these require longer travel times from Burien.
"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 $23 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from port orchard Washington. Some sites have hookups and others are dry camping."
"Trails, views, and history in walking distance. Coin operated showers and clean restrooms."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
"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"
from $23 - $35 / night
Check Availability"2, #3, #4 are IMO best after that as they move away from the beach and then curve around in ascending order.
Some neighbor noise, sites are close, but was not busy."
"Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."
from $25 - $95 / night
Check Availability"Close by stores, trails, parks, harbor. Tacoma across bridge (10 minutes - $6.25 toll)."
"Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by."
from $57 - $104 / night
Check Availability"There is good system of trails, tons of picnic tables along the river, and good river access to the Green rivers. Campground is well maintained, clean bathrooms and showers available."
"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!"
from $23 - $254 / night
Check Availability"This is in the shore of Lake Samammish, giving access to swim, paddle, picnic. The facilities and grounds are kept clean and well maintained."
"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
Check Availability"Hike the perimeter trail for views all around the island. It's a great place to stay in the summer months and relax."
"Really fantastic location. Very strict rangers which can be good or bad depending on your preference. Quiet hours are at 10pm which is early for some people so be aware."
from $12 - $70 / night
Check Availability"The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."
"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."
"This is a big park that is part of Thousand Trails. No sales pitch to join, which was nice. Rangers were super nice. Bathrooms very new and clean. Lots of trees between sites. "
"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!"
Scoutthis was great spot for my family we all gad a great time. family oriented and nice people not to mention clean facilities and grounds looking to book right now. grandkids 1st campout and i want to bring them here
Scouto felt the people were stuck up snobs very clicky went with friend wont go back
TravelerI’m a tent camper, and messed up and reserved a RV spot. I paid for another spot more suited for tent camping and moved over. When talking to the campsite manager the following day, she offered to refund the 2nights at the wrong site. We declined the refund just because it goes to keeping the area put together and she was doing a fantastic job keeping everything clean and restocked over the short stay we were there.
Men’s restroom had 2 urinals three stalls and a shower, women’s restroom had three stalls and a shower. One larger stall in both.
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.
TravelerUsually, I have a complaint, but there are no complaints.
Scoutbe sure to check the keechelus reservoir level before going because fs-9070 is closed when reservoir is less than 49% capacity
GuideNice campground. No hookups but half the sites can handle RVs. No flat pads though so you will be leveling. Very pretty and clean. Normal bathrooms and showers. Upper loop would be more suitable for RVs. Great cell service for T-Mobile.
ScoutIt’s a little cramped, but the park is large overall, and lake-access is within a short distance.
LegendGeneral: 230-site RV park. Some sites are back-in, some pull-through. Some are lakefront. All are FHU. There is also one yurt.
Site Quality: Paved camper pad on level sites. Unlike most other RV parks, there is some foliage separating the sites, providing a modicum of privacy. We chose a lakefront site, but I think the pull-thru sites in the far rear of the park might have been a better choice (less geese traffic!).
Bath/Shower: There is a large main bathroom with showers near the office. At the rear of the property, there are five bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink, and shower; one of these is ADA accessible. When we arrived late Saturday afternoon, two of these had no toilet paper, and one had no soap. I did see they were being attended to in the evening. Also, no hooks or shelves to put toiletries on. There was often water on the floor in these units, I’m guessing from the showers. The main bathrooms at the front are MUCH nicer, but about a third of a mile walk from the rear sites.
Activities/Amenities: Catch and release fishing. A couple of miles of hiking trails around the perimeter of the campground. These are paved, gravel, or grass, and hilly! The road around the campground is just about a mile and flat, so it was good to run laps if that is your thing (good for me!). Amenities include: a playground, laundry ($2 each for washer and dryer), recycling, a library (I was happy to pick up a book on my to-read list), a dog run, and propane. The lake is nice, but there is a lot of algae, and swimming is not allowed. There are about two dozen geese that roam freely around, leaving goose poop wherever they go! I did see someone watering down the goose by-product on Monday morning, so the staff does work to mitigate this situation. Also ducks, birds, and even bunnies and snails.
As far as RV parks go, this is one of the nicer ones we have stayed at (and less expensive than some). It is convenient to the Seattle area. It is well-tended to; there are flower baskets throughout the property. One star deducted for the bathrooms at the rear of the property.
Camping spots near Burien, Washington range from state park campgrounds to private RV resorts within a 45-mile radius. The region sits at low elevations between 0-400 feet with a maritime climate featuring mild, wet winters and dry summers. Summer temperatures typically average 70-75°F while winter lows rarely drop below freezing, creating a year-round camping environment with seasonal variations in campground accessibility.
Beach exploration: Dash Point State Park offers camping with beach access along Puget Sound. "Beautiful weather and close escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Clean facilities as well!" mentions Braden T. The park includes both day-use lake areas and beach exploration opportunities.
Waterfront activities: Fay Bainbridge Park provides waterfront camping with views across Puget Sound. "Great campground right on the beach. Clean facilities," reports Brook M. The park includes volleyball courts and a covered recreation area for group activities.
Historical exploration: Manchester State Park Campground features military history from former naval installations. "Like many sites on the Puget Sound this was first used as a military base for the US Navy to guard the Bremerton ship yards during the Spanish American war and WW2. There are many remnants of the fort located in the park," explains Tom N., highlighting the historical significance of the area.
Privacy between sites: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park receives praise for site spacing. "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," notes Brittany D. from a different campground. Many campers appreciate the natural separation between sites.
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain good bathroom and shower facilities. At Kanaskat-Palmer, "Bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean," shares Jay F. The washrooms typically include hot showers, though some parks require tokens or quarters.
Urban proximity: Vasa Park Resort offers lakefront camping with city access. "Close to the city, gorgeous lake," mentions Yulieth R. Many campers appreciate being able to enjoy natural settings while maintaining access to urban amenities within a short drive.
Airport noise impact: Several campgrounds near Burien experience aircraft noise due to proximity to Sea-Tac airport flight paths. "It was a party site and there were some scary people. Had I been alone with my girls, I would've stayed in the car," warns Kirsten about one location, highlighting safety considerations at some urban-adjacent sites.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. "We have enjoyed our 3 week stay at this little water front event and RV campground," says Libby at Vasa Park Resort, suggesting longer stays are possible with advance planning.
Seasonal closures: Game Farm Wilderness Campground and others have specific seasonal operations. "This looked like a pretty good campground. I could see open tenting spots from the road, even! But I was unable to get in early in the evening with nowhere else to go. Too strict!" shares Jonathan H., highlighting the importance of checking current operating hours and policies.
Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites," says Tanya B. about Fay Bainbridge Park, highlighting the playground facilities that entertain younger campers.
Swimming access: Vasa Park Resort provides lake swimming for families. "We loved the Vasa Park Resort. We stayed here while visiting my brother in Seattle and had so much fun. We roasted hotdogs and s'mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake," shares Amy H., noting the combination of swimming opportunities and traditional camping activities.
Security considerations: Park rangers maintain different levels of supervision. At Kanaskat-Palmer, "This campground is heavily patrolled by the park rangers. I usually have contact with them in my campsite at least twice a day," explains Kelly P., adding "if you are a large group, like to stay up late and listen to music and/or party it might not be the campground for you."
Hookup limitations: Water and electricity options vary significantly between campgrounds. At Tall Chief Campground, "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," warns Derek & Alex W.
Site size considerations: Maneuvering larger RVs requires planning at some locations. "We stayed in spot 8 with our 20' camper. Electric and water only. Plenty of vegetation to separate campers," shares Brennon about Manchester State Park, indicating mid-size rigs can access many campgrounds.
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer full sewer hookups. "I do have to knock a star for the fact no sites have sewer hookups... We don't have room for one so we used a pumping service halfway through our time there. The park provided the information for the service. It was $60 though," notes Derek & Alex W. about Tall Chief Campground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best camping spots near Burien, Washington?
Burien campers have excellent options within an hour's drive. Dash Point State Park Campground is one of the closest and most highly rated, offering clean, beautifully laid out sites with friendly staff. For waterfront camping, Saltwater State Park Campground is just minutes from Burien and features beach access, hiking trails, and marine wildlife viewing. Both parks provide a quick escape from the city without a long drive, making them perfect for weekend getaways.
Are there good tent campsites near Burien for car camping?
Tolt MacDonald Park offers excellent car camping for tents, located in a scenic floodplain south of Duvall. The park is best enjoyed during dry seasons and provides convenient access to town amenities. For those willing to drive a bit further, Belfair State Park Campground offers a beautiful tent camping experience on Hood Canal with stunning water views. Both locations provide drive-up access to sites and basic facilities that make car camping comfortable without sacrificing the outdoor experience.
What campgrounds with amenities are available near Burien?
For amenity-rich camping near Burien, Lake Pleasant RV Park offers excellent facilities with easy access to Seattle. It features a scenic duck pond and is considered one of the best-value parks in the region. Another great option is Illahee State Park Campground, which offers on-site firewood sales, clean facilities, and a balance of convenience and seclusion. It's close enough to town for any necessities while providing that peaceful forest camping experience that Washington is known for.
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