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Grove Getaways and Camp Lakeview Resort offer unique glamping experiences near Bonney Lake, Washington. Both properties feature cabin accommodations complemented by glamping options in wooded settings. Grove Getaways maintains three established sites with showers, toilets, and drinking water available. The property welcomes pets and allows campfires for evening relaxation. "Absolutely beautiful! Very welcoming and queer friendly! The yurt was lovely," noted one visitor, highlighting the celestial yurt's electricity and fan that kept it comfortable even during summer heat. Camp Lakeview Resort provides similar amenities with electric hookups, water connections, and sewage facilities for a more comfortable outdoor experience.
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park and Tall Chief Campground expand glamping opportunities with yurt accommodations. Located within established state park grounds, these sites combine natural settings with modern comforts while maintaining access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation. Tall Chief operates year-round, making it suitable for all-season glamping adventures. A guest mentioned, "The hot tub is wonderful but is clothing optional, so maybe not great for families. But it's perfect for couples!" Most glamping accommodations require reservations, particularly during peak summer months. Visitors appreciate the balance between wilderness immersion and comfortable amenities, with easy access to picnic areas, fire rings, and toilet facilities. Several properties offer hot tubs or proximity to water features that enhance the glamping experience.
"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."
from $23 - $74 / night
Check Availability"O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me."
"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"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
Check Availability"It is located right on the Carbon River with a couple awesome swimming holes. Nested between South Prarie and Orting."
"Staff is the Best! We Love Doug!!"
"Very welcoming and queer friendly! The yurt was lovely but it’s definitely meant for the cooler months."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability"This 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"
"Limited fire pits and spots are first come first serve and field is not regularly monitored. Bathrooms are portapotties and no shower facilities. Also it is across the road from main campground."
"Sites fairly large & private with tons of old trees and right next to a creek. Bathrooms clean. Fire pits and firewood available from hosts. Easy access to Rainier NP. Hosts super nice."
"The owners are very friendly and helpful, it’s in a beautiful area (with a meadow to walk around/chill out in), the bathrooms are very clean and they have showers (coin operated, bring quarters, but only"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Spent most of the time on the lake fishing, so we didn't explore the resort much. Great people here, very helpful and friendly."
"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."
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.
TravelerSpacious spots by a scenic lake. Can accommodate just about any size rig, plenty of sites for both tents and rvs.
TravelerBeautiful spot, lots of great spots for tents, rvs and travel trailers. Loved that there was plenty of space between campsites. Would spend multiple nights here!
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.
TravelerI like this park. Beautiful views. Very pleasant and clean. Right next to I-90, easy on and off. Though the highway sounds are a constant. Periodic trains from the other side of the lake (though I find this a positive). Full hook up spots. Can accommodate larger rigs, but a few spots are a little tight to get into. Also a very good hamburger spot near by.
GuideThis park has so much potential. Sites are a decent size with OK spacing, no site has sewer and the line at the dump site gets pretty long on the weekends so plan accordingly. There’s is no true access point to the lake but many walking trails from other campers. No, designated swim area if you are into that sort of stuff. A place where this park shines is the park for kids, it’s well kept (as long as campers pick up after their kids). Bathrooms were a little messy but again, this is mostly due to campers….
This park is pretty big but easy to get around. We stayed at main campground B and it has a lot of sites that are mostly in shade. They have a lot of trees but none messed with backing up or trailer height issues. Overall I don’t think I would book here again unless I needed a last minute spot.
TravelerI stayed there for one night on my way back to Seattle, and it was perfect for what I needed. Very quiet back there. The people were all super nice and accommodating. They had a dump site, restrooms outside and heated restrooms attached to the office area. I really loved that two of the permanent residents would do security at night as well. Being a woman and traveling alone, that made me feel very safe. Highly recommend this place!
Dispersed camping options near Bonney Lake, Washington range from lakeside retreats to forested campsites within an hour's drive of Mount Rainier National Park. The region sits at elevations between 500-1,000 feet with a mild Pacific Northwest climate that supports year-round camping in most areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F while winter months can drop to 30-45°F with significant rainfall.
River activities: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park offers easy access to the Green River with spots perfect for wading or fishing. A visitor noted, "Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding."
Swimming opportunities: Camp Lakeview maintains a designated swimming area with docks that provide safe water access. According to reviews, "A small beach with a large dock was available for use during the day as well as a boat launch and fishing dock. The weekends get very busy but during the weeks it is a cozy little community."
Hiking trails: Multiple campgrounds connect to walking paths with varying difficulty levels. The forest trails at Dash Point State Park Campground are particularly accessible. One visitor mentioned, "There are also some nice forest trails for an easy hike or post-takeout digestion walk."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer vegetation screens between camping spots. Elkamp Eastcreek receives high marks for site layout with one camper stating, "The campsites are far enough apart that they feel relatively private, and most appear completely level. Trees abound."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness stands out as a consistent positive in reviews. A camper at Dash Point noted, "The campground and bathrooms were very tidy," while another at Elkamp Eastcreek remarked, "Elkamp was very clean with the nicest campground bathrooms we have ever experienced."
Natural settings close to urban areas: Despite proximity to cities, many campgrounds maintain a wilderness feel. A visitor to Dash Point State Park wrote, "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."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance bookings, especially during summer months. Walk-up availability varies seasonally.
Utility hookups: Electric service can vary from 30-50 amp depending on location. At Tall Chief Campground, "Most 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."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby highways or flight paths. One camper at Saltwater State Park reported, "ALL day and night the planes felt like they were in our tent/heads. Every 3-30 seconds it was LOUD."
Rules enforcement: Rangers actively patrol many area campgrounds. 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. I have been asked by the park rangers at 10:01 p.m. to be quite."
Kid-friendly swimming: Look for protected swimming areas with gradual entry points. Alder Lake Park offers "a sandy beach area that is also for public access" and "a play ground and beach area" according to reviewers.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment. At Camp Lakeview Resort, "There is a playground next to a volleyball court and basketball court" making it ideal for families with children needing activities.
Safety considerations: Check if campgrounds are gated or have regular security patrols. One camper noted Saltwater State Park is "Fairly safe since it's gated and a park ranger was there overnight."
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer sewer hookups at individual sites. A Tall Chief camper advised, "No sites have sewer hookups. We don't have room for [a honey wagon] so we used a pumping service halfway through our time there. The park provided the information for the service. It was $60."
Power limitations: Be prepared for potential electrical constraints. "Normally 30 amp posts are sufficient but we ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues," reported an RV camper at Tall Chief.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain. A visitor to Kanaskat-Palmer noted, "The gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground."
Cell reception variability: Tree cover affects connectivity. At Tall Chief, "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!"
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