Best Campgrounds near Brinnon, WA

Campgrounds near Brinnon, Washington concentrate along the Hood Canal and Dosewallips River, providing diverse accommodation options within Olympic Peninsula's eastern edge. Dosewallips State Park Campground serves as the area's primary developed camping destination, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals with reliable amenities. Nearby, Seal Rock Campground provides a more rustic experience with seasonal availability from May through September. Several smaller campgrounds like Cove RV Park provide additional options, with most facilities concentrated within a 20-mile radius of Brinnon's town center.

Access and facilities vary widely across seasons in this region, with many campgrounds maintaining year-round operations despite Pacific Northwest weather patterns. "We have camped here many times over the last year or two and always clean and friendly," noted one frequent visitor to Dosewallips State Park. Highway 101 provides the main access route to most camping areas, though some primitive sites require secondary road navigation. Campgrounds near the shoreline typically fill quickly during summer months, particularly on weekends, making advance reservations essential from June through September. Winter camping remains available at several locations, though with reduced services and sometimes limited to designated loops with hookups.

The Hood Canal shoreline and riverside locations represent primary attractions for campers in the Brinnon area. Visitors frequently mention wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly the Roosevelt elk herds that frequent Dosewallips State Park. "Woke up to a gang of Elk right outside our front window, they stayed around about 2-3 hours," reported one camper. Shellfish harvesting provides another popular activity, with several campgrounds offering direct beach access for oyster and clam collection during appropriate seasons. Road noise impacts some camping areas, particularly those closest to Highway 101, though sites along the river or tucked into wooded sections tend to be quieter. The region's combination of forest, river, and saltwater environments creates diverse recreational opportunities within a relatively compact geographic area.

Best Camping Sites Near Brinnon, Washington (289)

    1. Dosewallips State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4415

    $12 - $50 / night

    "The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty."

    "Dump station close by worked great on exit. Wooded with ferns. Rain was nice to enjoy through the windows."

    2. Seal Rock Campground

    20 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 765-2200

    $18 / night

    "Seal Rock Campground is a nice quiet place tucked away just out side of Brinnon WA. All of the sites are dispersed in a nice forested area which lends for good privacy."

    "Seal Rock campground is on the Hood canal side of the Olympic peninsula in Washington state. It's actually the second time we camped there, this time on July 3rd and 4th."

    3. Scenic Beach State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Seabeck, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 830-5079

    "Big spaces for tents tucked away from other campers. The beach is a short walk away. Real flushing toilets no porta potties. RV dump station only $5."

    "Easily accessible water and easy access to the beach. We got a bit lost while walking the trails to the beach. More signs would be nice for fool's like us."

    4. Collins Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    4 miles
    Website

    "Located on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, Collins campground is a bit off the beaten path, which was what I was looking for during peak season in August."

    "Disclaimer: the road from highway 101 to the campground has SO MANY potholes. Big ones that we had to navigate in our RV but nothing that made it too hard to access the campground."

    5. Lena Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lilliwaup, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 956-2402

    $5 / night

    "This is a hike-in campground down a 3.5 mile trail. It sees heavy use from locals on the weekend. There was plenty of room during the week when I was there."

    "Lena Lake campground offers a rewarding view after a steady climb up meandering switchbacks. Started at the trailhead around 6 pm and made it to the campground around dusk."

    6. Belfair State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Belfair, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 275-0668

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area.  Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington. "

    "On the water of the Hood Canal, it offered more family activities than many of the parks around. The campground itself is situated close to the water with several loops, tightly packed together."

    7. Cove RV Park & Country Store

    5 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4723

    $44 - $49 / night

    "This is our first trailer camping trip ever so we wanted to start small and close to home."

    "Nice location for hiking or boating in the Hood Canal area, a great store, and fantastic and friendly management made this a very pleasant stay!"

    8. Fay Bainbridge Park

    22 Reviews
    Bainbridge Island, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 842-3931

    $7 - $95 / night

    ". #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."

    9. Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Poulsbo, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 779-3205

    "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. There’s group activities too which is great for the kids."

    "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."

    10. Hamma Hamma Campground

    6 Reviews
    Lilliwaup, WA
    10 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful trees and close to some nice hiking trails. It will be busy since it’s the closest Olympic NP campground to Seattle. There is a nice CCC cabin with bunkbeds that you can rent nearby."

    "VERY CLOSE TO LENA LAKE TRIAL HEAD. VERY QUIET AND VERY CLOSE TO THE RIVER."

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Recent Reviews near Brinnon, WA

1485 Reviews of 289 Brinnon Campgrounds


  • Nicole L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

    I myself have never parked my RV at the campsite. However, I've been to the public Access area and have to say that it's very peaceful and has a restroom which is nice. I'm a local. I live inside my RV and it has been a major adjustment but having places like this has been extremely helpful.

  • Kyle M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground — Olympic National Park

    If you have managed expectations it’s okay

    We went into the hot springs, and we paid 20 bucks each. They give an hour and a half time limit. Esthetically the area is amazing, but the design of the outdoors does not capitalize on it. They had a pool, kiddy pool, a 101 pool, and a 104, so nothing seriously hot. The changing area is small, and you will need your own lock, and the showers are sub par, and provide no soap. But low expectations it was fun.

    The Rv area next door has zero space or privacy, but does have electric hook ups. We could not get a reliable starlink connection, but good enough for scrolling. No bathrooms in the vicinity.

    The “resort” is little 1 room cabins. They quoted us 300 per night.

    The area around is absolutely gorgeous! Good hiking nearby, and we saw the salmon run!!!!! About 5 minutes from there.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Top of the Hill camping

    Top of the hill camping

    This is actually a really secluded, pivate location with a beautiful view! The road is fairly easy to get up to this spot but really just room for one vehicle. I guess the last people used it as the dumb spot when they were leaving because there’s a grill and a TV screen there… we did not stay and camp here, but we did check it out and if we didn’t have a trailer, I would definitely have claimed the spot!

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    FR27 Landing

    fr27 landing

    Great large flat spot for camping. Could easily fit about 5 cars here. About 4 fire rings set up and the road is pretty easy getting here.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    NF-27 Tunnel Creek

    Pull through site

    This is a great spot to stay for a bit if you’re looking to do that OR just stay for a night. It’s like, a big circle that you pull in and out of. There’s a trail from this site that leads to a great tint site as well. Plenty of space if you have a decent sized group. Easily accommodating 3 cars. We have plenty of space with our rig. Star link works great here!

  • Eun Ji L.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Big Creek Campground

    I'm an avid camper - this was THE WORST experience ever.

    I'm an avid camper, and the experience I had at this campground with the host was ABSOLUTELY THE WORST ever. We arrived at the campground early to find the best spot as we were planning to take some outdoor wedding photos at the campsite the day after. It was not a busy season, so there were only a couple of sites occupied. We carefully selected a spot, paid for it, and posted the receipt on the site clip. I took a photo of both the envelope and the receipt clipped at the site. 

    After exploring the national park, we arrived at the campground at around 9pm. Most of the campsites were still unoccupied. To our surprise, when we arrived at our reserved spot, there was a group of people who took our campsite! They already put up their tent and a canopy as well. When I checked the pole where I clipped the receipt, it was GONE & REPLACED by someone else's!! When I talked to those people who took our campsite, there were already drunk and were at the verge of becoming hostile. But they did tell us that the host "allowed" them to take the spot. 

    Right then and there, we went to the host and explained the situation, and the host said (1) we never paid and that (2) there was no receipt clipped at the site. When I told him that that wasn't true, he proceeded to tell me that the information I wrote on the clip let him know that we were checking out today. So, for a second, I thought maybe I wrote either the# of nights spent or check-out date incorrectly. But then, I remembered I took pictures of both the envelope and the receipt!! I showed the photos to him, then, of course, he could not lie his way out of this. 

    There was no apology, and he simply proceeded to tell us to sleep at one of the other available campsites. We were super furious because we had NEVER experienced this kind of rudeness, lies, and brazen behavior. As anyone can imagine, we did not want to spend another second there, so we demanded a refund, and "MIRACULOUSLY", the envelope (still glued) with our payment was found in his RV. 

    I'm reporting the host to the US Forest Service.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Quinault ridge camping

    Pull off camping

    This ended up being a useful spot to stay for the night. Went a little ways up to where the road forked to turn our rig around a grab a good spot. Not great for long term camping but a good little spot for the night. Light traffic along the way maybe about 5 cars the whole time we were there

  • alexandrea L.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Penrose Point State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    The beach is beautiful here! And the campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody’s campsite

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Falls Creek — Olympic National Park

    Quinalt

    Extremely serene and clean. Seasonal campground on lake. Mediocre toilets. Lodge and store nearby. Right on water


Guide to Brinnon

Camping near Brinnon, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Dosewallips State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty."
  • Beach Activities: Head to Dash Point State Park Campground for beach fun. A reviewer shared, "The beach itself is fairly large with plenty of space to stretch out and let your animals go wild without worrying about being too close to other people."
  • Wildlife Watching: At Heart O' the Hills Campground, you can enjoy the local wildlife. One camper noted, "It's also very close to the road that drives up to Hurricane Ridge. Lots of birds and smaller wildlife."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground said, "Very clean campground. No real privacy by the spots are spaced quite a bit apart."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A reviewer at Penrose Point State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are decently spaced with tall trees and ground cover between."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Dungeness Recreation Area are great for families. One camper noted, "Had a nice playground for kids."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby highways. A visitor at Sequim Bay State Park Campground said, "Upper loop has quite a bit of highway noise."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Fort Worden Historical State Park advised, "Probably need to reserve far in advance."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A reviewer at Staircase Campground mentioned, "The nicer bathrooms were closed in the fall but the vault toilets were clean."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Dosewallips State Park Campground where kids can run around. One parent said, "There are lots of families -- meaning, kids running around and riding bikes."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep the kids entertained with outdoor games. A camper at Penrose Point State Park Campground noted, "A small amphitheater was fun for the kids to put on a show."
  • Plan for Nature Activities: Encourage exploration of nature. A visitor at Heart O' the Hills Campground shared, "There are plenty of sites for first come first serve, bathrooms, campground host and water access."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground mentioned, "Some sites were tightly packed and others were absolutely enormous with great views."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check campgrounds like Dash Point State Park Campground. One camper said, "I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Staircase Campground noted, "The road up is dirt/gravel for the last 5ish miles. Lots of potholes and bumps when we went."

Camping near Brinnon, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Brinnon, WA?

Brinnon offers several excellent camping options. Seal Rock Campground is a quiet, forested retreat with dispersed sites providing good privacy and beach access perfect for fishing, clamming, and shrimping. Dosewallips State Park Campground features well-maintained grounds with easy access to hiking trails of varying difficulty. Both are convenient to Brinnon while offering distinct experiences—Seal Rock provides a more secluded forest setting, while Dosewallips offers more developed facilities. For those seeking additional options, consider the nearby Olympic National Park campgrounds which provide access to the region's natural beauty.

What amenities are available at camping sites near Brinnon, Washington?

Camping sites near Brinnon offer varied amenities to suit different camping styles. Falls Creek Campground provides adequate facilities including showers, with beautiful creek-side locations and lake access. For RV campers, Cove RV Park & Country Store offers drive-in access with water, toilets, and big-rig-friendly spaces. More rustic options like Hamma Hamma Campground provide basic amenities such as vault toilets with boat-in or drive-in access. Most public campgrounds in the area feature fire rings, picnic tables, and potable water, though hook-ups are typically limited to private RV parks.

What is the best time of year to go camping in Brinnon, WA?

The optimal camping season for Brinnon is late spring through early fall (May-September). Summer offers the most reliable weather with warmer temperatures and less rainfall, making it ideal for water activities and hiking. Staircase Campground in nearby Olympic National Park is particularly beautiful during summer months when the river access is most enjoyable. Fall brings spectacular foliage, especially at Graves Creek Campground, though prepare for cooler nights and more precipitation. Winter camping is possible but challenging with temperatures potentially dropping below freezing and increased rainfall. Always check campground seasonal operating dates, as some close during winter months.