7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Dash Point State Park Campground and Saltwater State Park Campground provide elevated glamping experiences minutes from Burien. Glamping accommodations include canvas tents with comfortable bedding and some sites offering electric hookups for climate control. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, glamping options include yurts with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water and modern shower facilities. Many glamping sites feature private locations with sufficient space between neighboring sites, ensuring a peaceful retreat while still providing access to essential amenities. The facilities maintain showers, toilets, and trash services for convenient stays. One guest shared, "We were 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."
Several glamping destinations in the region offer year-round availability, with sites like Tolt MacDonald Park featuring yurts nestled among tall evergreens with picnic tables and nearby hiking trails. Most glamping sites provide water access with Saltwater State Park offering beach frontage for sunset views and water activities. Trail systems connect many glamping locations to shorelines, forests, and scenic overlooks. Reservations are typically required and can be made online through park websites. A visitor noted, "The sites we saw felt more isolated from each other than other campsites we've been to. Great if your group plans to stay up late without worrying about bothering other guests." The eco-friendly glamping options typically maintain natural surroundings while providing comfortable accommodation alternatives to traditional camping.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"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
"Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"
"Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court."
from $25 - $95 / night
"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!"
Available this weekend
from $23 - $254 / night
"We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."
"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
"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."
"The staff are friendly and helpful. 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 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!"
"Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water."
"The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters. Bathrooms and showers on site, though showers will cost you."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"It rained a couple of nights but being surrounded by huge trees made it really cozy. Nice walking trails that follow creeks and go right along the sound."
"Friendly staff, clean sites and facilities, coin operated showers. This campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds. Many people were harvesting the delicacy."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / 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."
"It’s a very nice location, exceptionally clean and safe. In site 11 you can hear the highway when outside of rv but couldn’t inside. Neighbors were very friendly."
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.
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 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!
GuideQuiet, but we were here mid week in late August….
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.
TravelerUsually, I have a complaint, but there are no complaints.
Burien sits on the eastern shore of Puget Sound, with elevations ranging from sea level to about 500 feet, creating diverse camping microclimates. Many local campgrounds are open year-round despite western Washington's rainy season from October to April. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing, allowing for extended camping seasons at sites near Burien.
Water activities at nearby beaches: Fay Bainbridge Park offers swimming in shallow, relatively warm water along the shoreline. "The beach was great, water is rather warm for in the sound, it's also pretty shallow which is great for the kids to play in," notes Leah H. of Belfair State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Green River access points provide steelhead and salmon fishing at Tolt MacDonald Park. "Great spot for steelhead + salmon fishing. We've fished steelhead and pinks out of the snoqualmie river in the past," reports Mercedes D. The season typically runs from November through January.
Birdwatching: Tidal flats attract diverse waterfowl. "As the tide comes and goes, so does the water fowl," writes Kari R. at Belfair State Park. Bald eagles are frequently spotted along riverbanks, especially during salmon runs.
Proximity to Seattle with forest feel: Most campgrounds within 45 minutes of Burien maintain forested settings despite urban proximity. "It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you close to amenities and shopping," notes Adele W. about Tall Chief Campground.
Private sites at specific campgrounds: Kanaskat-Palmer offers secluded spots. "The spaces are very private and spread out," writes Jeff O. "We were able to grab a last minute reservation thanks to a FT resident leaving for service," explains Mark O. about Blue Sky RV Park.
Lake access near glamping options: Several glamping sites near Burien include lake options. "Cute campground very close to Seattle and Bellevue right on the lake. Beautiful beach area, basketball courts, playground, and volleyball right at the site," reports Erin A. about Vasa Park Resort.
Airport noise affects some sites: Des Moines campgrounds sit under Sea-Tac flight paths. "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)," reports Travis P. at Saltwater State Park Campground.
Park ranger enforcement varies: Some campgrounds maintain strict quiet hours. "The park rangers are no joke...I have been asked by the park rangers at 10:01 p.m. to be quite at as myself and three 9-year-old girls were talking (no music etc) too loud," explains Kelly P. about Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
Reservations essential: Many campgrounds fill months in advance, especially during summer. "You must make reservations online on the website a few weeks before you plan to come," advises Robert G. about Saltwater State Park. Winter weekends often have more availability.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Regular elk sightings occur at some parks. "The campground is right next to a state park. It's also very close to a river and lots of woods... Every night, my husband and I would walk to the wildlife viewing platform to see lots of birds, or walk down by the river and see lots of elk and bald eagles," shares Amy & Stu B. about Dosewallips State Park Campground.
Beach playground access: Several glamping sites near Burien include child-friendly beach amenities. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites," notes Tanya B. about Fay Bainbridge Park.
Water safety considerations: River access points vary in safety. "The riverfront accessed from the campground tends to be a bit too raging for my taste with children. We usually take the kids to the lake at Nolte state park (approx. 3 miles away) for water play," advises Kelly P. about Kanaskat-Palmer.
Hookup limitations: Many glamping sites close to Burien offer partial hookups only. "We had full hookups available but the normal rate is $25 (least preferred site) and $32 (average preference) and the only difference in the sites appears to be where in the campground they are located," explains Travis P. about Saltwater State Park.
Site sizing for larger vehicles: Limited spaces accommodate larger RVs. "Larger RVs should be in the lower site numbers. Ours is mid-size and we barely fit in #26, though it was nicely shaded," warns Judy J. about Fay Bainbridge Park.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds provide on-site dump facilities. "Only downfall was no sewer and honeybucket needed to be reserved at $25.00; however, there is an RV dump onsite," notes Isabel G. about Tall Chief Campground.
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