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TravelerHeart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park
9/10
Very cozy and quiet campground surrounded by the rain forest. What a dream! Super clean restrooms. If there were showers it will be 10/10
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Carlsborg, Washington serves as a gateway to multiple camping options on the Olympic Peninsula, with several established campgrounds within a short drive. Sequim Bay State Park, Dungeness Recreation Area, and Heart O' the Hills in Olympic National Park offer a range of accommodations from tent sites to RV hookups. The area features both coastal and forested settings, with most campgrounds providing basic amenities like toilets and fire pits. Some locations, including Fort Worden and Fort Flagler State Parks, also offer cabin options for those seeking more sheltered accommodations.
Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though seasonal variations affect the camping experience. Sequim sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, receiving significantly less rainfall than other parts of the peninsula. This creates a relatively dry microclimate that makes camping possible throughout more months of the year. Reservations are recommended during summer months when visitation peaks, particularly at popular locations like Dungeness Recreation Area. Many campgrounds have a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. A visitor noted, "Dungeness gets the least amount of rainfall for western Washington, so don't be surprised if it's sunny."
Campers consistently highlight the scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the region. Dungeness Recreation Area stands out for its location on bluffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca with trails leading to the Dungeness Spit, the longest natural sand spit in the country. Several visitors mentioned the proximity to Olympic National Park as a key benefit when staying at campgrounds in the area. Campgrounds vary in terms of privacy and spacing between sites. "Considering how close the sites were together we felt pretty secluded. Plenty of space for us and our two tents. The view was beautiful," wrote one camper about Dungeness Recreation Area. Most established campgrounds provide clean facilities with showers available at select locations. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas, particularly within Olympic National Park boundaries.
Best Campgrounds near Carlsborg (336)
1. Sequim Bay State Park Campground
"The bike trail runs through the campground and there is access to sports fields via a tunnel under the highway. There are a few short trails around a creek and the beach."
"The winding paths leading from the upper campsites to the water’s edge are a treasure trove for a photographer. Great fun."
from $12 - $56 / night
Check Availability2. Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park
"This is a beautiful campsite tucked into old growth Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It's dark and cool. "
"The campground is located close to Olympic National Park access out of Port Angeles, WA."
3. Dungeness Recreation Area
"Just go for a walk out the spit to get a unique perspective of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This is a USFWS refuge and campground,so if your into seabirds, this is the place to go."
"Campground was located a short walk away from bluffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and British Columbia. Beautiful sunset views!"
4. Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park
"The trade off is the endless opportunity for walking, hiking and learning the history of the area. Charming Downtown Port Townsend is close by and a true National Historic resource! "
"Fort and battery tours. a real gem in Washington."
from $12 - $56 / night
Check Availability5. Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
"Wish amazing views and great trails near by! Campground was clean and quiet. Early August was when I was there, and it was pretty busy! Try to get a spot early!"
"It didn't offer a ton of privacy, but all you have to do is look outside your tent to forget about that. This is probably the coolest campground I've stayed in. 10/10 would recommend!"
6. Dungeness Forks Campground
"We arrived here while beginning our trip around the Olympic peninsula. We unfortunately got caught in rain for almost 2 weeks."
"The drive up was a little intense, but our sedan made it (no RVs!). The closest activities are on the water, but there are many hiking trails close by too. Great basecamp for long day hikes."
7. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground
"The kids had a blast exploring the fort and the forest around the campsite. There's a big beach with a small general store/burger joint within walking distance."
"As the beach side has a lot of open camping we opted for the side nearer the trails that had a feeling of being a step away from the woods. "
from $12 - $231 / night
Check Availability8. Salt Creek Recreation Area
"Like a number of Washington State Parks, the plug-in sites are in a large field, with very few trees around and kind of look like a lot of other standard RV parks with three or so levels of close parking"
"We live on the nearby Kitsap Peninsula and this campground is our favorite Washington campground. The views are amazing and the crashing waves are the perfect soundtrack."
from $45 / night
Check Availability9. Elwha Dam RV Park
"The staff genuinely cares about providing a positive experience for their guests."
"This is a beautiful spot to stay in Washington. It's quiet, there is a garden of wood carvings, a small basketball area, and a community garden."
from $37 - $92 / night
Check Availability10. Dungeness Recreation Area Clallam County Park
"Restrooms were conveniently located and the registration was super easy."
"A fun little playground for the kiddos and plenty of trails to explore. Hot Tip - make sure to check out the sunset at the bluff area. Amazing views."
from $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 28 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 51 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Bellingham, WA
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Recent Reviews near Carlsborg, WA
1786 Reviews of 336 Carlsborg Campgrounds
- RRussell U.
ScoutCamp Mount Olympus LLC
Great
Great location if you need a base camp near the ferry. Host was nice and accommodating. Very private.
elizabeth L.TravelerForest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
Amazing. Do not need 4 wheel drive
Not sure the route the others came that needed four-wheel-drive but down road 2918 smooth sailing
- AAvery L.Traveler
Fairholme Campground — Olympic National Park
Cool site but needs some work
Very nice campsite, they are pretty close together but not the end of the world. Get a lot of hwy 101 truck noise. Only one bathroom per loop, feels like an oversight
Lee D.
LegendLake Pleasant RV Park
A lake, but geese, ducks, and birds!
General: 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.
Jacquie B.
GuideLake Pleasant RV Park
Quiet and clean, d
This is a nice park, clean and quiet. But the draw back is the sites are small, there are bushes between the sites to give some privacy. It is camping in a parking lot. I don't believe you can have campfires. Kids have no place on their site to play so play in the street. More than once I had to honk at them to get them out of the way.
Great location for me, I was visiting my daughter who lives in Seattle.
The park was clean, they wash the goose poop off the sites, but still watch where you step. It is very high priced but they are the only game in town.
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- AAlison L.Traveler
Potlatch State Park Campground
Wonderful Campground
One of my favorite grounds I’ve visited. On-demand hot showers in two buildings, plenty of bathroom stalls (main building has stalls and one shower, second loop has 2 private stalls and 2 private showers, and last loop has one vault toilet)- sites 1-26(?) are fairly close together and close to the main road- second loop I didn’t look too much at, but most of the bigger campers or cars were parked there- last loop has almost all full-shade, larger, and less crowded sites (they’re still fairly small, but with less people it’s not so bad). There are dumpsters and water spigots all over. Clean grounds, friendly on-site host, office staff absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. Across the street from the day-use park with lake- super nice, rather small. Rangers do patrol nightly. PLEASE BRING SMALLER BILLS PER OFFICE REQUEST.
MariScoutFay Bainbridge Park
$25 a night - not bad
For the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
Ronda A.ScoutRV@Olympic
Lovely, clean new campground
Really lovely new campground with great amenities. The spots are very wide and very well maintained. The playground and dog park are great. The restrooms and common areas are excellent, clean, and well-maintained. The manager is friendly and organized. We really enjoyed our 6 nights here!
Guide to Carlsborg
The Olympic Peninsula region around Carlsborg, Washington provides a range of camping options within close proximity to Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Campgrounds like Sequim Bay State Park and Dungeness Recreation Area offer established facilities for both tent and RV camping, with several sites featuring water and electric hookups. The nearby Heart O' the Hills and Deer Park campgrounds in Olympic National Park provide more rustic camping experiences at varying elevations. Most developed campgrounds in the area maintain picnic tables, fire rings, and restroom facilities, though amenities vary significantly by location.
Camping is available year-round at several locations including Sequim Bay State Park and Dungeness Recreation Area, though higher elevation sites like Deer Park Campground operate seasonally from June to mid-October due to snow conditions. The Sequim area benefits from its location in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, receiving significantly less precipitation than other parts of the peninsula. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when campgrounds frequently reach capacity. Many campgrounds offer clean facilities with shower access, though some require quarters for operation. A visitor noted, "Dungeness gets the least amount of rainfall for western Washington, so don't be surprised if it's sunny."
The camping experience varies considerably across the region, with some sites offering beach access while others are nestled in forested settings. Dungeness Recreation Area provides scenic bluff-top camping with views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Canada and access to the Dungeness Spit, the longest natural sand spit in the country. Several visitors highlighted the wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly for seabirds at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge adjacent to the recreation area. Campground reviews frequently mention the privacy of sites despite their proximity to one another, with one camper noting, "Considering how close the sites were together we felt pretty secluded." While some campgrounds can be crowded during peak season, most provide reasonable space and natural screening between tent and RV sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Carlsborg, WA?
What camping is available near Carlsborg, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Carlsborg, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 336 campgrounds and RV parks near Carlsborg, WA and 38 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Carlsborg, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Carlsborg, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Carlsborg, WA is Sequim Bay State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 34 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Carlsborg, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Carlsborg, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 38 free dispersed camping spots near Carlsborg, WA.
What parks are near Carlsborg, WA?
What parks are near Carlsborg, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Carlsborg, WA that allow camping, notably Keystone Harbor and Olympic National Park.
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