Best Tent Camping near Carlsborg, WA

Olympic National Park's eastern edge near Carlsborg, Washington offers several tent-only camping options within a short drive. Deer Park Campground provides level tent sites with panoramic mountain views, accessible via a 7-mile gravel road that's unsuitable for trailers. Dungeness Forks Campground, open from May 15 to Labor Day, features walk-in tent sites along the river. For backcountry tent camping enthusiasts, Lillian Campground in Olympic National Park provides riverside primitive sites accessible by a 4-mile hike from Whiskey Bend Road, while Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead offers free, permit-required tent camping with pets allowed.

Most tent campgrounds in this region have minimal amenities, requiring campers to bring their own water. Deer Park has vault toilets but no water source, with campers noting the need to pack in all supplies. Sites typically feature flat, compacted dirt or gravel tent pads with fire rings, though fire bans are common during summer months. Dungeness Forks enforces a strict no-alcohol policy and requires reservations well in advance. Weather conditions vary dramatically, with November through April bringing significant rainfall that can make tent camping challenging. Bear activity is present throughout the region, so proper food storage is essential at all primitive tent sites.

Tent campers seeking solitude often prefer weekday visits to avoid crowds. According to reviews, Deer Park offers "fantastic 360-degree views" and clear night skies, making it ideal for stargazing from your tent site. One visitor to Lillian Campground described it as "gorgeous, directly next to the river" with bear wires available for food storage. The walk-in tent sites throughout the region provide a more immersive forest experience than drive-up options. During fall and spring, tent campers report fewer crowds and more wildlife sightings, though weather can be unpredictable. Many backcountry tent sites require bear canisters or use of provided bear wires for food storage, particularly in Olympic National Park's more remote camping areas.

Best Tent Sites Near Carlsborg, Washington (123)

    1. Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park

    12 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 565-3130

    "Deep park is located on a 7 mile long gravel road.  The drive up is tight and not suitable for any type of trailer.  The campground has level tent sights that offer a fantastic 360 degree view. "

    "Luckily I went and talked to the ranger and he told me of a spot that might still be open…IT WAS! We were there for the weekend."

    2. Dungeness Forks Campground

    9 Reviews
    Sequim, WA
    8 miles
    Website

    "We arrived here while beginning our trip around the Olympic peninsula. We unfortunately got caught in rain for almost 2 weeks."

    "Great trails and right next to The spit. Only issue is that it is a locally run (county?) park and there's no alcohol allowed they are VERY strict about this policy."

    3. Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead

    3 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    8 miles
    Website

    "There are a lot of spots that you could wander into the woods and set up camp on a mossy bed under the canopy."

    "There are about 5 sites with rock fire pits and a decent amount of space. A nice quiet place to spend the night even if you’re not trying to hike"

    4. Sequim Glamping

    1 Review
    Carlsborg, WA
    2 miles
    Website

    $85 / night

    "I'm happy to welcome Bryan, your host, to our platform. This property is gorgeous and I love all the sweet touches."

    5. Fort Ebey State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Coupeville, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 678-4636

    "I did appreciate the extra space and privacy of the larger site. It would also be great for more people as well (allow up to 2 cars w/ +$15 for second car and up to 8 people per site)."

    "The campground is easy to find from the highway and the facilities are very clean and there's a number of showers and bathrooms around the campground."

    6. Lillian — Olympic National Park

    5 Reviews
    Port Angeles, WA
    19 miles
    Website

    "I wish we would have just kept driving though, because the weather wasn't too good. We woke up and were socked in with fog and rain."

    "We were backpacking the Elwha river trail in Olympic National Park and decided to stay at Lillian base camp for a night. We hiked 4miles into the forest from whiskey bend road and we were astonished!"

    7. Grand Lake — Olympic National Park

    1 Review
    Carlsborg, WA
    16 miles
    Website

    "This is a stunning spot that can be accessed via the Badger Valley Trail, leading through alpine meadows and mobile executor descending steeply into Grand Valley."

    8. 7 Acres Of Heaven

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    Port Angeles, WA
    7 miles
    +1 (714) 642-4925

    $30 - $50 / night

    10. Kinney Point State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Nordland, WA
    23 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "No running water but vault toilets. No reservations. Rack for kayaks above high tide. Nice alternative to the Oak Bay sites at Pt. Hadlock to the west. Open all year."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Carlsborg, WA is Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.

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