Best Tent Camping near Castle Rock, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Castle Rock, Washington (28)
1. Cougar Park & Campground - Tent Only
9 Reviews•26 Photos•25 SavesCougar, Washington45 tent camping sites NOTICE: Ground tents only (no tent trailers) Group camping facility with 15 tent camping sites and a covered picnic shelter with fireplace and sink NOTICE: Ground tents only (no tent trailers) Day use picnic area (see fees) Swimming beach Beaver Bay hiking trail accessed from this park. Water and restrooms provided Boat ramp Entrance gate closes at 9 p.m.
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
2. Clatsop State Forest Gnat Creek Campground
7 Reviews•22 Photos•73 SavesCathlamet, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
$10 - $15 / night
3. Four Directions Retreat
2 Reviews•13 Photos•33 SavesRainier, OregonOur beautiful property features, forest and meadow settings. We have a beautiful new stage we built in 2019. We also have a tiny cabin available.(Tiny cabin per night-$85, plus a Tipi at $65 a night.) We offer much more! Lovable goats!!! We will provide WIFI. Make sure you read about our amenities. We are located close by a lot of cool activities. Columbia River 10 minutes away. Trojan Park 8 minutes away. Scappoose Bay 20 minutes away. Beaver Falls 20 minutes away!
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$30 - $300 / night
4. Merrill Lake Campground
6 Reviews•20 Photos•121 SavesCougar, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Equestrian
5. Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
10 Reviews•42 Photos•661 SavesCougar, WashingtonForest Road 83 provides access to Mt St Helens campgrounds. There are dispersed sites along this road for camping, and the area provides access to Climber's Bivouac, Ape Cave, and Lava Canyon. Camping near Mt St Helens is open from Memorial Day until snow blocks the roads. Food, lodging, gas, and other services are available in nearby communities.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Sand Island Marine Park Campground
5 Reviews•5 Photos•113 SavesSt. Helens, OregonSand Island St. Helens Campground is located just 25 minutes from Portland, Oregon and Longview, Washington. This 31.7 acre offshore overnight camping experience offers docks, nature trails, beaches, picnic tables, campsites, restrooms, kayak connections, water adventure rides and more. This brand new camping facility is fun for the entire family and sure to become a frequent camping destination. Upon arrival for overnight stays first check in at the St. Helens Marina. Our courtesy shuttle will unload your gear and take you to the parking lot for your vehicle and bring you back to the marina. Once you arrive on the island via our boat shuttle our staff on the island will take you to your campsite and even take your gear to your campsite with our speedy people mover. Each overnight camping group is offered this free shuttle to and from the St. Helens, Marina daily. Overnight guests can receive a phone number for late night check in if you plan to arrive after 5 p.m. Please ask for this in your booking description area online. Bathrooms are on the island, showers are a 3 minute shuttle ride to the main land. The island offers spectacular views of Mt. St. Helens in Washington State and Mt. Hood in Oregon State plus stunning river views. Huge commercial ships will take your breath away as they grace the river on the east side of the island. The sandy beach point is a wonderful place to take it all in. Horseshoes, corn hole, and other games are available to check out and enjoy. Pets in your control are welcome as long as you clean up after them and do not disrupt other guests. A dog that barks at strangers or just because…will be politely asked to go home. A peaceful experience is our goal for all guests. Additionally, the island is just a shuttle ride away to the City of St. Helens river front district complete with lovely dining experiences, fun shopping, buying souvenirs at local gift shops or at the famous 2 C’s Vendor Mall. You can even take in a movie at the historic Columbia Theater or savor a wonderful cocktail or craft beer if the mood hits you.
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- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
$30 / night
7. Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
8 Reviews•27 Photos•306 SavesNaselle, WashingtonUnless otherwise posted, you can stay 10 days in a 30-day period at any of DNR's campsites. During your stay, please practice leave no trace principles and pack out what you pack in. Dispersed camping, camping outside of our designated campgrounds, is allowed in some of our forests. Dispersed camping is not allowed at day-use sites. Toilets, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and fire pits are not available in the backcountry. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything you pack in. Dispersed fires are prohibited.
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- Tents
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
8. Healing ponds farm retreat and healing center
6 Reviews•31 Photos•122 SavesBuxton, OregonHi and welcome. We have forty beautiful acres of pasture and forest halfway between Portland and the Oregon coast. We are above the small community of Buxton Oregon and easy to get to one a little more than two miles off of hwy 26 Accessible through a dirt farm road. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. A couple of chairs. and a hammock We also have an RV toilet in a small tent and provide five gallons of spring water in a BPA-free container We have cows, goats, lama chickens, ducks geese, and turkeys. They are friendly and you can visit and hike in our property Gardens. Geodesic dome greenhouses berries and fruit trees We also have rooms available at our home and retreat center and a sauna hot tub flotation tank. Hyperbaric oxygen chamber Pulse electromagnetic therapy Red light therapy and Pandora star light entrainment device,
I do energetic healing work with an ability I was born with. I help people with physical healing work that can take out the pain and resolve physical issues through deep emotional work and strengthen your connection to source. My wife does past life regression sessions and dreamwork and teaches meditation
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$45 / night
10. Lake Merrill- State Forest
1 Review•2 Photos•89 SavesCougar, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
Recent Tent Reviews near Castle Rock, WA
861 Reviews of 28 Castle Rock Campgrounds
Jeff K.
Legend
Silver Lake Resort
Not for Tent Camping
This is a cute little resort that is great for RV's and Fishing. I would not recommend this campground for tent camping. The Tent sites are open, sloped grass with no seperation between sights and no privacy(think grass parking lot). They are also located RIGHT next to the highway. The lake is beautiful and the staff are very friendly so I'm sure with the proper site and inside and RV to shield you from the road noise you could have a pleasant stay here.
Evan F.
Traveler
Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground
Quiet and Beautiful
We tent camped at a drive-in site (8) in October 2020 and loved our experience. The whole campground felt small and peaceful, the tent sites were well spaced and surrounded by trees. It seemed to be popular with families and there were quite a few kids riding their bikes around the loop. The walk around the lake was beautiful and quiet - we did not pass many people at all.
I think next time we’ll try the walk-in sites for the privacy and the above view of the lake.
Would recommend, absolutely.
- Deanna M.Traveler
Millersylvania State Park Campground
Large, close and clean
Went in the middle of the week and wasn't busy at all. Can tell this place is packed on weekends, being so close to Olympia. Nice swimming area with snack bar. Many of the tent camp sites are not private and right next to their neighbor. Overall a nice place to go during the week.
Stephanie Z.Legend
Dairy Creek East - L L Stub Stewart State Park — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
A Pretty Boring Campsite at a Great Park
The Dairy Creek Campground at Stub Stewart is a two loop campground. The sites are spacious, but there isn't much character. The East loop is pretty much an open field. The west loop has a few more trees but still not much privacy or space between sites.
Dairy Creek is clean and well maintained, and has great access to the trails and disc golf around the park. If you're in an RV this is a good set up. If you're camping with kids, there's a play area here.
There are a few "walk in" sites where you don't park your car next to your tent, but rather in the parking lot next to the grassy area where the open tent sites are. If you're looking for a better tent camping experience that actually feels like it's in the woods, you're better off going to the hike in campground in the park.
The loops are big and there is parking near the bathroom. This is great if you don't want to walk a long way, but it's bad if you've got the campsite near the bathroom with all the cars coming and going.
- April C.
GuideMillersylvania State Park Campground
Choose your Adventure
This place had it all; open RV camping, secluded van camping, tree canopy car/tent camping, walk-in camping, and themed safari tent camping, and one cute mini airstream.
Lake down the road. Water and electrical hookups, dump station with dump water and fresh water.
Restrooms and showers are scattered around. Showers are coin based and there is a machine to turn your dollars into coins.
Ashley Y.
Ranger
Camp Wilkerson
Stayed with the Scouts
We stayed here as part of a camping trip for my son's cubscout troop. It seemed like a moderately used small campground at the time. My visit was a year ago. They have a large shelter used for weddings. Adirondacks that didn't seem used much, a tent camping area and cabins. We tent camped. They also have restrooms that have since been updated since my initial visit. It's a decent basic campground with a small stream running through it.
- NNathaniel O.
Scout
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Great camping has everything.
Always tent sites.
- Laura B.Guide
Beaver Bay Campground
Clean
Nice little campground. Sites are a little uneven for tent camping. Clean beach but very cold water.
- NNicole H.Scout
Klaskanine River RV Park
Basic accommodations
Friendly enough owner. Showers and bathroom needs updated. Have to pay for showers. Nice field for tent camping and creek in the back.
- AAshley W.Scout
Kampers West RV Park
Clam digging camping!
We’ve stayed here many times and if you’re planning to fish, crab, or dig clams at the coast this is the best place! They have a wonderful cleaning station, clean hot showers and RV and tent sites as well as a few small cabins. The tent sites are all on grass and back up to a stream. They even have a little camp store where we bought flour and seasonings to fry our clams at camp!
Mayna M.Traveler
Fall Creek Campground
Clean, fun and free
Kids really enjoyed the creek nearby and it was great for our tent camping. We were able to hike around and had water, and restrooms that were clean.
- Rich M.Legend
Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground
Nice spread out sites
The campsites are spread out and private. There are tent sites, RV sites, and cabins. Quiet lake with two trails around it.
Cheryl W.Scout
Ike Kinswa State Park Campground
Completely amazing site!!
Let me start off by saying - if there are so many campsites in Washington, why would you want to stay at the same place multiple times???
Ike Kinswa is the place I would stay at repeatedly. Between the incredibly helpful and friendly staff, to the private tent sites, to the water access, we’ve already stayed twice this summer!! So incredibly impressed with this gem!
- LLogan S.Scout
Skamokawa Vista Park
Beach Access
Beautiful access to the beach. Large tent sites. Area is very clean. Reservations are easy and the host asks what form of payment we would prefer. Very professional.
Raskol B.Scout
Merrill Lake Campground
Mountain top lake campground
Incredible, free, private. Tent sites only, short hike in from parking lot, bring your own everything. Pit toilets, lake access, close to Mt. St. Helens activities. Four miles from Cougar.
- AArron S.Scout
Silver Lake Resort
Ok camping
Tent sites are on top of each other and no privacy my site did not have any shade. They are all right next to the road. The docks were nice to fish off of.
Erin P.GuideL.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Closest campsite to Portland
Went tent camping. Was expecting a bit more of a campsite, but it was just a big field with everybody together. No privacy or trees even blocking other campsites. Not suitable for more than 1 tent or groups. Bathrooms okay, and water was close so thats a plus. Would only stay again if desperate.
- Nicole G.Guide
Taidnapam Park
Decent state park
Decent coin op showers. Nice walk in tent sites. Nice RV sites. Decent playground. Fishing bridge just a short walk. There's no store or anything. Can buy firewood nearby. Flush toilets. Cleaned regularly.
- Erin P.Guide
Dairy Creek East - L L Stub Stewart State Park — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
Big field with little privacy
I was unimpressed. Okay local if you need to camp in Portland. Not so nice bathrooms. Tent camping was in a big field with weird gravel bits that got louder in the morning. No barriers between campsites. I would pass and find a nicer place to pitch your te t
- Don H.Guide
Camp Wilkerson
Great group camping for multi-families
Great camping if you go in groups. The tent camping area actually leaves a lot to be desired. The group camping areas have lean to that can accommodate many people in the bunks. We brought a pop up camper and was able to get it set up nicely. Water and toilets are available.
JanellGuide
Alder Lake Park
Small, well cared for campground
Only con is road noise from Hwy7. Main through fare to Mt Rainier south entrance and services. Sites may be too close together if park was full. We were one a few campers! We tent camped and had view of Lake Alder. Nice campground host. We'll cared for, clean, organized sites. No sewer or showers, pit toilets.
- Rich M.Legend
Millersylvania State Park Campground
Good campground new Olympia
Millersylvania is located South of Olympia on Deep Lake. The campsites are nice, they have both RV, Yurts, and Tent sites. The RV loop does pack you in their like sardines. Deep Lake is a murky lake but is stocked with fish and has designated swim area.
Mary C.Legend
County Line Park
Good for fishing
When I think of camping, I think of wilderness, semi-privacyand a campfire.
Pros:
-Right on the Columbia River
-Very small site and Inexpensive
-you can fish from your campsite
Cons:
-Right on a busy Highway
-Very crowded spaces and no privacy
-No fires
-No more tent camping
This was a decent campground if you are interested in staying still and not bothered by a cramped no privacy site
- RRachel K.Scout
Taidnapam Park
Gem for Tenters with kids!
This campground is a strange hidden gem - stick with me through the downsides. Taidnapam is on Riffe Lake, which is created by a dam and as of about 2013 the water levels have been permanently lowered by 30-ish feet. This is bad news for people who only went there for boating and fishing and swimming in the swim area but for some of us it's actually good news.
The campground is slower than it used to be during the summer months due to the lowered water levels - but that means you can often still get a reservation at the last minute, especially for the walk-in tent sites (which is what we use). We have camped for three years now at the walk-in tent sites and it's a bit tougher to access the water but you definitely can still find plenty of places to get in or take a kayak down to the water. There's also lots of fun areas around the edge of the lake to explore that used to be under water - making for interested hiking.
We love this campground to go to with kids - the walk-in tent sites are great and the water is so shallow now for quite a ways out so the kids can play in the water and the sand/mud along the edge of the lake. There are so many nooks and crannies around the edge of the lake to explore with the kids - and we used an inflatable kayak while there to go across the lake. They also have a scavenger hunt of items hidden around the campground that you can do with your kids (or if they are a bit older they can do on their own) and a playground.
- Abigayle W.Traveler
Mossyrock Park
Quaint with Many Facilities
This camping is great if you do not mind having others near you or if you are fearful of venturing out alone. If you are looking for a secluded location, this is NOT the spot. This location had many amenities. My husband and I tent camped and it included ample space to pitch our tent, a small in-the-ground pit, and a table. We noticed many RVs and many sites had available hookups. There is a nice lake in walking distance for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Alma C.ScoutVillage Inn Motel and RV Park
Rude and Not Good Communicators
The app says it is Tent camping friendly, but it is not. They were very rude and accused of us of being homeless. They said it the RV tenants were “particular” but when we asked to pay for a night at the inn they said we couldn’t stay with them. What’s worse is that they had an entire lot not being used, but told us we had to leave. It would have been perfect for people passing through camping.
- Blayne W.Scout
Camp Wilkerson
Quiet and green
We had a birthday camping weekend here and it was wonderful!! Its about 30 minutes from any bigger towns and very relaxing. There are tent sites rv sites and even a horse camp area! Hiking and horse trails meander through the forest along a creek or two as well!! There is a lodge and old schoolhouse available for renti g for big parties or events as well.
Guide to Castle Rock
Nestled near Castle Rock, Washington, tent camping offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy a peaceful stay at Merrill Lake Campground, where you can paddleboard or kayak on the serene waters, perfect for a day of exploration.
- Experience the beauty of the outdoors at Lake Merrill- State Forest, which is close to Mt. St. Helens and offers hiking trails that lead to stunning views.
- Visit Clatsop State Forest Gnat Creek Campground for a short hike that leads to a fish hatchery, adding a unique touch to your camping experience.
Tips for tent camping near Castle Rock
- When camping at Sand Island Marine Park Campground, pack light and condense your gear to make loading and unloading easier, especially since access is by boat.
- Be prepared for limited amenities at Base Camp Mt St Helen’s, as it offers a more rustic experience without facilities like toilets or trash disposal.
- Bring your own toilet paper when visiting Merrill Lake Campground, as the bathrooms may not always be stocked.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Rapid Ride Adventure provides a reservable site with picnic tables and fire pits, making it a great spot for gatherings around the campfire.
- At Tent Camping at Taylor Homestead, you can enjoy the convenience of drinking water and picnic tables, enhancing your camping comfort.
- Leisure Time Resorts offers a welcoming atmosphere for tent campers, with easy access to essential amenities like toilets and trash disposal.
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