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Best Tent Camping near Chimacum, WA

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Olympic National Park and surrounding state lands near Chimacum, Washington offer diverse tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Fort Ebey State Park Campground, located on Whidbey Island approximately 30 miles north of Chimacum, provides well-maintained tent campsites with stunning bluff views. Deer Park Campground in Olympic National Park offers primitive tent-only camping at higher elevations with panoramic mountain vistas. Closer to Chimacum, Dungeness Forks Campground provides riverside tent sites that serve as excellent basecamps for exploring the Olympic Peninsula's northern reaches.

Most tent campgrounds in the region require varying levels of preparation depending on their remoteness. Tent sites at Fort Ebey feature level pads with picnic tables and fire rings, plus access to clean restrooms and showers. In contrast, backcountry tent camping areas like Elkhorn Campground demand self-sufficiency with no potable water available. Seasonal considerations affect tent camping access, with higher elevation sites like Deer Park typically open only from June through mid-October. Many primitive tent camping locations implement summer fire bans, particularly during dry periods. Vault toilets are common at established campgrounds, while backcountry tent sites often require carrying out all waste or using designated facilities.

Tent campers frequently choose these areas for their natural beauty and relative seclusion. According to reviews, Lena Lake Campground offers "quiet and serene" surroundings for tent campers willing to hike 3.5 miles to reach the sites. One visitor at Deer Park noted the campground provides "level tent sites that offer a fantastic 360-degree view" but emphasized the need to bring your own water. Walk-in tent sites at Fort Ebey are described as "more secluded" than the drive-in options, providing additional privacy. Weather conditions can change rapidly in this region, with tent campers reporting everything from perfect summer conditions to persistent rain, particularly during shoulder seasons. Most primitive tent camping areas implement a 14-day stay limit during peak season.

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Best Tent Sites Near Chimacum, Washington (106)

    1. Fort Ebey State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Coupeville, WA
    14 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."

    2. Dungeness Forks Campground

    9 Reviews
    Sequim, WA
    16 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. Kinney Point State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Nordland, WA
    4 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."

    4. Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park

    12 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    23 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."

    5. Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead

    3 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    20 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"

    6. Sequim Glamping

    1 Review
    Carlsborg, WA
    18 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."

    7. Big Country

    1 Review
    Clinton, WA
    19 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "We're so happy to have this beautiful property on our platform. This site is secluded yet close to the Possession Sound Preserve. Book your stay today and leave them a review!"

    8. Paine Field Community Park

    3 Reviews
    Mukilteo, WA
    24 miles
    Website

    "A great clean safe place in the city and surrounded by trees and nature"

    9. Elkhorn Campground

    2 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 765-2200

    "When looking at campgrounds, my husband and I look for the best hikes around. We really enjoyed staying here, and the hiking was amazing."

    "Great glimpses of mountains along the trail. Can’t wait to do it again in the summer!"

    10. Lena Lake Campground

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

    $5 / night

    "The campsites offers fire rings and has plenty of amazing views of the lake. Don’t forget to pack everything out and leave no trace."

    "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."

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  • Jason H.
    Mar. 24, 2021

    Lena Lake Campground

    Great spot

    A nice 3.5 miles ish hike from the parking area to campground. The campsites offers fire rings and has plenty of amazing views of the lake. Don’t forget to pack everything out and leave no trace.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2016

    Lena Lake Campground

    Lena Lake campground

    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 is quiet and serene and the perfect place to sit on a log and journal. Other people walked around the edge of the lake but care must be taken as it's a bit rugged. Follow the leave no trace principles and this place will be one to return to again for yourself and others.

  • Ariel & John W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park

    Beautiful clean primitive campgrounds

    In the Olympic NP, close to Hurricane Ridge to the south, 15 min to town of Port Ángeles to the north. Camped in loop C. Had a beautiful private site. Old growth forest and hiking trails all around. No hookups, no dump station. Each site has fire ring, picnic table. Each loop has a clean, powered, plumbed bathroom, no showers. Would camp again.

  • H
    Sep. 22, 2022

    Deception Pass State Park Campground

    Cozy campsites !

    There were SO MANY available campsites when we got there. About mid afternoon. The ranger was super friendly and welcoming! The bathrooms were nice and had showers that require tokens that you can buy with your site at check in. The sites vary in size and shape but most of them are decently private/ spaced apart. The site next to us never got booked, probably because it was small, but it was nice for us because it was only a few bushes away. Sites include a picnic table and fire ring with grill grate . There was a trail to the beach not far from us and it was super nice. Although there are plenty of signs that require dogs to be on leashes most people did not adhere to those rules, so keep an eye out if you're bringing the doggos. Very family friendly, very cozy, very nice stay!

  • Karen H.
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Whiskey Creek Beach NW

    Unexpected Gem

    Despite the poor weather, I couldn't have been happier with my Whiskey Creek Beach camping experience. From the views, adequately spaced tent sites, steel fire pits, potable water, picnics table, Adirondack chairs and shower access, this was a perfect getaway for this solo, 50-something, female camper, accompanied only by her chow-chow . I was able to finally fulfill my dream of camping along the shore. 

    One of the amazing features for those camping at the shorefront sites (T9, T10, T12) are the elevated, 12×14 decks that serve as your tent pad; No need to worry about a tarp placement beneath the tent. Metal cleets are placed around the deck stucture that you can use as tie downs for your tent and fly. These were useful for my additional tarp as I had to contend with mostly adverse weather conditions.The hosts have also provided, for your convenience, additional tie downs in case of high winds. Side Note: with the set up I created, I never once, had to contend with tent leakage, from the top or bottom. 

    There is a small, single shower hut apx. 30 yards from the tent site. It is an off the grid shower, but extremely clean, and has running hot water. The cost was $5.00 for unlimited use. The outhouse for the sites, next to the shower hut, is rather old, and was, in my opinion, the only drawback. There is, however, a newer flush toilet up a small hill near the site which I found myself gravitating to. 

    The hosts were extremely helpful and responsive. The area has a secure access gate. Firewood is available for sale at a cost of $4.99. The small town of Joyce is but a 10 minute drive where you will find an extremely well stocked old timey general store, two quaint resturaunts, and a laundromat, a huge bonus as I was on an extended stay of seven days.

    For those inclined to explore the region, you are well within driving distance to some of Washington's exceptiinally breathtaking hikes, including Hurricane Ridge, The Ozette Triangle, and Cape Flattery.

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Dosewallips State Park Campground

    Gorgeous location

    This campground is right next to a state park. It’s also very close to a river and lots of woods. We stayed here to see Olympic national park, (I wouldn’t recommend this location to travel to Olympic every day, it was very far.)

    The amenities were nice, bathrooms with warm water (one shower per bathroom.)

    No laundry, no Wi-Fi and both Verizon and AT&T worked with about one bar.

    The sites were level spacious and had a fire ring and picnic table at each. We chose the full hookup option. Firewood could be purchased through the camp host.

    The best part about this day was the surrounding area. 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.

  • Travis D.
    Aug. 6, 2017

    Deception Pass State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Green Goo at Deception Pass State Park Hike-In Campground

    Campground Review

    My three-year-old and I backpacked in and it was amazing. Crazy crowded and crazy loud with the military jets overhead (Naval Air Base nearby) – but beautiful none the less. It’s good to note that the jets do shut off around 5 pm and there is plenty of quite time from that point on. But be prepared during the day for some ear splitting noise - I would actually advise ear plugs!

    We hiked in for the adventure, but also because all the drive-in sites were reserved. They have several secluded campsites set aside for hikers and bikers, and they were totally worth the work. We ended up in site #233 and it was perfect. Totally tucked away in the trees with soft ground and simple surroundings. If you plan to hike or bike in and use these spots, get there as early as you can. All the sites got used and several folks who showed up toward evening didn’t get spots. We walked around to see all the drive-in spots and there are some pretty nice ones, but none as secluded as the hike/bike spots. The hike in from the northern park boundary is amazingly beautiful and it sure makes you appreciate the spot once you get there.

    There are trails everywhere from the campsites, but most importantly down to the beach and Cranberry Lake. I must say it’s quite amazing to sleep amongst the tall trees of the forest and then meander down to the beach to play! Cranberry Lake has a designated swimming area where the water is super shallow and just perfect for the kiddos.

    Amazing beauty and well worth the experience!

    Product Review

    Green Goo – Multiple Products

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time – on this trip I tested the amazing variety of salve and such from Green Goo. I made sure to take the salve for Dry Skin, Foot Care, and Pain Relief – all great stuff for backpacking! One feature I really like about the salves is the tin, they are perfect for stuffing in a little side pocket of your pack and don’t add much weight at all. It was heavenly to rub the balm into sore muscles and feet after we set up camp and recovered from the hike. The foot care stuff is especially helpful for me since my heels crack so bad. This stuff has really made a difference for my heels like nothing I’ve tried before. My daughter is a pretty rough and tumble little adventure seeker and has never been without some sort of scrape, scratch, or bump from climbing everything and running everywhere – the Skin Repair tin gets multiple uses daily – and it really does help heal her up quick. Overall – this stuff rocks, I’m totally sold on it and can’t wait to try other products from the company!

  • Cary C.
    Apr. 24, 2022

    Tulalip Casino

    Quiet and clean

    Nice place to have a free spot for the night. Not sure the max number of nights. I forgot to ask. No hook ups and no water available. Clean area and pet exercise area. Security drives by regular.

  • Joshua D.
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Turlo Campground

    Basic Campground

    Nothing special about it. It was SUPER clean! The camp was fully booked but the bathrooms and dumpsters didn't smell and were always clean and stocked! No showers, nonflushing toilets and no sinks. Did have water faucets for getting water for washing dishes. Nice big spots, saw several RVs of all classes, couple Eurovans and our Westfalia fit wonderfully! Lots of tent campers too! Had designated flat spots for your tent too. Located right on the Mountain Loop Highway which makes for an easy drive up to see some good scenery but can also be loud with a lot of cars.

    I'd choose Verlot Campground next time because it is only a 1/4 mile or so up the road but it has a beach access point.

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