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    Whispering Pines RV Campground near Cle Elum offers 96 sites with full hookups, including 50-amp electrical service for larger motorhomes. The gravel sites accommodate big rigs and provide picnic tables, with both pull-through and back-in options available. SunCountry Golf Course & RV Park, open April through November, features level sites with 50-amp service and water hookups in a more open setting. Nearby, Yakima River RV Park appears to be closed with a disconnected reservation line. Throughout the region, interstate noise can be noticeable at parks close to I-90. "The sites are level and fairly well spaced. It is open in some areas, so not a ton of privacy in some of the sites. A little bit of noise from I-90 depending on where you are in the park."

    Several RV parks in the area maintain clean restroom facilities with hot showers and provide garbage service, though dump station availability varies. Most parks operate seasonally, with some closing during winter months when mountain passes become challenging for large motorhomes. Cell service can be inconsistent across the region, particularly in campgrounds nestled in valleys or surrounded by dense forest. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some RV travelers noted limitations regarding tank flushing: "There was a note not to flush your tank due to their sensitive septic system." Pets are generally permitted throughout the area's RV parks, but leash requirements and designated pet areas differ by location. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall color season when parks frequently reach capacity.

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      1. Whispering Pines RV Campground

      4.6(10)1mi from Cle Elum87 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We had a pull through, gravel site. Utilities were well placed. There was a note not to flush your tank due to there sensitive septic system. There is a nice lake in front of our site."

      "Lots of pull through spots too.  It's a big campground but super quiet.  The store has a lot of camping stuff, but not much food.  Easy to pop into Cle Elem or surrounding area to explore. "

      from $38 - $270 / night

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      2. Icicle River RV Resort

      4.4(16)27mi from Cle ElumRVs

      "Loved how close to the river it was was nice white noise throughout the night. Close to town and lake colchuck"

      "The campground is fairly quiet. We parked in space 81 so we could hear the raid noise from Icicle Road. Up in this area, the road is paved but lots 76-87 are gravel."

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      3. Lake Easton RV Resort

      4.0(1)12mi from Cle ElumRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This park is bounded on three sides by Lake Easton State Park. They were full, so I booked this place. It's a large park, gravel roads and pads, underneath a canopy of firs and some pine trees."

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      4. Blu-Shastin RV Park

      4.4(8)24mi from Cle ElumRVs, Tents

      "Blu Shastin was a pretty nice find just a few minutes from popular Leavenworth and Cashmere WA. We got a decent full hookup site (67) that was backed up to the Peshastin river."

      "No cell service with T-Mobile. WiFi at the clubhouse. Stay here. Best price only 45 a night full hookups. Will stay her many more times!!"

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      5. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground

      3.6(5)21mi from Cle ElumRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Well-Maintained campground with nice river sites, pool, restaurant, and store. Close to area fishing and hiking."

      from $45 - $150 / night

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      6. Corral Pass Campground

      3.5(2)27mi from Cle ElumTents

      "We camped off Mather memorial parkway for just a few hours during a Questival and found it to be quiet, easy to access and plenty of firewood. Loved sleeping by the creek!"

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      7. SunCountry Golf Course & RV Park

      3.0(1)5mi from Cle ElumRVs, Tents
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      8. Ellensburg RV Park

      3.5(4)25mi from Cle ElumRVs
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      9. Thousand Trails Leavenworth

      4.1(11)44mi from Cle ElumRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This campground was mainly for large luxury RV’s - all pushed together on huge concrete pads. There are about 10 spots on the river that are somewhat rustic- private and have full hookups."

      "So quiet, leaves changing, crisp weather. Just make sure you have heated water hose"

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      10. Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

      4.1(10)45mi from Cle ElumRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "Not too crowded in the area yet and very close to home. Would like that they didn’t give the premier sites to tent only, but oh well !"

      "Full hookups at all sites. Staff very friendly and helpful. Columbia river right there."

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    • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 19, 2021

      Crystal Mountain RV Parking

      Great base-camp for winter and summer adventures at Crystal Mountain Resort

      Stayed here for the first time in July 2021.  I understand this opened last winter.  Talking to the host, I found out it is far more popular in winter when ski season is open. It was quiet and sparsely filled in July on a Friday and Saturday night.

      3 different areas respectively for large RV and 50 amps power, small RVs and 30 amp and tent only area. A fee picnic tables (no benches) available toward the tent only area.  Bathroom are just two sani-cans. Relatively clean.  There is trash and recycling behind the office which is adjacent to the host RV.

      Free WI-Fi (the host will give you code) and good LTE connection on AT&T.

      Silver Creek runs behind the lot and gives a  bit more of a natural feel. Otherwise you are in a giant parking lot (Lot B).  

      Can't beat the location for skiing and hiking or biking at Crystal Mountain!

    • J
      Jul. 4, 2025

      Rimrock Lake Resort

      Beautiful sunsets, but windy

      We stayed in Site 11 for 2 nights at the end of June 2025.

      The campground is located on the side of HWY 12 on a small rocky peninsula, this surprising spot on Rimrock Lake (reservoir created by the dams built about 100 years ago) is run by a retired couple for the last 5 years (as of summer 2025).
      It offers a boat launch, 25 or so sites of mixed services (ranging from full hookup [elect/water/sewer] to basic site with picnic table and firepit), and a couple of cabins, and a bath-house on the east side (2 separate restrooms with shower stalls).

      The sites are mostly back in, with a few (like site 11) that are pull-through.
      The western side sites (1 - 17?) have beautiful views, but the typical afternoon/evening wind can be quite, well, windy, while the eastern side is sheltered from the wind. We hiked around the small peninsula and the wind disappeared.
      The small office has a few snacks and camping items but isn't open all the time - only when the owner couple is around.
      If you are going to go hiking, you only need to drive a few miles west on Hwy 12 to find several other public campgrounds and some nice scenery, while continuing west up towards the pass and ski resort area on Hwy 12 has several scenic viewpoints that you should plan to stop at for a few minutes each (Lava Falls, etc).
      The lake itself is rather sparsely used (one or two boats or a jet ski way off in the distance). We had three very friendly chipmunks who visited our site often and were happy to sit on the old stump and join our camp.

    • Cindy R.
      Jun. 15, 2020

      Salmon La Sac

      Remotely Close

      Salmon La Sac campground feels remote but is within two hours of Seattle. You will not hear the hum of freeway noise or cars swooshing by at high speed, as this camper’s haven is at the end of a paved road and sits smack in the middle of the Cle Elum and Cooper rivers. The growl of water flowing quickly downstream over huge granite boulders can be heard from most sites, with some sites nicely placed adjacent to river’s edge. The sites are decent in size, some with adequate tree coverage and others with plenty of sun. There are restrooms dotted throughout but some were lacking hand sanitizer which in the midst of a pandemic was baffling. There also didn’t seem to be enough trash bins for the number of sites, but there weren’t any overflowing with refuse. Just plan to walk a decent clip to dispose of your spent items. With that said, the bathrooms were clean and the camp host greeted new arrivals with a smile and useful information. The weather and time of year was not ideal for playing in the water without a wet suit but is a great spot for whitewater kayakers to put in. There are many off-road adventure opportunities in the area for ATV, UTV, and other 4x4 enthusiasts. Fly fishing from the shore is also popular and if you have a boat, Cle Elum Lake is not far from the campground but be warned later in the summer the water level gets extremely low. Lastly, there are so many hiking trailheads in the area, no one could be disappointed. Salmon La Sac campground has no electric or water hookups but does have potable water available from hand-cranked pumps (well water). Sadly, the spigot on the pump doesn’t fit a standard hose, so we weren’t able to get much water into our travel trailer this made for a less than ideal experience but we managed for our short stay. Many RV and trailer campers love this place. We sure do!

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 11, 2025

      Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

      Nice place

      Nice campground on the SW corner of Mt Rainier NP. We were here in the off season, meaning that reservations are not taken and everything is FCFS. You stop at the ranger office at the campground entrance and you’re given a campsite. $20/night. Zero cell service in this whole area (but there was good cell reception and wifi at Paradise, and free wifi at the museum 2 miles down at Longmire). 

      There are water spigots at this campground, flush toilets, no showers, trash dumpsters, and glass, plastic, and aluminum recycling. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and fire pit. The dump station has been non operational for several years and the ranger said she doesn’t think it’ll ever be fixed. 

      The length limit here is 35 ft for a motorhome, and us at 28 ft head to toe felt very big here. The Wonderland Trail hike can be accessed from this campground, just across the road. Lots of trees in this campground, and we struggled to keep our batteries charged via solar, though there looked to be enough open sky for starlink (we don’t have starlink so I can’t say). All the loops here in this campground are pretty similar in layout and landscape.

    • Jess G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2019

      Indian Camp Campground

      Free range cows

      Camp here for free for 7 days with a discover pass! 2 pit toilets, fire ring and picnic table at each site. Big areas for RVs, horse trailers and group sites. No water hook ups or dump stations. River access and lots of trails for nature walks. Very beautiful area! I had phone service and I use Sprint.

    • J
      Jun. 5, 2022

      Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

      Nice & quick camping option from Seattle

      We stayed 1 night here for the maiden voyage of our recently purchased travel trailer, which was nice since it's only about an hour away from our place near Seattle. Arrived Friday early evening and it wasn't busy at all.

      The check-in process was easy, even though their reservation system was down at the time. Filled up w/ some fresh water at the dump station, which was clean and well maintained.

      Campsites in the RV loop were spaced out enough with vegetation between them so as to provide some privacy. Our site had a pull-through driveway, 30amp hookup, a fire ring and picnic table. Bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean.

      Took a walk down to the day use area by the river, which was easy for us, but some portions of the trails closer to the river were slightly overgrown w/ a few obstacles, which could be problematic for some. Didn't see any kids play structures down there, which would be nice to have for families.

      We heard a couple trains while there, but the noise wasn't too loud. Never heard the fire siren that they warned us about. Overall, it was a good camping experience for a quick trip and would return!

    • V
      Jul. 30, 2017

      Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

      Stars, mountains, buglessness

      Best stars you'll see all year if you go on a clear day (go in the summer)! You can see Mount Rainer during the day, and take day trips to hiking trails with mountains and waterfalls and even a gondola near the ski resort. RV friendly and dogs welcome at campsite (just not on trails). Running water, flush toilets, and fire pit available. Not many bugs, might might get cold at night. Ranger apprently does an info talk around 8pm. Book site in advance (fills up quickly). Will have to pay a national park fee to get in.

    • M
      Jun. 26, 2019

      CIRCLE H RV PARK & STORAGE, LLC

      Disappointing

      Moon travel guide said this was scenic rating of 8 out of 10. Yeah right!! This is mostly full time RVers. It’s right by a highway so there’s highway noise all night. The other side stares into an RV sales lot - ugly. Site 32’s hookups we’re broken - electricity wired wrong on both 30 & 50 amp(glad we caught it before plugging in!), water hookup wouldn’t flow. Will never stay here again, definitely not worth $57/night.

    • Missy S.
      Sep. 27, 2019

      Johnny Creek Campground

      Small paradise

      First visit to Washington and I went camping in my hammock. Perfect cold weather. Unfortunate that the wood was too dry for any fire. Next time!

    Guide to Cle Elum

    RV campgrounds near Cle Elum, Washington spread across diverse terrain at approximately 2,000 feet elevation where the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains meet drier landscapes. Summers can reach 90°F while winter temperatures often drop below freezing, creating distinct camping seasons. Forest Service roads in the area frequently close from November through April due to snow accumulation.

    What to do

    Fishing on the Yakima River: Access the river directly from Whispering Pines RV Campground where paths lead to prime fishing spots. "Paths that go to the Yakima river or along side it was nice. Just on the other side of the freeway is the town of Cle Elum," notes Patrick J.

    Winter sports at Crystal Mountain: Located about 45 minutes from Cle Elum, Crystal Mountain RV Parking provides a convenient base for winter activities. "It is far more popular in winter when ski season is open. It was quiet and sparsely filled in July on a Friday and Saturday night," shares Emma A.

    Golf outings: SunCountry Golf Course & RV Park combines camping with direct golf course access. While there are limited recent reviews, the location offers water and 50-amp hookups from April through November, with most sites situated in open areas with minimal shade.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms at Thousand Trails Leavenworth. "The women's side facilities were open. For the men they only had the showers working," notes Jennifer Z., showing that even during maintenance, the park tries to maintain some services.

    River access: Many campgrounds feature river proximity as a key attraction. At Blu-Shastin RV Park, "Creek right out the back of our site. No cell service with T-Mobile. WiFi at the clubhouse," reports Cris Jason L., highlighting both natural benefits and connectivity limitations.

    Privacy options: Some parks offer more secluded sites. "Whispering Pines they were. Feels like camping. Nice folks at check in. A gate code is needed to check in. We had a pull through, gravel site," notes Patrick J., describing the balance between amenities and natural setting.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly across campgrounds. At Icicle River RV Resort, "WiFi is pretty bad, which is unfortunate if you try to download the laundry app. T-Mobile cell coverage was basically useless for data," warns David E.

    Reservation requirements: Most parks require advance booking, especially during peak season. "Just planning and called to reserve: we got in. Attendant behaved as a newbies lacking info; but made it through. Website obsolete; appears as last update was June 2022," reports Mark J. about SunCountry Golf Course & RV Park.

    Septic system restrictions: Some RV parks have limitations on tank usage. "There was a note not to flush your tank due to there sensitive septic system," mentions Patrick J. about Whispering Pines, indicating campers should plan accordingly for waste management.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What amenities do Cle Elum RV parks offer for campers?

    RV parks around Cle Elum offer various amenities to enhance your camping experience. Whispering Pines RV Campground features pull-through gravel sites with well-placed utilities, a picturesque lake, and walking paths along the Yakima River. Crystal Mountain RV Parking provides dedicated areas for large RVs with appropriate hookups. Most RV parks in the area offer basic facilities such as water, toilets, and picnic tables. Some parks also include fire rings, group sites, river access, and nearby trails for nature walks. Be aware that some locations have sensitive septic systems that may restrict tank flushing.

    What are the seasonal camping options for RVs in Cle Elum?

    The Cle Elum area offers year-round RV camping opportunities with seasonal variations. French Cabin Creek Recreation Area provides dispersed camping options during the warmer months, typically within 2 hours from Seattle. For winter enthusiasts, Salmon La Sac campground offers a remote feel despite being relatively close to Seattle, nestled between the Cle Elum and Cooper rivers. Some locations like Crystal Mountain RV Parking are particularly popular during winter for ski season access. Summer offers the fullest range of options, while spring and fall provide less crowded experiences with varying weather conditions. Always check ahead as some campgrounds may close during heavy snow periods.

    What RV parks are available in Cle Elum, Washington?

    Cle Elum and the surrounding area offer several RV camping options. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground provides river access and is well-positioned for making day trips in the region. For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, Indian Camp Campground offers free camping for up to 7 days with a Discover Pass, featuring spacious areas for RVs and horse trailers. Other nearby options include SunCountry Golf Course & RV Park, which offers full hookups, and Whispering Pines RV Campground with lake views and access to the Yakima River.

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