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    Clinton, Washington provides access to a variety of camping experiences on Whidbey Island and the surrounding Puget Sound region. Camano Island State Park and Fort Flagler Historical State Park offer developed campgrounds with cabin options alongside traditional tent and RV sites. Deception Pass State Park, located approximately 30 miles north of Clinton, represents one of the most popular mixed-use campgrounds in the area with both forest and waterfront camping areas.

    Many state parks in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. Discover Passes are required for day use at Washington State Parks, costing approximately $30 annually. "You need a Discover Pass for day use. These are required at pretty much all county and state campgrounds in Washington State," noted one camper. Weather conditions remain relatively mild year-round, though winter camping can be wet and chilly. Most developed campgrounds in the area provide amenities like showers, potable water, and fire rings, while some offer electric hookups for RVs. Cell service varies throughout the region but is generally reliable near established camping areas.

    Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers visiting the Clinton area. Several visitors highlighted the combination of forest and beach environments as particularly appealing. Campers report high satisfaction with sites that offer views of the Puget Sound and access to beaches for exploring tide pools and watching wildlife. "The campground is bordered on two sides by rivers and you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the water," wrote one visitor about a nearby camping area. Noise levels vary significantly between campgrounds, with some sites experiencing highway noise or sounds from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. More secluded camping areas can be found in the forested sections of state parks, though these typically offer less privacy between individual sites than might be expected in more remote camping areas.

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      1. Camano Island State Park Campground

      4.2(22)13mi from Clinton85 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "It was a quick walk to views of the water, and there were plenty of walking trails around."

      "The system in Washington is sometimes showing how overwhelmed and understaffed they are, and this park is so severely understaffed it’s sad."

      from $12 - $70 / night

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      2. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

      4.7(36)18mi from Clinton129 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      3. Kayak Point County Park

      4.8(12)11mi from ClintonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "When you want to get away from it all, but don’t want to travel far from the city, THIS is the spot. Spacious campsites. Running water. Flushing toilets. Showers. A tranquil Puget Sound experience."

      "There is a trail that leads down to the water or you can hop in your car for a short drive. We did a walk up site and checked in late, the bathrooms were locked due to it being the off season."

      from $40 - $80 / night

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      4. Lake Pleasant RV Park

      4.2(18)15mi from ClintonRVs

      "This is the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It’s north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls. It has easy access to UW Bothell."

      "The roadways are easy to navigate and lots of folks walk around the park roads."

      from $62 - $750 / night

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      5. Deception Pass State Park Campground

      4.4(114)32mi from Clinton349 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Some trails walking distance from the campsite to gorgeous beaches while others we drove to get to other trails and scenic lookouts. I loved every minute staying there."

      "This is one of the most popular locations in Washington State and easy to see why. Both fresh and salt water experiences are within a few steps away with amazing sunsets and breathtaking views."

      from $12 - $144 / night

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      6. Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

      4.6(33)22mi from Clinton60 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 - $51 / night

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      7. Fay Bainbridge Park

      4.3(25)20mi from ClintonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "2, #3, #4 are IMO best after that as they move away from the beach and then curve around in ascending order.

      Some neighbor noise, sites are close, but was not busy."

      "Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."

      from $25 - $95 / night

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      8. Flowing Lake Park & Campground

      4.3(14)17mi from ClintonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a nice campground with semi private sites, several of which are  generous sized with walking trails, and trails to the lake.  Lots of trees for privacy."

      "Very close to several Walmarts and grocery stores."

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      9. Fort Casey Historical State Park Campground

      4.4(20)20mi from Clinton48 sites

      "Take your family this summer to enjoy hiking trails, explore the remains of Fort Casey, and visit the diving park at Washington’s Keystone."

      "Only 88 miles away from our home, a perfect getaway for a short trip. We are fairly new to the RV life style (always tent camped) and this only our 3rd trip in our new travel trailer."

      from $12 - $46 / night

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      10. Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

      3.7(16)18mi from Clinton49 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There is a big field to play ride bikes walk dog etc . The beach is really nice and nearby and at low tide is so peaceful to take a walk. There’s group activities too which is great for the kids."

      "There is also access to a store with supplies and firewood nearby."

      from $12 - $151 / night

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    1465 Reviews of 277 Clinton Campgrounds

    • Mike The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 3, 2026

      Dungeness Recreation Area

      Not bad, but you better arrive by 10!

      First, the really bad and frankly, stupid: This park locks down at 10pm, and there is no way to get in. They do a crappy job of alerting you too. It's in some small print, but it needs to be big, bold, and front and center when you make the reservation. We traveled 5+ hours and didn't make it in time and had to sleep in the small parking lot outside the gate. Another kind of dumb policy is the showers - The shower is free, but timed to 5 minutes. It's just short enough that you need to turn it on again to finish. Then you can't turn it off. I understand the purpose, but I'm guessing it wastes more water in the end.

      Beyond that, it's generally a nice park. There are a lot of great sites with lots of trees for shade and hammocks. We heard owls and eagles, and the views are fantastic. The spit is cool, but no dogs. One last thing - it's on the bluff, not too far from the water. It can still be breeze and chilly in the summer. It's kind of a bummer when you can't have a fire.

    • J
      Sep. 2, 2026

      Deception Pass State Park Campground

      Check the training schedule before you camp here!

      The Navy carrier jets train out here, for hours on end, you can’t hear someone next to you speak when they’re overhead, and it’s one after another. To top it off, some dipsh@t did the grand finale flight of the evening, around 11:30 PM, so low over the campground they lit up the inside of the tent. 

      Without the jets, this would be a great spot. Beautiful scenery, plenty of trails and beaches, well kept, but the constant interruption of any moment of peace makes it worthless unless you’re deaf and don’t mind the ground vibrating routinely when they fly over.

    • Kim G.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 1, 2026

      Thousand Trails Grandy Creek

      Just ok KOA

      We were coming off Orcas Island on a later ferry and wanted a “known” place to stay. This is a shared KOA/Thousand Trails site. It is situated amongst large Cedars so sites are pretty dark. Gravel roads and sites. Older bathrooms that don’t seem too clean. KOA amenities like a pool/hot tub, kids playground and dog area. Just feels tired and not too upscale. If it were full it would feel crowded. Updated from 3 to 4 stars. There is a second bathroom building which is much newer and has modern showers and fixtures. It also seemed cleaner.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 31, 2026

      Lake Erie Campground

      A really nice area to camp

      Behind the small well kept store is the lawned campground for tenters, or RVs. The flat area is well kept grass on the shoreline of Lake Erie and has a dock. New orange tables for each site. Looming across the road is wonderful Mt. Erie and the Anacortes Community Forest Lands with many trails for all levels. Trail maps online, and one can connect to a trail just walking a short bit. Mt Erie has a gorgeous view of the San Juans, Whidbey Island, Olympics, Cascades and eagles flying by. The south face has many rock climbs for all levels, even at least one 5.13! A noted area for newbies trying rock climbing, with someone to assist.

      There are basically no trees, but with the grass and sunshine, wonderful. Downtown Anacortes is about 10 minutes away. Scenic Deception Pass to Whidbey Island less than that, or a nearby trail makes a scenic hike to the bridge. A great place to explore so many things.

    • Ed S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 30, 2026

      Clear Creek Campground

      Basic Campground

      Basic forest service campground. Off the beaten path. Pit toilet is very clean

    • Ed S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 30, 2026

      Larrabee State Park Campground

      Nice state park campground

      Very nice campground located within the state park. Sites can be a little tight! Bathroom and showers were very well kept!

    • Kim G.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 28, 2026

      Dosewallips State Park Campground

      Great overnight stop

      We stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.

    • Kim G.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 28, 2026

      Upper Forest Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

      So much to see and do

      Fort Worden State Park has it all. Proximity to a wonderful town, Port Townsend (we rode our bikes there), a hardware store we needed for repairs, amazing scenery and history, trails, kayak rentals, coffee cafe and coffee truck (shout out to Heidi at Gypsy Coffeehouse (food truck behind visitor center). We will go back for way more than the overnight we had.

    Guide to Clinton

    Camping sites near Clinton, Washington offer a mix of waterfront and forested settings on Whidbey Island with moderate coastal temperatures ranging from 45-75°F throughout the year. The area averages 29 inches of rainfall annually, with most precipitation occurring between November and March. The Clinton ferry terminal provides the main access point to Whidbey Island from the mainland, with camping options spread north along both the eastern and western shorelines.

    What to do

    Explore military history sites: Fort Flagler Historical State Park offers extensive historical exploration. "From arriving to leaving it was a great experience. Beach front camping, old fort to explore, and endless outdoor opportunities," notes a camper at Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground.

    Beach combing: Kitsap Memorial State Park provides shoreline access for tide pool exploration. "A short trail brings you to a beautiful ampitheater amongst the trees," writes one visitor, while another mentions "Small rocky beach only accessable when the is not too high. Amazing view from the beach of the Olympic Mountains."

    Birdwatching: Lake Pleasant RV Park attracts numerous waterfowl. "Wildlife aside, the park is laid out nicely, almost all spots are skirting the few small lakes/ponds on the property. Some spots are tighter than others and we watched a couple people spend some time backing in their rigs," according to a camper at Lake Pleasant RV Park.

    What campers like

    Waterfront campsites: Camano Island State Park offers waterfront camping with excellent beach access. "This is a fantastic campground with amazing views and a terrific pebble beach," mentions one visitor at Camano Island State Park Campground.

    Family-friendly amenities: Fay Bainbridge Park includes playgrounds and recreational areas. "Great camp sites right on the water! Clean facilities," reports one camper, while another adds "Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level. Right by the beach with volleyball courts, a covered rec area, kids jungle gym, and (relatively) clean bathrooms."

    Historical exploration: Deception Pass State Park provides both natural and historical features. "The only campground open in the winter at Deception Pass State Park is the Quarry Pond area. And even though the weather was wet and cold the campground was far from empty during our stay," notes a visitor at Deception Pass State Park Campground.

    What you should know

    Naval air traffic: Multiple campgrounds experience noise from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. "Definitely worth a stay with its proximity to the beach, stargazing, hiking. The whole area feels magical. Plus Anacortes is a fun town just a few minutes away. The only downside is the noise from the naval base nearby. You'll hear jets overhead on a regular basis," reports a camper.

    Campsite privacy varies: Fort Worden State Park offers beach access but limited privacy. "The beach campground is very open with little privacy between spots, but there is quite a bit of space. The first night there were a few gusts of wind that shook the trailer, but it died down," notes one visitor at Fort Worden State Park.

    Winter camping limitations: Not all campgrounds maintain full operations year-round. "Awesome fall and winter camping. First come first serve after Oct 31st. Upper campground is closed during winter," mentions a camper about Fort Flagler State Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Tide pool exploration: Camano Island State Park offers accessible marine life viewing. "Easy walk to the beach for exploring, which made it a great spot for kids. Good amount of privacy - we could see our neighbors but I never felt like they were too close."

    Playground access: Fay Bainbridge Park includes a pirate ship playground. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites. Be prepared for showers to be closed but the restrooms were open. Can't beat the views," shares a visitor at Fay Bainbridge Park.

    Group camping options: Camano Island State Park offers specialized group sites. "Stayed in the group site with my daughter's American Heritage Girls troop. We had 22 girls and there was plenty of room. This is a huge group site. Has running water, a couple fire pits and a bunch of picnic tables."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Kitsap Memorial State Park has varying approaches for RV sites. "RV sites 1, 2, 4, 9, and 11 will be easier to back in to. The other full hook up sites are 90° approaches. Water pressure is low, averaging just over 20psi," advises an RVer at Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground.

    Dump station availability: Not all parks offer this service. "For those with RVs/Trailers there is no dump station at this park and the sites do not have a sewer hookup," notes a visitor about Kayak Point County Park.

    Winter hookups: Some parks maintain services in off-season. "Website said water was turned off at the sites but all sites still had water. Nice hosts that left us alone. Docks are pulled out of the water during winter months," shares a Fort Flagler visitor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Clinton, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Clinton, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 277 campgrounds and RV parks near Clinton, WA and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Clinton, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Clinton, WA is Camano Island State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Clinton, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Clinton, WA.

    What parks are near Clinton, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Clinton, WA that allow camping, notably Keystone Harbor and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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