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Oostema Farmstead's pet-friendly camping area welcomes dogs throughout its working farm setting. Campers with pets can set up tents or RVs behind the farmhouse with picnic tables provided upon request. The Lynden-Bellingham KOA offers additional pet-friendly options with tent sites, RV spots, and cabins that accommodate dogs. Both locations maintain clean facilities with Oostema featuring a port-a-potty and sink with soap and drinking water, while the KOA provides full hookups and amenities like a swimming pool and mini golf. Leashed pets are permitted at Deception Pass State Park Campground where campsites are well-spaced with plenty of room to gather and play. The park's Forest Loop features sites nicely separated by plant life, providing privacy for nervous dog campers. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Custer, Washington.
Deception Pass State Park provides excellent dog-friendly hiking trails good for all ages, with pets allowed while on leashes. The park features both lake and ocean beaches accessible via short trails from the lower loop campsites, allowing dogs to experience both environments divided by just a single walkway. Moran State Park offers similar pet-friendly accommodations with well-spaced sites and direct access to Cascade Lake for swimming. The Cedars RV Resort includes a good dog park along with amenities like a pool and mini mart on site. Birch Bay State Park and Larrabee State Park Campground also permit pets throughout their facilities. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed at all times, with specific designated areas for pet relief and exercise.
"This was our first trip in a new trailer, and the park is close to home for us, so perfect for our maiden voyage. Shaded sites, some hookup (water/electric), but most unserviced."
"Beautiful campground located right next to the bay awesome walking distance from our site to the bay and not too noisy either! Would definitely stay again perfect for small children as well!"
"Lynden KOA was the perfect nearby campground. Tent sites in the back are rather dusty (no grass)… but then again we’re camping so who cares. Grassy sites are around the pond and book up quickly."
"Lots of places to walk my dogs."
from $60 - $120 / night
Check Availability"Larrabee State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located on Samish Bay, six miles (10 km) south of the city of Bellingham, Washington."
"It's only a few miles from town, so you could head in there for a day away from the forest/beach, or you could hike one of the many trails leading to scenic views."
"Lisa gave us a tour and let our children pet/feed the cows, goat, and pig. The kids loved it!!"
"It is located on a working farm. There were chickens, cows, calves, a heron (I think it was nesting near the driveway), a raspberry field, a garden and even a cat wandering around. "
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Everyone’s so nice, good dog park, pool, and friendly staff. Little mini mart on site."
"There are several back in spots around the perimeter with a bit more room (length). There are spaces with sufficient width for tip outs and those without."
"Close to water. Close to beach. Lots of hiking trails good for all ages. ADA friendly and pets allowed while on leashes."
"If you look at the map, you can pick some spots with privacy (tent and rv spots) Great trails in the area. For training, hiking, or just casual walking; you can do all of the above."
from $12 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Our nephews came to visit and enjoyed the pool and small nature trails around camp. There is a lot to do around town all within biking distance. We paddle boarding in the bays!!"
"Nice place, friendly staff best Thousand Trails so far."
"We were able to see some Canadian family in Blaine, while the border was closed, and stay nearby. Great area with Birch Bay just across the street."
"Lots of places to walk and bike to. Kayaking? That, too, of course."
"I was able to snag one of the amazing sites on the lake. It sits down from the road and an embankment so there is a level of privacy from the road, but not your neighboring sites."
"It’s right above the main road and a freshwater lake. It’s pretty steep, sprained my ankle right before the trip. They were very helpful at the entrance and gave me a lower site."
from $12 - $45 / night
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Travelerit’s great access to the northern cascades. first time staying there and I have been camping in Washington since I was born
it has great access to some really good trails the scenery is beautiful.
ScoutGood little RV park, within walking distance of a dog park, children's park and public bathrooms which is nice. Only downside is that there is not septic at the spots which for $40 a night I would think that they would, but the water is clean and overall the whole lot is nicely kept up with and clean.
ScoutEveryone’s so nice, good dog park, pool, and friendly staff. Little mini mart on site.
TravelerThe campground itself is very clean, you can tell the owners take pride it in. The showers are warm, not as hot as I’d like but very very nice! The dog park is gravel, so that was a bummer. The hot tub, indoor pool, and and gym are closed for the season. Not sure how those are seasonal. Overall it’s clean and quiet.
ScoutWon't let me give zero stars. So I donated$200 plus, and stayed long enough to drive phase 1 and phase 2 loops, and then left and drove 1 hour and 1/2 home. RED FLAG: First, they take reservations but do not reserve a spot for you; rv spots are first come first serve. RED FLAG: No specific photos of RV SITES on website. All roads are gravel. Phase 1 are all straight back in and not angled. You literally butt against the rv directly behind with maybe 12 inches separating you. The slidouts were literally inches away from neighbors. The only thing green were the weeds around the power and water poles. Phase 1 was bascially a refugee camp. The rv pads were weeds, grass, and some gravel. This area is not maintained at all. Phase two was full, with no trees. Grass dead. Nothing green except weeds. Sites were big and wide. It's was dreary and sad. There were two other RV'S circling and appeared to as shocked as us. I've seen better dog parks. I called my friend who wanted a review after our stay as he had a reservation in September. Needless to say he cancelled his reservation. The beach is not walking distance I would never consider this park ever and plan on leaving this review anywhere I can. The photos in other reviews here look nothing like what I saw today.
RangerThe service… At first, over the phone, the worker here seemed very nice but upon arrival, this campground was very off-putting. I’m not a big fan of anyone walking into my campsite even if they think they are being helpful. But this worker followed us into the site and immediately told us our rig was too far forward… we hadn’t even cut the truck off yet. And proceeded to talk to us while we were just trying to get settled. Just really weird vibes.
About this site itself…. TIGHT. No room on either side. No privacy. No place for pets to go even though it advertises that there is a pet area. This morning, after walking to the back of the campground where the worker told us we could take our dog when we checked in, he told us that we couldn’t let our dog walk in that grassy area. We were like, there is literally nowhere else to take the dog. It’s entirely surrounded by business and the airport.
We kept to ourselves and got a refund for the final booked night so we could just leave. The worker was really not thrilled about that request and was pretty rude about it.
The only reason we give it two stars is for the location. You can’t get any closer to Bellingham which is absolutely awesome.
RangerGreat spot for an Overnighter on the road through quaint Sedro-Woolley WA, this spot contains amenities for all, along with RV parking and a handful of tent lots. If you care to go swimming it has easy access directly to the lake with a primitive boat launch meant for smaller, canoe-like, vessels. Clean Restrooms, no showers, but they have a stage and performances during the summer months and two Parks, meant for all ages! Surrounding areas to explore include a Dog Park just across the way, and a spooky hike among abandoned buildings which were once part of Northern State Mental facility. Be sure to take in the Train display at the Town’s enterance and have a great trip!
ScoutAffordable stay $25 @7/2020. Closing at end of month for renovations.
Well kept large quiet park. Great dg waking areas; including a dog park. Some sites with trees for shade. Hookups work. Free city dump station within a mile; easy to access. 2 clean bathrooms; no shower. Manager on site. Gate locked by 10pm. Access through older well kept neighborhoods. Grocery store on main road. Lorenzo-s was closed due to COVID; we ate their 10 years ago; mighty good rellanoes. Gave it 4 as one toilet with very slow flush! Perhaps renovations will solve that problem. Perhaps showers will be included; they could charge more.
TravelerStayed here for a long weekend. Great location. Nice walking trails and beach access. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Pet friendly cabins is an extra bonus!
The Custer area sits at approximately 60 feet above sea level in northern Whatcom County, Washington. This low-lying agricultural region provides access to both the coastal waters of Puget Sound and the inland forests of the Cascade foothills. Camping options near Custer range from full-service RV parks to working farms with tent sites, with most locations remaining open year-round despite the region's 45 inches of annual rainfall.
Shellfish harvesting: 15-minute drive to Birch Bay State Park where campers can collect dinner at low tide. "This has to be one of my all time favorite places for Shell Fishing and Crabbing! Dont forget your Shellfish license and hit those beaches at low tide, because dinner is going to be delicious!" notes reviewer Dani H. at Birch Bay State Park Campground.
Hiking at Mt. Constitution: 90-minute ferry ride plus 15-minute drive to access trails with elevation gain and lake views. "There is a tower with information on the natural and human history of the island. All in all a fun place with great variety - The sound, lakes, and peaks," shares Matthew G. about Midway Campground — Moran State Park.
Kayaking on Cascade Lake: Available at Moran State Park from the rental facility near the campground. "There is a place to rent boats and what not at the lake that is right across the street," explains Jill T. Visitors can paddle on the calm waters while viewing surrounding forests.
Farm-to-table experiences: Harvest vegetables and interact with livestock at select campgrounds. "Lisa gave us a tour and let our children pet/feed the cows, goat, and pig. The kids loved it!! We like that there isn't rows of RVs and Trailers stacked on top of each other," reports Christina B. about Oostema Farmstead.
Clean facilities: Multiple shower and bathroom configurations depending on the campground. "Very nice bathrooms! Definitely would stay here again. But the most surprising was the very nice bathrooms," Katie B. shares about Thousand Trails Birch Bay. Many campgrounds offer shower tokens or coin-operated facilities.
Beach access: Multiple beach types within short drives from most campgrounds. "We set up camp and had our dinner on the beach to watch an incredible sunset! Wish we could've stayed longer!" explains Maggie M. about Birch Bay State Park. Several campgrounds offer direct beach access or are within walking distance of shorelines.
Train noise impacts some locations: Frequent trains near Larrabee State Park create disruptions throughout the night. "Love this location. Right on the water. Right in the mountains. Can't ask for better sites. There is however, a train that runs right by the campground and it is loud!" warns Danielle S. about Larrabee State Park Campground.
Ferry costs: $80+ for vehicles traveling to island campgrounds adds significant expense. "The only problem is expense. The ferry ride over and back is gonna run you $80 per car," notes Matthew G. regarding travel to Moran State Park.
Military jet noise: Naval Air Station operations can create loud overflights at certain campgrounds. "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," explains Travis D. about camping in the region.
Kid-friendly campground amenities: Multiple activity options at several dog friendly campgrounds near Custer. "Great Amenities…. Swimming pool, mini golf, arcade games, paddle boats. Lots of trees and shade!" recommends Renee R. about Lynden-Bellingham KOA.
Shallow swimming areas: Lake access with gradual entry points for younger children. "We had a spot right on the water with a very shallow area for about 20 yards out. My 2 year old spent the entire weekend wading around the shallows," shares C.M. about Moran State Park.
Playgrounds on-site: Some campgrounds feature play equipment for children needing activity options. "Great newer looking playground for kids: bonus for families!" notes Izzy H. about Larrabee State Park Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have significant slope issues that require preparation. "We had site T6 which is full hook up pull through. The site was extremely unlevel front to back so much so my rear stabilizers barely touched the ground," warns Jason W. about Deception Pass State Park Campground.
Privacy variations: Different campground loops offer varying separation between sites. "The sites back by the bathroom seem to look larger and more private," advises Izzy H. about Larrabee State Park, while at others "the hedges between spots so you're not eating lunch at the table, staring at your neighbors sewer hose and power box" provide better separation according to Kathy A.
Hookup differences: Electric service varies between campgrounds with some offering both 30 and 50 amp connections. Several pet-friendly RV campgrounds near Custer provide full hookups including water, electric and sewer, while others offer partial connections or no hookups at all.
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