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Best Campgrounds near Snoqualmie Pass, WA

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Snoqualmie Pass camping areas draw many visitors looking for Washington outdoor spots with different feels. Denny Creek Campground works well for families with its playground and trails you can reach without much walking. Over at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, you'll find bigger campsites that come with hot showers and a dump station you can use for free. If you want something more basic, Tinkham Campground sits among trees near the South Fork Snoqualmie River. Kachess Campground has room for both tents and RVs, plus nice views of the lake from many sites. Summer is when most people camp at Snoqualmie Pass since it's usually dry and warm. Fall camping means fewer people and colorful trees, while winter camping is doable but snow might block some roads. The roads can get tricky during spring and fall, so check conditions before you go. You can find hiking trails, fishing spots, and places to take in the views all around. North Bend isn't far away when you need groceries or want to eat out. Snoqualmie Pass has different kinds of campgrounds that can work for just about anyone.

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Best Camping Sites Near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington (303)

    1. Tinkham Campground

    45 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $30 - $36 / night

    "Although the Camp Ground and facilities are great at Tinkham, my advice would be to get into your lifted Off-Roader and hit the mountain roads for this camping trip of a lifetime!"

    "It is a small Forest Service campground next to the south fork of the Snoqualmie river. The site well shaded and fairly privet for the most part."

    2. Kachess Campground

    34 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 852-1100

    $27 - $158 / night

    "Great campground just past snoqualmie pass. Large campground broken up in to 5-6 loops, offering good privacy and some large sites. Two swimming beaches and a gorgeous river run along the campground."

    "Pros

    - Close to Seattle about 1.5 hr - 2 hrs away depending on traffic.

    - It has numbers of walk-in sites with great access to the lake.

    - Lots of loop for kids to ride bike and explore.

    - Great"

    3. Denny Creek Campground

    18 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $38 - $140 / night

    "Quick handy campground 50 miles out from Seattle just off I90 and a couple miles east of Snoqualmie pass.

    Classic forest camp sites set in mature 2nd growth."

    "contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70256) • Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

    Standard Tent to RV Sites - $20-32.00

    Group Sites - $84

    When you pull off HWY 90 into Snoqualmie Pass you’re going to be"

    4. South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    18 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 888-1421

    "Lovely area such beautiful surroundings."

    "Very cool spot with new generation trees growing out of old generation stumps, close to river for water, very popular spot so found a lot of trash but loved the sites and hiking trails nearby"

    5. Middle Fork Campground

    23 Reviews
    North Bend, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $32 - $96 / night

    "The river is only a five minute walk away, and we spent most of one day there. I was very surprised by how quiet it was for only being an hour outside of Seattle."

    "The campground was quiet, not too crowded (Sunday - Tuesday) and so close to many trails. A quick walk to the river was a nice way to finish the day."

    6. Lake Easton State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Easton, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 656-2255

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Nice state campground, well kept, beautiful lake if you can get one of the lakeside spots. We had site #11, and the road noise was just too too loud for me."

    "Nice state campground, well kept, beautiful lake if you can get one of the lakeside spots. We had site#11, and the road noise was just too too loud for me."

    7. Salmon La Sac

    20 Reviews
    Roslyn, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 852-1100

    $27 - $54 / night

    "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."

    "All sites look nice but we probably get one of the nicest, just next to the river(#46)."

    8. Keechelus Lake

    7 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    2 miles

    "Great spot to land after long day of driving."

    "Not the most privacy due to the open space but plenty of room to distance yourself from others."

    9. Owhi Campground

    7 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 674-4411

    $14 / night

    "Cooper Lake is absolutely stunning and admittedly the campsites are situated pretty well for views and privacy but there are definitely Pros and Cons to this campground."

    "Cooper Lake hosts non-motorized-only boats which makes for a peaceful camping experience. The lake is absolutely beautiful, as is the surrounding Alpine Wilderness overlooking it."

    10. Annette Lake

    3 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 888-1421

    $5 / night

    "We hiked in to Annette Lake to test out some new backpacking gear as we’re just getting into backpacking - it was great!"

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Salmon La Sac

    Salmon La Sac

    Very busy campground on the weekend, but found one of the last first come, first serve sites on Friday around noon. Pit toilets were clean but stronger than normal smell. Good family oriented campground with swimming hole at bottom of loop.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Johnny Creek Campground

    Lower Johnny Campground

    Lower Johnny had nice sites, #15 felt pretty private and you could hear and see Icicle Creek about 30 feet below the site. Toilet was very clean. Area did not seem as packed in as Eightmile Campground down the road. If being near the water is not a priority, Upper Johnny had lots of very nice looking sites with more availability than the other nearby campgrounds.

  • Elena M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Kachess Lake Lakebed

    Beautiful but dirty

    Beautiful view, but very dirty, dusty and noisy, dirt bikes are everywhere.

  • L
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Vasa Park Resort

    Vasa Park Resort

    We have enjoyed our 3 week stay at this little water front event and RV campground. This is in the shore of Lake Samammish, giving access to swim, paddle, picnic. The facilities and grounds are kept clean and well maintained. It been fun watching the buffet groups come in and have their celebrations. Everyone is friendly and kind.

  • F O.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Tinkham Campground

    One night

    Road getting into the campground was horrendous their was alot of road noise but the camp sites were big and clean. And at $32.00 a night with no electric was kind of pricey. The camp host was nice.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Cougar Rock Group Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

    Nice quiet campground

    Well maintained national park campground. Reserve on Recreation.gov. Sites have tables, bear boxes and fire pits. Restrooms have flush toilets and sinks for dishes. Ranger is available at the adjacent ranger station for check in or any other questions.

    Its a dry site - as in no water at the campsites. There is a drinking fountain by the bathroom. The dump station was closed for 2025 season and not sure when or if it will re open.

    Its only $20 in 2025.

  • Eric O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Forest Road Dispersed Site

    Alright for a quick stop

    Small turn out near lake Wenatchee. Road was not visible on google maps, but it’s a small turn out right at the end of the bridge (if going north).

    Pulled off to the first site I saw and pitched a tent. Heard some other people more down the road, and saw another car pull in later in the night. I was glad to have found a spot at all given that it was really late and Labor Day weekend.

    There was a fire pit and a little bit of trash. Excellent phone service. Road noise was pretty loud but that didn’t bother me. Lots of tiny little flying bugs though. Had to put a light near my car while setting up my tent to keep them from swarming my face.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Nason Creek Campground

    Nice campground

    This campground has 3 loops. I found a FF site 22 that unfortunately is near the road. But no noise at night. There is a creek going through the campground. Nice for a hot day.

  • Angelo V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Ranger Creek Airstrip Dispersed

    Beautiful campground

    Multiple spots surrounding the airstrip. Im working remote so having enough of a clearing that I can access the internet was important. Starlink gets the job done but my t mobile service was basically non-existent.

    I stayed on the east side of the strip and there is plenty of space and locations to settle. I explored the loop to the south west of the strip and there were some large campgrounds that looked made for groups. Plenty of trails to explore as well. This section had rocks blocking vehicles from driving into the campground, so tents only. There is also an incredibly steep hill near the end of the loop that is absolutely not safe in winter.

    There are two vault toilets on ends of the east side. The southern one was out of tp, so bring your own septic safe stuff just in case.

Guide to Snoqualmie Pass

Camping near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. For example, at Denny Creek Campground, you can hike to Franklin Falls, which is a popular spot. One camper mentioned, "Nice hikes along Denny Creek to Franklin Falls, or up into the cascades."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Salmon La Sac, are near rivers where you can fish. A visitor shared, "The creek next to some sites was a treat to visit."
  • Exploring Nature: Campers at Middle Fork Campground enjoy the clean environment and nearby trails. One review noted, "Very clean campground with very nice tent pads."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campgrounds like Johnny Creek Campground offer beautiful river views. A camper said, "The sites are all spacious. Our nearest neighbors were 50 yards away, we never heard them."
  • Privacy: Many sites provide a sense of seclusion. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, one visitor remarked, "Quiet and private. Lots of areas to adventure on and off of the state park."
  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and campsites. A review for Lake Easton State Park Campground mentioned, "The site was clean, close to the lake."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Tinkham Campground, do not have drinking water or showers. A camper noted, "No potable water!"
  • Road Conditions: Access roads can be rough. One visitor at Kachess Campground mentioned, "The road was my only issue. It’s full of deep dips and bumps throughout."
  • Crowds: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Denny Creek Campground said, "It’s crowded but it’s so close to the city that you can’t expect much else."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like playgrounds. Lake Easton State Park Campground has a small playground, making it great for kids. A visitor shared, "Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One camper at Tolt MacDonald Park mentioned, "There is a playground for kids in the park."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can help keep everyone happy. A camper at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park appreciated the convenience of being close to a grocery store.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. At Kachess Campground, one reviewer noted, "We found 2 sites that ended up being perfect for us."
  • Be Prepared for Vault Toilets: Many campgrounds have vault toilets instead of flush toilets. A visitor at Lake Easton State Park Campground mentioned, "There was a lot of car noise, but I would definitely return again!"
  • Plan for Check-In Times: Some campgrounds have strict check-in times. A camper at Kachess Campground said, "They are strict about the check-in time at 2pm."

Camping near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go RV camping near Snoqualmie Pass?

Yes, RV camping is available near Snoqualmie Pass at several campgrounds. The Dalles Campground is located right off the highway, making it easily accessible for RVs, though be aware that Verizon service is limited in the area. Silver Springs Campground is another excellent option with well-distributed spaces and beautiful riverside locations. Sites numbered 2-10 are particularly desirable as they're closest to the river. Tinkham Campground is also big-rig friendly with reservable sites. Most developed campgrounds in the area can accommodate smaller to medium-sized RVs, but always check specific site dimensions when making reservations, especially for larger rigs.

Where can I find campgrounds near Snoqualmie Pass?

Several excellent campgrounds are located near Snoqualmie Pass. Denny Creek Campground is just 50 miles from Seattle and a couple miles east of the pass, offering classic forest sites in mature second-growth. Kachess Campground is another great option just past the pass, featuring five to six loops that provide good privacy and some large sites, plus two swimming beaches and a scenic river. For those seeking alternatives, consider Tinkham Campground with drive-in access and toilet facilities, or explore dispersed camping along the South Fork Snoqualmie River. The area provides access to numerous hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities year-round.

What amenities are available at Denny Creek campground near Snoqualmie Pass?

Denny Creek Campground offers both standard tent and RV sites ranging from $20-32, plus group sites for $84. Located in the Snoqualmie National Forest just off I-90, this campground provides toilet facilities and access to several hiking trails, including paths along Denny Creek to Franklin Falls or up into the Cascades. The campground features mature second-growth forest setting that creates a classic outdoor experience. While there is some freeway noise due to its proximity to I-90, the convenience of being just 50 miles from Seattle makes it a popular destination. The campground doesn't offer hookups or showers, so campers should come prepared. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when the campground fills quickly.

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