RV camping near DuPont, Washington provides access to both the Puget Sound shoreline and mountain terrain at elevations ranging from sea level to 500 feet. The area receives approximately 40 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush vegetation throughout campgrounds with peak camping season running May through September. Winter camping options remain available with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
What to do
Outdoor recreation access: Tall Chief Campground serves as a strategic base for regional exploration. "We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region," notes one camper, who adds that the park is "only a 7 min drive from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co."
Water activities: The Hood Canal area offers boating opportunities near camping locations. According to a visitor at Cove RV Park & Country Store, the park provides a "nice location for hiking or boating in the Hood Canal area" with "a great store, and fantastic and friendly management."
Casino entertainment: Several campgrounds feature gaming options. A visitor to Little Creek Casino Resort RV Park reports, "They have limited full service hookups, but there is a boondocking area for stays up to three days for very reasonable fee. Very nice hotel and casino with reasonably priced food at the cafe."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor maintains high standards according to multiple reviewers. "Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. I've stayed here numerous times over the past few years and this place is consistently amazing," reports one camper. Another adds that it's a "true RV resort" that is "very well laid out" with "beautiful trees and landscaping."
Pet amenities: Several parks provide pet-specific features. One Gig Harbor visitor mentioned, "We are squeaky new to RVing. This place was great! Clean, friendly staff, everything we needed and more! They even had a dog wash."
Value-oriented stays: Affordability varies significantly. At Tall Chief Campground, a long-term visitor stated, "Stayed 3 months for work, perfect beautiful, CHEEP CHEEP, not too good to be true, just right. All hook ups included. (Bring your dump tote!) easy easy easy dump station."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Peak season demands advance planning. At Angle Lake RV Park, "Staff were friendly and welcoming to book guests from out of town for a short stay" according to one visitor who adds it's "close to the airport if you need to leave your RV for a bit and fly out."
Space constraints: Site sizes vary considerably across campgrounds. At Majestic Mobile Manor & RV Park, a camper noted, "It took a long time to get set up because of the ridiculously small amount of space I had to maneuver my 33ft RV and my 8ft extended cab truck."
Electrical considerations: Power availability differs between parks. At Tall Chief Campground, a reviewer cautioned, "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. They definitely have a few, but I would say arrive early so you can drive by all the sites while checking to make sure you have good reception if you need it."
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Thousand Trails Chehalis offers numerous family-friendly amenities. A parent shared, "Kids are helping review campgrounds we visited this summer. They loved that there was scavenger hunts for pigs in morning, tractor rides in afternoon, face painting, slushees, movie in lodge, crafts, slushees, a great store, basketball court, pools."
Swimming access: Several parks maintain pool facilities. A recent visitor to Thousand Trails Chehalis commented, "Extended our stay because there was so much to do for the kiddos. Staff here are amazing and fellow campers a delight."
Playground facilities: Recreation areas vary by location. One family visiting Thousand Trails Chehalis noted, "The campground facilities have seen better days and feel like they're stuck in the 1980s. But the kids didn't mind that half the mini golf course was falling down...in fact they kind of liked it that way."
Tips from RVers
Hookup positioning: Washington Land Yacht Harbor requires special setup awareness. One RVer warns, "All sites are back in. All connections are in the back so imagine hooking up at a parking lot at the concrete stoppers. Sewer and electric, make sure you got enough tubes and extensions."
Site selection strategy: Finding appropriate spaces requires planning. A Little Creek Casino Resort RV Park visitor advises, "Make sure you get a site that is large enough for both the RV and your vehicle as there is no extra parking. We picked a 50 ft site which allowed us to park the RV and still have room for our towed car."
Extended stay considerations: Long-term RVers face different requirements. One Washington Land Yacht Harbor visitor reported, "They also informed us that after 29 days, we would have to leave for 3 days before we could come back," highlighting policies that affect extended stays near DuPont.
