Best Tent Camping near Elma, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Elma, Washington (56)
1. Willaby Campground
20 Reviews•72 Photos•484 SavesQuinault, WashingtonOverview
With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Willaby Campground's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is part of the Quinault Indian Nation As such,You must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinault Indian Nation. Both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours.
Natural Features
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge offers a restaurant and gift shop. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Nature Trail, Kestner Homestead Trail and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close-by as well as the National Fish Hatchery. For a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.
Charges & Cancellations
Reserved sites must be occupied within 24 hours or the site will be forfetied for remainder of reservation.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$25 / night
2. Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
3 Reviews•2 Photos•63 SavesTumwater, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
3. Camp Thunderbird
1 Review•1 Photo•50 SavesMalone, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
4. Graves Creek Campground — Olympic National Park
13 Reviews•56 Photos•295 SavesQuinault, WashingtonLocated in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Alcohol
6. Hope Island Marine State Park Campground
2 Reviews•7 Photos•97 SavesShelton, Washington- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Drinking Water
$12 / night
7. FS-2292 Dispersed
2 Reviews•5 Photos•44 SavesMatlock, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
8. Lena Lake Campground
10 Reviews•30 Photos•142 SavesLilliwaup, WashingtonThis heavily used walk-in campground is accessed by hiking 3.5 miles on Lena Lake Trail #810. This backcountry primitive camping area is located along the west-shore of Lena Lake a large 55 acre lake in the Hamma Hamma drainage at 1,800 feet elevation. There are two pit toilets available on the west and north shores. Camp in designated sites located on either side of the lake. This area is heavily impacted by high visitor use! Campers must be familiar with Leave No Trace principles. Pack out all trash, camp within developed sites, and respect other visitors. From the campground there is access to The Brothers Wilderness via The Brothers Trail #821 which ends at The Brothers Base Camp. Wilderness regulations apply within The Brothers Wilderness. View a Lena Lake Campground vicinity map (.pdf)
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- Group
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$5 / night
9. Malaney Creek Farm
1 Review•7 Photos•29 SavesShelton, WashingtonMCF is situated 12 minutes NE of Shelton Washington with secluded wetlands nested against the SW shores of Spencer Lake. Covering over 114 acres MCF offers terrain from grassy fields to heavily wooded forests and an abundance of sanctuary wetlands. Being surrounded mostly by private timberlands expands the remote feeling this location has to offer. More than 3 miles of maintained trails deliver single track/ pedestrian/equine pathways to wider trails joined by a main trunk trail large enough for vehicles.
Malaney Creek meanders through a cool grassy tree lined meadow where a 40 year old wooden bridge serving the main driveway can be viewed.
Established in 1977 as a resident farm, MCF was once rich with an old growth ceder forest feeding a cedar mill and railroad built by early settlers of Mason County. Remnants of the old growth giants still remain.
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
$29 - $185 / night
10. Chetwoot Campground
2 Reviews•11 Photos•61 SavesQuinault, WashingtonThe entrance to this campground is through Coho campground, which is closed during off-season. There is a gate that closes off the entrance.
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Recent Tent Reviews near Elma, Washington
736 Reviews of 56 Elma Campgrounds
Alicia F.
Legend
Evergreen Court & Trailer Park
Ok
This is a very nice campground with lots of greenery. There are mostly RV spots with 8 tent sites available. Prices are ok for tent camping $28/ site. It’s a family friendly campground with close proximity to the beach and a descent bathroom and shower.
Greg B.
Traveler
Tidelands Resort Campground
Great everything
Tent camped here twice, very secluded tent sites. Can be windy. Took my 35' trailer here recently. Love the camp host, find your site let me know what you chose or don't I'll figure it out. Saw a BIG FOOT here. No kidding got video too. Rv sites are big enough, water & power at site. Some pull through sites with less privacy but closer to beach. No website so call to reserve. Because no web reservation it's often not full when others are. Wife says it's her favorite site in wa.
- Deanna M.Traveler
Millersylvania State Park Campground
Large, close and clean
Went in the middle of the week and wasn't busy at all. Can tell this place is packed on weekends, being so close to Olympia. Nice swimming area with snack bar. Many of the tent camp sites are not private and right next to their neighbor. Overall a nice place to go during the week.
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Ariel W.
Scout
Bruceport County Park
Nice Spot
Nice little spot. Free hot showers. $20 for a tent site. Some of the tent sites to choose from were really small or not level but we got lucky with what we thought was the best site (B-10)
- April C.
GuideMillersylvania State Park Campground
Choose your Adventure
This place had it all; open RV camping, secluded van camping, tree canopy car/tent camping, walk-in camping, and themed safari tent camping, and one cute mini airstream.
Lake down the road. Water and electrical hookups, dump station with dump water and fresh water.
Restrooms and showers are scattered around. Showers are coin based and there is a machine to turn your dollars into coins.
- RRichard G.Scout
Gatton Creek Campground
Pretty and nice, but small
Great little campsite with I think 5 tent sites. Looks like it fills up pretty quickly and doesn’t take reservations so get there early! $25 fee always seems a bit ridiculous for a tent site but happy to pay it for the pleasant night’s stay. Was very quiet when we arrived at 8pm.
Mayna M.Traveler
Fall Creek Campground
Clean, fun and free
Kids really enjoyed the creek nearby and it was great for our tent camping. We were able to hike around and had water, and restrooms that were clean.
- Rich M.Legend
Echoes of The Sea / Rich Life Retreats LLC
Good for groups
Nice small quiet park with a mix of tent sites, cabins, and RV hookups. Not far from the beach.
- llizzyScout
Bruceport County Park
Great spot
Went in late June and the campground was practically empty. Pretty good size tent camping spots. Right next to a cliff looking over the water. Sort of far from any town but beautiful spot
- KKaelin P.Guide
Bay Center-Willapa Bay KOA
Great service, basic KOA
Your basic KOA with the amenities: flush toilets, showers, dog park, gift shop, kids activities, etc. but comes with the price $38/night basic primitive tent camping. No complaints otherwise and very friendly staff.
- JJordan M.Traveler
Big Spruce Resort RV and Cabins
Super nice!
We were surprised when we pulled off to find such a nice place to camp. Great tent sites and free hot showers. Would definitely come back!
- TTiphanie B.Traveler
Twin Harbors State Park Campground
family camp trip
We stayed here for the weekend. It was good. The RV sites are super close to one another, but the tent sites were a little more wooded and secluded.
- Kari T.Guide
Lake Sylvia State Park Campground
Lake Sylvia camping
Camped over the long weekend. Tent camping. Was in spot 28 which is not on lake side. Found that there is little privacy between sites. The bathroom is showing its age though the shower is free. The campground is dog friendly. It is pretty quiet campground.
AllysaScout
Mike's Beach Resort
Seafood lovers
If you like oysters and clams, this place is perfect. It's not fancy, tent sites don't have privacy between them. However, we had a blast here. Great weekend away. Family friendly.
- CChristi R.Guide
Twin Harbors State Park Campground
Nice secluded campsites
These sites are nice and secluded. Most are like little wooded coves. The tent sites were small, but good for a 4-6 persom tent. The restrooms are clean and have showers. The city of Westport was charming and not a far drive.
Harold C.
RangerBig Spruce Resort RV and Cabins
Nice Little gem
Our site is one away from from the toilet/ bath house there are 6 combo rooms. There are 3 cabins, 12 full service sites, tent sites some w/ electric. Laundry 1 washer and dryer.
- EEric G.Legend
Staircase Campground - Olympic National Park
Trails right at campground
This is a nice little campground. Mostly tent sites or really small campers. There are a few larger events sites. Nice trails right from camp. No dump. Flush toilets with running water. No electric.
- RReidGuide
Bruceport County Park
Good Spot in the middle of nowhere
Found this camping spot on a busy holiday weekend. Hardly anyone here. Good for us! Prices are great. $30 + for full hook. $20 for just parking two vehicles. A campervan and a tent. Camped in B-10, right by cliff area and the ocean. Would stay here again.
Ray & Terri F.Legend
Grays Harbor County Fair Campground
Fairly large, nice, and mostly empty CG
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 10 for 3 days in mid August. Our site was fairly level. The sites are fairly close together, but there were only a few other people camped and didn’t have anyone near us. I could not find a fairgrounds map online and the campgrounds are laid out a bit haphazardly. Sections A& B are immediately to the right as you pull in and Sections C& D are all the way around behind the pavilion. The office entry is not obvious, but it’s in front of the main pavilion and up the stairs. It is not open on the weekend, unless there is an event. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a fair bit of road noise from Elma McCleary Rd. There is also a race track next door, which has races every Friday and Saturday nights from what I saw online and they are rather loud. AT&T coverage good, with 1-2 bars of LTE and speeds up to 6 MB/s, but throughput did fluctuate a bit. T-Mobile coverage serviceable, with 1 bar of 4G/LTE and speeds up to 0.7 MB/s. We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were 4 OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna.
Amelia A.Guide
Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman
Pretty great family campground
Who doesn't love Lake Cushman?
For camping, there aren't many other options, but this place is alright. RV sites were very popular, but we had the walk-in tent sites to ourselves. The camp store is very convenient too!
Isabelle K.Legend
Big Creek Campground
Peaceful wooded campground near Olympic National Park
We stumbled upon this campground by chance and were quite happy to have done so. We came early in the morning and were able to get a tent site (first come first serve $20/night) before setting out to explore the Staircase area of Olympic National Park. The campground hosts were super friendly and gave us great advice on where to go in the area. Our tent site had a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and nice gravel parking pad. The spots here are well dispersed and set back in the woods for the most part so they felt very secluded and peaceful. We didn't spend a ton of time around the campground and this was just a one night exploration base but overall it was clean, offered good basic amenities and was very quiet and tranquil.
- JJacob P.Scout
Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor
Beautiful campsites
This is definitely a RV resort, but there are 5or 6 tent camping sites under some big trees which provide shade almost all day. Nice bathroom and showers. Laundry, dog run, tv room, plus really friendly employees!!! Waterfront is right down the street. Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by.
- Leah H.Traveler
Belfair State Park Campground
Nice & quiet
Tent camped here mid week last August. There’s a beach loop for RVs and a woods loop for tents & smaller RVs. Overall pretty quiet, close to town, close to ATV trails & dog friendly. The kids loved the park! The beach was great, water is rather warm for in the sound, it’s also pretty shallow which is great for the kids to play in.
- Brian G.Scout
The Driftwood RV Resort and Campground
Quiet and friendly
Tent site had an amazing view and easy access to the river. All sites we clean with firewood provided. Staff was friendly and working hard to build more sites. Bldg for the laundry room needs some love but was clean and got the job done.
- Rich M.Legend
Millersylvania State Park Campground
Good campground new Olympia
Millersylvania is located South of Olympia on Deep Lake. The campsites are nice, they have both RV, Yurts, and Tent sites. The RV loop does pack you in their like sardines. Deep Lake is a murky lake but is stocked with fish and has designated swim area.
- Rich M.Legend
Camp Thunderbird
Large Campground / Great For Large Groups
Camp Thunderbird is owned by the Boy Scouts of America and is available for public use. It is located at the base of Summit Lake, with a dock and great swimming spot. There are tent sites, adirondacks, and cabins. There is a great big field and lots of trails.
- JJutta P.Guide
Bay Center-Willapa Bay KOA
I am singing in the rain...
I had a great stay at the KOA! Even though the weather was a little rainy, i was tent camping, i enjoyed this campround. All the little details they put up all arround the campground made me smile every time i passed them. One of my favourite photos of my six months travel photography trip i took there. The leave with the raindrops.
Guide to Elma
Tent camping near Elma, Washington offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from private campgrounds to public sites, there's something for everyone.
Tips for tent camping near Elma
- Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead provides a rustic experience with basic amenities like pit toilets and a few pull-out spots for setting up camp.
- Chetwoot Campground is nestled within the Olympic National Forest, offering great hiking opportunities and a clean environment for a peaceful stay.
- Malaney Creek Farm features a secluded site with a unique atmosphere, perfect for those seeking privacy and a connection to nature.
Local attractions for outdoor activities
- Sherman Valley- State Forest is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV trails, making it a great base for adventure seekers.
- Hope Island Marine State Park Campground allows for kayaking and clamming, providing a unique boat-in camping experience surrounded by stunning views.
- Deschutes River Ranch offers river access for tubing and fishing, perfect for a fun-filled day in the sun.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Camp Thunderbird features drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, making it a well-equipped choice for families and groups.
- Panhandle Lake Camp provides electric hookups and firewood, ensuring a comfortable stay with essential amenities.
- Coffee Creek Community & Gardens offers cozy cabins and glamping options, along with lovely views and a welcoming atmosphere.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Elma, WA is Willaby Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 20 reviews.
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