Top Tent Camping near Elma, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Elma, WA (59)
1. Willaby Campground
22 Reviews•72 Photos•475 SavesOverview
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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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$25 / night
2. Camp Thunderbird
1 Review•1 Photo•50 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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3. Graves Creek Campground
13 Reviews•56 Photos•291 SavesLocated in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
$20 / night
4. Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
2 Reviews•2 Photos•57 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Toilets
5. Sherman Valley- State Forest
1 Review•16 Saves- Pets
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- Toilets
6. Hope Island State Park
2 Reviews•7 Photos•96 Saves- Fires
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Showers
$12 / night
7. Lena Lake Campground
10 Reviews•30 Photos•140 SavesThis 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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$5 / night
8. Malaney Creek Farm
1 Review•7 Photos•29 SavesA family owned conservation farm that is open for trail use, camping, horse boarding and more! MCF is only available for primitive camping. Conservation is the primary goal at the farm so there will be no hook ups, no roads, no water. Pack it in and pack it out. No open fires are allowed so bring your backpackers stove and enjoy nature. Mountain biking and hiking to your campsite is encouraged! Click on an image below to find out more!
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
9. Chetwoot Campground
2 Reviews•11 Photos•61 SavesThe 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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10. NF-2419 Dispersed Site
4 Reviews•20 Photos•158 SavesDispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!
Campsite
Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible. If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave Pets
Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure! Fires
Only burn wood that is already dead and down Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions Trash
Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT! Human Waste
Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source
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Recent Tent Reviews In Elma
720 Reviews of 59 Elma Campgrounds
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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)
- bbrandon W.
Guide
NF-2419 Dispersed Site
Nice free boondocking between Port Angeles and Forks
Not a bad find that doesn't require any permit of any kind which was great! Would stay here again I pitched a tent which was nice and found a spot right by the river.
Samuel H.Guide
Fall Creek Campground
Neat Spot
You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so.
This was a nice spot to stay the night, clean, nice picnic tables and fire pits, one pit toilet.
- TTitti R.Scout
Schafer State Park
Great little place by the river
Just about 10 miles north of highway 12 near Elma. Got a great site right by the river. Nice toilets & showers (in old building so was pleasantly surprised!) wifi by information center, cell coverage limited (1 bar t-mobile with Weboost)
Natalie B.
Traveler
Middle Waddell Campground
Nice spot
Discover pass required. Host on site. Paved pads. Some pull thru.
James B.
Ranger
Coho Campground
4 Day stay
Came to stay 4 nights and camp with family.
Sites are nicely sized but any rig over 25foot would have trouble getting into. Absolutely no cell service. In Site 25 we had enough of an opening to get Starlink to work ok. In the reserved loops bathrooms are flush toilets and kept clean. Forest is thick There is a dump site which says it costs $5. Potable water throughout.- KKris M.Scout
Thousand Trails Chehalis
Awesome stay
Extended our stay because there was so much to do for the kiddos. Staff here are amazing and fellow campers a delight.
Matthew Y.Scout
Snag Lake Campground
Terrible campground
I pulled up and it looked abandoned and unsafe—something from a horror movie. The bathroom literally had trash dumped out in front and the some of the campsites were unkept. It's trek to get back there for such disappointment. Left as soon as I could, ended up sleeping at a rest area.
Sue O.Traveler
Travel Inn Resort
Guide
Travel Inn RV Resort offers a welcoming and convenient option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay. Located in a serene environment, this resort provides essential amenities such as full hookups, clean restrooms, and recreational facilities. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended stay, Travel Inn RV Resort ensures a pleasant experience with its friendly staff and well-maintained grounds. For those planning a trip and needing to sort out documentation like an NBI clearance, it's essential to schedule an NBI online appointment for renewal for clearance in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles. By doing so, travelers can focus on enjoying their stay at the resort, knowing their paperwork is in order.
Dolan G.Scout
Twin Harbors State Park
Meh
The layout of this campground packs sites too close together. It feels more like tailgating in a parking lot than camping. Other than that, this park is pretty great. It's a very short walk to the beach and a stone's throw from Westport. It's even got some decent trails for hiking around a bit. The bathrooms are pretty standard fare for state Park bathrooms, however, the free showers were a great plus.
- Jamie J.Traveler
JB's RV Park
Fabulous location!
Right up next to the shores! Nice little private tent spots. Free cold shower. Friendly camp hosts and staff.
Mary S.Traveler
Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
Nice view, bumpy drive!
This spot was great for a night! Super quiet. There was some trash around the site and the road, so I picked up as much as I could. The view was misted over but beautiful anyway- however, in my little Nissan Versa, I struggled on the roads up and down. I eventually kept it around 5-10mph to avoid damaging my car, but I got there just fine and had no issues at the campsite. I've got T-Mobile and had full bars.
Becky H.Scout
Pacific Dunes Resort
Super great hosts and wonderful stay near the beach!
James and Jordyn were so helpful and accommodating to any need that arose. The nearness of the trail to the beautiful beach was a huge plus. Super relaxing ...hope to return soon!
- JJen M.Guide
Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center (Military Camping Only)
Who doesn't love the ocean?
It's basically on the beach, the staff is great, and the price is fantastic!
- JJen M.Guide
Belfair State Park
Bad Situation Turned Out Terrific!
We arrived at 10pm with 2 exhausted kids and someone had sniped our site! We went to the Campground Host and not only did they get us into an emergency spot (which was actually better) they gave my kiddos each a little toy. They even checked on us each day to make sure everything was going well in the new site.
- Danielle S.Guide
FS-2292 Dispersed
Epic views
Very far off the beaten path, every time I camp here I don’t run into anyone. You’re camping on the Ridgeline so it can be a bit windy. East of the campsite there is a walking trail that takes you to an overlook, perfect for watching the sunrise.
Kaitlin B.TravelerRoad to Snag Lake - Dispersed
Views
Excellent dispersed site next to electronic towers.
- CCarolyn P.Scout
Hilltop Camp on Forest Road 2419
Incredible view!
Fairly large and level site with an amazing view. No water. First come first served and this one goes quickly!
Bobby J.Ranger
Large Pull Out (Dispersed) on FR 24
Various Large Pullout spots
There was a handful of large pull out spots along this road. Nothing fancy and not secluded but got the job done
Darrin R.Traveler
Falls Creek Campground
CLOSED as of July 2-4
Some sort of tree fell so there is tribal involvement I guess? Gatten Creek open but tiny. The campground west of this one was also closed. We ended up paying a ton of money for Rain Forest campground :| Call the lodge or something to find out if it's open yet before you go.
Clément S.Guide
Hoquiam River RV Park
Nice place to stay
Nice campground by to the river and close to Olympic
Nicole L.Traveler
Jarrell Cove State Park
Fun Forth of July
Recently we spent the 4th of July weekend at Jarrell Cove and we had a great time. The campground is very family friendly (we have a toddler) and quiet. They had more amenities than I would expect: they had free wifi, loaner life jackets, little library, and kids packets from the park (coloring pencils, bookmark, coloring page). Bathrooms are clean with a shower. A short drive to Harstine Island state park is great for collecting sand dollars and clams, you see a ton of little crabs and we went kayaking. I read previous reviews and they do have deer that roam and when we pulled up there was one at our site to greet us.
Mar Z.Scout
Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
Perfect woodsy rest stop off highway
Right off the highway. Pit toilet and wooded areas. Can still hear highway from this exact GPS location, so I went further on up the road for a quieter spot. A few trucks did speed by in the middle of the night, but it was a Saturday and July 4th weekend. 5 bars of cell service.
- Clément S.Guide
Kemp Olson Memorial Park
No shower
Shower is out of service. No email or warning about that
- AAndrew P.Scout
Dewatto Campground
Nice campground
This is a nice campground that actually had availability on a weekend in the summer. There is no water, so you need to bring in your own water.
Jazmine M.Traveler
Pacific Beach State Park
Summer Beach Days
I stayed June 16th-19th is was really nice weather and I had a spot overlooking the beach. The campground was clean and the access to the beach was amazing.
Site are a little close but not too bad.
Would go back again.
- SSpencer L.Traveler
NF-2419 Dispersed Site
It’s was ok
NF-2419 is a very busy road at all hours. 2 or 3 cars drive by all day and all through the night. As far as we could find there aren’t many spots that are more secluded they are mostly just turn outs.
Guide to Elma
Camping near Elma, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Twin Harbors State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. Campers appreciate the easy access, with one reviewer noting, "It's a very short walk to the beach and a stone's throw from Westport."
- Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Millersylvania State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "Hiking and trail running in the park is wonderful, and with all the loops, your efforts can range from 30 min strolls to half-day hikes."
- Fishing and Water Activities: At Lake Sylvia State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper mentioned, "Lake Sylvia is great for our SUP's and the kids to swim."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers often rave about the cleanliness of the parks. One reviewer at Grayland Beach State Park Campground said, "Sites were super clean and hidden away from your neighbors."
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. A visitor at Penrose Point State Park Campground noted, "It's a very family-friendly setting."
- Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A review for Coho Campground highlighted, "The lake was stunning and the water was much warmer than I expected."
What you should know:
- Tight Campsites: Some campgrounds, like Twin Harbors State Park Campground, have sites that are close together. One camper mentioned, "The layout of this campground packs sites too close together."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Twanoh State Park Campground noted, "There isn’t a lot of traffic during off-season, but the sites are not very level for a tent."
- Noise Levels: Some campers have experienced noise from nearby roads. A review for Potlatch State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are dramatically close, so there is little to no privacy if it was busy."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for parks like Millersylvania State Park Campground, which has a lot of activities for kids. One parent shared, "The lake was crowded from 11-5/6 but early mornings or late afternoon it really quieted down."
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to bring gear for swimming and fishing. A camper at Lake Sylvia State Park Campground said, "The state park trails connect with City of Montesano trails giving a nice range of options for hiking and mountain biking."
- Reserve Early: Popular spots fill up quickly. A visitor at Grayland Beach State Park Campground advised, "Make sure you have plenty of propane for the heater!"
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A review for Twanoh State Park Campground mentioned, "Most sites looked quite nice, but the biker/hiker sites are located on the other side off highway 106 and not as nice."
- Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Potlatch State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper noted, "It’s nice that each spot has water, power AND its own sewer hook up."
- Be Prepared for Noise: Some sites are near roads, so be ready for some traffic sounds. A visitor at Rainbow Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "The only downside is the road noise nearby."
Camping near Elma, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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