Enumclaw's RV parks and campgrounds sit near the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains at approximately 750 feet elevation. The area experiences mild summers with average temperatures between 70-80°F and cool, wet winters that occasionally bring snowfall. Most camping facilities remain accessible year-round, though winter weather can affect mountain access roads above 2,000 feet elevation.
What to do
Hiking nearby trails: South Prairie Creek RV Park provides access to the Foothills Trail, a 15-mile paved path ideal for walking and biking. "The owner Dwight is awesome and Jessie is fantastic... Grounds are very nice, looking forward to coming back," notes one visitor to South Prairie Creek RV Park.
Basketball and recreation: Blue Sky RV Park offers onsite activities including basketball courts and mini-golf. According to a camper, "Mini golf, basketball court, lakes, bingo, free donuts and coffee, showers are big and clean, price is fairly cheap."
Urban excursions: From Trailer Inns RV Park in Bellevue, visitors can access public transportation to Seattle. "This is a perfect place for dropping your mobile hotel room and explore Seattle and the surrounding areas. We have 5 kids and wanted to explore the area without having to travel for more than 10-15min to downtown Seattle."
What campers like
Privacy and space: Tall Chief Campground offers larger sites with adequate separation. "We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region... Most sites are pretty big too. We can easily fit our trailer, tow vehicle, and extra vehicle and still have space!" says one reviewer at Tall Chief Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campers mention the well-maintained bathrooms at Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor. A visitor notes, "Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. I've stayed here numerous times over the past few years and this place is consistently amazing. Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)."
Location convenience: The Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park receives praise for its strategic location. "Nice older park at the base of Mt. Rainier. Water and Electric (50 amp) only. There are several dump stations nearby. Very quiet and low key. It is situated next to a H.S. stadium so the game nights get a little bit loud but really not that bad."
What you should know
Longer-term options: Some parks primarily serve extended-stay guests. Midway Village RV Park notes, "They're a long term only location with 6 months or more as the minimum stay."
Cell service variability: Connectivity depends on your specific site at Tall Chief Campground. "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees... I'm getting 120+ mbs download on AT&T in my site right now, but several sites down from me, it can dwindle down to 5mbs!"
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. A visitor to Issaquah Village RV Park mentions, "I'll start with the thing to be aware of: you'll be camping 200' from I-90. But we found our ear plugs did a good job of quieting that noise enough for us to get a good sleep."
Tips for camping with families
Limited child-focused amenities: Some RV parks near Enumclaw focus more on adult campers. A reviewer at Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor notes, "Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)."
Indoor pool option: Trailer Inns RV Park offers an indoor swimming pool, helpful during rainy weather. "Indoor pool, small playground, dog run and well marked facility. Each space is large enough for camper and your vehicle and comes with a small storage shed."
Alternative recreation: Blue Sky RV Park provides family-friendly activities on-site. According to one camper, "Mini golf, basketball court, lakes, bingo, free donuts and coffee, showers are big and clean, price is fairly cheap."
Tips from RVers
Sewer connection limitations: Many Tall Chief Campground sites lack sewer hookups. "No sewer connections which can be a bummer, but the nice bathrooms make up for it imo," notes one camper. Another mentions, "I do have to knock a star for the fact no sites have sewer hookups. This is fairly understandable though as it appeared that a service needs to pump the septic tank by the dump station for the entire park."
Alternative waste management: Some parks offer pumping services. "We used a pumping service halfway through our time there. The park provided the information for the service. It was $60 though," shares a camper at Tall Chief Campground.
Power capacity concerns: Pay attention to electrical service limitations. "Knocking another star as the majority of the sites are only 30 amp with antiquated posts. There are a few 50 amp sites but from what I saw they were all taken by RVers that are there on a more permanent basis. If you want/need one, you cannot get one."
