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The area around Mountlake Terrace, Washington includes access to various types of camping and campgrounds within a short drive. Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell offers year-round accommodations with full hookups for RVs and tent sites, while Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island provides waterfront camping with cabin options. Several mixed-use campgrounds within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace accommodate both tent and RV camping, including Kitsap Memorial State Park and Manchester State Park, which feature cabin rentals and glamping opportunities. Most campgrounds in this region are established facilities rather than dispersed camping areas, providing amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms.
Many campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. As one visitor noted, "This is the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It's north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls." Weather conditions remain mild year-round, though winter camping may involve rain and cooler temperatures. Most established campgrounds in the area maintain good road access suitable for standard vehicles, with no high-clearance requirements. Cell phone coverage is generally reliable throughout the region, making it convenient for travelers needing to stay connected. Campgrounds closer to urban areas tend to have more amenities but may experience highway noise or less privacy between sites.
Campers report high satisfaction with waterfront locations and proximity to urban amenities. Several state parks in the area feature beach access, forested sites, and historical attractions. A reviewer of Manchester State Park mentioned, "Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from Port Orchard." Privacy between sites varies significantly across campgrounds, with some offering well-separated, wooded sites while others have more open layouts. Campgrounds near Mountlake Terrace provide convenient bases for exploring both the Seattle metropolitan area and nearby natural attractions. Many campers appreciate the balance of natural settings with proximity to urban conveniences, making this region particularly suitable for weekend getaways or longer stays for those wanting to explore both city and outdoor recreation opportunities.
"This is the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It’s north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls. It has easy access to UW Bothell."
"The roadways are easy to navigate and lots of folks walk around the park roads."
from $62 - $750 / night
Check Availability"2, #3, #4 are IMO best after that as they move away from the beach and then curve around in ascending order.
Some neighbor noise, sites are close, but was not busy."
"Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."
from $25 - $95 / night
Check Availability"There is a big field to play ride bikes walk dog etc . The beach is really nice and nearby and at low tide is so peaceful to take a walk. There’s group activities too which is great for the kids."
"There is also access to a store with supplies and firewood nearby."
from $12 - $151 / night
Check Availability"Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from port orchard Washington. Some sites have hookups and others are dry camping."
"Trails, views, and history in walking distance. Coin operated showers and clean restrooms."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability"The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
"I looked at all the RV/Trailer Parks close to Seattle. They were either over priced money traps, or crammed in so tight that there was no room to turn yourself around.
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"Located in Residential area with mostly full- time residents. Clean, safe, quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
"This is a nice campground with semi private sites, several of which are generous sized with walking trails, and trails to the lake. Lots of trees for privacy."
"Very close to several Walmarts and grocery stores."
"The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby. Check them out and share some pics from your trip on the Dyrt!"
from $60 - $68 / night
"The proximity to the lake is very nice. The park is very well kept. This is a bit close to businesses, but still feels pretty sereen."
"A great clean safe place in the city and surrounded by trees and nature"
TravelerThis RV Park has many seasonal or long term campers, but it was perfect for the 3 nights we stayed here. Easily accessible, reasonably priced, clean facilities, quiet, friendly neighbors.
ScoutIt’s a little cramped, but the park is large overall, and lake-access is within a short distance.
LegendGeneral: 230-site RV park. Some sites are back-in, some pull-through. Some are lakefront. All are FHU. There is also one yurt.
Site Quality: Paved camper pad on level sites. Unlike most other RV parks, there is some foliage separating the sites, providing a modicum of privacy. We chose a lakefront site, but I think the pull-thru sites in the far rear of the park might have been a better choice (less geese traffic!).
Bath/Shower: There is a large main bathroom with showers near the office. At the rear of the property, there are five bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink, and shower; one of these is ADA accessible. When we arrived late Saturday afternoon, two of these had no toilet paper, and one had no soap. I did see they were being attended to in the evening. Also, no hooks or shelves to put toiletries on. There was often water on the floor in these units, I’m guessing from the showers. The main bathrooms at the front are MUCH nicer, but about a third of a mile walk from the rear sites.
Activities/Amenities: Catch and release fishing. A couple of miles of hiking trails around the perimeter of the campground. These are paved, gravel, or grass, and hilly! The road around the campground is just about a mile and flat, so it was good to run laps if that is your thing (good for me!). Amenities include: a playground, laundry ($2 each for washer and dryer), recycling, a library (I was happy to pick up a book on my to-read list), a dog run, and propane. The lake is nice, but there is a lot of algae, and swimming is not allowed. There are about two dozen geese that roam freely around, leaving goose poop wherever they go! I did see someone watering down the goose by-product on Monday morning, so the staff does work to mitigate this situation. Also ducks, birds, and even bunnies and snails.
As far as RV parks go, this is one of the nicer ones we have stayed at (and less expensive than some). It is convenient to the Seattle area. It is well-tended to; there are flower baskets throughout the property. One star deducted for the bathrooms at the rear of the property.
ScoutIt's beautiful here. Some of the sites are quite close, but I'm enjoying the stop over.
GuideThis is a nice park, clean and quiet. But the draw back is the sites are small, there are bushes between the sites to give some privacy. It is camping in a parking lot. I don't believe you can have campfires. Kids have no place on their site to play so play in the street. More than once I had to honk at them to get them out of the way.
Great location for me, I was visiting my daughter who lives in Seattle.
The park was clean, they wash the goose poop off the sites, but still watch where you step. It is very high priced but they are the only game in town.
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TravelerOne of my favorite grounds I’ve visited. On-demand hot showers in two buildings, plenty of bathroom stalls (main building has stalls and one shower, second loop has 2 private stalls and 2 private showers, and last loop has one vault toilet)- sites 1-26(?) are fairly close together and close to the main road- second loop I didn’t look too much at, but most of the bigger campers or cars were parked there- last loop has almost all full-shade, larger, and less crowded sites (they’re still fairly small, but with less people it’s not so bad). There are dumpsters and water spigots all over. Clean grounds, friendly on-site host, office staff absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. Across the street from the day-use park with lake- super nice, rather small. Rangers do patrol nightly. PLEASE BRING SMALLER BILLS PER OFFICE REQUEST.
TravelerCampground has nice paved spots, but they are very close to each other, so don't expect much privacy.
It sits behind a smal stadium.
For the restrooms and shower you'll have to walk pretty far. These are just simple ones, like in a sportsclub usual. Shower is warm enouth but not hot (for my wife it was not hot enough).
Camphost is very friendly and will help you, if needed. We came in at about 8:30 pm without a reservation, she helped us with the booking and all went good.
45 $ per night with electric and water hookup.
ScoutFor the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
GuideWe usually do dispersed camping because we don’t like being too close to other other campsites. But we were surprised by how much room we had here. It’s not boondocking by any means but still, not a Walmart parking lot either. We had plenty of space for our things and the kids to play. Speaking of, if you are allergic to kids stay away. They have them in all ages and verities here… my kids enjoyed riding bikes and playing at the nearby park from morning until dark. Restrooms are cleaned often, didn’t have any issues with our hooks ups. Is it windy? Yes it’s the ocean. Is there a tide? Yes it’s the ocean….
Mountlake Terrace offers camping options within a convenient radius of Seattle, with several established RV parks and tent camping areas scattered throughout the region. Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell provides full hookup sites around small ponds and lakes, while North Sound Recreational Vehicle Park in Lynnwood caters to longer-term stays. The region includes both private and public camping areas, with options ranging from basic tent sites at Woodlands at Lake Stickney to cabin accommodations at Fay Bainbridge Park and Flowing Lake County Park. Most campgrounds are situated within 30 minutes of Mountlake Terrace, making them practical bases for exploring the greater Seattle area.
Campground availability remains consistent year-round at most mixed-use campgrounds in the region, with many offering all-season access. Full-service RV parks like Lake Pleasant provide amenities including electric hookups, water, sewer connections, and dump stations, while tent camping areas typically offer more basic facilities. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when demand increases. Several campgrounds enforce restrictions on RV age and pet policies, with North Sound RV Park limiting travel trailers to 2005 models or newer and having a 25-pound weight limit for pets. A visitor noted, "This is very much an RV park and not really a campground. Seems like a clean little park, but right in the middle of Lynnwood, so if you are looking for a rural setting this isn't for you."
The camping experience near Mountlake Terrace tends toward urban convenience rather than wilderness immersion, with many sites offering easy access to city amenities. Tent and RV sites at Lake Pleasant RV Park receive consistently positive reviews for their cleanliness and natural setting despite urban proximity. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "You cannot beat this location! Close to Seattle, feels secluded, but you can walk or take a short drive to restaurants, groceries, anything you could want or need." Wildlife viewing opportunities exist even at urban campgrounds, with Lake Pleasant residents often mentioning the resident geese, ducks, and rabbits that inhabit the property. Most camping areas provide privacy barriers between sites, typically in the form of trees or hedges, creating a more pleasant experience despite the metropolitan setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mountlake Terrace, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 283 campgrounds and RV parks near Mountlake Terrace, WA and 20 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mountlake Terrace, WA is Lake Pleasant RV Park with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Mountlake Terrace, WA.
What parks are near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Mountlake Terrace, WA that allow camping, notably Keystone Harbor and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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