6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Kayak Point County Park houses comfortable yurts just north of Everett on the shores of Puget Sound, while Tolt MacDonald Park provides glamping accommodations set along the Snoqualmie River confluence. These glamping campsites combine the natural beauty of Washington's forests with elevated comfort, including water and electric hookups at Kayak Point and modern amenities at both locations. The yurts offer a perfect balance of rustic charm and convenience, with proper beds, heating, and protection from the elements. Safari-style tents at Paca Pride Guest Ranch add another glamping option with their eight canvas accommodations on wooden platforms. "Yurts at Kayak Point Park are modern and neat for staying in colder months, especially for group events like our scout trip," noted one guest.
Glamping guests at these destinations enjoy direct water access, with Kayak Point featuring a fishing pier, boat launch, and miles of shoreline for exploring. Paca Pride Guest Ranch distinguishes itself with its alpaca farm experience where visitors can interact with the animals while enjoying the surrounding Mountain Loop Highway scenery. River Meadows Park offers glamping in yurts with convenient access to river swimming and floating during summer months. A trail from Kayak Point's hilltop glamping area leads directly to the beach, allowing for sunset views and shoreline exploration. According to a camper, "Paca Pride's yurt tent platforms were awesome with alpacas and other animals making for a mellow and fun experience." Most glamping accommodations in the area require reservations, with glamping campsites like Kayak Point often booking solid during summer months and holidays.
"I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot."
"There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that."
"When you want to get away from it all, but don’t want to travel far from the city, THIS is the spot. Spacious campsites. Running water. Flushing toilets. Showers. A tranquil Puget Sound experience."
"All campsites are surrounded by trees so choose carefully if you need a pull through or if you have a large rig that you’re trying to back up. We had a small camper van and it fit perfectly."
from $40 - $80 / night
"Has running water, a couple fire pits and a bunch of picnic tables. These are lots of level spots to pitch tents."
"This site has close access to the bathrooms shared with those staying in the cabins. Peekaboo views of the water between the trees."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $70 / night
"Lets start with the downsides: reserve early as it fills up quick for summer, during the summer there are burn bans and you will need a propane fire pit or no fire at all, the jet noise can be overwhelming"
"Overall the campgrounds are well maintained and the bathrooms were always well stocked. It is a popular campground for families, with kiddos riding bikes and running around."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $144 / night
Available this weekend
from $35 - $149 / night
"Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"
"Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court."
from $25 - $95 / night
"Our site was big enough for our friends with a tent to pitch it next to us. We had a site on the end of a grouping. Some sites are way too close together, but others are more spacious. "
"Pretty standard all around. It's nice and quite. Restrooms and showers were well maintained."
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."
"We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region. It’s super close (like 7 min drive) from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co. Try it!"
"Clean bathrooms, hand sanitizer. River access nearby. Saw people floating on the river. Nice and shallow, clean rocky beach is just a short walk from the camp."
"All sites include a fire pit, picnic table, and grill with ash bucket and grill cleaning brush. The rv park is close to the recreation office that has a little gift shop with snacks and drinks."
"Scenic views, tons of amenities, spacious RV spaces, very clean, and friendly staff. Great place for families! Boating, kayaking, and hiking on site. Tent, RV, and cabins available."
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
Scout10 out of 15 sites were available on Labor Day weekend Saturday at 4pm. No reservations - it's just show up, put $15 cash in the box, and claim your campsite. Perfectly adequate car camping with a picnic table, fire circle, and access to pit toilets.
you can still hear road noise from the main road, and barking dogs in the morning from a nearby dog sanctuary. Beautiful rhododendron brush covers the space between sites.
ScoutThe Navy carrier jets train out here, for hours on end, you can’t hear someone next to you speak when they’re overhead, and it’s one after another. To top it off, some dipsh@t did the grand finale flight of the evening, around 11:30 PM, so low over the campground they lit up the inside of the tent.
Without the jets, this would be a great spot. Beautiful scenery, plenty of trails and beaches, well kept, but the constant interruption of any moment of peace makes it worthless unless you’re deaf and don’t mind the ground vibrating routinely when they fly over.
LegendWe were coming off Orcas Island on a later ferry and wanted a “known” place to stay. This is a shared KOA/Thousand Trails site. It is situated amongst large Cedars so sites are pretty dark. Gravel roads and sites. Older bathrooms that don’t seem too clean. KOA amenities like a pool/hot tub, kids playground and dog area. Just feels tired and not too upscale. If it were full it would feel crowded. Updated from 3 to 4 stars. There is a second bathroom building which is much newer and has modern showers and fixtures. It also seemed cleaner.
GuideBasic forest service campground. Off the beaten path. Pit toilet is very clean
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
LegendDeception Pass State Park is an incredible place to camp. The scenery and hikes have a wow factor. We enjoy the smaller Quarry Pond side. Great facilities. Wonderful campground.
Glamping close to Everett, Washington offers access to both Puget Sound shorelines and mountain wilderness areas at elevations ranging from sea level to 1,000 feet. Weather conditions vary seasonally with damp winters receiving 35-45 inches of rainfall annually and summer temperatures typically reaching 70-85°F during peak camping months. Water-adjacent camping options range from beach access sites to river confluences.
Hiking trails from camp: Tolt MacDonald Park features trails leading directly from campsites to the Snoqualmie River. "It was quiet and peaceful. We had a site on the end of a grouping," according to camper LColleen R. who gave the park a 5-star rating.
Crabbing and fishing: Kayak Point County Park offers prime water activities with a fishing pier and boat launch. "There's a fishing pier and boat ramp and great beach access. The sites are big, they just redid the utilities so each site now has water," notes reviewer Russ H.
Beach exploration: Camano Island State Park Campground provides pebble beaches and shore access for family activities. "This is a fantastic campground with amazing views and a terrific pebble beach," writes Jeff K., highlighting the park's natural features.
Winter camping options: Glamping accommodations work well during colder months at several locations. "Spent a night in the yurt. Everything worked," reports Chris A. about Tolt MacDonald Park, giving his cold-weather glamping experience 5 stars.
Privacy between sites: Tall Chief Campground offers well-spaced sites surrounded by tall trees. "Large private sites. It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you close to amenities and shopping," writes Adele W. about the campground's layout.
Convenient lake access: Wenberg County Park features excellent water facilities. "The day use area, fishing dock and boating areas are phenomenal! Reserveable day use shelters, lots of picnic tables and BBQs for all," reports Mindy P., despite noting that camping sites are somewhat close together.
Cell service information: Some glamping locations near Everett have spotty connectivity. "T-mobile cell service worked at camp," notes Mindy P. about one location, while at River Meadows Park she found "T-mobile cell service was spotty at best," useful information for remote workers.
Clean facilities: Multiple reviewers mention well-maintained restrooms and showers. "Clean and well kept, bathrooms are great and there are showers. Water spigots throughout camp," writes Mindy P. about one camping area near Everett.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites require advance booking, particularly during summer. "For a longer term parking solution, this park was okay. Full hookups weren't always available," notes Dene H. about Tall Chief Campground, suggesting booking early for best site selection.
Seasonal considerations: Deception Pass State Park Campground offers year-round glamping options. "The only campground open in the winter at Deception Pass State Park is the Quarry Pond area. And even though the weather was wet and cold the campground was far from empty during our stay," reports Erica G.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience more noise than others. "Very disappointed. Booked and told tent sites could be driven up to. Not the case. Host was very nice. Beautiful place," comments Robert N. about Fay Bainbridge Park's tent site access, giving it 3 stars despite the site confusion.
Wildlife encounters: Animal experiences vary by location. "Camped on a yurt tent pad here and it was awesome. Alpacas and other animals. Mellow and fun!" writes Nicole B. about her 4-star experience at Paca Pride Guest Ranch's glamping accommodations.
Child-friendly beaches: Fay Bainbridge Park offers family-friendly water access. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites. Be prepared for showers to be closed but the restrooms were open. Can't beat the views," reports Tanya B.
River swimming spots: River Meadows Park provides safe water play areas for children. "Great river floating, swimming etc. Some trails and a huge open field for play!" notes Mindy P. about the river access just a short walk from campsites.
Playground access: Several glamping locations near Everett include play areas. "There's a playground and the shore to keep the kids busy and fishing for us," writes Kim B. about one park, highlighting the family-friendly amenities.
Field areas for games: Look for camping areas with open spaces for children. "There's a fishing pier and boat ramp and great beach access. The sites are big," notes Russ H. about Kayak Point's spacious layout, ideal for family activities.
Hookup availability: Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area offers full-service RV sites. "The rv pads are double wide concrete pads about 50 feet long with full hook-ups. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table, and grill with ash bucket and grill cleaning brush," details Christina F. about this military campground.
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds have sewer connections. "There's a charge dump station at the ministorage at the turn off," notes Russ H. about facilities near Tolt MacDonald Park, providing essential information for RV campers.
Site leveling needs: Some RV sites require less setup than others. "The only campground we've been to where we didn't need to level the trailer. RV sites are all pull through its fairly quiet," reports Russ H. about Tolt MacDonald Park's well-designed sites.
Power limitations: Most glamping and RV sites near Everett offer 30-amp service. "For those with RVs/Trailers there is no dump station at this park and the sites do not have a sewer hookup," explains Brooks S. about Kayak Point, helping RV owners plan accordingly.
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