15 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor offers dedicated tent camping sites beneath large shade trees alongside its RV accommodations. The resort maintains a dog-friendly environment with a dedicated dog wash station that proves especially useful for pets after outdoor adventures. Leashed pets are welcomed throughout the property with well-maintained areas for waste disposal. The campground provides full hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp service for RVs, while tent campers enjoy secluded spots with picnic tables. Sites are positioned relatively close together, but the mature trees throughout the property create natural privacy screens between camping areas. The facilities are consistently clean with modern restrooms, reasonably priced laundry facilities, and a small dog run area for pets to exercise off-leash.
Several state parks surrounding Gig Harbor offer additional pet-friendly campgrounds with shaded sites, shoreline access, and hiking trails open to leashed dogs. Penrose Point State Park Campground maintains shaded campsites within walking distance of Puget Sound beaches where dogs on leashes can explore the shoreline. The park features hiking trails suitable for pets and owners, with most sites providing adequate space between neighbors for privacy. Dash Point and Belfair State Parks also accommodate pets with specific guidelines for leashed dogs. Campers frequently note the raccoon activity at these parks, so proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. The campgrounds remain relatively quiet despite their popularity, with enforcement of quiet hours helping to minimize disturbances from barking dogs or other noise.
"Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."
"The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"Penrose Point is located across Carr Inlet from Gig Harbor and Fox Island. There are trails and beaches to explore. Lovely large campsites."
"Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $72 / night
"Lovely RV park in Gig Harbor. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
I’ve stayed here numerous times over the past few years and this place is consistently amazing.""Very close to Gig Harbor. Quiet, lots of trees, level gravel sites, and full hook ups available.
Recently purchased by Sun, who is making asthetic improvements."
from $57 - $104 / night
"Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area. Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington. "
"Overall pretty quiet, close to town, close to ATV trails & dog friendly. The kids loved the park!"
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"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."
"Walking the loop I'd say it was one of the best sites for a larger travel trailer that was also mostly level. The site is a bit of a walk to the restroom so if this matters to you, just know that."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $250 / night
"We arrived little later around 6 p.m. And being such a nice day there were only few sites left."
"Views from campground are great and enjoyed walking the few trails w/ my dogs. T-mobile service spotty - could not use hotspot. Had to drive about 15 mins down road to park to access 5G."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 / night
"It was nearly full but manageable. My one complaint would be the off leash dogs that happen to run around a couple of times through the weekend. Site sells Ice and Firewood ($6 a bundle)."
"Location was clean, easy to access and feels like a world away from the busy cities close by."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $41 / night
"Great location if you want to relax and take long walks at nearby state parks and beaches. Robyn is a spectacular host who was great to communicate with. We will be coming back."
"The location is great, so close to the water, Penrose and other peninsula activities."
from $50 / night
"Pay showers ($1 for 3 minutes) and clean restroom with air dryer, pet friendly, lots of trails to hike and a beautiful beach area with a playground, seasonal/weekend snack shop, outdoor shower by the beach"
"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
from $23 / night
"Site 8 is a pull through and is very large, but not so private as everyone walking to the main dock walks right past your site."
"Tucked away remote campsite in a forest next to estuary. Two sites have hookups. Clean restrooms with shower."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $70 / night
ScoutThis place covers your basics. Electric and water hookup, tight parking with neighbors less than 1ft away on both sides. The rating I gave is mostly a reflection of the staff though. The staff were not friendly, seemed annoyed that I was booking with them and provided incorrect information on how to park/setup so I had to turn my 33ft rig around 3 times in these very narrow driveways.
ScoutNo shower or bathroom but the staff is friendly and the space is a slice of quiet nature. Imrated 4 stars because it is the most confusing location for a driver or friend to find. It's nestled behind a Shell station and Google Maps will deliver your guests to a parking lot across the street..
RangerI essentially drove as far as I could into the forest and fount a cut off that absolutely was not well maintained but I managed to get my car through and my goodness was it worth it! A bit of trash left behind but other than that this was probably top 3 of the over 25 sites I stayed at over the past several weeks. I even had a little bit of service (Verizon) You do need a discover pass - so technically not free. No amentities but there was a rock fire pit that had been well used. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to find this spot again, but I’ll try and try.
GuideNice 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.
ScoutThis place is so nice. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked to the check-in desk. Dave and Victoria are so kind. This place is so nice and neat and clean. They have a pool and a hot tub which is a plus and a sauna. It was very nice to be able to chatter with them and joke back-and-forth like they were old friends. You can’t go wrong staying here. The only thing is I hate to tell anyone how nice it is cause then I might not be able to get in.
ScoutFirst off you get what you pay for it's cheap but you're packed like sardines in a gravel lot that looks trashy as hell I didn't go in the restrooms because they don't have stuff there till after 6:00 p.m. so I was terrified by how disgusting they might be on top of it the owner is quite possibly the rudest most inconsiderate and unempathetic human I've ever encountered he gaslit the hell out of me he insulted my intelligence he lied about our conversations that place is so shady there's no checking or check out time written on their forms they will just make up a time that seems appropriate and then if you don't respond and how they like they'll tell you that you have to leave I thought it was just me but after moving to a beautiful Campground I talked to two out of their individuals that told me that they basically told him to F off and they would find somewhere else really horrible business practices and his sister is just as rude as he is trashy place with Shady practices and Shady people running it. Also if you're one that noise bothers you you will hate this because it's right on the highway and you can hear everything from every spot in the park. Especially if you're looking for nightly you can go down the street to the one they recommended and pay $18 less a night for way more beautiful place
GuideStayed Sept 28 to 30th 2026. Nice park, hot showers, clean bathrooms, enjoyed our stay
ScoutConfirming the other review saying this is not legal dispersed camping. Luckily was still daylight when he came but would have been fined after dark. Guy was nice though so 🤷
ScoutIt IS a pretty, private, moderately priced rv park. Too bad -- there is a note announcing their permanent closure 10/31/2026. Enjoy it while you can!
Tent and RV camping options surround Gig Harbor, Washington, with the Kitsap Peninsula offering sheltered campsites within 15-30 minutes of town. The region experiences mild summer temperatures averaging 75°F with evening cooling to the 50s, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season. Campgrounds in this area range from basic facilities with vault toilets to developed resorts with full hookups.
Beach exploration: Joemma Beach State Park offers a beautiful shoreline with excellent wildlife viewing. "The beach is beautiful here! And the campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody's campsite," notes alexandrea L. The park maintains a long dock for fishing and walking.
Hiking nearby trails: Walk from your campsite at Twanoh State Park Campground to access forest paths. "Directly behind my campsite was the Twanoh trailhead, where my husband and I hiked in the morning and didn't see anyone else on the trail. It was pretty wet and muddy so opt for hiking boots over tennis shoes," advises Saraj B.
Shellfish gathering: Hood Canal offers seasonal shellfish collection opportunities. "We loved this spot! A quick walk from camp and your picking oysters from Hood Canal. Amazing! The swimming was great too," reports Blaine B. about Twanoh State Park. Check state regulations for permits and seasonal closures.
Waterfront access: Penrose Point State Park Campground provides calm swimming areas near campsites. "The beach is a medium-length walk and very warm and swimmable for NW standards," mentions Adrienne Q. The east-facing coves warm nicely on summer days.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the natural vegetation barriers at Joemma Beach. "The campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody's campsite," notes alexandrea L. Sites at Penrose also offer good separation: "Although the grounds were busy, the densely tree-lined sites provided privacy," says Sarah H.
Clean facilities: Dash Point State Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and showers. "This campground is remarkable in the privacy between each of the camping spots, the bird life, the wild and deep forest vibes, and the walking trails. The washroom and shower is kept clean, as is the rest of the campground," reports Brittany D.
Reservation requirements: Most state parks require advance booking during peak season. "Make reservations in advance!" advises John K. about Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor. The most popular waterfront sites often book 6-9 months in advance.
Wildlife encounters: Raccoons frequently visit campgrounds in this area. "Sites were reasonably private and quiet at night (except for a brief invasion of 6 raccoons at our site one night!)," shares Rachel about Penrose Point. Food storage in sealed containers is essential.
Off-season advantages: Many campgrounds remain open year-round with fewer visitors. "Located right off highway 106, the campsites are really private due to the vegetation. There isn't a lot of traffic during off-season so all I heard was the sound of the canal and the creek even closer," notes Saraj B. about Twanoh State Park.
Kid-friendly beaches: Belfair State Park Campground offers gradual entry water access. "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," says Leah H.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple parks offer educational nature experiences. "We spent the weekend paddle boarding and lounging on the water. When the tide goes down the rocky beach comes out full of crabs and other treasures that were fun to find," describes Sunday C. about Jarrell Cove.
Junior ranger programs: Several state parks offer educational activities. "The grounds, including bathrooms, were well maintained and the kids enjoyed taking part in the junior ranger program," shares Sarah H. about Penrose Point State Park.
Full hookup availability: Jarrell Cove State Park Campground offers limited utility sites. "There are two sites here with hookups. No dump station on the grounds. Site 8 is a pull through and is very large... Site 10 is a back in site but is very secluded with brush all around the site," advises Steve C.
Pet-friendly amenities: Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor includes special pet facilities. "We are squeaky new to RVing. This place was great! Clean, friendly staff, everything we needed and more! They even had a dog wash," notes Sunflower E. Many campgrounds allow leashed pets on trails and beaches.
Road conditions: Access roads vary in quality and width throughout the area. "The drive to Jarrel cove is on a very rural road with several places where the road is almost one lane wide," warns Steve C. Some campgrounds have tight turns unsuitable for larger rigs.
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