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Spooky
A spider crawled on me so I got tf outta there even tho it twas midnight. Drove all the way to Tacoma. Spooky. (I’m not a boomer trust)
Camping near Orting, WA
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Camping near Orting, Washington spans state parks, private RV resorts, and forest service campgrounds, all set against the backdrop of Mount Rainier and the Cascade foothills. The area sits at the convergence of several waterways including the Carbon and Puyallup Rivers, providing riverside camping opportunities at locations like South Prairie Creek RV Park. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, located about 20 miles east of Orting, offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins in a forested setting. Campers seeking proximity to Mount Rainier National Park can find established campgrounds like Cougar Rock, which operates seasonally from late May through early October.
Most campgrounds in the Orting area require reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from June through September. A Washington State Discover Pass ($30 annually) is required for day use at state parks, though overnight camping fees typically include parking. Fire restrictions are common during the dry summer months, especially in areas closer to Mount Rainier. Weather conditions vary significantly by elevation, with lower campgrounds near Orting experiencing milder temperatures than those at higher elevations. Cell service is generally reliable at campgrounds closer to town but becomes spotty in more remote locations near the national park boundary.
RV campers have several options with full hookups, including South Prairie Creek RV Park and Woodside Manor RV Park, both offering year-round access. For tent campers seeking more natural settings, Game Farm Wilderness Campground provides a more rustic experience while still being close to town. According to reviews, road noise can be an issue at some campgrounds located near highways. One visitor noted that "sites adjacent to the highway were so exposed and close, it was almost like camping on the shoulder," highlighting the importance of selecting sites away from main roads. Camp Lakeview in nearby Graham offers family-friendly amenities including lake access and accommodations ranging from tent sites to cabins and yurts.
Best Campgrounds near Orting (305)
1. Dash Point State Park Campground
"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."
from $23 - $74 / night
Check Availability2. Alder Lake Campground
"Labor Day weekend was nearly packed full, plus visiting friends and family. It was almost too busy. But after everyone left, it was a lot more peaceful and quiet."
"It's about an hours drive from Paradise, which makes it less ideal than Cougar Rock if that's your destination, but the reservations do not fill up nearly as quickly."
from $35 - $265 / night
Check Availability3. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
"There is good system of trails, tons of picnic tables along the river, and good river access to the Green rivers. Campground is well maintained, clean bathrooms and showers available."
"It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend!"
from $23 - $254 / night
Check Availability4. Camp Lakeview
"This campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids, allows pets, has a small store"
"It was a larger site that sits next to the small creek. It was very pleasant and quiet. The bath house isn’t too far and was usually well stocked and clean."
5. Holiday Park Military - Lewis McChord Base
"Excellent location for those with military access to the base - active duty, retired or family. 30/50 amp hookups. Beautiful views of American Lake. Pet friendly."
"It is in the wilderness, on the lake, but it is also fairly close to stores and gas stations. Long term max is 28 days per spot."
6. Netties Mountain View Retreat
"Convenient drive to Mt Rainier and Summit lake trail as well. Definitely worth every penny! "
"Convenient location near Mt. Rainier."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability7. Elkamp Eastcreek
"Rainier as it is within minutes of the Nisquilly entrance. The majority of the campsites were amid tall trees. "
"The sites are situated amongst beautiful tall trees, spacious and private. A beautiful creek runs through with a foot bridge with access to a beautiful meadow."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability8. VFW 969 Rec Park
"It is located right on the Carbon River with a couple awesome swimming holes. Nested between South Prarie and Orting."
9. Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park
"If you are looking for an volunteer opportunity while in the park, check out the Washington Train Association also know as the WTA."
"Large campground located near the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier. Many sites tucked into large trees. Some loops close to main toad so the noise can be an issue, but overall beautiful!"
from $20 / night
Check Availability10. Private and quiet RV parking
"The patios are paved but very small and not in a great location for our class A motorhome (better suited for towables with their doors farther back)."
"Great location just a couple of miles from beach. Very clean and friendly staff. Clean pool, laundry, and club house. Nice paved lots with cable and wifi. Nice place."
from $10 - $30 / night
Drive Time
- 41 min from Olympia, WA
- 42 min from Seattle, WA
- 50 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 44 min from Longview, WA
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Recent Reviews near Orting, WA
1620 Reviews of 305 Orting Campgrounds
- SSteve M.
TravelerSmall Site but Million $ View!
Slow Climb
Bumpy road all the way to the top but worth every minute of the climb. Nice and peaceful and hardly saw any traffic up there. Sadly I didn’t get to see Rainer until the morning for like 15 minutes until clouds rolled in lol
Ryan M.ScoutDash Point State Park Campground
Pretty but deceiving
I 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.
- MMike E.Scout
Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park
Excellent Place Near Mt Rainier
My wife and I came to this campground recently (9/26 - 9/29) and overall it was a great trip. The staff (Rangers) were so friendly and helpful. The site we had for our 20 ft trailer was a pull-through site which was quite level. It was pretty shady and use of our solar panel was minimal. The proximity to Paradise was great. It was incredibly crowded at Paradise despite being so late in September. The campground filled up to full within a couple of hours of our arrival around 2:30 pm. Bathrooms are very basic (flush toilets and only cold water sinks). There was a water bottle filler right outside the bathroom and tasted great. There is no option to fill trailer tanks with water. Their water filler and dump station has been out of order for a couple of years per the ranger, so I don't expect it to be fixed anytime soon. We were told that there was a water filling station in Alder Lake Park but it is a ways from this campground. We brought our own water so didn't need it. Our site itself was great but there is a reasonable amount of debris around other sites. Overall, we would come again.
- Betsy W.
RangerSahara Creek DNR Horse Camp
Very nice!! All you need for great campiing
Very nice! Horse camp but sites 21-30 are for non equestrian campers. Sites are wooded between and large with table, firepits/grill combo, and level wooded spaces. 2 clean, well stocked pit toilets are available. Water faucets available at several locations. WA discover pass but free otherwise. It is patrolled regularly.
- JJ M.Traveler
Porter Creek
Perfect beginner and family spot
I went here with my fiance in September. Went on a Friday and there was only 1 other group. Theres about 16 sites from what I saw. Its free as well but first come first served. Getting to it is pretty easy and straight forward aswell, heads up the road turns to gravel and it can get narrow. Most of the sites are along the creek which was very beautiful. Theres also 2 trails in walking distance aswell. Most sites also have a table, and metal fab firepit. Theres also a few out houses for restrooms.
Ryan S.
GuideCarlton Creek Crossing
Great spot out of the way
Its not 5 stars because of its beauty, its because its buried deep in the woods but still on a drivable road, and its free. On a busy weekend I only saw one other sprinter van on the entire road. There are lots of areas to pull off along the road and a few good spots just away from the road if you only have a tent or 4x4 vehicle. This spot has lots of space to turn your rig around but I don't know about farther down the road. No cell service but this spot also had enough clearing to be able to set up our starlink and get decent enough service with that. The road has some pretty big potholes so make sure you've got enough clearance on your rig. I'd say most would be just fine.
- ttraveller 1.
LegendCabin Creek Dispersed Camping
If you’re up in the parking lot your fine
The reviews here seem to be from two different places
Parking lot up by the logging operation is fine
Down the road by the creek is a bunch of permanent trailers
Be nice if people reviewed the proper spots
- ttraveller 1.Legend
Cabin Creek Dispersed Site
People are living here permanently
There’s one site on the hill that’s not occupied permanently and I was there for may 20 mins before they started slowly riding atv by and staring. Wasn’t even planning on staying, just wanted to let the dogs have a swim
Super uncomfortable
Water was nice
Guide to Orting
Camping spots near Orting, Washington range from lakeside retreats to forested state parks within a 30-minute drive of town. The area sits at approximately 200 feet elevation in the Puyallup River Valley, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and significantly cooler nights in spring and fall. Winter camping is available at select locations, though rainfall increases substantially from November through March.
What to do
**River exploration: Access points along the Carbon and Puyallup Rivers provide opportunities for fishing and wading. "Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding," notes a visitor to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
**Trail hiking: Most campgrounds offer interconnected trail systems through second-growth forests. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, "each site seems to have a trail connecting to the outer trail that runs along the river. Big entertainment for three boys who explored the woods and played on the rocks and in the eddy pools at the public river take-out."
**Beach access: Several campgrounds provide lake or beach access within walking distance from campsites. At Dash Point State Park, "the beach is a short walk from camp, just long enough to make you feel like you earned your sunset view, but not so long that you regret your life choices. It's more of a rocky, muddy beach than a sandy one."
What campers like
**Privacy between sites: Campgrounds in the Orting area often feature natural vegetation barriers. At Dash Point State Park, "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."
**Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and showers. At Elkamp Eastcreek, visitors appreciate "very nice campground, full hookups and tent sites available. Sites fairly large & private with tons of old trees and right next to a creek. Bathrooms clean. Fire pits and firewood available from hosts."
**Community amenities: Some campgrounds offer shared spaces that enhance the camping experience. According to a camper at Game Farm Wilderness Campground, "Accommodating recreation vehicles, trailers, and tents, the site provides 18 campsites with water and electricity hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. Visitors can enjoy the shared picnic shelter and an RV dump site."
What you should know
**Reservation requirements: Most sites fill quickly during summer months. "We got lucky and snagged the very last spot here on a Saturday in late September. It's a beautiful campground, very peaceful, other campers were quiet and respectful, we were surprised at how quiet the place was despite being completely full."
**Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience external noise. Dash Point visitors note "it's tucked into the city so it's busy. You might hear a bit of road noise, depending on your site. But it's a small price to pay for a low-effort, high-reward camping weekend."
**Rule enforcement: Campground regulations are strictly monitored at some locations. At Cougar Rock Campground, located within Mount Rainier National Park, alcohol is prohibited, as are pets on most trails. Many park campgrounds near Orting maintain similar restrictions.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. At Camp Lakeview, "there is a day use lake and we had a wonderful time camping here! This campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids."
**Trail difficulty: Check trail ratings before heading out with young children. At Elkamp Eastcreek, "the meadow over the bridge is a hidden delight. Constant attention to the grounds regularly," making it suitable for explorers of all ages.
**Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Dash Point has full hookups available, showers are older but clean. Need to buy tokens for the shower. Lots of trails and beach" where children can explore tide pools and observe marine life.
Tips from RVers
**Site selection: Choose sites away from main roads for reduced noise. At Holiday Park Military - Lewis McChord Base, "sites are a bit close, but the campground loop makes it feel spacious. Clean showers. There is no wifi unless you're at the camp office."
**Hookup availability: Most RV sites provide electric-only connections. "We stayed in our 30' Motorhome so not the typical experience others would have in a true RV site. I only took away a star because it was advertised as ok for a Motorhome but the gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground."
**Cell service considerations: Reception varies significantly across the area. One camper noted, "Cell signal is very weak for t-mobile and trees prevent starlink from working well," while others report strong service at campgrounds closer to town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I rent an RV in Orting, Washington?
Where can I rent an RV in Orting, Washington?
While Orting itself has limited RV rental options, nearby options include South Prairie Creek RV Park which sometimes offers rentals or can recommend local vendors. For greater selection, check RV rental companies in nearby Tacoma or Puyallup, about 30 minutes from Orting. Many campers visiting Mount Rainier National Park rent RVs from these larger cities before heading to campgrounds like Lake Pleasant RV Park. Online RV rental platforms also connect you with local RV owners renting their vehicles throughout the greater Seattle-Tacoma area.
What camping is available near Orting, WA?
What camping is available near Orting, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Orting, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 305 campgrounds and RV parks near Orting, WA and 45 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Orting, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Orting, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Orting, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 78 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Orting, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Orting, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 45 free dispersed camping spots near Orting, WA.
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