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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 (302)
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 - $80 / night
Check Availability2. Alder Lake Campground
"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."
"Walking distance to the day use beach area. Very clean showers. Well maintained sites and fire wood for sale with the camp host. A great spot for exploring near Mt. Rainer."
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. "
"Rainier NP and the town near by has some solid shops. The campsites are pretty private and there’s specific spots for your tent that has an extra layer of mulch underneath for cushioning."
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
1595 Reviews of 302 Orting Campgrounds
Rashyd H.
ScoutSkate Creek Dispersed
Thiefs in the area
Beware of the thiefs over there. I was camping just by the main 52 road, and somebody stole my sleeping bag, pillow and a coat. Don’t left ANYTHING in your tent if you leaving
- BBeth P.Scout
Mossyrock Park
A favorite!
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid with my parents, and now I visit regularly with my own kids. It’s honestly one of my favorite places to camp! I drive from Montana to visit once a year.
This is a very family-friendly campground, and there are always lots of kids around. The main campground and S’mores Loop tend to be busier, with kids playing and people out and about. If you’re looking for a quieter site, I’d recommend staying up top in the Birds Eye area. Just keep in mind that there isn’t any shade up there, but if you have a pop-up canopy, you’re all set!
The grounds are always clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The bathrooms are SO clean and always have plenty of hot water. We have a camper and still choose to shower in the campground bathrooms because they’re that nice! It is an older facility, and of course, it’s still a public bathroom, so I’d recommend shower shoes, but the staff does an amazing job keeping everything clean.
You’ll constantly see staff cleaning, emptying trash bins, and taking care of the grounds. Whatever the management is doing here, they’re clearly doing something right. I wish more campgrounds were managed this way!
There are lots of shaded campsites, nice playgrounds, disc golf courses, paved biking paths, a lake for swimming, a boat ramp, dump station, and plenty of guest parking. There’s something for everyone, especially families.
I have AT&T cell service and had full bars/service in the Birds Eye area, which was a nice bonus.
I highly recommend this campground and will definitely continue coming back with my family!
Kara R.ScoutCabin Creek Dispersed Camping
Crazy man with a fkn machete
Found a cool site closer to the water when a random tweaker came through our site from his site down the hill with a whole ass machete cutting through some greenery then came back with a buddy while we were down by the river filling our water and rinsing off in our swimsuits STILL WITH THE MACHETE IN HAND and starts hollering to scare us off so they could fish??? If you wanted the spot near the river to fish just use that spot and not come through someone else's and scare them off. Be careful if you come here bc he seemed like he's been here before and likes to frequent this site
Liz D.
TravelerPotlatch State Park Campground
Meh: Crowded, noisy, good for families, under repair
Camped on a busy Saturday night and less busy Sunday night. Lots of kids and dogs, sites close together. We were in a middle section for campers w/o hookups — kind of like a parking lot. On the other hand, tent sites were nestled into the very dark, dense tree canopy. Our site was 1 away from the bathroom, which was lit up inside and out with the power of a dozen suns all night. Well, it was bright, anyway. Showers looked good, though we ran out of time to use them. Dump station was under repair, which we were not told, nor was there signage, making for a difficult turnaround.
Lainey P.
RangerPackwood RV Park & Campground
$5 shower for visitors
I really appreciate that they will let you shower here for $5. Two shower stalls in the bathroom and I had the whole place to myself when I came here. They were clean enough showers but definitely room for improvement, there was some mold & hair. I was just grateful for hot water and good water pressure. I believe there is laundry there too they might let visitors use.
- mmason G.Guide
Belfair State Park Campground
Beautiful, easy to get to campground
This is a beautiful state park with plenty of bathrooms, showers, and water points. There are plenty of full hookup RV spots, non-hookup TV spots, and tenet camping sites. There is a playground for kids, easy access beach area for swimming and paddle boarding, and pathways for pleasant walks.
I stayed on the beach loop at site 142. It was sunny during the day with nice shade in the evening. A blackberry patch right behind me was just beginning to ripen.
Great place for families with a loop for the kids to cruise on their bikes.
- Lainey P.Ranger
Snow Lake Backcountry Campsites — Mount Rainier National Park
Lots of incline and decline on a short hike in
The hike is short but it can be pretty tough, plus it gets very busy on warm days being one of the few swimmable spots in the park. Campground seemed well kept
- Christina F.Ranger
Lake Easton State Park Campground
Camping on the interstate
It's a nice campground and state park. The views are beautiful. There is access to nice trails that take you to the Palouse to Cascade trail with an old train tunnel nearby (about 2 miles from the west side of campground). Verizon cell service is great. Site 17, with full hook-ups is huge!
The interstate noise is no joke. I know everyone comments on it and I thought of course you can hear it, but I didn't think it would be that bad. There must not be any Jake brake restrictions along this stretch because I've heard so many semis. At least it slows down at night, but it's still loud.
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 302 campgrounds and RV parks near Orting, WA and 44 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 77 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 44 free dispersed camping spots near Orting, WA.
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