Best Glamping near Hamilton, WA

Thousand Trails Grandy Creek and Military Park Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area house upscale glamping accommodations near the Cascade foothills. The Thousand Trails property features deluxe glamping yurts with plush bedding, electricity, and climate control systems to ensure year-round comfort. Military Park Jim Creek offers premium canvas glamping structures with handcrafted furnishings and private outdoor seating areas overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Swift Creek Campground provides distinctive yurt accommodations with panoramic windows framing mountain views, while Greenstone Farm Camping delivers boutique glamping experiences with comfortable queen beds, fine linens, and private decks. Each glamping resort maintains proximity to hiking trails and waterways while providing luxurious touches like outdoor fire pits, designer lighting, and premium cookware. One visitor noted, "Sometimes it's nice to just get away though and still have power and a bed."

The spectacular Baker Lake area serves as backdrop for several upscale glamping destinations with direct water access and mountain views. Panorama Point Campground delivers on its name with premium glamping structures positioned for optimal vistas of Mount Baker across the pristine lake waters. Horseshoe Cove's glamping accommodations blend seamlessly with the natural environment while providing comfortable interior spaces with proper bedding, lighting, and climate control. Visitors access the Pacific Crest Trail directly from these properties, combining wilderness immersion with comfortable accommodations. The region's glamping resorts stay open seasonally, typically from May through September, with Thousand Trails extending their luxury yurt availability through October. A camper highlighted, "Great location with fabulous view of Mt Baker. Quiet rural setting but close to town if you need anything or just want to explore the farmer's market."

Best Glamping Sites Near Hamilton, Washington (39)

    1. Thousand Trails Grandy Creek

    10 Reviews
    Hamilton, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 826-3554

    "Warm welcome, Nice campground with enough facilities"

    "Sometimes it's nice to just get away though and still have power and a bed."

    2. Deception Pass State Park Campground

    111 Reviews
    Anacortes, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 675-2417

    $12 - $40 / 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."

    3. Swift Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Concrete, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $37 - $194 / night

    "it’s great access to the northern cascades. first time staying there and I have been camping in Washington since I was born it has great access to some really good trails the scenery is beautiful."

    "Most sites are reasonably private, water spigots and bathrooms (which for pit toilets were the cleanest I’ve ever experienced) are not too far of a walk from any site. "

    4. Panorama Point Campground

    10 Reviews
    Concrete, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 374-1211

    $37 - $82 / night

    "We had our own access to the water and the fire pit is located with an excellent view of the mountains. They don't call in Panorama Point for nothing. Plenty of parking for 5 cars and 5 tents!"

    "I love this lake. So pristine, even when the forest fires leave a hazy smoke layer over the entire lake."

    5. Horseshoe Cove Campground

    7 Reviews
    Concrete, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $37 - $102 / night

    "Site 28 took a little more effort to set up our family’s tent on level ground, but was overall more spacious and so our group also used that site as our kitchen/campfire area."

    "Clean bathrooms. Large beach for swimming. Great camping in the woods."

    6. Grandy Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Concrete, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 853-8808

    "Only 15 minutes away from town but you feel secluded. Close to a lot of great trails. Campsites are very close together with the exception of a few. Bathrooms are clean."

    7. Greenstone Farm Camping

    3 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (564) 209-7070

    $55 - $180 / night

    "Nice fire pit and Beer Garden area and a great view with mountains and trees surrounding you."

    "Quiet rural setting but close to town (Mt. Vernon) if you need anything or just want to explore the farmer's market, as we did.  Woodland trail on the 10+ acres was a real plus for our two dogs. "

    8. Kulshan Campground

    1 Review
    Concrete, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 853-8341

    9. Military Park Jim Creek Naval Radio Station Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Granite Falls, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 304-5315

    "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."

    10. La Conner RV

    8 Reviews
    La Conner, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 466-3558

    "I love thousand trails, we decided last minute to get out of the house and away for the weekend and spend some time outdoors."

    "Great campground this was hands down one of our favorite thousand trails in Washington you will enjoy this campground Great location great campground would go back"

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Glamping Reviews near Hamilton, WA

381 Reviews of 39 Hamilton Campgrounds


  • May. 29, 2018

    Camano Island State Park Campground

    Wonderful group site

    Stayed in the group site with my daughter’s American Heritage Girls troop. We had 22 girls and there was plenty of room. This is a huge group site. Has running water, a couple fire pits and a bunch of picnic tables. These are lots of level spots to pitch tents. The flush toilets and shower house are in the parking area for this site so really convenient. We drove down to the beach from the site but I’m pretty sure there is a trail if you wanted to walk. We had a great time!

  • Kenny H.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Deception Pass State Park Campground

    Beautiful camping spots!

    Beautiful place to camp! 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 and until the late hours of the night for someone who isn’t used to it, if you are tryIng to party at the campsIte the park rangers wIll come and tell you to be quite after quIte hours whIch Is 10pm. The great things about the park: beautiful place to camp, short walk to the water to dip your feet in the freezing water, beautiful views, quite, bathrooms are usually close and have runnIng water and hot showers for a small price, water spickets to clean dishes usually near by, a lake near by to fresh water fish and beach with shallow water for the kids to swim, overall great place to camp! Camped here a lot so pictures are from 3 different times.

  • william R.
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

    Fort Worden state park

    So I actually work for fort worden hospitality. And I’ve noticed you guys have tent cabins on the list even though our tent cabins are still in the process of being built. And are unavailable for use due to not being completed in the timely fashion due to funding constraints

  • s
    Jun. 22, 2018

    Swift Creek Campground

    PNW awesome

    it’s great access to the northern cascades. first time staying there and I have been camping in Washington since I was born

    it has great access to some really good trails the scenery is beautiful.

  • Maggie M.
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Birch Bay State Park Campground

    Great sites, amazing beach!

    We just did a quick over-nighter here on our way back from CA. We set up camp and had our dinner on the beach to watch an incredible sunset!

    our drive-up site was great, well maintained with bathrooms nearby.

    Wish we could’ve stayed longer!

  • Victoria C.
    Sep. 4, 2018

    Clear Creek Campground

    A Surprising Gem

    10 minutes outside of Darlington city limits is the 13-site Clear Creek Campground locates right along the rocky shores of the Sauk River. For being so near to town, we felt rather far away from civilization with the canopy of green and blue above us and the river only yards away.

    It was Sunday, the day before Labor Day, so we were very pleased and surprised to find the camp ground relatively vacant. There were two different bathroom facilities that were well-maintained and accessible. The tent pads made it easy to set up camp. Each site had a fire pit; and right before you leave town, you can snag some camp wood in exchange for dropping money in a cash box from a local resident. The rocky shores of the river made for easy and fun exploring.

    Even though the mountain loop highway was merely on the other side of the trees, we rarely heard passing cars over the constant and soothing dull roar of the river, also located on the other side of the trees! It was the perfect location for our last minute, one-night family excursion. We even had our 8-month-old baby with us.

    If you’re not interested in camping around a whole bunch of other people but also not interested in trekking too far into the wilderness, I definitely recommend pitching your tent at the Clear Creek Campground 10 minutes outside of Darrington.

  • M
    Aug. 5, 2020

    Clear Creek Campground

    Small campground, great river fun

    This campground is a little place tucked in beside a bridge right inside the Mt Baker Snoqualmie Forrest boundaries. The campsites are a bit small, but cozy with everything you need. Fire Pit with grill, separate standing charcoal grill, tent pads, picnic tables. The bathrooms(vault toilets) are well maintained and clean, BUT BE AWARE THERE IS NO WATER HERE. Repeat, there is no water spouts here, so you'll have to bring all you need.

  • S
    May. 27, 2019

    Deception Pass State Park Campground

    Nice location near beaches and hiking.

    I have camped at Deception Pass multiple times. The campground has Ocean access and hiking access. 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. It is a larger campground with sites that are a good size and semi-private, some sites offering more privacy than other.  I have gone during July and August and most times there has been a fire ban. The campground offers propane fire pits for rent for a small fee. They do get rented up quickly so I recommend

    not waiting and asking when you arrive. The site we stayed was not very private and the campers next to us played loud music most of the day and into the evening, however the camp host was dutiful in reminding campers to be courteous of fellow campers.  The campground books up very quick so reserve early.

  • Natalie M.
    Jun. 24, 2017

    Birch Bay State Park Campground

    Close but complete campground

    The lots are pretty close together but it has everything you need--large picnic table, fire pit with grill, parking, and a good area for your tent. The hand driers in the bathroom are a bit annoying late at night but the facilities are nice and the beach nearby is absolutely beautiful! It's definitely off the beaten path, but worth it.


Guide to Hamilton

Near Hamilton, Washington, several campgrounds offer access to Baker Lake, North Cascades wilderness trails, and mountain views. The area sits at the junction of the Skagit and Baker rivers, with elevations ranging from 200-600 feet at most campsites. Summer temperatures typically reach 70-85°F during camping season, with cooler nights in spring and fall.

What to do

Hike to Baker Hot Springs: Located across the road from Swift Creek Campground, this 3+ mile trail leads to popular natural hot springs. "My son and I spent one night here mid week. It is a solid camp ground, quiet and very clean. There are plenty of trails to explore and the lake is beautiful," notes Lucas.

Kayak Baker Lake: The pristine waters offer excellent paddling opportunities. "We've now stayed at this campground twice. It's a bit unique as half the sites are KOA and half are Thousand Trails, but both sections are serene, well maintained, and peaceful. We use this campground as a jumping off point for kayaking adventures into the North Cascades," shares a visitor at Thousand Trails Grandy Creek.

Fish for sockeye salmon: Baker Lake is known for its seasonal sockeye runs. "This is an incredible campground out on a peninsula on Baker Lake with views in all directions, including of Mt. Baker itself. This is not a big campground at all so make sure you reserve in advance. There are a good number of sites pretty close to the water and you can easily put your canoe in the water," reports Kim B.

What campers like

Private beach access: Multiple sites at Panorama Point Campground offer direct water access. "We camped in site 6 double site (best group site) and we loved it! We had our own access to the water and the fire pit is located with an excellent view of the mountains. They don't call it Panorama Point for nothing," writes Michelle G.

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain well-kept amenities. "This is a very clean campground. Those responsible for it take a lot of pride in keeping the facility clean for all of us who enjoy camping. There are a ton of amenities here such as flush toilets, a boat ramp, drinking water, picnic areas, and handicap accessible sites," notes Carrie J. about Horseshoe Cove Campground.

Family-friendly activities: "This is one of the top campgrounds in our rotation. The sites are pretty spacious, lots of stuff for kids to do. This weekend there is a lollipop toss, ice cream social, candy bar bingo, and an outdoor movie. The jumping pillow has been repaired and is (new?) better than ever!" shares Kathy A.

What you should know

Limited amenities at some sites: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "The Thousand Trails property is convenient. Only 15 minutes away from town but you feel secluded. Close to a lot of great trails. Campsites are very close together with the exception of a few. Bathrooms are clean," explains Jeracha D.

Seasonal water availability: Some campgrounds have limited services during certain periods. "$37 per night for a standard campsite. No running water at the moment," reports Eric O. at Panorama Point.

Insects: "Very wooded, big and shady campsites. Just spectacular. Site 35 is a double lot - didn't know that when booking. It is a little bit more exposed than some of the other sites available but still had a lovely time," shares a camper about glamping near Hamilton, Washington.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming areas: Baker Lake offers designated swimming zones. "The swimming area is great for kids and adults, lots of places in the shade on the hill next to it with or without picnic tables, a few bathrooms nearby and water spigots," explains Lucas.

Security considerations: Military Park Jim Creek offers an extra level of safety. "Because of this and the base police roll through once or twice a day, I felt very safe compared to a state park or even a private campground. We camped Tuesday-Friday and even when it started filling up in Thursday, it was still super quiet at night. Quiet like not even bug sounds. That was wonderful," notes Christina F.

Kid-friendly glamping: Alternative accommodations work well for families. "The campsite is great for kids because of the amenities like the pool and other games. Good for people now into glamping. If you're looking for a 'nature' experience this isn't it. If you have a trailer or reserve a cabin is great," shares Stephanie P.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup availability: Not all sites offer complete services. "This is my first time using a thousand trails membership so I didn't know what to expect. The overall campground is nice with almost all of the sites being surrounded by trees or a view of the bay. But it was disappointing to find that the few sites that have a sewer connection were all taken and no way to know this in advance," advises Jeff M. at La Conner RV.

Concrete pads: Some sites feature improved parking areas. "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," describes Christina F.

Cell service considerations: Coverage varies dramatically throughout the area. "ATT cell service is solid. I was able to use my phone as a hot spot and work a bit, too. BONUS!!" reports Kathy A. about the Grandy Creek area, while others note spotty service at other glamping locations near Hamilton.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Hamilton, WA is Thousand Trails Grandy Creek with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.

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