Best Campgrounds near Hoquiam, WA

The coastal region surrounding Hoquiam, Washington features a diverse range of camping options within a short drive of town. State parks dominate the landscape, with Ocean City State Park and Twin Harbors State Park providing year-round access to Pacific beaches. Within Hoquiam itself, dedicated RV facilities like Hoquiam River RV Park and JB's RV Park cater to travelers with larger rigs. Inland options include Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, offering a forested alternative to coastal camping. Most established campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, while several coastal parks also feature yurts and cabins for those seeking shelter from the region's frequent precipitation.

Weather conditions significantly impact the camping experience near Hoquiam, with the Pacific Northwest coast known for fog, rain, and wind throughout much of the year. Summer brings milder conditions but also larger crowds. As one camper noted about Twin Harbors State Park, "Be sure to get sites far from highway. The pluses: great access to the beach, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and close to Westport." Road noise is a common concern at several coastal campgrounds where Highway 105 runs parallel to the shoreline. Cell service varies widely throughout the region, with better connectivity in established campgrounds near towns and limited or no service in more remote areas.

Beach access represents the primary draw for many visitors to the area's campgrounds. Most coastal sites require a short walk to reach the shore, with trails leading through dunes to expansive beaches. Privacy between campsites varies considerably, with many reviewers noting the close proximity of neighboring sites. One visitor to Grayland Beach State Park observed that "the campsites are often used by people who book several sites at once for huge family gatherings." Reservations are essential during summer months, particularly for waterfront or beach-accessible sites. The off-season provides a quieter experience, with one camper noting coastal campgrounds are "mostly empty off season" while still offering "clean bathrooms" and "great hot water" in the showers.

Best Camping Sites Near Hoquiam, Washington (190)

    1. Twin Harbors State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Westport, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Very clean state park by the beach near Westport. Walking access to the beach. Clean restrooms and warm showers available. Sites are very tight and close to each other so privacy is at a minimum."

    "Very nice tent portion of the campground, short walk to the beach, beach is very long and uncrowded, although they allow driving on it."

    2. Grayland Beach State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Westport, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "Walking paths to beach were muddy at this time... but easy to just go out front gate and walk or drive to end of Cranberry road for easy access with parking and rest rooms at end of road."

    "These are the nature of Washington coastal parks, just dress for it. Also make sure you have plenty of propane for the heater!"

    3. Hoquiam River RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Hoquiam, WA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (360) 538-2870

    "This campground is about 45 minutes south of Quinault Lake in Olympic NP. So it adds a lot of extra time and miles to explore ONP. It is about 20 minutes to the beaches, which was great."

    "This place and the managers are wonderful, truly a gem hidden next to a river."

    4. Lake Sylvia State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montesano, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "Great facility and nice lake. If you can, spots 5 and 23 look amazing."

    "Lake Sylvia is great for our SUP's and the kids to swim. Only 4 sites with power and water. No sewer. Rest of spots you need generator is you have camper. Reserve early as fills up quick."

    5. Pacific Beach State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Pacific Beach, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 276-4297

    "Our Trip down the coast ended at Pacific Beach Washington, camp or rent a cottage and walk off deck to your own private ocean front spot!!"

    "Access to water and dump station at campground. Sites are very close together with no privacy BUT the Pacific Ocean being literally right there makes up for it!"

    6. Ocean City State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Ocean Shores, WA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 289-3553

    "We were only here for one night, but it was a very nice campground that is steps away from the ocean. All of the facilities were clean and everything seemed to be well taken care of."

    "Found a nice grassy site away from others on the loop 3. Our site was a few places away from the bathroom. Further down the road was the access to the beach."

    7. Westport Recreation Park

    4 Reviews
    Westport, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 217-6357

    "So much to enjoy at Westport Beach, incredible stop through Washington! The lighthouse is the tallest in Washington, be sure to stop at its very own Winery, good food and enjoy a glass on the ocean!!"

    "This place is gorgeous with easy access to the beach and to the pier. Lots of shoreline to walk and interesting things to find!"

    8. Friends Landing

    5 Reviews
    Montesano, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 249-5117

    "Like Lake Sylvia it is super family and pet friendly. The campsite is divided into two different areas...one for RVs and the other for tents."

    "We camp here every few weeks to get away from home. Campers and walkers are friendly. Great handicap park."

    9. Thousand Trails Oceana

    7 Reviews
    Copalis Crossing, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Apparently this campground floods as it is below sea level we went at the time of year that was completely dry stayed 21 days and really had a blast our campsite was right near the beach We walked to the"

    "Clean place, small laundry but access with walks to ocean were great. Spaces tight but overall great place."

    10. JB's RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Ocean Shores, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 289-9227

    $30 - $50 / night

    "This is a good location being right on the dunes and near the beach entrance with a short walk. Also puts you near the horse rentals. Great place. Very good hosts and carry propane and fire wood."

    "Right up next to the shores! Nice little private tent spots. Free cold shower. Friendly camp hosts and staff."

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Recent Reviews near Hoquiam, WA

954 Reviews of 190 Hoquiam Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Grayland Beach State Park Campground

    Grayland State Park

    Welcoming, friendly host. Well thought out layout of camping spaces in rings to break up the crowds. Clean camp and bathrooms. Area has wide open sky for solar and Starlink connectivity. Poor cell signal at the campground. A broad beach that you can drive on. Snowy Plover nesting areas to avoid while doing so.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

    Quiet & Cloudy

    Overall this was a great campsite. Very peaceful and quiet. We tent camped at the very end of the road at the top. Unfortunately we could see nothing but clouds this visit, but I would still come back! No photos since it was so foggy and misty. Not much for tent camping but better for cars or campers and very bumpy on the way up.

  • Emily C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Quinault Ridge Road

    Quite & Free 👍

    Easy pull offs, not many people here. I did read the review about the trash. It was disheartening. I’ve been keeping a grabber in my car. But still hadn’t tested it on trash. Took me maybe 2 mins, wasn’t hard and now one of these spots is clean! ✨ Would recommend to a friend!

  • Christopher  T.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Lake Sylvia State Park Campground

    OUR FAVORITE

    This is our all time favorite campground. Phone service is non-existent and we had att Verizon cricket and straight talk but it does have free WiFi. Only downside is we can't get our big camper in there and have to use our small one. It is the place we go to camp since we're full timers we have stayed some of all 12 months and many of the sites

  • c
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice but crowded

    We enjoyed our stay at Millersylvania. It’s a beautiful place. We purchased firewood from the Boy Scout troop here for $6/bundle. The only downside for us is that it is really crowded, and a few dogs and some very rude people kept us up until about 1 am.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    NF-2419 Dispersed Pullout

    Large spot in the woods

    My friend and I met here and had plenty of room for my truck, 21' trailer, and a lost woman who we let pull in and sleep. It was so large that we could have added a few more vehicles. The road wasn't bad. There were blackberry plants all over the place. There was, unfortunately, a lot of trash and no Verizon service.

  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    South Beach Campground — Olympic National Park

    Seer schöne Lage an der Beach

    Site 10 und 11 bieten viel Platz, sind aber nicht direkt am Meer. Dafür weniger dem Wind ausgesetzt. Guter Ausgangspunkt z.B. zum sehr empfehlenswerten Hoh Rainforest oder Ruby Beach. Hatten top Wetter, aber teilweise starken Wind.

  • H
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Andersen's Oceanside RV Park & Cottages

    Please read

    This is long but I wish someone wrote it so I knew what I was atleast spending our money on. I’ll first write about the website and how it lies and then my experience, with pictures. For context, we have a 43-foot fifth wheel that stands at a standard height of 13’6”, totaling approximately 60 feet in length with our truck. Discrepancies in Site Descriptions: Forested Sites: 1. The website advertised three large grassy areas. In reality, one was occupied by the campsite manager. Though there are two sites remaining, the one closest to the store backs up into low-hanging branches that could easily damage our solar panels and things on top and was not in an area or wide enough for us to back in our 43’ fifth wheel. 2. Amazing for Slides: The two available sites might work for slides, but the most narrow spot would have posed a significant risk. Which is the one we were supposed to have. If you don’t have slide toppers, your slides would be filled with leaves and branches. 3. Size Claims: The website states sites are 100'x50'. The owner specifically state that they are 70'x20' and none of the sites are100’x50’. 4. Surface Quality: The site closest to the store was somewhat gravel, but weeds were growing over it. Further back, it became more uneven, with slopes and hills leading into grass rather than a proper gravel pad. 5. Connectivity: The advertised satellite, TV, and Wi-Fi were virtually non-existent. Wi-Fi in the other areas was terrible, leading to frustrating experiences trying to connect. 6. Fire Pit: We booked a spot with a fire pit, which we were told would be moved to our site from the forested area. However, we never received it. Thankfully, we brought our own. Prime Sites: 1. Surrounding Environment: Claims of being quietly surrounded by grassy dunes and playful pines are misleading. While there are sand dunes, the pines are very far from the sites; you are primarily in a campground without immediate tree access. 2. Proximity to Beach: this was accurate it was a nice walk 3. Size: Again, the owner mentioned that all sites are 70'x20,' contradicting the 100'x20' claim online. Our fifth wheel did not fit adequately, forcing us to deal with dirt and litter behind us. 4. Patio Description: The site described a sand entry on their site and a beauty-barked entry when you go to book. It is in fact sand which is why I purposely booked the forested site 5. Wi-Fi Quality: Rather than excellent Wi-Fi, we experienced frequent disconnections, and often it only worked late at night when the campground was quiet. Overall Experience: Upon arrival, I was met with the owner stating that we didn’t need to get out of the truck, which seemed convenient at first. However, once led to the incorrect site, I expressed our booking for a forest site, only to be told they preferred to place us elsewhere because of our size(which we did specify during booking) The roads were a bit narrow for turning around a big rig despite them saying big rig friendly, and backing into a suitable site required a three-point turn, making it an complicated process. When I approached the office regarding a refund for the site difference, the owner reeked of pot(I usually don’t care but I would rather do business with someone sober than argue with someone stoned). the owner was immediately confrontational and dismissive. Despite my attempts to explain the situation, he insisted that all sites were the same and refused to acknowledge the misleading size and price differences. His behavior was unprofessional and unacceptable. When I asked him about price and size difference he kept saying it was all the same and the only difference was the forested site got a fireplace for free and it would follow me however we never did get it. How wife at one time during the argument came out and said she would give us a refund for the difference and he told her to shut the hell up. He then told us to either take what we were given(at the lesser price) or take a full refund and leave. I later discovered that the owner has a history of confrontations, as noted in various reviews, which further dampened our experience. In conclusion, the forest and prime sites are not worth the price of$125 per night. I also never received the promised fireplace, which was an additional disappointment. Having booked in March for an August stay and specifically choosing the forested site, I expected a much better experience. Overall the difference in price between what I booked and what I got was$135 for the 4 nights.

  • Shantelle B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    The Chunky Squirrel 1

    Quiet place to relax

    Super cute field to relax, have a fire if there's no burn ban, and just relax. Host has a few necessities in their little store such as toasting forks, snacks etc.


Guide to Hoquiam

Camping near Hoquiam, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot by the beach or a family-friendly campground, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Ocean City State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. One camper mentioned, "The park was great... the walk to the beach is long but so worth it."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the trails around Willaby Campground for stunning views. A reviewer noted, "The campground is small and right off the road but traffic noise isn't bothersome... the temperate rainforest across the road made the whole place worthwhile."
  • Fishing and Clamming: At Bay Center-Willapa Bay KOA, you can enjoy clamming. One visitor shared, "We caught our limit... the WiFi worked pretty well overall."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Grayland Beach State Park Campground stated, "The facilities were clean, and you’re just far enough from the ocean that the ocean breeze isn’t overwhelming at the campsites."
  • Secluded Sites: Many enjoy the privacy offered at places like Willaby Campground. One camper said, "Sites were super clean and hidden away from your neighbors."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. A visitor at Hoquiam River RV Park noted, "The owner was very sweet and everything is very neat and clean."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Twin Harbors State Park Campground, which is great for kids. A parent shared, "They enjoyed the somewhat quiet area."
  • Plan for Crowds: If you're camping on a weekend, arrive early to secure a good spot. A visitor at Ocean City State Park Campground mentioned, "Arrived early on a Friday in October and pick of several gull hookup sites."
  • Bring Activities: Keep kids entertained with beach games or hiking. One camper at Pacific Beach State Park Campground noted, "Miles of beach combing, kite flying."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Hoquiam River RV Park said, "Showers and laundry were very clean."
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some RV sites can be tight. A camper at Coho Campground mentioned, "The sites are a bit close together so there is a little less privacy than I personally enjoy."
  • Plan for Amenities: Look for campgrounds with good amenities. A visitor at Lake Sylvia State Park Campground appreciated, "The campground was so unique... there is lots to explore here."

Camping near Hoquiam, Washington, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're with family or enjoying a solo trip, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a generator when camping in Hoquiam?

Whether you need a generator depends on where you camp around Hoquiam and your power requirements. At Campbell Tree Grove Campground, you'll find no electric hookups or services beyond vault toilets, making a generator necessary if you need electricity. Similarly, Graves Creek Campground has no hookups and prohibits large RVs due to narrow roads, so tent campers can go without generators while small RVs might need them. For those seeking hookups, Quinalt Beach Casino offers full amenities, eliminating the need for generators. Check campground rules as many enforce quiet hours that restrict generator use to daytime only.

Where can I find campsites near Hoquiam?

Several excellent camping options surround Hoquiam. For RV travelers, Hoquiam River RV Park offers full hookups and is conveniently located in town. Nearby, Twin Harbors State Park Campground provides beach access with clean facilities, though some sites experience highway noise. For those seeking more seclusion, the Olympic National Park offers multiple campgrounds within driving distance, including lakeside options and coastal retreats. East of Hoquiam, Lake Sylvia State Park Campground provides a forested setting with both drive-in and boat-in access. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations during peak summer months.

What camping is available near Hoquiam, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hoquiam, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 190 campgrounds and RV parks near Hoquiam, WA and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Hoquiam, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hoquiam, WA is Twin Harbors State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 33 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hoquiam, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Hoquiam, WA.