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ScoutSouth Bend, Washington Boat Ramp
Some well maintained grassy areas for tents, a few tables and benches. Somewhat busy boat launch, and the highway is a bit loud. Otherwise its free and beautiful along the river
Camping near Hoquiam, WA
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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 Campgrounds near Hoquiam (206)
1. Ocean City State Park Campground
"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."
from $23 - $114 / night
Check Availability2. Twin Harbors State Park Campground
"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."
from $12 - $142 / night
Check Availability3. Grayland Beach State Park Campground
"As March is still very rainy in Washington, some sites are not available because they become water logged. Same with the trails to the beach."
"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."
from $12 - $76 / night
Check Availability4. Lake Sylvia State Park Campground
"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."
from $12 - $71 / night
Check Availability5. Hoquiam River RV Park
"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."
6. Thousand Trails Oceana
"This is a very small Thousand Trails campground, but the pathway to the ocean definitely makes up for its size."
"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"
7. Pacific Beach State Park Campground
"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!"
from $23 - $66 / night
Check Availability8. Friends Landing
"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."
from $55 / night
Check Availability9. Artic Park
"I normally try to stay away from RV parks as a tent person but this little private park surprised me. They don’t really have the daily changing business but rather long term RVers."
"Quiet and off the beaten path."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability10. Westport Recreation Park
"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!"
Drive Time
- 57 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 43 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 50 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 53 min from Seattle, WA
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Recent Reviews near Hoquiam, WA
1098 Reviews of 206 Hoquiam Campgrounds
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Susan L.
GuidePotlatch State Park Campground
Stayed Sept 28 to 30th 2026. Nice park, hot showers, clean bathrooms, enjoyed our stay
Kate K.ScoutKalaloch Campground - group — Olympic National Park
Beachfront sites are directly overlooking the ocean, though they are few and difficult to get. But the rest of the sites and beautiful too, nestled in the forest. No hookups.
Wyeth S.ScoutRock Candy Mountain Trailhead
Illegal Camping
Confirming 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 🤷
- LLori R.
RangerBush Pioneer County Park
Quiet camping by the Bay
Lovely little spot right by Willapa Bay. The campground has 12 sites suitable for tenting, campervans, or small tent trailers. The spots aren’t really designed for trailers, most are a bit uneven, but we were still able to make it work with a camper-van. Sites along the outer edge offer more privacy; the ones in the middle feel a bit more exposed. There’s a nice path down to a small beach area—just check the tide schedule, as high tide can affect access. It’s $20 per night and includes toilets and showers. A large open field nearby is perfect for badminton, basketball, baseball, or soccer, making it a great option for families. When we stayed, there were only three other campers, so it felt quiet and uncrowded.
- SSheri K.Guide
JB's RV Park
Don't waste your money or time!
I don't know if there's enough room to tell you how bad this place was. When I made the reservation, they did not give me a site number, and email as a receipt for the down payment of one night, which was 65 per night. On the day of arrival I attempted to call several times during the day and got no answer, and no voicemail. When we finally arrived, the young woman in the office told me I was in site number five, had me scan my card for the second night and basically dismissed me. There was no paperwork to explain anything about the park. I then went to space number five. There is not a level site in this entire park. It is all grassy, and only spaces one through five were minimally mowed. The weeds throughout the park were at least 18 to 20 in tall. In the first row of the RV Park there are several permanent resident trailers. None of them are maintained well if at all. NOW, let me tell you about the shower house... hopefully there will be room for pictures. The path that led from the main gravel road to the shower house is covered with weeds at least knee-high to me. There is no clear path whatsoever, there is trash in these overgrown weeds, and when you get to the 'opening' you realize that there is no door. So you walk through this opening to where there should be a door to the inside room, but there is not. There is a wooden ramp that allows you not to have to step up about a foot, but when you are on your way out that ramp has about a 2-inch warp to it, which poses a very bad trip hazard. You can see by the paint on the wall where a sink should be, but there is none. There are two toilet stalls, each is 'finished' with rough plywood. There are no lights inside the stalls so it is very dark. Then there is the single shower stall, that had tons of dead bugs and dirt on the floor and walls. The shower curtain felt slimy when I just pulled it open. Did I forget to mention the metal folding chair sitting in front of the shower? It was completely rusted! Like anyone was going to use that!? It was quite clear to me that no one working or owning this park cares enough to do any maintenance or cleaning.
- JJes A.
TravelerKalaloch Campground - group — Olympic National Park
Convenient location
Located right off Hwy 101, it’s a very convenient location for the south side of Olympic National Park. Has stairs down to the beach and 4 campground loops. Site D9 is right near the bathrooms (also dumpsters) but pretty level. We came on the shoulder season when its first-come, first-served spots but didn’t have any issues finding a spot.
- Kimberly T.Scout
Bush Pioneer County Park
Quiet
Very nice quiet small local campground. Easy walk to Wallipa Bay.
Ronica S.TravelerPacific Beach Resort and Conference Center (Military Camping Only)
Pacific Beach RV Resort & Conference Center (Military Affiliated Only)
Pacific Beach RV Resort& Conference Center is a fantastic military‑affiliated campground along the Washington coast. You’ll need a military ID to stay here, but Pacific Beach State Park is nearby if you don’t have access.
I spent a long weekend in site 34, a paved and level back‑in spot. The first part of my stay was stormy—heavy rain and wind made setup tough—but once the weather cleared, the campground felt calm and relaxing. My neighbor in site 35 had some water pooling near their rig, but it didn’t seem to bother them. Connectivity was hit‑or‑miss. My Verizon 5G and Winegard 5G(Verizon) only had one bar, and service dropped often. Thankfully, Navy Gateway’s WiFi filled the gap and worked reliably.
The campground offers water and electric hookups, with a dump station available for departure. Also available were laundry facilities and bath/showers, but I did not use. The tall bushes block ocean views from the sites, but the gazebo offers a beautiful sunset lookout. The beach is an easy walk away. I didn’t go clamming, but plenty of campers were out digging and beachcombing. I found several sand dollars to take home for crafting.
When the sun came out, I drove to Lake Quinault and hiked the Quinault Loop Trail, an easy and scenic 4.6‑mile loop through lush forest. I also visited the World’s Largest Sitka Spruce Tree. I didn’t eat at the Quinault Lodge this trip, but I’ve enjoyed meals there before. A peaceful coastal base with great access to both the beach and the Quinault rainforest.
Highly recommend and would definitely return.
Guide to Hoquiam
Hoquiam camping spots range from coastal parks with dune trails to forested inland retreats with freshwater lakes. The region receives significant precipitation, averaging 70-80 inches annually, creating lush surroundings but necessitating weather preparedness year-round. Campsites near Hoquiam, Washington offer varying levels of seclusion, with coastal options generally more exposed and inland sites providing greater privacy.
What to do
Beach exploration: Grayland Beach State Park offers extensive shoreline access through dune trails. "The dunes between the campground and the beach make for a nice walk and an awesome place to explore and for kids to play," notes Scott M. The park's location provides easy access to coastal activities and scenic views.
Lake activities: Lake Sylvia State Park is built around a fishing lake with swimming areas. "Nice lake with fishing, easy trails, beach area, kids playground," explains Marisa R. The park's former logging history is evident in the surrounding trails and landscape features.
Razor clamming: Coastal parks provide access to popular clamming beaches. "We have stayed here a couple of times for getting fresh air and for great Razor Clam hunting," shares Paul W. about Pacific Beach State Park. Clamming seasons are strictly regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Trail walking: Several campgrounds offer maintained walking paths. "The little walking trails were my favorite part and completely empty during our visit," mentions Cheese H. about Twin Harbors State Park. These trails often connect camping areas to beaches or wind through forested sections.
What campers like
Quieter off-season camping: Winter and spring camping provides a more secluded experience. "We stay here in the winter often. The campground is clean quiet and right next to the beach," Jessica C. says about Pacific Beach State Park. Off-season visitors should prepare for increased rainfall and cooler temperatures.
Riverside camping spots: Hoquiam River RV Park offers sites along the water. "The area fronting the river is very well landscaped and offers fire rings, benches, grills, and a nature path to walk your dog," notes Paul B. The riverside setting creates a peaceful backdrop for camping.
Private tent sites: Several parks offer more secluded options for tent campers. "The tent sites were a little more wooded and secluded," reports Tiphanie B. about Twin Harbors State Park. This privacy contrast is common across the region, with tent areas typically offering more separation than RV sections.
Clean facilities: Campground upkeep is consistently noted. "Bathrooms are clean. Laundry facility works really well. And the little walking trails along the river were gorgeous," Chelsea B. shares about Hoquiam River RV Park. Most established campgrounds maintain regular bathroom cleaning schedules and facility maintenance.
What you should know
Site privacy varies significantly: RV sections typically have less separation between sites. "The RV sites are super close to one another, but the tent sites were a little more wooded and secluded," observes Tiphanie B. about Twin Harbors State Park. This is consistent across most coastal parks in the area.
Seasonal wetness: Low-lying areas may flood during rainy periods. "If it rains everything turns into a big puddle," notes Carson B. about Oceana RV Camping Resort. Many campgrounds are built in coastal areas with poor drainage, so site selection can be important during rainy seasons.
Mosquito presence: Insects can be prevalent in warmer months. "The campground was pretty full, but site 299 was the most secluded, so we got the most solitude here... the mosquitos were pretty bad, and weren't deterred by our 'froo froo' spray, so do yourself a favor and take deet," advises Kristen D. Insect repellent is recommended, particularly in summer.
Beach access often requires walking: Most coastal campgrounds are set back from the shore. "The beach was less then a 10 minute walk away!" mentions Briana K. about Twin Harbors State Park. This buffer helps protect camping areas from coastal storms and high tides.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Friends Landing offers family-friendly amenities. "A river dock for fishing, a playground for kids, plus a beautiful trail around the lake. Big clean bathrooms (with showers) makes this a great spot!" shares Ashley E. The dedicated children's areas provide entertainment options beyond beach activities.
Family-oriented sites: Lake Sylvia State Park caters to families with various facilities. "Amazing place to camp for families! Nice sites, clean restrooms, swimming, kayaking, a playground, and miles of trails!" notes Ashley E. The lake provides a safer swimming alternative to ocean beaches.
Space for group activities: Some campgrounds accommodate larger family gatherings. "We had a great stay here. The beach was awesome. Just a short drive to Grayland where we set off fireworks for the 4th of July," mentions Curtis H. about Twin Harbors State Park. Holiday weekends typically require reservations months in advance.
Yurt options for non-tent campers: Several coastal parks offer yurt accommodations. "Been comin to this park for years. Absolutely love the place... Yurts are available near the dunes," notes Scott M. about Grayland Beach State Park. Yurts typically include basic furnishings and electricity, providing a more comfortable option during inclement weather.
Tips from RVers
Site selection is crucial: Large RVs require careful site selection. "We opted for a tent spot with our camper," John G. explains about Twin Harbors State Park, noting that "RV spots with hookups are lined up next to each other, very little space between."
Hookup locations vary: Be prepared with extension cords and hoses. "We had to run to town because the water and power hookups are ridiculously far away from where they sit on anyone's trailer or RV," warns C M. about Twin Harbors State Park. Carrying extra-length utilities can prevent unexpected trips for supplies.
Level sites available: Many campgrounds offer paved, level spots. "Large, paved, level, private campsites. Walk through the dunes to the beach to put your feet in the ocean," describes Laurie W. about Grayland Beach State Park. Site leveling requirements vary significantly between parks and specific sites.
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer comprehensive RV services. "Perfect campground with all amenities in perfect condition," notes Nikolaus S. about Hoquiam River RV Park. Full hookup sites typically cost more and require advance reservations during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a generator when camping in Hoquiam?
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?
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?
What camping is available near Hoquiam, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Hoquiam, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 206 campgrounds and RV parks near Hoquiam, WA and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Hoquiam, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Hoquiam, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hoquiam, WA is Ocean City State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 37 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hoquiam, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hoquiam, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Hoquiam, WA.
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