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$15 - $114 / night
"The trails around it were fun and led from the camp right up to the beach by the old ship wreck. My kids ages 2-14 always had something to do and we brought our bikes."
"Extensive walking/biking paths and beautiful shady sites. I now have a camper van and stop by frequently to use the dump station."
$40 / night
"Once we got near Ilwaco, we followed the state park signs to the campground(CG)."
"We reserved our space online with the Washington State Parks website."
$45 / night
"Just across from the state park where you can take beach walks and enjoy sunsets. Clean and spacious showers and bathrooms."
"Everyone in the general camping areas kept distance or was masked up. Appreciate that codes are given out to gain access to the bathrooms (very clean)."
$60 - $67 / night
"Nice quiet place and easy access to the beach. We will definitely be back!"
"Our night was great, very close to the beach, amenities are clean and well kept. Our host Kim was also wonderful!!"
"odd numbers site have hook ups on the right , even have hook ups on the left. ( drivers side) very clean, friendly and fun place to stay. lots of amenities, pool, hot tub, horseshoes, and walking distance"
"A 5 minute walk down the beach path leads to a great beach. The sites are tight, but the town was fun."
$33 - $70 / night
"This is a good private campground just off Hyway 101 near Long Beach WA, the placement of the campground give a short drive to Long Beach or Astoria, OR both locations are loads of fun."
"Didn’t have a chance to stay but driving by the park looked nice. Big plots with open grass. Saw a few tents and some RVs."
"It’s .30 miles from a beautiful clean unspoiled beach by way of a path that’s a beautiful walk. Suddenly you climb a small incline and there’s the Pacific in all its glory."
"They are out friendly with great access to the beach."
$45 - $65 / night
"It’s mainly an RV park but there are 3 great tent spots in the back next to a cute stream/forested area."
"Pretty well situated. Only downside is the highway nice"
"Not sure what that was about or if it’s for sale, but they were baking when we walked in to the office and it smelled great. The walk to the beach was a pleasant roughly 0.25 mile one."
"Short walk to the beautiful ocean. Friendly hosts."
"Kampers West is conveniently located near Fort Stevens State Park and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park / Fort Clatsop and the The Fort To Sea Trail hiking in Warrenton."
GuidePaved level camping sites with and without hook-ups. Most sites are semi-private with acceptable separation. Good clean rest rooms and free showers. Shower was an acceptable warm temperature. 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. Free dump station near front gate. A nice quiet campground. Would stay again.
GuideLovely clean park with all the amenities. Nice short walk into town where there were plenty of nice restaurants. Was surprised when we got here to see it so busy as everywhere else we'd been were quite empty. The owner is lovely and friendly and really helpful about the area. Very nice clean manicured park.
ScoutCute well maintained county campground right on the Columbia river on the WA side. Friendly camp hosts with sites available directly on the rivers edge and back in the trees as well. Bathrooms are clean and camp sites well maintained. We brought our kayaks to float the neighboring tributary stream. Near by town of Cathlamet for needed supplies.
GuideTent camping. Now called The Retreat. More than I'm used to paying for camping (free dispersed camping) But being able to take a hot shower and dry my clothes after it rained an inch made it worth it. The little store there has plenty of goods and an overkill coffee shop inside. I was in site 39 and forgot how much frogs can sing at night. The elk came right up to my site one evening as well. All in all a good experience!
GuideA great place to camp, so much to do. The historical site was very interesting they have a 23 hole Frisbee golf course, a couple trails the beach was a good distance we drove there to see the shipwreck. Bathrooms were always clean. We had a really good time camping here!
GuideMy wife & I have stayed here two times, both in June. We used our Starlight small tent trailer. We had a battery issue once and they allowed us pull a cord to their wood shed for power. Its a very clean place. The owners/staff are super friendly. We brought our bike and rode into town and to the beach. It's also a lovely walk. We came both years for the Canon Beach Sand Sculpture Contest. Lots of fun.
The one (maybe only) downfall is that it is adjacent to Hwy 101, so there is occasional traffic (sometimes loud trucks) throughout the night,
We also had some elk visit (they say the elk are their off-season guests). Reserve early, as there are many repeat campers here who book the next year before they leave.
GuideI had a reservation for Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23. I arrived after hours and just drove right in to my campsite. The campground is set up in sections A, B, C, and D. Section D is near the entrance along a lake. The other sections are down a long drive close to the beach. Section C was closed. Each section is divided into smaller circles of 10 campsites each. Although there is not much privacy between sites, the sites are still spacious and mine backed up to woods. My trailer has a large stargazer window on the back and I was able to leave my shades open most of the time. Section A also has full hook-ups. While my loop was farthest from the beach, you could still hear the ocean which is lovely and relaxing. It's not a far walk to the beach and my toddler did it easily. Once on the beach, there is a big sign with a giant A so you can find your way back should you go for a walk. There are two lighthouses in the park, trails, jetty, and an interperative center. Once out of the park, Long Beach is a short drive. I enjoyed our time and would love to go back for a longer trip.
I got zero reception in the campground. I use Verizon.
TravelerBeautiful area, but a lot of campers have left trash behind, and there is little to no privacy between camp sites. We backed in our ModBug ATV hauler ok, but any bigger would have been an issue.
ScoutMy experience was great large campground many places to park,friendly staff and a lake to fish at and the jetty as well.never know what your gonna catch there multiple species of fish,crab,razor clamming.dont forget about the peter iredale shipwreck gotta see it before it's completely gone..also battery Russel and the old military installment that once existed many years ago that protected mines..enjoy your stay!!
Camping near Ilwaco, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a full-service RV site, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Ilwaco, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Ilwaco, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 124 campgrounds and RV parks near Ilwaco, WA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ilwaco, WA is Fort Stevens State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 152 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Ilwaco, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Ilwaco, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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