The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Ilwaco. Ilwaco is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Ilwaco, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$15 - $120 / 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."
"There are several spots off the road around these radio tower stations and it is quite secluded. We didn't see any other person the whole time we were there."
"There's basically zero traffic on the dirt road near the campsite. A lot of the trees around seem to be new growth. Great view of the stars at night!"
"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"
"Short walk to the beautiful ocean. Friendly hosts."
"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."
TravelerLong steep gravel road to get here but good spot with great cell reception.
GuideVery quiet. Spots for van or tent are between radio/cell towers, so doesn't feel like wilderness but there is the potential for spectacular views if the clouds clear. Site is up a decently maintained but long and steep gravel road, doable in a Prius but she was panting by the end. Only ones here on a Tuesday. Cement pad makes a flat tent site.
ScoutEasy to get to and a beautiful lake. When I was there, there were a couple of beaver working at the head of the lake. A quiet location and if you go farther up the road there is a viewpoint that lets you see clear to the coast on a sunny day.
ScoutNo WiFi as promised, showers cost money and are old and dirty, run-down campground
TravelerWe were Blessed with a Wonderful campground Host here! It was quite and absolutely gorgeous.
ScoutHave to use Cook Creek like the comment below says. Pin doesn’t work well. It’s just past a river around a bend when heading east on the south side. You’ll see signs off the pavement for Cook Creek campground. Keep on driving up staying on the main road. It takes a bit before seeing camp sites, but eventually they are numbered. 17 I believe are numbered along the way. Stayed at number 5 and it was great!
TravelerWe camped here with our 4 kids while in town for Soccer in the Sand. We didn’t spend a ton of time on site, but it met all of our needs: close to town, easy to access, no problems with the size of the park or the sites.
Bathrooms were clean and the showers were toasty warm! We had 4 sand-covered kids at the end of each day, and the shower head in our camper broke on night 1, so we used the bathrooms more than we usually would have!
While at the park, the kids walked down to the river and caught (and released) crawdads and looked for frogs. Grassy areas were well-maintained. We’ve already picked out our site for next year’s tournament!!
TravelerWe had a lovely time here. The site is really beautiful, and the sites seem to be really well-spread out so there’s tons of room to feel like you’re alone in nature. We showed up late-ish on a Saturday worried that the place would be all filled up, but had no trouble finding an open site.
There were shell casings and some small trash pieces around (the occasional water bottle lid, a few pieces of broken glass, etc), as other reviews noted, but no huge huge litter problem. My biggest complaint, however, is that any time we tried to explore around venturing outside of our campsite, we came upon toilet paper, which especially grossed me out having a small kid in tow. Please take care of these spaces, fellow campers! Everybody poops, so of course do what you gotta do! But please be courteous to bury or otherwise dispose of your mess, including TP.
The things I loved about the space way outweighed that complaint, however. The foliage was lovely, we could hear a variety of birds and the creek nearby—such a relaxing space. The occasional vehicle drove by on the road, but nothing bothersome. We couldn’t hear any other campers from our spot.
I had no cell service while we were there (except the option for satellite for emergencies and whatnot).
There is lots to explore nearby, and it’s a reasonable drive to Manzanita if you want to visit the coast. :)
Have fun!
(The coordinates given here didn’t take us quite far enough using Apple Maps, but just keep driving until you see Cook Creek signage, it isn’t too far at all.)
GuideSmall campsite, good for one night, up the road is logging so there were big trucks going past once at 3am once at 5am and again at 9am. It's small, only about 6 campsites but only $15 and perfect if you need a quick spot.
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 126 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 153 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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