Best Glamping near Index, WA

Tolt MacDonald Park houses distinctive glamping options just 30 miles from Index, Washington, with both yurts and cabin-style accommodations offering comfort beyond traditional camping. Located at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers, the park's glamping units feature comfortable beds, electricity, and heating for year-round enjoyment. The climate-controlled yurts provide a rustic yet comfortable experience with picnic tables outside for dining. Tall Chief Campground, another glamping destination in the area, includes furnished cabins with amenities like water hookups, electricity, and shower facilities, creating a true luxury camping experience with the comforts of home while maintaining a connection to nature. A recent visitor mentioned, "Love this campground! So beautiful here and peaceful! The yurt was clean and warm."

The glamping sites at Tolt MacDonald Park connect visitors to extensive recreational opportunities via a picturesque suspension bridge crossing the Snoqualmie River. Guests can access hiking trails directly from their accommodations, with paths leading both along the riverfront and into the surrounding wooded areas. The park's location offers easy access to the town of Carnation for dining options, while still providing a secluded forest setting. Canvas accommodations remain available throughout the year, with heated options making winter stays comfortable. According to a camper, "This is a nice little place. They have a neat suspension bridge and a trail that leads to the river and one that leads to town. Close enough to town to be convenient, but far enough away that you aren't bothered by noise." Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months and weekends when the glamping units frequently reach capacity.

Best Glamping Sites Near Index, Washington (29)

    1. Middle Fork Campground

    23 Reviews
    North Bend, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $32 - $96 / night

    "Camp hosts were super nice and selling wood on-site. Pit toilets were surprisingly clean.

    We stayed at campsite 2.

    River a quarter mile walk away."

    "This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt."

    2. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    22 Reviews
    Carnation, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 205-5434

    "I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot."

    "There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that."

    3. Bedal Campground

    11 Reviews
    Darrington, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $27 - $58 / night

    "We stayed at this campground two nights as a base camp for some mountain loop highway hiking."

    "The Bedal Campground is off the mountain loop highway in the Mount Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest. Settled in some old Growth forest it provides a good amount of shade to most sites."

    4. Tall Chief Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fall City, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."

    "We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region. It’s super close (like 7 min drive) from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co. Try it!"

    5. Lake Valhalla Backcountry Camping

    2 Reviews
    Skykomish, WA
    21 miles
    Website

    "This was a gorgeous hike along the pacific crest trail (PCT) that ended at a beautiful alpine lake."

    6. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    30 Reviews
    Ravensdale, WA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    "O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me."

    "It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend!"

    7. Clear Creek Campground

    8 Reviews
    Darrington, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $32 - $36 / night

    "10 minutes outside of Darlington city limits is the 13-site Clear Creek Campground locates right along the rocky shores of the Sauk River."

    "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."

    8. Boardman Creek Group Campground

    1 Review
    Darrington, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 804-1103

    $140 / night

    9. Blue Sky RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Preston, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 222-7910

    "A Quiet oasis tucked into the forest. The new and clean bathrooms and showers were a real treat after a 2100 mile journey from Texas."

    "It’s a very nice location, exceptionally clean and safe. In site 11 you can hear the highway when outside of rv but couldn’t inside. Neighbors were very friendly."

    10. Lake Easton State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Easton, WA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 656-2255

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Clean raised tent bed with pea-gravel raked evenly good for 6-7 person tent . Fire pit is decently sized approximately 3x2 with a flip top grill that covers half of it."

    "There were clean facilities available, as well as drinking water and trash bins. Our lot was spacious with a nice picnic table, fire pit, and area for our two person tent."

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Glamping Reviews near Index, WA

286 Reviews of 29 Index 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!

  • S
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Silver Ridge Ranch

    DO NOT GO

    The bathrooms were filthy Quiet hours were not enforced The place is falling apart and looks decrepit: from fences to bathrooms The only dirt roads and sites(no gravel or asphalt anywhere) make everything filthy Site boundaries are practically impossible to determine as a number is the only way to see, no side lines Our site did not even have a picnic table

  • Trevor M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Lake Easton State Park Campground

    Great Family fun.

    Came last minute during father's day weekend looking for a tent site. The booth host was very helpful letting us know that there was only two spots left and answering many more questions. We were able to find a perfect site for my family of 4. Clean raised tent bed with pea-gravel raked evenly good for 6-7 person tent . Fire pit is decently sized approximately 3x2 with a flip top grill that covers half of it. Paved road gravel parking space big enough for a trailer/camper . Dumpster and water spicket as well as a bathroom with pay to use shower's . ¢50-1 token = 3 minute shower. Small playground with a basketball court by the bathrooms. Lovely river walk trail follows the Yakima River . Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program. Gas station is close just cross the highway sells firewood as well . Overall great first time at the campground friendly staff will be coming back.

  • T
    May. 15, 2019

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Great group camp site!

    The group site set apart from the rest of the camping, so you can really enjoy the space without feeling like you are bothering the other campers. There's lots of space for tents plus some wooden bunks in a wooden shelter, a nice option for people new to camping who don't have a tent, but I'd be afraid of spiders! :O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me.

    The campgrounds are about an our of of Seattle, so it's a really nice low-commitment option for those residing in the greater Seattle area. Despite being so close, it doesnt feel very populated or anything like that, nice and woodsy still! :)

    The only drawback to the group site is occasionally you'll get a random person wandering through to access the water.

    I wouldn't suggest going so late in the year unless you are prepared for rain, it poured on us most of the stay, but we still managed to have fun. Luckily there is a large covered dining area so it's survivable in rain

  • Marie L.
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA

    Great Spot in Leavenworth!

    Normally I don't camp at KOA's but if you are trying to camp and ALSO do some usual Leavenworth things this is the perfect spot.  It is walking and biking distance from town, right behind the Safeway, and has lots of amenities.  Great place for kids especially there's tons of activities, playground and even a pool.  There are 4 or 5 free activities daily and even a couple for 21+ which I appreciated as a visitor without kids.

    We stayed in a tent site and it was small and dusty but had a private trail to the river which totally made up for the more cramped quarters.  Quiet hours were observed and the staff was ultra friendly.  Picked up our propane and filled it for us and everything!

    I will definitely go back here during shoulder season and rent a cabin.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Our favorite camping close to home

    We love coming here. It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend! The availability seems pretty good too, especially in Spring when some campgrounds are not quite open yet.

    This campground has great clean and heated bathrooms. Sites and roads are paved. Hook ups are electric only, bring your water. The first time we went we did not know and our Basecamp's heat runs via the hot water heater. It was cold! The sites are large and pretty private. We have stayed in site 42 which is a back in spot with fire pit and table above the back of the pad. Also, we have enjoyed site 38, a pull through that gave us nice wooded views and privacy.

    The campground loop is a nice walk or cruise on a bike. There is easy access to a beautiful stretch of the Green River, with picnicking areas and walking trails. You might catch a kayaker in the river, I hear this stretch take a lot of skill!

  • 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.

  • Missy C.
    Nov. 15, 2022

    Tall Chief Campground

    Nice, quiet and woodsy

    We are here in November for a week. We really love it here. The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp. I would scout the map and be first for checkin just in case someone left that day because their are only a few 50 amp. Hopefully you aren’t spending too much inside to matter but we have a washer dryer and a residential fridge and a small fridge. Looks like newer picnic tables and they also provide fire rings. You are about 20 minutes from downtown Redmond. We will definitely stay here again. I bet summer is really busy because it’s a great area. Also not far from Snoqualmie falls and lots of hiking available. Really nice laundry room and play area for kids. I wish they had a fenced off leash area for dogs but they do have 3 different potty areas for them.


Guide to Index

Glamping near Index, Washington provides a mix of rustic comfort and forest serenity within 30-50 miles of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Located near the junction of Highway 2 and the Mountain Loop Highway, these accommodations sit at elevations ranging from 400-1,200 feet with typical summer temperatures between 70-85°F. Several sites offer direct river access and maintained trail connections for those wanting to explore without moving their vehicle.

What to Do

River access: Middle Fork Campground provides direct access to the Snoqualmie River. "We loved it here! Non of the sites are reservable, so it's great for last minute trips when everything else has been booked out. Just over an hr from the city," notes Gemma A. about this Middle Fork Campground.

Hiking trails: The Clear Creek Campground connects to the Old Sauk Trailhead about a mile away. A camper explains, "There are 2 vault toilets (one by the host area at Site 3 and one by campsite 10)... Site 13 has a trail leading to it but somewhat steep. I would say that it was very clean and well kept." The Clear Creek Campground trail system can accommodate different skill levels.

Swimming options: Lake Easton State Park offers a designated swimming area with a gradual entry point perfect for less experienced swimmers. "This park was awesome! We went for the 4th of July. The park offers hiking trails, lots of day use picinic areas, and of course the lake!" shares Lorinda D. about her experience at this family-friendly site.

Fishing spots: Bedal Campground provides fishing access along the Sauk River. "The Bedal Campground is off the mountain loop highway in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Settled in some old Growth forest it provides a good amount of shade to most sites," explains Douglas S., highlighting the campground's proximity to prime fishing areas.

What Campers Like

Privacy between sites: At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, campers appreciate the natural separation. "Quiet campground with decent privacy between sites. We stayed just one night at site 42, which was on a corner and offered a good amount of privacy and easy access to the clean bathrooms," notes Rachel.

Camp host support: Middle Fork Campground gets high marks for staff helpfulness. "The camp host was super friendly and knowledgeable, dog access is a plus, and a ton of trails nearby. Plus, the road itself on the way up is very well maintained," shares Sam B. about their experience with the on-site staff.

Rustic structures: Bedal Campground features a historic group shelter. "The Trees here are Amazing! 21 campsites to choose from, with some availability to reserve. The sites are large, and there is a large old growth shelter available as well," reports Andrea R., highlighting the campground's unique infrastructure.

Hot showers: Unlike many forest campgrounds, Kanaskat-Palmer offers individual bathroom/shower combinations. "It has 6 very clean individual (one person) bathrooms with a shower in each," explains Kelly P., noting the unusual privacy and cleanliness of these facilities compared to typical campground bathrooms.

What You Should Know

Reservation status: Some campgrounds like Middle Fork operate first-come, first-served. "We pulled up last minute and there were still campgrounds and most of the sites were pretty clean!" mentions Alexa T. This differs from Bedal Campground where "21 campsites to choose from, with some availability to reserve," according to Andrea R.

Water access: Several campgrounds lack water hookups. "BE AWARE THERE IS NO WATER HERE. Repeat, there is no water spouts here, so you'll have to bring all you need," warns Maria S. about Clear Creek Campground. This is common at more rustic glamping sites.

Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly in quality. For Middle Fork Campground, Jules R. notes, "The riads ads leading in from I90 were passable but confusing with 'Road Closed' signage when the road wasn't actually closed."

Weather considerations: During hot weather, electrical capacity matters. One camper at Tall Chief Campground warns: "We ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues (one of which was our site)."

Tips for Camping with Families

Accessible swimming: Lake Easton State Park provides family-friendly water access. "We've been here a few times only because it has such a nice beach for little kids to swim and play in the sand. They also have a nice playground for kids there too," shares Beth E. about the Lake Easton State Park Campground.

Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some sites. Kate I. warns: "Noisy, noisy, noisy, and noisy. From the sound of the highway to the insurmountable number of inconsiderate neighbors... forget getting any sleep." Consider sites further from roads when booking with children.

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. Trevor M. reports, "Small playground with a basketball court by the bathrooms. Lovely river walk trail follows the Yakima River. Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program."

Berry picking: Some sites offer natural foraging opportunities. Dan P. shares: "We enjoyed our stay at the middle fork camp ground. We stayed there to be close to the mailbox trail head. There were so many berries around the camp and we could literally sit in camp and pick blue berries."

Tips from RVers

Leveling needs: Kanaskat-Palmer offers flat sites. "The only campground we've been to where we didn't need to level the trailer. RV sites are all pull through its fairly quiet," says Russ H. about Tall Chief Campground.

Dump station access: Several campgrounds offer dump stations or services. At Tall Chief, "We don't have room for one so we used a pumping service halfway through our time there. The park provided the information for the service. It was $60 though."

Limited 50-amp service: Most sites offer only 30-amp connections. "There are a few 50 amp sites but from what I saw they were all taken by RVers that are there on a more permanent basis. If you want/need one, you cannot get one," notes Derek & Alex W.

Cell service variability: Coverage changes dramatically between sites. Brodie D. explains: "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. They definitely have a few, but I would say arrive early so you can drive by all the sites while checking to make sure you have good reception if you need it. I'm getting 120+ mbs download on AT&T in my site right now, but several sites down from me, it can dwindle down to 5mbs!"

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