Best RV Parks near Kalama, WA

Recent RV Reviews In Kalama

908 Reviews of 135 Kalama Campgrounds

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  Micah G.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Bayport RV Park and Campground

  Threatening and know it all owner

  I was contacted by the company who owns this site. Automatically the individual had threatening words to me as in, you need to go buy a tent now. We have the right to remove you from premises right now. Terrible customer service, and after spending money for the service they provide. They will just take away everything from you and kick you off the princess. The owner also likes to redefine what objects and vehicles are. Also, like to redefine vocabulary words. I would stay away from this place due to helter-kelter atmosphere.

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  Ted D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Ainsworth State Park

  Clean but small sites

  The place is clean and has a rain forest feel. Trees close in. Amazingly dark and quiet at night. A bit muddy for walking the dog.

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  Robert

  Scout

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Silver Lake Resort

  Wonderful family getaway

  The campground is easy to get to and thanks to the staff has a lot of unique amenities like you can fish in Silver Lake from your motel room or rent a variety of boats for the day.

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  Israel S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Oldman Pass Sno-Park

  Nice camping spot

  Nice area to camp at, vault bathroom close by but there was no toilet paper so bring your own. Does feel like camping in a Parking lot. Trail close by.

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  Kevin W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2024

  Butte Camp/Climbers Bivouac Dispersed Campsite

  FR 81/Bivoiac Dispered Campsight

  Right off forest road 81. Group camping with 4-5 places for tents and 2 maybe 3 spots for travel trailers but will need to back in. 2 fire pits and a few walking trails. Solar friendly and level. No bathroom. 1-2 bars with Verizon.

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  Lary

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Silver Lake Resort

  Where beautiful scenery awaits you

  Easy to get to. Just 1 mile from the Mount St Helens visitor center. Right on Silver Lake with a perfect view of Mount St Helens. The place was clean and quiet. Employees were helpful and courteous. Lots of ways to stay. Motel rooms, cabins, RV and tent spaces.

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  James G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 30, 2024

  Paradise Point State Park

  Nice campground, interstate noise

  The campground itself is nice, but there's the near constant hum of interstate I-5 traffic less than a hundred yards away.

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  Allison G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2024

  Perkins Creek Camp Ground

  "Cabins" are glorified play houses and host is a nightmare

  The "cabins" are essentially shed conversions on a flatbed and wheels that rock and sway. Not ada accessible. They have electricity but no insulation and the water reeks of sulfur. The loft style beds seem like they are for children.

  The host Joann is money hungry and inflexible. Be sure to get travel insurance and read all rules and reviews on other platforms prior to stay to be well informed of issues and not be blindsided by uncharges here. She will enter your space as she sees fit. There are no boundaries for her but tons for guests with rule signage plastered everywhere on the grounds.

  Campground is covered in rabbit feces, so parents with small children beware. I would never stay here again. For the headache of dealing with the host alone it made the entire experience one of an utterly uncomfortable inconvenience.

  This place looks nice from an outside view but staying here is an entirely different story.

  Also the fact that a Joanna left a 5 star reviews here when all other platforms have complaints is a bit questionable.

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  Wood M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Beacon Rock State Park

  Nice trails nearby.

  If you enjoy hiking, this is a great campground with many beautiful trails to explore. The bathroom is clean and there's free hot shower.  There's a country store 2 miles west of here you can get firewood and some supplies. Sites are a little less private and occasionally I heard train passing by from the nearby railway (bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper).  Check our videos for details: https://youtu.be/BrSpGhdefQ0?si=dVS7YPTZX8AplUVL

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  Mike E.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  River bank

  Peaceful, easy, relaxing

  This place is just off the interstate a couple minutes but you feel like you're out in the country. Hostess very accommodating. Riverfrontage is delightful. No hookups you must be self-contained. I have three bars of 5G Verizon. Owners very easy going. Allowed us to park on the grass just about anywhere we wanted to set up. Great views.

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  Daniel M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Lewis & Clark Golf & RV Park

  Surprise

  Good price with shower . Accueil sympathique et très bon prix vu les prestations offertes je recommande

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  Kris M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 13, 2024

  Thousand Trails Chehalis

  Awesome stay

  Extended our stay because there was so much to do for the kiddos. Staff here are amazing and fellow campers a delight.

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  Derrell M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  Kosmos Recreation Area (Tacoma Public Utilities)

  Big open area next to lake with Port-o-Potties

  Been here many times. Sometimes strange folks show up but they almost always keep to themselves. 
  Great place to spend some time next to a lake.

  14 day limit in 30 days.

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  B K.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 9, 2024

  Iron Creek Campground

  Beautiful and private

  Beautiful and private campground, we'll be back for sure. Honey hole type toilets and lots of water spigots around. We didn't hike but there seemed to be lots of hiking trails, plus the beautiful river! Despite there being a total burn ban (propane stoves only) there were SEVERAL fires happening all weekend which was disappointing.

  Most sites are really private which we loved. We walked through the three loops that were open and made note of the sites that looked most private/flat-ish for a tent/good location. In our opinion these were the best sites we could see: Loop B 24, 52, 47, 44, 39, 38, 36, 31. Loop C 56, 57, 60, 69. Loop D 78, 80, 84 (this one seemed to have an awesome trail leading right down the river!). No cell service so plan accordingly!

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  Lauren

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2024

  Nehalem Falls Campground

  Group site rental mid week stay

  This small campground is very far off the 101 so if you are looking for a coastal vibe this is not it. Deeply wooded, green, and beautiful. One side of the campground sits alongside Nehalem river access, on hot days this is a popular hangout so expect to see a lot of people. Vault toilets after a busy summer season were ammonia rich and hard to handle. Trash receptacles and potable water available. (Old school pump) I’ve heard that it stays wet enough back there that this campsite never really has a fire ban, but always check with the camp host, they also sell fire wood. First come first serve campsites Using reserve America online. Do Not confuse this campsite with Nehalem Bay State park when reserving.

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  Kevin W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2024

  Riffe Lake Campground

  Riffe Lake RV/Tent Camping

  They have several back-in spots, some with partial hookups and some with full hookups. Most of the spots are well-shaded from the trees. A specific area is designated for tents only, and some cabins can also be rented. It was a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the lake, which had a very long and nice boat ramp deep enough to accommodate just about any boat. Regarding cell service, I got 3 bars of LTE with my iPhone. Overall, it was a nice, quiet, shady place to visit, and I will definitely be back.

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  Jeffrey P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2024

  Little Soda Springs Rd Dispersed

  Easy Get Away

  A couple spots right off the road for car camping or small campers. There was an “official” camp sight more near the Dry Creek Trail (has a bathroom). We opted to walk south along the river to try and find a space. Ended up crossing the river where there are a couple more hidden spots. We found out later that there is a trail right before you cross Trapper Creek that leads you to the spot we were at. There were a few people out and you can sometimes hear cars but overall it was an easy stay with some nice views. The river drowns out most the noise. Would definitely come back here

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  Eric P.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 29, 2024

  Lower Falls Campground

  Amazing campground at the falls

  Spent one day and night at lower falls campground. The sites are all nice. There are miles of trails close by and the hike to middle and upper falls is great. I was surprised how many open sites the there were after arriving. Very quiet with the sound of the falls in the background. Just an awesome place will return again. No cell service. Bring your own water. Lots of chipmunks so tote up your food when done. About an hour and 20 minutes north of Carson. The last 5 miles of road to the campground is a mess so be aware . (Hwy 90)

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  Jack J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Lower Falls Campground

  amazing campground!!!

  this is my #1 fave campground but mostly I'm leaving a review to address the guy's comment below: the NW forest pass isn't the correct pass for this area. you have to make a parking reservation online through recreation.gov, just search for " Lewis River Recreation Area Tickets" or "Lower Falls." just would hate to see someone not be able to enjoy this beautiful area because they read some guy's incorrect rant! :)

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  Kevin W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  McBride Lake NF-81 Dispersed

  Lots of shade, very private and trailer friendly.

  I have camped here twice now, once during a scouting trip in 2016 with my boys and again in September 2024 with just me and my dog :).  I could pull my 17' pop-up "A" frame trailer and back into one of the two spots with no problem.  Due to the narrow road, it may be a bit more snug with bigger rigs (25+ feet long and anything more than 8+ feet wide).  I would scout the road and area before committing; however, there is a turnaround that you could use to maneuver the trailer to drive out.  It's plenty big to accommodate a few trucks/cars and one, maybe two towable trailers.  If you're going tent camping, there are about four flat places for tents.  The area has no trails, so you would not have to worry about people wandering into the campsite. The Ape Caves is a small drive away. The town of Cougar, WA. is about 10 miles away if you need gas or food.  There is a lot of shade, and it is not solar-friendly.  The main road is about 100 feet away, relatively quiet, and very private.  There was a large rock fire pit in the middle. There is no cell phone reception; however, if you drive East for a few miles, you may be able to get 2 bars with Verizon.

  Per the state website, "On the southwest side of Mount St. Helens, Forest Road 81 provides an experience away from crowds. On this road, access Kalama Horse Camp, Red Rock Pass, and Forest Road 830, the road to Climber's Bivouac, and the start of the summer climbing route. From the west, the road begins on Forest Road 90, near Cougar, WA, and travels through private timberlands and state lands before entering Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The road connects with Forest Road 83 on its east side. While mostly paved, be prepared for several miles of gravel(between Forest Road 830 and 8123) and a road that is sometimes very rough."

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  Mouni

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  NF-65 National Forest Dispersed Site

  Don’t recommend

  Good luck. This takes you to the middle of nowhere with no camping spots. You’ll have no service.

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  Roger S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 17, 2024

  Scappoose RV Park

  New Host at Park, the Park has been cleaned up including restrooms and show

  I am the new Park Host at Scappoose RV Park, I have been here for 5 months. I have put allot of time in making the park a safe and clean place for families. Please come take a looked, I have gotten so many compliments on how good the park looks again!

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  Kevin M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 9, 2024

  Panther Creek Campground

  Lots of privacy

  A nice, woodsy campground, with lots of privacy between camp sites. Nice flat and level outlined areas for us tent campers. Only down side was that it was a bit of a hike to the restroom (the National Forest site map showed one near the entrance where there wasn't one).  While I reserved, mid-week there were a number of open sites for those without reservations. Some of the sites are really large and can handle a bigger group. Some PCT hikers stayed here due trail closure further north due to forest fire.  Would recommend.

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  Michelle L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 8, 2024

  Sunset Falls Campground

  A new favorite close to home

  Great small campground with easy access to falls. We enjoyed 2 nights. No phone reception, no loud noises, super peaceful.

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  Candace B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 7, 2024

  Silver Lake Resort

  The new owners are the worst

  Horrible customer service.  The owners treat their employees and customers horribly.  Not not go here. instead go to silver cove or Streeter's which are also located on silver lake

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  Steve M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Clatskanie City Park

  Clatskanie Holistic Farm Hipcamp

  Amazing! Outstanding! Beautiful Hillside former equestrian farm where you can buy organic cage-free eggs laid the day before along with milk taken straight from the cow that morning! If you enjoy watching sheep eat and playing with a goat and watching Ducks wander around and lots of stuff to look at and hiking and learning about farming and animal husbandry, this place is for you!

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  Ricardo J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 4, 2024

  Ainsworth State Park

  Fine campground

  Been there many times for hiking. It's where I went to do the mystery trail. A difficult hike not for the faint of heart. A bit hard to find but very rewarding. There's a registry on the trail also. Not many trails have one. I believe it is maintained by the Mazamas.