RV sites near Kenmore, Washington offer a mix of suburban convenience and evergreen woodland settings. The area receives approximately 40 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forest environments throughout the camping season. Most RV parks within 30 miles of Kenmore remain open year-round, though winter campers should prepare for temperatures that occasionally dip below freezing from November through February.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: Access the Burke Gilman Trail directly from Issaquah Village RV Park for walking or biking. "It's in the heart of Issaquah and close to every kind of service, shopping and even nature you could want," notes one visitor who appreciates the convenient access to outdoor activities.
Fishing spots: Monroe's Skykomish River offers excellent fishing opportunities near Thousand Trails Thunderbird. "Along the river you see fly fishing, it's amazing," reports a camper who enjoyed the riverside setting.
Exploring Seattle: RV parks serve as convenient basebases for city exploration. "We are 15 minutes from the Seattle ferry terminal, yet have access to a trail network that will have you feeling like civilization is miles away," explains a long-term camper at Eagle Tree RV Park.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Tall Chief Campground offers spacious sites with good separation. "Most sites are pretty big too. We can easily fit our trailer, tow vehicle, and extra vehicle and still have space!" writes one reviewer who appreciates the roominess compared to other area campgrounds.
Clean facilities: Lake Pleasant RV Park maintains well-kept restrooms and showers. "The bathrooms and showers were clean. Same with the laundry room," notes a camper who stayed for multiple months, adding "Laundry is cheap ($1 wash)."
Natural settings: Several parks balance urban proximity with natural surroundings. "It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you're close to amenities and shopping," describes a visitor to Tall Chief Campground who appreciated the tall trees surrounding the sites.
What you should know
Cell coverage variations: Cell service can differ dramatically between sites at the same campground. A Tall Chief camper reports, "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!"
Seasonal rate increases: Most parks significantly raise rates during summer months. "During the peak season all monthly visitors have to move on to other parks or pay triple the price," warns a Lake Pleasant RV Park reviewer.
Highway noise: Issaquah Village RV Park sites are approximately 200 feet from Interstate 90. "You'll be camping 200' from I-90. But we found our ear plugs did a good job of quieting that noise enough for us to get a good sleep," advises one camper.
Tips for camping with families
Pool availability: Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor offers swimming facilities, though seasonal maintenance may affect availability. "Pool wasn't cleaned so it was swim at ur own risk," noted one family in their review, suggesting campers should check pool status before promising swimming to children.
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer better play facilities than others. "The playground is fine but I'd say the playground was not sufficient for our kid that is autistic," shared one Thunderbird RV Resort visitor, recommending families with special needs children evaluate facilities carefully.
Budget-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer on-site recreation. "The pool, miniature golf, playground and basketball were great," reports a family who stayed at Tall Chief Campground, noting these amenities provided entertainment without additional cost.
Tips from RVers
Dump station planning: Without sewer hookups at Tall Chief Campground, RVers need alternatives. "Stayed 3 months for work, perfect beautiful, CHEEP CHEEP, not too good to be true, just right. All hook ups included. (Bring your dump tote!) easy easy easy dump station," advises a long-term camper.
Power limitations: Electrical capacity varies between parks. One Thunderbird camper explains, "The power grid definitely needs an upgrade. Especially as RVs have gotten larger," noting that during a heat wave "an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues."
RV age restrictions: Be aware that some parks limit RV age. "If you need/want [a 50 amp site], you cannot get one," notes a camper about Thunderbird, explaining that older sites often have only 30-amp service with "antiquated posts" that may not support modern RV electrical demands.
