Best Glamping near Kent, WA

Tolt MacDonald Park and Kanaskat-Palmer State Park house rustic glamping accommodations surrounded by the lush forests of Washington State. Both parks offer canvas platform tents and spacious yurts equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking scenic wilderness areas. The glamping options maintain a perfect balance between outdoor immersion and essential comforts, with most units featuring heating elements for year-round use. One guest shared, "The group site is adjacent to river access, which is always a plus, and there's a large covered dining area that makes it survivable even in rain." At Tall Chief Campground, deluxe safari-style accommodations come with upgraded amenities including kitchenettes, private fire rings, and picnic areas, allowing guests to experience luxury camping without sacrificing modern conveniences. Several parks also offer mini Airstream trailers for a retro glamping experience.

Millersylvania State Park features themed safari tents that provide an elevated camping experience with access to hiking trails, lake activities, and outdoor kitchens built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. A visitor noted, "This place had it all including themed safari tent camping and one cute mini airstream." Glamping sites throughout the Kent area typically require reservations well in advance, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Most luxury camping accommodations remain open year-round, though amenities and activities vary seasonally. The parks' glamping units are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining convenient access to shower facilities, restrooms, and recreational areas. Many glamping sites include fire pits with grill tops, allowing guests to enjoy outdoor cooking while appreciating the surrounding natural beauty of Washington's forests, rivers, and lakes.

Best Glamping Sites Near Kent, Washington (39)

    1. Dash Point State Park Campground

    72 Reviews
    Federal Way, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    "After flying into SeaTac late in the afternoon this campground was a great place to start our Washington trip and only about 30 minutes from the airport."

    "This campsite was awesome, we far enough away from other campers so it was still peaceful, you did not feel like you were on top of other campers. The fire pit was nice and had a grill."

    2. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    30 Reviews
    Ravensdale, WA
    13 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!"

    3. Saltwater State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Des Moines, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 661-4956

    $60 / night

    "Pay showers ($1 for 3 minutes) and clean restroom with air dryer, pet friendly, lots of trails to hike and a beautiful beach area with a playground, seasonal/weekend snack shop, outdoor shower by the beach"

    "My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."

    4. Tall Chief Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fall City, WA
    18 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. Vasa Park Resort

    6 Reviews
    Bellevue, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 746-3260

    $65 - $125 / night

    "We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."

    "Cute campground very close to Seattle and Bellevue right on the lake. Beautiful beach area, basketball courts, playground, and volleyball right at the site. Spots are a little tight."

    6. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    22 Reviews
    Carnation, WA
    23 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."

    7. Blue Sky RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Preston, WA
    14 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."

    8. Fay Bainbridge Park

    22 Reviews
    Bainbridge Island, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 842-3931

    $7 - $95 / night

    "Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"

    "Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court."

    9. Middle Fork Campground

    23 Reviews
    North Bend, WA
    31 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."

    10. South Prairie Creek RV Park

    2 Reviews
    South Prairie, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 897-8465
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Glamping Reviews near Kent, WA

472 Reviews of 39 Kent Campgrounds


  • Corinna B.
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice State Park with Plenty to Do. Lake, Hiking, Store.

    This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake. There's a camp store along with several large outdoor kitchens that would be good to use for groups. Many of the structures like the kitchens and even bathrooms were built back in the 1930s by the CCC, which is pretty cool. It's just far enough off I-5 to not have the freeway noise, but close enough to be convenient. It's also nearby to Great Wolf Lodge if you're looking for a place to stay near there.

    On the other hand, the RV sites especially are basically in a big field with a cement road going around it. The sites have tables and fire pits, but no privacy what-so-ever. The tent sites are slightly better, with more trees, but still very close to one another.

    The campground also has glamping available (canvas permanent tents) that looked cool.

  • S
    Apr. 27, 2021

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice place

    Beautiful spot, though tightly packed and crowded/noisy. We stayed in spot 59 on a Saturday night. It was rainy and the fire pit area had plenty of puddles. Lots of folks came in later in the evening with multiple cars and sat out talking; plenty of them packed up and left before 8 am. We walked the fen trail, which was spooky and different from our home of Colorado! Reservations needed. There are also glamping cabins. Nice clean bathrooms with flush toilets, water available at multiple locations, showers available with tokens.

  • M
    Apr. 11, 2021

    Lake Leland Campground

    Reasonable spot. Rules not enforced.

    Arrived around 9pm. Mostly quiet. Camped near someone with a generator and thought they’d shut it off at 10pm (quiet hours 7am-10pm). Well, they didn’t shut it off till we asked and then turned it back on at midnight. Impossible to sleep. Got up to use the restroom and someone had been smoking cigarettes in the bathroom: shit + cig smoke = super lame. The number Jefferson County instructs you to call in case of issues is only operable from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Lower # campsites seem to have good morning sun.

  • R
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    A close get away

    I have camped here a number of times over the years. This is a nice woodsy campground just south of Olympia, WA located on Deep lake. It has a very old growth forest feel to it. This campground offers many activities: hiking trails, fitness trails,fishing, boat rental, and even a concession stand. The fishing is good for trout,bass, and sun fish. This park offers both hookup and non utility tent sites as well as glamping tents.

    Cons: most of the hookup sites are in a field with zero privacy but there are a few that are much better like the last spot I stayed at.

    The primitive sites are better but the roads are quite narrow with limited access for RV's.

    The "Glamping tents"are very nice but crazy expensive at over $300 a night. Like most of the State Parks reservations book up quickly so it pays to plan ahead

    Pros: fishing is pretty good even from shore. The day use area is great but pretty rustic. Lots of trails to hike but not as well marked as I would expect. Really close to Seattle so it is ideal for a weekend getaway Friday after work.

  • 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

  • B
    Jul. 10, 2020

    Dosewallips State Park Campground

    Fun, busy campground

    There is a river and salmon climb it to spawn in October I believe. Very cool to see. Campground is large, with about 20% of camp sites have good privacy. Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • molly N.
    Sep. 16, 2022

    Camp Lakeview

    Great spot

    This campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids, allows pets, has a small store in the office with some essentials if you forget something. It is about a 1 Hour drive to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.


Guide to Kent

Dispersed camping options near Kent, Washington offer alternatives to established campgrounds. The region sits at elevations between 40-500 feet with moderate year-round temperatures and annual rainfall averaging 37 inches. Wooded campsites typically feature Douglas fir and western red cedar, with camping conditions varying from fully developed to primitive options within a 30-mile radius.

What to do

Hiking trails and river access: At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, the riverside camping puts you close to outdoor activities. "Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding," notes Ashlie M. The park maintains several trails along the Green River.

Mountain biking routes: Middle Fork Campground serves as an excellent base for biking enthusiasts. "The roads leading into the campground are superb, Pratt river is pristine, and the other nature users friendly," says Eric M. The recently improved access road has made this area more accessible while preserving its secluded feel.

Water activities: Vasa Park Resort provides direct waterfront access for swimming and boating. "We roasted hotdogs and s'mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake," shares Amy H. The park features a swimming area with basketball courts, playground, and volleyball courts right at the campsite.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. "The spaces are very private and spread out. Everything is clean including the bathrooms," says Jeff O. The park's layout maximizes separation between camping spots with natural vegetation barriers.

Easy city escape: Dash Point State Park offers a quick getaway without long travel times. "Beautiful weather and close escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Clean facilities as well!" mentions Braden T. Despite being near urban areas, the park maintains a forested environment with walking distance to beach areas.

Quiet environment: At Tall Chief Campground, campers enjoy the peaceful setting. "Helpful, friendly staff. Large private sites. It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you close to amenities and shopping," reports Adele W. The campground maintains quiet hours that are actively enforced.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most glamping in Kent, Washington requires advance planning. At Dash Point State Park, "this is a cute campground, especially if you don't want to be too far from the city. I was impressed by how spread apart the sites were," says Katie S. Summer weekends often book months in advance.

Weather considerations: The Kent area experiences wet conditions October through April. "We ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues," reports Derek & Alex W. from their Tall Chief Campground stay. Rain gear is essential for spring and fall glamping trips.

Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience ambient noise. At Saltwater State Park, "ALL day and night the planes felt like they were in our tent/heads. Every 3-30 seconds it was LOUD," warns Kirsten. Research campground locations relative to flight paths or highways before booking.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Fay Bainbridge Park offers excellent amenities for children. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites," shares Tanya B. The playground features a large pirate ship structure with beach access within 100 yards of most campsites.

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