8 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin campgrounds operate within a 30-mile radius of Lake Forest Park. Fay Bainbridge Park offers cabins with water and electric hookups, shared bathrooms with showers, and picnic tables. Kitsap Memorial State Park provides cabin accommodations with sewer hookups and standard amenities. "The campsites are pretty tight so I'm sure in the summer months it gets noisy," noted one visitor about Fay Bainbridge, though they still praised the beautiful location. Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation features cabins within a natural setting, complete with toilets, showers, and fire pits.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Tall Chief Campground in Fall City offers cabin rentals with electric hookups and basic furnishings. Dosewallips State Park Campground maintains cabins with more extensive amenities, including market access. Visitors should verify pet policies before booking, as restrictions vary by location. Flowing Lake Park & Campground allows pets in their cabins, while some other facilities have restrictions. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground provides cabins with water, electric and sewer hookups, making it suitable for longer stays.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking setups typically include fire pits with grates, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Camano Island State Park and Deception Pass State Park Campground both offer cabin options with nearby market access for basic provisions. Thousand Trails Thunderbird in Monroe provides cabin rentals with full utility hookups but does not allow alcohol on the premises. Winter visitors should verify seasonal availability and heating options, as weather conditions can be challenging from November through March.
"The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."
"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!"
from $25 - $95 / night
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
"Camping in Tolt McDonald park for Timberfest in the roof top tent was better than any previous camping I’ve done there."
"As cyclists, we really enjoyed this state park. The hiker/biker sites are in a wooded area removed from the other sites which makes them peaceful."
"Stayed at Kitsap Memorial Park past few days. Very quiet area, lots of room on site 9, walked to beach area. Bathrooms for camping have code, cleaned frequently. 5G service was fast."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $151 / 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."
"I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water. I use this an overnight point to fill my RV before going off grid."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"We typically visit the cabins here in the winter, so we don’t usually partake in the summer activities of swimming, boating, etc., but we do love coming here in the winter."
"Site I was in was very big with plenty of space ( picnic table/fire ring) and I got a site with electric/water. The site also has a connecting trail which was nice."
"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 really enjoyed our stay here it was very quiet and peaceful sites were long and roomy with a fire ring and picnic table. Good cell service with AT&T and Sprint."
"The campground has cabins, rustic shelters, and tent and rv site. The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters."
"This campground is right next to a state park. It’s also very close to a river and lots of woods."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"There were 3 or 4 sites listed as available in the lower campground and we found one that was perfect for us."
"Will require a State Park Pass, they do check vehicles and ticket people ($10 for day & $30 for one year.) It is a fun day try or a overnight stay."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $209 / night
"I've stayed here several times and it has everything you need to stay in an RV, tent, cabin, or yurt"
"WiFi wasn’t the best but hot spots worked well enough. Showers and restrooms were clean"
"There were SO MANY available campsites when we got there. About mid afternoon. The ranger was super friendly and welcoming!"
"Bottom line: I’ve only camped at 4 state parks in WA, however, this is the best one I’ve stayed at. Pros: Secluded Campsites."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $144 / night
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
ScoutThe management is awesome
TravelerThere is single camp-host here, the facility’s are in a deep state of disrepair, and the campground is overcrowded when full.
LegendI’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
ScoutThe Navy carrier jets train out here, for hours on end, you can’t hear someone next to you speak when they’re overhead, and it’s one after another. To top it off, some dipsh@t did the grand finale flight of the evening, around 11:30 PM, so low over the campground they lit up the inside of the tent.
Without the jets, this would be a great spot. Beautiful scenery, plenty of trails and beaches, well kept, but the constant interruption of any moment of peace makes it worthless unless you’re deaf and don’t mind the ground vibrating routinely when they fly over.
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
LegendDeception Pass State Park is an incredible place to camp. The scenery and hikes have a wow factor. We enjoy the smaller Quarry Pond side. Great facilities. Wonderful campground.
Cabin camping options near Lake Forest Park, Washington, sit between sea level and 500 feet elevation in the temperate Puget Sound region. This area experiences mild but rainy winters with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing from November through February. Summer camping conditions typically feature clear skies and moderate temperatures around 75°F, making it ideal for cabin stays from June through September.
Beach exploration: At Fay Bainbridge Park, visitors enjoy direct beach access with mountain views. "Great campground right on the beach. Clean facilities," notes Brook M., while Taylor M. adds, "Right by the beach with volleyball courts, a covered rec area, kids jungle gym, and (relatively) clean bathrooms."
Military history tours: Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground offers educational opportunities beyond typical camping. "From arriving to leaving it was a great experience. Beach front camping, old fort to explore, and endless outdoor opportunities," shares Joseph M. The park also conducts formal tours: "We did the tour and it was very informative. Lots of history and there are even a few geocaches."
Fishing access: Several cabin locations provide direct fishing options. "Perfect to check in dump if you stay on river side... Scenic country road," notes Tracy P. about the riverfront cabins at Thousand Trails Thunderbird. For saltwater fishing, Deception Pass State Park provides shoreline access within walking distance of cabin accommodations.
Privacy levels: Tolt MacDonald Park offers secluded cabin spots away from other campers. "We ended up in site #233 and it was perfect. Totally tucked away in the trees with soft ground and simple surroundings," writes Travis D. Another visitor confirms: "Those bucolic woods are our backyard."
Beach proximity: Deception Pass State Park Campground provides immediate beach access from cabins. "This campground is great, the reservation system is super easy to use, facilities are clean, there's a convenient store within walking distance for any forgotten camp essentials, and trails to the bridge and beaches leave from right next to the sites," explains Erica G.
Wildlife viewing: Many cabin locations offer animal watching opportunities. "Every night, my husband and I would walk to the wildlife viewing platform to see lots of birds, or walk down by the river and see lots of elk and bald eagles," shares Amy & Stu B. about their Dosewallips State Park cabin stay. The park hosts regular elk herds that visitors often spot from cabin porches.
Noise considerations: Most cabin campgrounds near Lake Forest Park have specific noise factors. "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," notes Russ H. about Tolt MacDonald, while Deception Pass campers should prepare for "noise from the naval base nearby. You'll hear jets overhead on a regular basis," according to Will L.
Reservation requirements: Peak season cabins fill quickly. Most parks require reservations 6-9 months in advance for summer weekends. "This campground is very popular with the locals so it is important to reserve far in advance," advises Dene H. about Flowing Lake Park cabins.
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