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    Campgrounds around Lake Stevens, Washington encompass a mix of county, state, and private facilities with varying accommodation options. Flowing Lake Park & Campground, located in nearby Snohomish, offers tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins in a wooded setting with lake access. Several miles north, Kayak Point County Park provides year-round camping with waterfront sites and yurt accommodations. The area features both densely forested campgrounds and more open facilities with views of surrounding mountains and waterways, making Lake Stevens camping particularly attractive for those seeking diverse natural settings.

    Reservations are essential at most established campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer months when facilities often reach capacity. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, though winter camping requires preparation for cold, wet conditions typical of the Pacific Northwest. "Most RV spots are wide enough for 2 vehicles, except pull through spots which are pretty long," noted one camper at Flowing Lake Park. Water and electric hookups are available at several facilities, though dump stations are limited. Road access is generally good with paved approaches to most established campgrounds, though interior campground roads can be narrow and winding, challenging for larger RVs and trailers.

    Campers consistently mention the privacy and spaciousness of sites at Flowing Lake Park, where tree cover provides natural separation between campsites. A visitor observed that the campground has "lovely treed campground. Large sites!" Water recreation forms a central attraction for many area campgrounds, with fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities available at several locations. Bathhouse facilities vary considerably across the region, with some campgrounds offering token-operated showers and flush toilets while others provide more basic amenities. Fall camping receives positive mentions for beautiful foliage and reduced crowds. The proximity to urban areas makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations, so midweek visits typically offer better availability and a quieter experience.

    Best Campgrounds near Lake Stevens (253)

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      1. Flowing Lake Park & Campground

      4.3(14)6mi from Lake StevensRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a nice campground with semi private sites, several of which are  generous sized with walking trails, and trails to the lake.  Lots of trees for privacy."

      "Very close to several Walmarts and grocery stores."

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      2. Verlot Campground

      4.6(17)16mi from Lake Stevens26 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Stopped through here on a trip around the mountain loop. This is in a great location being accessible from the city but near all the great trails in the area."

      "This amazing little campground on mountain loop highway has it all."

      from $32 - $72 / night

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      3. Lake Pleasant RV Park

      4.2(18)16mi from Lake StevensRVs

      "This is the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It’s north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls. It has easy access to UW Bothell."

      "The roadways are easy to navigate and lots of folks walk around the park roads."

      from $62 - $750 / night

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      4. Kayak Point County Park

      4.8(12)16mi from Lake StevensRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "When you want to get away from it all, but don’t want to travel far from the city, THIS is the spot. Spacious campsites. Running water. Flushing toilets. Showers. A tranquil Puget Sound experience."

      "There is a trail that leads down to the water or you can hop in your car for a short drive. We did a walk up site and checked in late, the bathrooms were locked due to it being the off season."

      from $40 - $80 / night

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      5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds

      2.8(8)11mi from Lake StevensRVs, Tents

      "It has water and 30 amp power at all spots with access to a dump station. You are limited to 7 nights per month. It's right next to the fairgrounds so you have all the sounds that come with that."

      "Notable considerations, near racetrack ongoing races and trials usually quiets down early evening this time of year. Great place to go adventure for the day. A couple major stores to stock up on."

      from $35 / night

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      6. Tulalip Casino

      4.5(4)8mi from Lake StevensRVs, Tents

      "Great place to walk your dog. Many great places to eat and of course the casino."

      "Security drives by regular."

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      7. Camano Island State Park Campground

      4.2(22)21mi from Lake Stevens85 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "It was a quick walk to views of the water, and there were plenty of walking trails around."

      "The system in Washington is sometimes showing how overwhelmed and understaffed they are, and this park is so severely understaffed it’s sad."

      from $12 - $70 / night

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      8. Thousand Trails Thunderbird

      3.7(9)15mi from Lake StevensRVs, Cabins

      "This is a good campground just off Hyway 2 and on the river, some site are directly next to the river, however, we choose a site on the other side of the road due to the full hookup there."

      "Thunderbird has 3 pools for all age groups (one especially designed for little toddlers) and a hot tub plus other great activities around the park. My kids would live at the playground if they could."

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      9. Deception Pass State Park Campground

      4.4(114)37mi from Lake Stevens349 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Some trails walking distance from the campsite to gorgeous beaches while others we drove to get to other trails and scenic lookouts. I loved every minute staying there."

      "This is one of the most popular locations in Washington State and easy to see why. Both fresh and salt water experiences are within a few steps away with amazing sunsets and breathtaking views."

      from $12 - $144 / night

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      10. Silver Lake RV Park

      2.4(5)9mi from Lake StevensRVs, Tents

      "The proximity to the lake is very nice. The park is very well kept. This is a bit close to businesses, but still feels pretty sereen."

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    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 8, 2026

      Falls View Campground

      Quiet forest camping at Falls View — spacious Site 12, a steep river hike, and Highway 101 for a soundtrack

      Falls View Campground is a small, primitive U.S. Forest Service campground in Olympic National Forest, about 3.5 miles south of Quilcene on Highway 101. We spent two quiet nights here and had the place mostly to ourselves. That emptiness is the tradeoff: no potable water (the campground is under redesign), vault toilets only, no hookups, and first-come, first-served sites. If you want flush toilets and a water spigot, this is not it. If you want tall timber, a river below you, and room to breathe, it works. We stayed in Site 12, one of the newer spots. It was spacious, with good privacy from the next site and easy pull-through options for a van. Picnic table, fire ring, and enough gravel pad to park without a scramble. The campground map notes that Sites 1, 2, 3, and 9 are small and limited to car/truck campers; 12 felt like a different category. Payment is cashless. You can occupy a site, then either scan the QR code with the Recreation.gov app or drive about three miles north to the fee machine at Quilcene Ranger Station (295142 US-101). Official rate is $10 per night for a single site, plus $5 for an extra vehicle. Display the receipt on the site post. The Falls View Canyon Trail starts in the campground and drops to the Big Quilcene River. It is not an easy stroll. What goes down must come up, and the climb is steep — switchbacks, stairs in places, and enough grade to make you notice. The payoff is the river: mossy basalt, clear water, and that classic Olympic Peninsula green. There is also a shorter loop to a viewpoint of the waterfall plunging toward the river. Bring water; there is none at the campground. Highway 101 is close enough that you hear traffic. It did not ruin the stay for us, but light sleepers or people hunting total silence should know that going in. Pets must be leashed. Season is roughly May through September. Bottom line: Cheap, quiet, and pretty if you are self-contained and okay with vault toilets and a steep hike. Site 12 was a winner. Pack your own water and expect the highway

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 8, 2026

      Sage Horse Camp

      A Quiet, Serene Equestrian Camp

      My feline and I were looking for a quiet, off the beaten path sanctuary and found it. We chose spot 14 in the nw corner, hidden and along the northern treeline. The road is gravel and took us a minute to roll in and once there, magnificent. There are amenities for horses to play, trails to ride, and corrals at each of the 15 sites. Although we did not have horses, this place was a wonderful spot to rest our road legs for a couple days.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 8, 2026

      Sequim Bay State Park Campground

      A Cozy Off the Highway 101 State Park

      This State Park is cozy and directly off Hwy 101. A Camp Host, small trail down to Sequim Bay, giant trees shading the campground, one shower and toilets, garbage, and cozy.

    • Morgan G.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 6, 2026

      Rhododendron Campground

      standard car camping

      10 out of 15 sites were available on Labor Day weekend Saturday at 4pm. No reservations - it's just show up, put $15 cash in the box, and claim your campsite. Perfectly adequate car camping with a picnic table, fire circle, and access to pit toilets.

      you can still hear road noise from the main road, and barking dogs in the morning from a nearby dog sanctuary. Beautiful rhododendron brush covers the space between sites.

    • Cathy E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 6, 2026

      Gold Basin Campground

      Lovely Campground, Disgusting Vault Toilets

      Campsites are clean and private, but the vault toilets were so bad we left early. This campground would have been great otherwise. Tent pad was far from level in our site but others looked better.

    • J
      Sep. 2, 2026

      Deception Pass State Park Campground

      Check the training schedule before you camp here!

      The 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.

    • Kim G.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 1, 2026

      Thousand Trails Grandy Creek

      Just ok KOA

      We were coming off Orcas Island on a later ferry and wanted a “known” place to stay. This is a shared KOA/Thousand Trails site. It is situated amongst large Cedars so sites are pretty dark. Gravel roads and sites. Older bathrooms that don’t seem too clean. KOA amenities like a pool/hot tub, kids playground and dog area. Just feels tired and not too upscale. If it were full it would feel crowded. Updated from 3 to 4 stars. There is a second bathroom building which is much newer and has modern showers and fixtures. It also seemed cleaner.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 31, 2026

      Lake Erie Campground

      A really nice area to camp

      Behind the small well kept store is the lawned campground for tenters, or RVs. The flat area is well kept grass on the shoreline of Lake Erie and has a dock. New orange tables for each site. Looming across the road is wonderful Mt. Erie and the Anacortes Community Forest Lands with many trails for all levels. Trail maps online, and one can connect to a trail just walking a short bit. Mt Erie has a gorgeous view of the San Juans, Whidbey Island, Olympics, Cascades and eagles flying by. The south face has many rock climbs for all levels, even at least one 5.13! A noted area for newbies trying rock climbing, with someone to assist.

      There are basically no trees, but with the grass and sunshine, wonderful. Downtown Anacortes is about 10 minutes away. Scenic Deception Pass to Whidbey Island less than that, or a nearby trail makes a scenic hike to the bridge. A great place to explore so many things.

    Guide to Lake Stevens

    Camping spots near Lake Stevens, Washington range from forested waterfront sites to basic fairground camping. The area sits at elevations between 350-600 feet and receives about 44 inches of annual rainfall. Winter camping sees temperatures averaging 35-45°F, while summer camping temperatures typically range from 65-80°F with lower humidity than eastern Washington.

    What to do

    Hiking trails: At Verlot Campground, campers can access the nearby Lake Twenty Two trail and other North Cascades paths. "Situated beside the pristine Sauk River & two miles below the trailhead for Lake Twenty Two," notes Josiah P.

    Water recreation: Deception Pass State Park Campground offers extensive water access for multiple activities. "There are trails everywhere from the campsites, but most importantly down to the beach and Cranberry Lake. I must say it's quite amazing to sleep amongst the tall trees of the forest and then meander down to the beach to play!" shares Travis D.

    Beach exploration: The shorelines provide opportunities for fossil hunting and marine life observation. "Great Spot right on the River, has water and Toilets. Bonus has a great Beach right by the River with Access of the Campsite," according to Siegfried M. at Verlot Campground.

    What campers like

    Forest settings: Camano Island State Park Campground offers woodland camping with beach access. "This is a fantastic campground with amazing views and a terrific pebble beach," reports Jeff K.

    Privacy between sites: Lake Pleasant RV Park provides separation between campsites. "We had a pull through and, while it wasn't a huge amount of space, the trees between spots offered a really nice level of privacy," notes Kristin S.

    Seasonal variety: Fall and winter camping offers different experiences. "My Questival team stayed at Flowing Lake in cabins in October, and we loved it! Cabin was clean and warm despite chilly weather!" shares Annie K.

    Off-peak advantages: Kayak Point County Park remains open year-round with fewer crowds outside summer. "Very quiet and well-maintained county park. Large spots with water and electric hook-ups. Great view of the sound from the campfire," according to Breann B.

    What you should know

    Advance booking: Reservations become essential during peak season. "The park is very popular with the locals so it is important to reserve far in advance," advises Dene H. about Lake Pleasant RV Park.

    Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have nearby activities that create noise. "Not a place for tranquility. The price is right for what you get. Hosts are good people and quiet when races not running," explains Tracy P. about Evergreen State Fairgrounds.

    Facility variations: Bathroom and shower amenities differ significantly between locations. "Has water electric and token showers. No dump spot!" reports Kirby M. about Flowing Lake Park.

    Weather planning: The Pacific Northwest climate requires preparation. "Be prepared for rain," advises Leonard H. about camping at Deception Pass State Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas. "Amazing play structure," Ryan O. notes about Flowing Lake Park's playground facility.

    Kid-friendly swimming: Some lakes have designated swimming zones. "Cranberry Lake has a designated swimming area where the water is super shallow and just perfect for the kiddos," observes Travis D.

    Group camping options: Flowing Lake Park & Campground accommodates family gatherings with spacious sites. "We camped here with my daughter's American Heritage Girls troop. The site was nice and big. The park had lots for the girls to do and explore," shares Bridget S.

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Parks often have resident wildlife for children to observe. "Lots of geese, ducks, and bunnies are around the property," notes Terri about Lake Pleasant RV Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection strategy: At Verlot Campground, location matters significantly. "There is probably a huge difference between camping in the spots along the river vs. the ones right next to the highway," warns Jason G.

    Hookup limitations: Water and electric connections vary widely. "We were in RV in site without hook-ups," Leonard H. reports about Deception Pass State Park.

    Parking logistics: Lake Pleasant RV Park offers convenient parking arrangements. "You cannot beat this location! Close to Seattle, feels secluded, but you can walk or take a short drive to restaurants, groceries, anything you could want or need," explains John M.

    Free alternatives: Some locations offer no-cost options for self-contained RVs. "Great free camping for up to three nights. Just call security (number is on the sign) to register when you arrive," shares Adam Y. about Tulalip Casino.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there waterfront camping available at Lake Stevens?

    While direct waterfront camping on Lake Stevens itself is limited, several nearby options offer waterfront experiences. Deception Pass State Park Campground provides both freshwater and saltwater access with breathtaking views and beach access within walking distance from campsites. Dosewallips State Park Campground offers waterfront camping with well-maintained grounds and access to hiking trails. For those willing to drive a bit farther, Camano Island State Park also features waterfront sites. At Flowing Lake County Park near Snohomish, you can find sites close to the water with boat-in access available.

    Where are the campgrounds near Lake Stevens, WA?

    Several campgrounds are located within a short drive of Lake Stevens. Verlot Campground is nearby along the Mountain Loop Highway, offering sites along the Stillaguamish River. Flowing Lake Park & Campground in Snohomish provides a closer option with drive-in access and reservable sites. Other options within reasonable driving distance include Kayak Point County Park near Stanwood and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. For RV campers, Lake Pleasant RV Park north of Lake Washington offers convenient access to the Lake Stevens area with full hookups and amenities.

    How much does it cost to camp at Lake Stevens?

    Camping costs near Lake Stevens vary by facility type and amenities. At Tolt MacDonald Park, standard sites typically range from $20-35 per night. For RV accommodations, Lake Pleasant RV Park offers some of the best rates in the greater Seattle area with full hookup sites. County parks like Flowing Lake Park & Campground generally charge $25-40 per night for standard sites, with potential discounts for county residents. State parks in the region typically charge $20-40 for standard sites plus an additional daily Discover Pass fee if you don't have an annual pass. Most campgrounds also add reservation fees of $5-10 when booking in advance.

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