Best Campgrounds near Lakebay, WA

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Lakebay. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Lakebay and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Lakebay, Washington (241)

    1. Dash Point State Park Campground

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

    $20 / night

    "Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."

    "The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."

    2. Penrose Point State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $32 / night

    "Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."

    "Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"

    3. Joemma Beach State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 884-1944

    $12 / night

    "We arrived little later around 6 p.m. And being such a nice day there were only few sites left."

    "Conveniently located right next to the bathroom with an area for parking two vehicles. I have AT&T and had good service in this spot."

    4. Belfair State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Belfair, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 275-0668

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area.  Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington. "

    "On the water of the Hood Canal, it offered more family activities than many of the parks around. The campground itself is situated close to the water with several loops, tightly packed together."

    5. Twanoh State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Tahuya, WA
    13 miles
    Website

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Location was clean, easy to access and feels like a world away from the busy cities close by."

    "This is clean and well-maintained state campground that offers nice access to the southern tip of Hood Canal, although you have to cross Rt. 106 to get to the waterside picnic area and docks, and that"

    6. Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor

    10 Reviews
    Gig Harbor, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 858-8138

    $57 - $104 / night

    "Close by stores, trails, parks, harbor. Tacoma across bridge (10 minutes - $6.25 toll)."

    "Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by."

    7. Jarrell Cove State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 426-9226

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Tucked away remote campsite in a forest next to estuary. Two sites have hookups. Clean restrooms with shower."

    "Site 8 is a pull through and is very large, but not so private as everyone walking to the main dock walks right past your site."

    8. Lakebay Getaway

    4 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    0 miles
    +1 (253) 225-6248

    $50 / night

    "The location is great, so close to the water, Penrose and other peninsula activities."

    "Great location if you want to relax and take long walks at nearby state parks and beaches. Robyn is a spectacular host who was great to communicate with. We will be coming back."

    9. Lewis North Travel Camp - Joint Base Lewis McChord

    7 Reviews
    DuPont, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 967-7744

    $12 - $35 / night

    "Very friendly next to the lake plenty of things to do walking, biking, hiking, fishing, Military museums, not to far off of I-5. Full hookups laundry shower facilities. Cabins too."

    "Unfortunately the restrooms right next to our site were closed so it was a slight walk to the nearest restroom. Restrooms were heated and well taken care of."

    10. Potlatch State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Hoodsport, WA
    20 miles
    Website

    "The sites closer to the back of the campground (where we were) are far away from the road so you can't really hear highway noise at all."

    "We had a beautiful site tucked in the woods that was very quiet. The beach across the street was really fun for kids and adults and there was loads of lovely hikes nearby."

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Recent Reviews near Lakebay, WA

1139 Reviews of 241 Lakebay Campgrounds


  • Nicole L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

    I myself have never parked my RV at the campsite. However, I've been to the public Access area and have to say that it's very peaceful and has a restroom which is nice. I'm a local. I live inside my RV and it has been a major adjustment but having places like this has been extremely helpful.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Top of the Hill camping

    Top of the hill camping

    This is actually a really secluded, pivate location with a beautiful view! The road is fairly easy to get up to this spot but really just room for one vehicle. I guess the last people used it as the dumb spot when they were leaving because there’s a grill and a TV screen there… we did not stay and camp here, but we did check it out and if we didn’t have a trailer, I would definitely have claimed the spot!

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    FR27 Landing

    fr27 landing

    Great large flat spot for camping. Could easily fit about 5 cars here. About 4 fire rings set up and the road is pretty easy getting here.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    NF-27 Tunnel Creek

    Pull through site

    This is a great spot to stay for a bit if you’re looking to do that OR just stay for a night. It’s like, a big circle that you pull in and out of. There’s a trail from this site that leads to a great tint site as well. Plenty of space if you have a decent sized group. Easily accommodating 3 cars. We have plenty of space with our rig. Star link works great here!

  • Eun Ji L.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Big Creek Campground

    I'm an avid camper - this was THE WORST experience ever.

    I'm an avid camper, and the experience I had at this campground with the host was ABSOLUTELY THE WORST ever. We arrived at the campground early to find the best spot as we were planning to take some outdoor wedding photos at the campsite the day after. It was not a busy season, so there were only a couple of sites occupied. We carefully selected a spot, paid for it, and posted the receipt on the site clip. I took a photo of both the envelope and the receipt clipped at the site. 

    After exploring the national park, we arrived at the campground at around 9pm. Most of the campsites were still unoccupied. To our surprise, when we arrived at our reserved spot, there was a group of people who took our campsite! They already put up their tent and a canopy as well. When I checked the pole where I clipped the receipt, it was GONE & REPLACED by someone else's!! When I talked to those people who took our campsite, there were already drunk and were at the verge of becoming hostile. But they did tell us that the host "allowed" them to take the spot. 

    Right then and there, we went to the host and explained the situation, and the host said (1) we never paid and that (2) there was no receipt clipped at the site. When I told him that that wasn't true, he proceeded to tell me that the information I wrote on the clip let him know that we were checking out today. So, for a second, I thought maybe I wrote either the# of nights spent or check-out date incorrectly. But then, I remembered I took pictures of both the envelope and the receipt!! I showed the photos to him, then, of course, he could not lie his way out of this. 

    There was no apology, and he simply proceeded to tell us to sleep at one of the other available campsites. We were super furious because we had NEVER experienced this kind of rudeness, lies, and brazen behavior. As anyone can imagine, we did not want to spend another second there, so we demanded a refund, and "MIRACULOUSLY", the envelope (still glued) with our payment was found in his RV. 

    I'm reporting the host to the US Forest Service.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Lake Sylvia State Park Campground

    Lake Sylvia camping

    This little park ended up being cute. $41 a night for non residents (which is on the higher end for us) but 30 for residents. We needed a quick place to stay while waiting to get our truck fixed in the morning. It’s small, quiet and the host were great. Apparently they charged for showers but had a sign up stating they longer charge for that. Restrooms were clean and showered were hot! Would stay here again if I were in a pinch this way again.

  • alexandrea L.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Penrose Point State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    The beach is beautiful here! And the campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody’s campsite

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Falls Creek — Olympic National Park

    Quinalt

    Extremely serene and clean. Seasonal campground on lake. Mediocre toilets. Lodge and store nearby. Right on water

  • TheFoxphire F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Schafer State Park Campground

    Great

    There was a huge spider at the women’s restroom door that my wife says was asking her for snacks. Other than that this place was very nice and had a ton of lush vegetation and ferns. Beautiful. Also, we watched Harry and the Hendersons here.


Guide to Lakebay

Camping near Lakebay, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Wildlife Watching: There are several trails around the campgrounds, perfect for hiking with family. One camper mentioned, "Love coming here to hike with the dogs and kids," highlighting the miles of trails and wildlife sightings at Dash Point State Park Campground.
  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Seal Rock Campground, are right on the water, making it easy to enjoy beachcombing and swimming. A reviewer noted, "It’s the best of the best!" when describing the beach activities available.
  • Fishing and Kayaking: The nearby waters are great for fishing and kayaking. One visitor at Belfair State Park Campground said, "The water in the hood canal is beautiful," making it a perfect spot for water sports.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Millersylvania State Park Campground mentioned, "Super clean bathrooms and showers," which is a big plus for families.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer decent spacing between sites. One camper at Penrose Point State Park Campground said, "The sites are decently spaced with tall trees," providing a nice sense of privacy.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Dosewallips State Park Campground are popular with families. A visitor noted, "This is the ultimate family campground," thanks to the amenities and activities available.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or other campers. A reviewer at Potlatch State Park Campground mentioned, "The campsites are dramatically close, so there is little to no privacy if it was busy."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, Staircase Campground lacks showers, which might be a dealbreaker for some.
  • Reservation Recommendations: It’s wise to book your spot in advance, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Twanoh State Park Campground noted, "They prefer exact cash when possible," which is good to keep in mind.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A parent at Millersylvania State Park Campground said, "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach," making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring along games and outdoor toys. One reviewer at Fay Bainbridge Park mentioned, "Lots of space to fly kites and walk," which can keep kids entertained.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make things easier. A camper at Belfair State Park Campground appreciated the nearby town for quick supplies, saying, "Town is 5 minutes down the road if you need something."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Dosewallips State Park Campground mentioned, "I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water," which is essential for RV camping.
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have close quarters. A visitor at Potlatch State Park Campground noted, "The spots are a bit close together and a bit difficult backing in to."
  • Stay Connected: Check cell service availability. One camper at Seal Rock Campground found, "The cell service is better than I get at home," which can be a plus for those needing to stay connected.

Camping near Lakebay, Washington, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lakebay, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lakebay, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 241 campgrounds and RV parks near Lakebay, WA and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lakebay, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lakebay, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 72 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lakebay, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Lakebay, WA.