Best Tent Camping near Lakebay, WA

Tent campers seeking waterfront sites near Lakebay, Washington can find several boat-in and hike-in tent locations on nearby islands and in Olympic National Park areas. Hope Island Marine State Park Campground and Blake Island Marine State Park Campground both offer tent-only camping options accessible exclusively by boat, providing a secluded experience with Puget Sound views. Macie's Brook, accessible by boat or on foot, offers three primitive tent sites in a forest setting with fires allowed.

Most tent campsites in the Lakebay region require visitors to bring their own water filtration systems, as drinking water is scarce at primitive sites. Walk-in tent areas often feature basic amenities such as fire rings and picnic tables, though facilities vary significantly between locations. Hope Island and Blake Island provide vault toilets and picnic areas for tent campers, while more remote locations like NF-2419 dispersed sites lack facilities entirely. Terrain at island campsites tends to be relatively flat with forest duff surfaces, making tent setup straightforward. Summer fire bans are common throughout the region, with strict enforcement particularly at state park campgrounds.

Areas farther from roads offer deeper solitude for tent campers willing to access sites by boat or foot. The island campgrounds provide unique tent camping experiences with direct shoreline access and distinctive coastal forest settings. Many tent-only sites maintain quiet hours beginning at 10 pm, ensuring peaceful overnight conditions. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, boat-in tent sites fill quickly during summer weekends, especially those with prime waterfront locations. "A lovely boat-in campground on Hope Island Marine State Park. We kayaked here from Boston Harbor on a beautiful summer weekend. Boat-in sites are first-come, first serve so we did not arrive early enough to snatch the few that are right on the water, but nonetheless the ones tucked in the forest were still beautiful and only a few steps from the water."

Best Tent Sites Near Lakebay, Washington (72)

    1. Macie's Brook

    1 Review
    Lakebay, WA
    1 mile
    +1 (206) 200-9169

    $15 - $45 / night

    2. Hope Island Marine State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Shelton, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 426-9226

    $12 / night

    "Boat-in sites are first-come, first serve so we did not arrive early enough to snatch the few that are right on the water but nonetheless the ones tucked in the forest were still beautiful and only a few"

    "It is located in the Puget Sound just North of Steamboat Island. It has 2 miles of hiking trails and 8 primitive campsites."

    3. Malaney Creek Farm

    1 Review
    Shelton, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 463-7783

    $29 - $185 / night

    "gated entry and showed us our spot. they gave us a quick run down of the place and let us be. our spot was the Trillium site which has a few hundred foot hike from where you park your car and the portable toilet"

    5. Blake Island Marine State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Manchester, WA
    23 miles
    Website

    $12 - $45 / night

    "Really fantastic location. Very strict rangers which can be good or bad depending on your preference. Quiet hours are at 10pm which is early for some people so be aware."

    "Hike the perimeter trail for views all around the island. It's a great place to stay in the summer months and relax."

    6. Green Mountain

    2 Reviews
    Seabeck, WA
    22 miles
    Website

    "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area."

    7. Lena Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lilliwaup, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 956-2402

    $5 / night

    "The campsites offers fire rings and has plenty of amazing views of the lake. Don’t forget to pack everything out and leave no trace."

    "This is a hike-in campground down a 3.5 mile trail. It sees heavy use from locals on the weekend. There was plenty of room during the week when I was there."

    8. Camp Thunderbird

    1 Review
    Malone, WA
    22 miles
    Website

    "It is located at the base of Summit Lake, with a dock and great swimming spot. There are tent sites, adirondacks, and cabins. There is a great big field and lots of trails."

    9. NF-2419 Dispersed Site

    5 Reviews
    Lilliwaup, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 956-2402

    "Had a blast coming up the mountain with the family , found a few great spots that we pinned for later that are unmarked with fire rings. Not many other campers' sites are well dispersed ."

    "Not a bad find that doesn't require any permit of any kind which was great! Would stay here again I pitched a tent which was nice and found a spot right by the river."

    10. The Healing Farm

    2 Reviews
    Yelm, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 308-0188

    $60 / night

    "The campsite itself was private, peaceful, and perfectly set up—complete with a fire pit and a hammock that our son loved.

    Leaving was the hardest part (there were definitely tears)."

    "The kids was in Awh with all the animals and how they would let you walk up to them and interact with them."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Lakebay, WA

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lakebay, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lakebay, WA is Macie's Brook with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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