RV camping near Littlerock, Washington offers access to several natural areas including Capitol State Forest and Millersylvania State Park within a 20-mile radius. At elevations ranging from 125 to 150 feet, most campgrounds in this region experience typical Pacific Northwest weather patterns with summer highs in the 70s and winter temperatures in the 40-50s. Winter camping is available at several year-round facilities though some operate seasonally from April through October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Two stocked fishing ponds at Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground provide recreational fishing without leaving the campground. "My grandson loves coming here with us the two ponds they stock with fish," reports one visitor who rated the experience five stars.
Explore Mount St. Helens: Castle Rock serves as a convenient base camp approximately 60 miles from Littlerock for volcano excursions. "We used this campground as our base camp for exploring the area. Walk down to the river, play on the field, drive up to Mt St Helens visitor's center," notes a camper about Toutle River RV Resort.
Resort amenities: Swimming pools and recreational facilities offer alternatives to outdoor exploration. "This campgrounds has an awesome swimming area with three pools, one 8ft deep, on 6ft, and one wading pool. Also has a large spa," states a reviewer about their experience at Thousand Trails Paradise.
What campers like
Pool facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain swimming areas that campers appreciate during summer months. A visitor to Toutle River RV Resort noted, "This is the kind of RV park that I like. Nice spots surrounded by grass, decent space between sites (not much, but enough), and most importantly, lots and lots of things for kiddos to explore."
Well-maintained facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers rank high on camper satisfaction lists. "Very well kept. Breakfast restaurant and store on site. It's an suburban rv park but very well kept. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again," wrote one camper about Midway RV Park, located about 30 miles south of Littlerock.
Site spacing and layout: Campgrounds with adequate separation between sites receive positive mentions. "The spaces are very close together, but there are a lot of trees and it's very well kept. The facilities and grounds are clean and well cared for," commented a visitor to Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor about the campground's organization despite proximity challenges.
What you should know
Variable site quality: Even within the same campground, site conditions can differ significantly. At Thousand Trails Chehalis, a camper observed, "Some sites are beautiful with woods separating the sites and level spaces. Others are in the open with very slanted spaces. Cell reception is sketchy at best."
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region feature uneven terrain requiring leveling equipment. "Horrifically unlevel to the worst degree, front back side to side, every space is horrid. If you have auto levelers, you'll have an easier time but still rough," warned one experienced full-time RVer about Paradise RV Campground.
Off-season considerations: Seasonal operation affects availability between October and April. Thousand Trails Paradise operates from April 25 through September 22, while other facilities remain open year-round with reduced services during winter months.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Campgrounds with diverse recreational facilities provide entertainment for children. At Gig Harbor RV Resort, a visitor noted: "This is definitely a RV resort, but there are 5 or 6 tent camping sites under some big trees which provide shade almost all day. Nice bathroom and showers. Laundry, dog run, tv room, plus really friendly employees!"
Playground access: Some facilities offer dedicated children's play areas. "It has a lot going on. There's a frisbee golf course that we didn't use but looks fun, really nice playground for the grandkids that's a fort, a store, swimming pool, a recreation hall with nice paintings on the outside and showers and bathrooms nearby," shared a camper about Toutle River Resort.
Organized activities: Scheduled programming enhances family experiences at certain campgrounds. "Kids are helping review campgrounds we visited this summer. They loved that there was scavenger hunts for pigs in morning, tractor rides in afternoon, face painting, slushees, movie in lodge, crafts," reported one family about their stay at Thousand Trails Chehalis.
Tips from RVers
Hookup accessibility: RV sites often require additional equipment for proper connections. At Little Creek Casino Resort RV Park, a visitor advised: "Make sure you get a site that is large enough for both the RV and your vehicle as there is no extra parking. We picked a 50 ft site which allowed us to park the RV and still have room for our towed car."
Power quality concerns: Electrical service reliability varies between campgrounds. "We ended up running on our battery and generator for the last two days we were there because it was so dangerous to plug in," reported one camper regarding variable voltage issues at a campground in the region.
Site selection strategy: Choosing locations away from highways and train tracks improves overnight comfort. "Was hard for us to get a good nights sleep in between a highway and train tracks. Spots were fine, bathrooms good, pool good (when not too busy). Good access to Mt St Helens," noted a camper at Toutle River RV Resort.
