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Olympic National Forest Dispersed Camping areas permit pets throughout the forested terrain near Matlock, with multiple free sites requiring pets to remain leashed when outside tents or vehicles. The forest service land offers several established pull-offs along forest roads where tent campers and their dogs can enjoy secluded woodland settings. Schafer State Park Campground, located along the Satsop River, provides designated pet-friendly sites with fire pits and picnic tables in both the original West campground and newly developed East campground. Dogs must be leashed at all times within the park boundaries. Single campers with pets have reported feeling safe at dispersed sites despite occasional vehicle traffic passing by during night hours.
Numerous hiking options exist for visitors camping with dogs, including the Wynoochee lakeshore trail near Coho Campground which passes several waterfalls and provides lake access points where dogs can cool off. Coho Campground itself features 46 pet-friendly campsites with reasonable privacy between camping spaces. The campground hosts sell firewood onsite, convenient for evening campfires with pets. Visitors should note that mosquitoes can be abundant in summer months, particularly problematic for short-haired dog breeds. No off-leash areas exist within the established campgrounds, though dispersed camping allows more flexibility for pet exercise. Wildlife encounters are possible in this forested region, so keeping dogs properly secured helps prevent unwanted interactions with local fauna.
"A lot of paths to walk the dogs. Areas for outdoor games in the summer."
"We had five sites all in one area near the entrance to the group camp site. The sites offered a good balance of privacy and open space. "
"It's a beautiful spot next to a scenic lake. There is a nice lakeside trail just behind our site, allowing us a rainforest hike without driving all the way to Hoh Rainforest."
"There are also 10 walk-in tent only sites and a handful of Yurts (which looked interesting)."
from $35 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Nice walk to the beach from our campsite. Hood Canal is beautiful. It’s close to the Lucky Dog Casino and a place selling freshly caught king salmon that they fillet for you right there."
"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."
"Set in a former logging camp above the town of Montesano, park life revolves around a large swimming and fishing lake. This site is super family friendly and pet friendly too."
"Was in spot 28 which is not on lake side. Found that there is little privacy between sites. The bathroom is showing its age though the shower is free. The campground is dog friendly."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Pros: Dog-friendly, spacious sites at Staircase with close proximity to Lake Crescent and several trails (no dogs allowed). Cons: Popular site, so may feel crowded."
"On the main loop the camp sites to the right are along the river with great access to the water."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"We camped near Vance Creek trailhead to do the Olympic Bridges bike ride the next morning. Since this is a national forest, dispersed camping is allowed."
"Very far off the beaten path, every time I camp here I don’t run into anyone. You’re camping on the Ridgeline so it can be a bit windy."
"Pretty quiet and only saw 6 vehicles drive by. Lots of bugs."
"It was nearly full but manageable. My one complaint would be the off leash dogs that happen to run around a couple of times through the weekend. Site sells Ice and Firewood ($6 a bundle)."
"Location was clean, easy to access and feels like a world away from the busy cities close by."
from $12 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Near Lake Cushman and not far out of Hoodsport off Highway 101, this easily accessible campground is away from the summer craziness that afflicts so many campgrounds in the Olympics."
"We stayed in site #53 for two nights and nearly had the campground to ourselves. This is dry camping at it’s best. With almost no other campers here, the silence was amazing."
from $20 / night
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LegendReally cute camp spot and play area!! Pet friendly and dog park! Went here on our trip to Tacoma north of the city. Very nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here!
TravelerComfortable peaceful if it had wifi it would be perfect. The dog park is a wonderful addition.
TravelerGreat campground right before Olympic national park. Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us.
GuideYour basic KOA with the amenities: flush toilets, showers, dog park, gift shop, kids activities, etc. but comes with the price $38/night basic primitive tent camping. No complaints otherwise and very friendly staff.
ScoutExcellent location for those with military access to the base - active duty, retired or family. 30/50 amp hookups. Beautiful views of American Lake. Pet friendly.
GuideSpent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet. Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days. Just register campsite upon arrival at front billboard or call ahead with questions or availability. First come first serve. Entire campground has decent roads but go extra extra slow in areas. Their are also couple nice campground public toilets but NO water or power. Bring sewer if able. Pet friendly but rules strictly enforced. I gave it 5 stars due to MY stay was amazing and my dog had a good time too. Thanks Margaret McKenny Camp hosts Ginny and Steve.
GuideI was really excited about our visit to this part of Washington and the coast but the sad part is that once again there's a lot of families and kids and the beach had people who like to drive trucks on the sand doing donuts nearby.
There were great huckleberry bushes, but beware of the people who don't pick up after their pets--there was huge piles of dog doo along the shoulder where you walk to the beach trail and by the restroom where people tie dogs up and use the facilities.
The campsites are often used by people who book several sites at once for huge family gatherings so the bordering bushes that supposedly create some sense of privacy have huge holes in them--so your neighbors can hang out with you whether you want that or not.
The rangers who man the place are very young and I don't think they excel at cleaning and keeping guests inline with park rules. They dump trash, check people in, check people out, clean fire pits, change the TP and not much more. Their ranger station is so nice, maybe they would rather just stay in there.
The campground is mostly set back from the beach although the sound of the sea is still heard and that's great if you don't have a noisy loop. The walk to the trail is on a paved road, then the actual walk to the beach is long long long long. Lots of dunes, lots of soft sand and long flat little waves to walk through. You can walk a long the beach for a long time, but once again, weirdos in trucks speed by randomly and this spoils the sense of vastness we came here for.
I would not go back here again, although the folks who had sites right on the beach and in the yurts looked happy.
GuideSeal Rock campground is on the Hood canal side of the Olympic peninsula in Washington state. It's actually the second time we camped there, this time on July 3rd and 4th. We expected it to be overcrowded and it was not the case, though a bit more on the 4th. Very nice campground with direct access to a small beach and a gorgeous view. Shellfish can be harvested on the beach. Pets are not allowed on the beach but there are plenty of trails where they can be taken. There is a charming little boardwalk interpretive trail along the water. All campsites are in wooded areas, including those on the lower loop along the water. There are flush toilets and water and a camp host. Fee is 18 dollars for a tent site.
LegendThis is another great Grays Harbor County spot just south of Montesano. Like Lake Sylvia it is super family and pet friendly. The campsite is divided into two different areas...one for RVs and the other for tents. The facilities are all well maintained and the bathrooms have showers. It is a pretty quiet campground even though it is near a highway.
There are lots of spots to fish in the campground as well as the surrounding areas.
Schafer State Park Campground permits pets at all campsites and features well-maintained hiking trails suitable for dog walking. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins with no breed restrictions for pets, though standard leash rules apply. Sites contain gravel tent pads and fire pits with grills, providing adequate space for campers with animals. The park's figure-eight hiking loop offers terrain variation through forest areas where dogs can explore alongside owners. Olympic National Forest Dispersed Camping areas like FS-2292 also welcome pets with free camping options in more remote settings. Visitors note the campground can get busy on weekends but empties substantially during weekdays, making midweek visits ideal for campers seeking quieter experiences with pets.
Coho Campground provides lakeside camping with pet access to Wynoochee Lake, where dogs can swim in designated areas. The campground features spacious sites with reasonable privacy between neighbors, particularly in Loop B which offers more seclusion while still maintaining proximity to restrooms. While the location sits 35 miles from major highways with no nearby stores, the remote setting creates a peaceful environment for pets and owners. Campers should come fully prepared with all supplies needed for their pets. Forest Service dispersed camping areas near Matlock offer more primitive options for those wanting complete seclusion with their pets, though these lack facilities like toilets or drinking water. Sites 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, and 36 at Coho sit on a bluff overlooking the lake, providing prime locations for camping with dogs who enjoy water access.
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