Top Tent Camping near Matlock, WA

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Matlock? We've got you covered. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Matlock campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Matlock, WA (87)

    Camper-submitted photo from Willaby Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Willaby Campground
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    1. Willaby Campground

    22 Reviews
    72 Photos
    475 Saves

    Overview

    With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Willaby Campground's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

    Recreation

    The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is part of the Quinault Indian Nation As such,You must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinault Indian Nation. Both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours.

    Natural Features

    The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.

    Nearby Attractions

    Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge offers a restaurant and gift shop. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Nature Trail, Kestner Homestead Trail and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close-by as well as the National Fish Hatchery. For a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Reserved sites must be occupied within 24 hours or the site will be forfetied for remainder of reservation.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $25 / night

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    2. Graves Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    56 Photos
    291 Saves

    Located in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.

    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $20 / night

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    3. Lena Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    30 Photos
    140 Saves

    This heavily used walk-in campground is accessed by hiking 3.5 miles on Lena Lake Trail #810. This backcountry primitive camping area is located along the west-shore of Lena Lake a large 55 acre lake in the Hamma Hamma drainage at 1,800 feet elevation. There are two pit toilets available on the west and north shores. Camp in designated sites located on either side of the lake. This area is heavily impacted by high visitor use! Campers must be familiar with Leave No Trace principles. Pack out all trash, camp within developed sites, and respect other visitors. From the campground there is access to The Brothers Wilderness via The Brothers Trail #821 which ends at The Brothers Base Camp. Wilderness regulations apply within The Brothers Wilderness. View a Lena Lake Campground vicinity map (.pdf)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $5 / night

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    4. NF-2419 Dispersed Site

    4 Reviews
    20 Photos
    158 Saves

    Dispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!

    Campsite

    Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible. If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave Pets

    Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure! Fires

    Only burn wood that is already dead and down Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions Trash

    Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT! Human Waste

    Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
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    5. Chetwoot Campground

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    61 Saves

    The entrance to this campground is through Coho campground, which is closed during off-season. There is a gate that closes off the entrance.

    • Tents
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    6. Enchanted Valley

    6 Reviews
    38 Photos
    230 Saves
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Dispersed
    • Tent Cabin
    • Toilets
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    8. FS-2292 Dispersed

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    34 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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    9. Gatton Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    11 Photos
    66 Saves

    Gatton Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Lake Quinault next to Gatton Creek, a small rainforest stream. Campsites and the picnic units are located along the shore of the lake with views across the__water to the forested slopes of Olympic National Park.The area provides opportunities to swim and use non motorized boats nearby.__There are 5 walk-in campsites that accommodate tents. There are also 3 picnic units. Nearest boat ramps are located at Willaby and Falls Creek Campgrounds.Access__Gatton Creek Trail #888 from the trailhead across from the campground along South Shore Road.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market
    • Trash
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from Hope Island State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hope Island State Park
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    10. Hope Island State Park

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    96 Saves
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    • Showers

    $12 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews In Matlock

836 Reviews of 87 Matlock Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bruceport County Park
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Bruceport County Park

    Nice Spot

    Nice little spot. Free hot showers. $20 for a tent site. Some of the tent sites to choose from were really small or not level but we got lucky with what we thought was the best site (B-10)

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from NF-2419 Dispersed Site
    Oct. 5, 2024

    NF-2419 Dispersed Site

    Nice free boondocking between Port Angeles and Forks

    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.

  • Samuel H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fall Creek Campground
    Oct. 3, 2024

    Fall Creek Campground

    Neat Spot

    You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so.

    This was a nice spot to stay the night, clean, nice picnic tables and fire pits, one pit toilet.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Schafer State Park
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Schafer State Park

    Great little place by the river

    Just about 10 miles north of highway 12 near Elma. Got a great site right by the river. Nice toilets & showers (in old building so was pleasantly surprised!) wifi by information center, cell coverage limited (1 bar t-mobile with Weboost)

  • pawan
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Lake
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Grand Lake

    V

    This is a stunning spot that can be accessed via the Badger Valley Trail, leading through alpine meadows and mobile executor descending steeply into Grand Valley.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coho Campground
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Coho Campground

    4 Day stay

    Came to stay 4 nights and camp with family.
    Sites are nicely sized but any rig over 25foot would have trouble getting into. Absolutely no cell service. In Site 25 we had enough of an opening to get Starlink to work ok. In the reserved loops bathrooms are flush toilets and kept clean. Forest is thick There is a dump site which says it costs $5. Potable water throughout.

  • Sue O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Travel Inn Resort
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Travel Inn Resort

    Guide

    Travel Inn RV Resort offers a welcoming and convenient option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay. Located in a serene environment, this resort provides essential amenities such as full hookups, clean restrooms, and recreational facilities. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended stay, Travel Inn RV Resort ensures a pleasant experience with its friendly staff and well-maintained grounds. For those planning a trip and needing to sort out documentation like an NBI clearance, it's essential to schedule an NBI online appointment for renewal for clearance in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles. By doing so, travelers can focus on enjoying their stay at the resort, knowing their paperwork is in order.

  • Zarek A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Queets Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Queets Campground

    Cute and fun

    Wonderful spot to wake up next to a river. Need to be mindful of other campers in the area. Met a friendly dog. Looks like an ok place to float down the river 😉

  • Dolan G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Harbors State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Twin Harbors State Park

    Meh

    The layout of this campground packs sites too close together. It feels more like tailgating in a parking lot than camping. Other than that, this park is pretty great. It's a very short walk to the beach and a stone's throw from Westport. It's even got some decent trails for hiking around a bit. The bathrooms are pretty standard fare for state Park bathrooms, however, the free showers were a great plus.

  • Joshua W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Lake
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Elk Lake

    Fine base camp spot, some site flooding

    Camped here for the day hike up to Blue Glacier. The sites are small and somewhat close. Water access easy from streams before and after sites along the trail. Taking your camp gear up to the Glacier Meadows would be significantly more difficult, especially with the ladder.

    After we returned from the glacier, we found that our site had mostly flooded from moderate rain. We looked at the few open spots left and found the same issue. Settled for a partially sloped spot just next to a site. Not a fun thing to do after dark after a long day.

  • Jamie J.
    Camper-submitted photo from JB's RV Park
    Aug. 22, 2024

    JB's RV Park

    Fabulous location!

    Right up next to the shores! Nice little private tent spots. Free cold shower. Friendly camp hosts and staff.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dosewallips State Park
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Dosewallips State Park

    Well-Kept State Park Campground

    I spent three nights (arrived Monday, departed Thursday) at this lovely campground about an hour from my house.  The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty. (If I were in better shape without 50+ years of knee problems, I'd rate all the trails as easy.)

    The campsites are a short walk to the Dosewallips River, which is shallow and not very fast this time of year. It's a longer walk to the Hood Canal itself.

    You're not going to have a private, quiet, pristine wilderness experience here. US 101 runs through the park next to the campground, and the logging trucks can be quite loud. There are lots of families -- meaning, kids running around and riding bikes -- and the campsites are close to one another without any privacy. But, highway traffic is pretty much nonexistent in the evening and night and the entire camp was pretty quiet by 9 pm every evening.

    The camp is arranged in a bunch of loops. The first and last sites in each loop are preferable because of all the open space between the site and the road. The last site -- in my case, No. 20 -- is the best with an RV because the trailer will provide privacy from the adjacent campsite and there's a big space to other sites. (See the attached photo.)

    T-Mobile was 2 bars of 4G LTE reception. I have a Pepwave cellular modem in my trailer and had virtually no problem streaming shows.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove RV Park & Country Store
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Cove RV Park & Country Store

    Great Customer Service

    Mike and the ladies in the office just great people, very helpful and friendly

    Small park, a little road noise but nothing that bothered us, will stay here again.

    Had full hook up, everything worked as it should.

    The store has a good stock of stuff.

  • Becky H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pacific Dunes Resort
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Pacific Dunes Resort

    Super great hosts and wonderful stay near the beach!

    James and Jordyn were so helpful and accommodating to any need that arose. The nearness of the trail to the beautiful beach was a huge plus. Super relaxing ...hope to return soon!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Belfair State Park
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Belfair State Park

    Bad Situation Turned Out Terrific!

    We arrived at 10pm with 2 exhausted kids and someone had sniped our site! We went to the Campground Host and not only did they get us into an emergency spot (which was actually better) they gave my kiddos each a little toy. They even checked on us each day to make sure everything was going well in the new site.

  • Danielle S.
    Camper-submitted photo from FS-2292 Dispersed
    Jul. 27, 2024

    FS-2292 Dispersed

    Epic views

    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. East of the campsite there is a walking trail that takes you to an overlook, perfect for watching the sunrise.

  • Darrin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Falls Creek Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Falls Creek Campground

    CLOSED as of July 2-4

    Some sort of tree fell so there is tribal involvement I guess? Gatten Creek open but tiny. The campground west of this one was also closed. We ended up paying a ton of money for Rain Forest campground :| Call the lodge or something to find out if it's open yet before you go.

  • Nicole L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jarrell Cove State Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Jarrell Cove State Park

    Fun Forth of July

    Recently we spent the 4th of July weekend at Jarrell Cove and we had a great time. The campground is very family friendly (we have a toddler) and quiet. They had more amenities than I would expect: they had free wifi, loaner life jackets, little library, and kids packets from the park (coloring pencils, bookmark, coloring page). Bathrooms are clean with a shower. A short drive to Harstine Island state park is great for collecting sand dollars and clams, you see a ton of little crabs and we went kayaking. I read previous reviews and they do have deer that roam and when we pulled up there was one at our site to greet us.

  • Mar Z.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead

    Perfect woodsy rest stop off highway

    Right off the highway. Pit toilet and wooded areas. Can still hear highway from this exact GPS location, so I went further on up the road for a quieter spot. A few trucks did speed by in the middle of the night, but it was a Saturday and July 4th weekend. 5 bars of cell service.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dewatto Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Dewatto Campground

    Nice campground

    This is a nice campground that actually had availability on a weekend in the summer. There is no water, so you need to bring in your own water.

  • Jazmine M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pacific Beach State Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Pacific Beach State Park

    Summer Beach Days

    I stayed June 16th-19th is was really nice weather and I had a spot overlooking the beach. The campground was clean and the access to the beach was amazing.

    Site are a little close but not too bad.

    Would go back again.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from NF-2419 Dispersed Site
    Jun. 29, 2024

    NF-2419 Dispersed Site

    It’s was ok

    NF-2419 is a very busy road at all hours. 2 or 3 cars drive by all day and all through the night. As far as we could find there aren’t many spots that are more secluded they are mostly just turn outs.



Guide to Matlock

Camping near Matlock, Washington, offers a fantastic escape into nature with a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there's something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around Millersylvania State Park Campground. "Hiking and trail running in the park is wonderful, and with all the loops your efforts can range from 30 min strolls to half-day hikes," shared a happy camper.
  • Water Activities: Enjoy the lake at Willaby Campground where "the campground is small and right off the road but traffic noise isn't bothersome, particularly if you snag a site on the lake." Kayaking and paddleboarding are popular here.
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Penrose Point State Park Campground where visitors have reported catching trout. "About 1 mile away is a small lake for fishing where we caught a bunch of little trout," noted one family.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Lake Sylvia State Park Campground. "The campground is dog friendly. It is pretty quiet campground," said a satisfied visitor.
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Belfair State Park Campground. "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach," shared a family who loved their stay.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Staircase Campground is noted for being great for kids. "So many logs and paths around the campsite… our littles thought they had their own private park," one parent remarked.

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds like Falls Creek Campground lack showers and electric hookups. "The site was small but quite nice, just by a stream and close to the lake," a camper noted, emphasizing the need for reservations.
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Expect busier conditions at popular spots like Twanoh State Park Campground. "It was nearly full but manageable," one visitor mentioned during a holiday weekend.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings, especially at Coho Campground. "Lots of old growth forest, birds and squirrels live in the campground," shared a happy camper.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Millersylvania State Park Campground that offer activities for kids. "The lake was crowded from 11-5/6 but early mornings or late afternoon it really quieted down," noted a parent.
  • Pack for Fun: Bring along games and outdoor toys. "Our kids were only one of many groups of roving kids so it's a very family-friendly setting," said a camper at Penrose Point State Park Campground.
  • Plan for Meals: Consider campgrounds with nearby stores or cafes, like Belfair State Park Campground, where "town is 5 minutes down the road if you need something."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site, especially at Twanoh State Park Campground. "The nicer bathrooms were closed in the fall but the vault toilets were clean and close enough to our site," shared one RVer.
  • Book Early: Popular spots fill up fast, so reserve ahead at places like Lake Sylvia State Park Campground. "Reserve early as fills up quick," advised a frequent visitor.
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds, such as Falls Creek Campground, may not have full amenities. "There are several flush toilets that are well kept," noted a camper, highlighting the importance of planning.

Camping near Matlock, Washington, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Matlock, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Matlock, WA is Willaby Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.

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