McKenna is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near McKenna, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near McKenna and user-submitted reviews.
"It's about an hours drive from Paradise, which makes it less ideal than Cougar Rock if that's your destination, but the reservations do not fill up nearly as quickly."
"Walking distance to the day use beach area. Very clean showers. Well maintained sites and fire wood for sale with the camp host. A great spot for exploring near Mt. Rainer."
$12 - $45 / night
"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia. The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers. "
$25 - $40 / night
"Rainier as it is within minutes of the Nisquilly entrance. The majority of the campsites were amid tall trees. "
"The sites are situated amongst beautiful tall trees, spacious and private. A beautiful creek runs through with a foot bridge with access to a beautiful meadow."
$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."
$20 - $50 / night
"It's ffs camping, but it was the middle of the week so I had no trouble snagging a spot around 7."
"They took us around the farm and showed us the animals. We have a 38-foot trailer and had plenty of room to back in. At the end of the day, soaking in the hot tub was the best!"
"Super peaceful, great fire pit location, water at the site entrance, portable restrooms away (but close), and best of all right at the river’s edge."
"We needed something close to the city, but didn’t want to feel like we were in the city, this fit the bill. People are very friendly and accommodating. The park is really clean."
$40 - $60 / night
"We had a little trouble finding this spot because an industrial area moved in around the campground. Signs tell you where it is, but it feels wrong."
"Site #5 is close to main office where you can get wifi if you want, we declined though. Restrooms were good. No issues. Will definitely return again soon!"
"Excellent 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."
"It is in the wilderness, on the lake, but it is also fairly close to stores and gas stations. Long term max is 28 days per spot."
$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."
"One of my favorite campgrounds in Washington! Lots of camping spots right on Lake Mayfield with tons of trails in and around the campground."
"Let me start off by saying - if there are so many campsites in Washington, why would you want to stay at the same place multiple times???
Ike Kinswa is the place I would stay at repeatedly."
ScoutWe loved this spot! Beautiful location, close to the mountain, clean, and the port-a-potty’s were a great perk. The two pads are great if you have a bigger group.
ScoutOur family loves staying in private camp sites. With little kids you really can’t beat it! Paradise Pines was exactly what we were looking for. It’s quiet and private while being so close to Rainier! We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back next year!
ScoutFacilities were good and trails around are fun and easy enough for me and 2 kids. The beach and its tides are why we came.
ScoutMy wife and I loved staying here for our trip to Rainier! It made it super easy getting into the park.
We loved the quiet nature of the site. Even though there’s a few cabins, it felt really private and peaceful. The site was clean, and the wildlife (deer) that wandered through every morning was delightful.
There is also a cool entrance to the river. Which was so peaceful and private! It was wonderful!
ScoutWe just stayed here about a week ago and it was a great time. Convenient that it is so close to the entrance of Mount Rainier NP made for a few easy trips to come back and forth in between hikes. Our dogs loved it and having 2 tent pads was super nice for our big group.
GuideI’m not sure why it only lists the group site when there are regular sites as well. Lots of FCFS options, managed to snag a spot on a Sunday night which felt lucky. Beautiful area, nice bathrooms, tasty water, and has a beautiful hike across the road (Carter falls and beyond).
ScoutThis place is really bad, but there are not many sites in the area. Dusty roads, no internet, low water pressure.
GuideIt’s basically a pull off from the forest service road with a fire ring, but remote enough that you never see anyone. Going on day 3 and I’ve yet to see another car go by. The views in the pictures speak for themselves.
GuideFriendly staff, nice river walks and nice picnic spots. Children and dog play grounds.
Camping near McKenna, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near McKenna, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, McKenna, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 264 campgrounds and RV parks near McKenna, WA and 28 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near McKenna, WA is Alder Lake Park with a 4.3-star rating from 31 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 free dispersed camping spots near McKenna, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near McKenna, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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