RV parks near Milton, Washington typically operate year-round with seasonal activity patterns. The region sits at low elevations between 200-500 feet, creating milder winter camping conditions compared to higher Cascade campgrounds. Rainfall averages 40 inches annually, with heaviest precipitation from November through March affecting ground conditions at campsites without concrete pads.
What to do
Trail access: 7-minute drive from Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor to Cushman Trail. "Waterfront is right down the street. Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by," notes Jacob P., who appreciated the tent camping options despite this being primarily an RV destination.
Water activities: 20-minute drive to Lake Tapps from Milton. Cove RV Park offers good access to Hood Canal for boaters. "Nice location for hiking or boating in the Hood Canal area, a great store, and fantastic and friendly management made this a very pleasant stay," according to reviewer JL.
Explore Seattle: Regular bus service available near Trailer Inns RV Park for day trips. "I could walk to the bus depot and take the bus downtown for the day," reports Vicky S., who found this practical despite the tight quarters of the park itself.
What campers like
Cellular connectivity: Strong signals at most parks for remote work. "I'm getting 120+ mbs download on AT&T in my site right now, but several sites down from me, it can dwindle down to 5mbs!" explains Brodie D. about their stay at Tall Chief Campground, highlighting the importance of site selection.
Dog-friendly facilities: Several parks offer dedicated pet areas. "They even provide a poo poop can at the driveway with baggies," writes Wendy R. about Issaquah Village RV Park, where dogs must be walked across the street on the Burke Gilman trail.
Bathroom quality: Clean facilities available at most parks. "Bathrooms are clean and have hot water. Laundry room is clean too and you can do a full load for $4," notes a reviewer about Issaquah Village, while another camper praises Tall Chief's bathrooms as having "a great 'spa' feeling to their design."
What you should know
Vehicle age restrictions: Some parks have limitations. "They don't allow drop-ins or vehicles older than 20 yrs," reports Madeline W. about Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park, despite its otherwise positive rating.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking essential, especially during summer. "Called and talked to the team at midway today inquiring about guests coming into town. They're a long term only location with 6 months or more as the minimum stay," warns Jennifer H. about Midway Village RV Park.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. "I'll start with the thing to be aware of: you'll be camping 200' from I-90. But we found our ear plugs did a good job of quieting that noise enough for us to get a good sleep," advises Jerry B. about staying at Issaquah Village RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Limited at certain parks. "Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)," notes Joseph I. about Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor, suggesting families should plan off-site activities.
Amenities for kids: Some parks offer recreational facilities. Blue Sky RV Park provides "Mini golf basket ball court, lakes, bingo, free donuts and coffee," according to Dave S., making it more family-friendly than some alternatives.
Space considerations: Site selection matters for family comfort. "The sites are level and spacious and had a fire ring and picnic table at each," says a camper about options at Tall Chief Campground, where sites vary considerably in size and privacy.
Tips from RVers
Electrical limitations: Power capacity varies between parks. "Normally 30 amp posts are sufficient but we ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues," warns Derek & Alex W. about their experience at Tall Chief Campground.
Site leveling: Terrain varies by park. "The sites are level and spacious," reports a camper about Tall Chief Campground, while Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park offers "large private or cramped sites based on what you choose and pay for."
Dump station access: Not universal at all parks. "Water and Electric (50 amp) only. There are several dump stations nearby," explains Marque W. about Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park, an important consideration for longer stays.
