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Monroe, Washington provides access to several established campgrounds with varied accommodation options within a short drive of the city. Thousand Trails Thunderbird, located directly in Monroe, offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Flowing Lake Park & Campground in nearby Snohomish features waterfront camping with similar accommodation types, while Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation combines traditional camping with glamping options including yurts. The region's campgrounds typically feature amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilets, with many offering electrical hookups and drinking water.
Camping facilities in the area remain accessible throughout the year, though availability and conditions vary by season. Most established campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. The proximity to both the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound creates a climate of mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, making late spring through early fall the most comfortable camping period. Many campgrounds in the region provide water and electrical hookups for RVs, while tent campers can find both primitive and improved sites. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area due to proximity to urban centers. As one camper noted about Tolt MacDonald Park, "The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
Campers consistently highlight water access as a significant draw to the area's campgrounds. Several sites offer proximity to rivers, lakes, and streams, providing opportunities for fishing, paddling, and swimming. Flowing Lake Park receives positive reviews for its lake access, while Tolt MacDonald Park earns praise for its riverside location and trail connections. The region's campgrounds balance natural settings with convenient access to urban amenities, as many sites are within a short drive of grocery stores and restaurants. Noise levels vary significantly between locations, with some campgrounds affected by nearby highways while others offer more secluded experiences. A reviewer described Lake Pleasant RV Park as "the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It's north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls."
Best Campgrounds near Monroe (229)
1. Flowing Lake Park & Campground
"This is a nice campground with semi private sites, several of which are generous sized with walking trails, and trails to the lake. Lots of trees for privacy."
"Very close to several Walmarts and grocery stores."
2. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA
"The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
3. Lake Pleasant RV Park
"This is the nicest park with the best rates close to the Seattle area. It’s north of Lake Washington so you can skip bridge traffic and tolls. It has easy access to UW Bothell."
"The roadways are easy to navigate and lots of folks walk around the park roads."
from $62 - $750 / night
Check Availability4. Thousand Trails Thunderbird
"This is a good campground just off Hyway 2 and on the river, some site are directly next to the river, however, we choose a site on the other side of the road due to the full hookup there."
5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds
"It has water and 30 amp power at all spots with access to a dump station. You are limited to 7 nights per month. It's right next to the fairgrounds so you have all the sounds that come with that."
"Notable considerations, near racetrack ongoing races and trials usually quiets down early evening this time of year. Great place to go adventure for the day. A couple major stores to stock up on."
from $35 / night
Check Availability6. Verlot Campground
"Stopped through here on a trip around the mountain loop. This is in a great location being accessible from the city but near all the great trails in the area."
"This amazing little campground on mountain loop highway has it all."
from $32 - $72 / night
Check Availability7. Tall Chief Campground
"This is a big park that is part of Thousand Trails. No sales pitch to join, which was nice. Rangers were super nice. Bathrooms very new and clean. Lots of trees between sites. "
"We love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region. It’s super close (like 7 min drive) from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co. Try it!"
8. Cascades RV Resort
"Gas stations and McDonalds next to the resort 1 mile from town of Sultan"
from $65 - $95 / night
Check Availability9. Eagles Reach
"Located near the Skykomish River, this is a great place to relax after a long day of exploring. Book them here and leave a review!"
from $35 - $55 / night
Check Availability10. Silver Lake RV Park
"The proximity to the lake is very nice. The park is very well kept. This is a bit close to businesses, but still feels pretty sereen."
Drive Time
- 31 min from Seattle, WA
- 43 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 7 min from Bellingham, WA
- 1 hr 22 min from Bremerton, WA
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Recent Reviews near Monroe, WA
1329 Reviews of 229 Monroe Campgrounds
Jeff A.
GuideRhododendron Campground
Thieves
Left for the evening for dinner got back and someone stole our stuff smart enough to not leave anything too valuable homeless living in area?
Aubrey M.
TravelerFR27 Landing
Open space, clearing for star link access, fits about 4 rigs, 3 firings
No water or amenities - close to road but quiet minimal traffic
Lee D.
LegendSun Outdoors Gig Harbor
An OK Sun Outddoors
General: 132-site RV park in beautiful Gig Harbor. The site layout is a bit wonky. Some are pull-through, some are back-in, some on concrete pads, and others (small tent sites) are just in a grassy area. Some have trees or foliage separating them while others have zero separation.
Site Quality: Varies. We had an electric and water site, located in a cul-de-sac near the tent sites. Our pad was shared by two sites. Fortunately, the site next to us was vacant. Completing the site is a picnic table. IMO the two best sites are 65 and 51.
Bath/Shower: Three stalls and three showers, and although they were clean, it was obvious they were not attended to during our two-night stay (I'm assuming there is a cleaning schedule, but it was not posted). Showers were a bit tight, but the water was warm.
Activities/Amenities: IMO, the nicest amenity this park offers is a small but nicely equipped exercise room. Other amenities include: a pet area (and dog wash), a well-equipped laundry room with an ironing board (but you do need to buy a special card), and a dump station (for an extra fee).
We appreciated a courtesy call the day of our arrival to let us know what to do if we arrived after the office was closed.
While not the fault of the RV park, it was located near the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club, and shots echoed throughout the park from the time we arrived at 5 pm until 8 pm, but fortunately only the first night. This was both annoying and disconcerting.
We opted not to pay the $35 “site-lock” fee. To me, this is a very annoying fee (and the reason for deducting a star), but fortunately we got the site we reserved. RV parks like this are expensive, and while they offer various amenities, they are not our favorite type of place to stay. Given the nature of our travels this summer, we will be staying in quite a few of them.
Karrah K.TravelerBoulder Creek Trail Dispersed
Private oasis off the road
I had the place to myself for 4 nights. It's not easy to get here as the road is full of potholes. Once you turn down this little "driveway" past an old open gate (didn't look like it had been closed in a long time - trust me I checked lol). Anyways you can fit many people, tents, probably campers too but you'll hit some brush or hanging branches - plenty of space to turn around though.
- Christina F.Guide
Deception Pass State Park Campground
Surprisingly secluded
HIGHLY recommend site 33 as it is secluded! Once in the site, I could not really see my neighbors. And this site was huge! I was in the Forest loop, which was lovely. Probably not for big trailers like 5th wheels or longer bumper pulls as the road through is very narrow and campsites are between big trees. It was perfect for my little 18 foot teardrop though. No playground. Good cell service. Here's the thing though, this is pretty much right next to NAS Whidbey so if jet noise bothers you, don't camp here. They were not doing night ops while we were there, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
Sabriena E.TravelerTinkham Campground
Beautiful and secluded, but noisy
We had a great time and really enjoyed how secluded and spaced out many of the spots are. Having gone mid week, there were very few other campers, and it was lovely walking around the campground and strolling along a short 1 mile long trail to a mossy and wooded swamp. The temperature was great, had easy access to the river, and had plenty of shade and space at our site.
I will not that being so close to the highway does of course mean non-stop road noise, but I found it easy to tune out if I imagined the noise as a close by waterfall :)
Additionally the “potable water” consisted of one hand cranked pump that took quite a bit of work to get any water out of. Not to mention any water that did come what was rust stained and smelled of iron. That is truly my biggest grievance with this site. If I go again, I will be bringing extra fresh water. I should also note that the bathrooms were very dark, even during the day, and smelled pretty bad, but that’s to be expected from an out house.
Overall I would go again! It was gorgeous and any noise was easily made up for by the trees and moss and isolated sites ❤️
- LLindsay C.Traveler
Dash Point State Park Campground
Perfect for those new to camping
We took our 5 & 6 year olds on their first camping trip. We spent 4 days, 3 nights and all had a great time. We were in a tent site. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that some of the sites are quite small or very close to the neighboring spots. Our site was wonderful. We loved that it’s so close to the beach and trails for hiking. Best of both worlds.
Kelly H.ScoutKayak Point County Park
Campground review
Had everything for camping especially a quick walk to the water!
Guide to Monroe
Camping near Monroe, Washington offers multiple options within forests and along waterways. Nestled at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with elevations ranging from 60 to 500 feet, campsites provide varying access to the Skykomish and Snoqualmie Rivers. Cell reception varies significantly between locations, with stronger signals at lower elevations and spotty coverage in more remote areas.
What to do
Fishing access: Verlot Campground sits beside the South Fork Stillaguamish River with direct water access from many sites. "We had a spot right by the South Fork Stillaguamish River. We fell sleep and woke up to river sounds and were able to walk down to it straight from our site. There was also a cute sandy beach just at the edge of the campgrounds," notes one visitor.
Hiking trails: Tolt MacDonald Park offers numerous hiking trails directly accessible from the campground. A camper describes the layout: "If you venture across the Shakey bridge there are hiking trails, access to the water, and plenty of trees to hang your hammock in. There are also additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide swimming opportunities during summer months. At Flowing Lake Park & Campground, one reviewer mentions the facilities need improvement: "The beach access park loses a star for the grass being very wet and mushy. With a little work this could be fixed. The swimming area is also just rock and mud. A few loads of sand would make it infinitely better."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds in the Monroe area feature larger than average sites. At Flowing Lake, a camper notes: "Campsites are spacious and private. Reserve ahead very popular especially during the summer. Flushing toilets and showers. Lake access with boat launch and fishing dock."
River views: Campgrounds situated along waterways receive consistently high ratings. At Thousand Trails Thunderbird, a reviewer appreciates the setting: "This is a good campground just off Hyway 2 and on the river, some site are directly next to the river, however, we choose a site on the other side of the road due to the full hookup there."
Quiet evenings: Despite proximity to urban areas, several campgrounds maintain peaceful environments. As one Tolt MacDonald visitor describes: "It was quiet and peaceful." Another adds more detail: "Love this campground! So beautiful here and peaceful!"
What you should know
Reservation necessities: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. For Lake Pleasant RV Park, timing matters: "Easy reservation process. Reasonable rate for city location. Look at monthly rates if you staying more than two weeks. On site storage if you need to leave your rig for a few days."
Noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby highways or attractions. At Evergreen State Fairgrounds, one camper warns: "Not a place for tranquility. The price is right for what you get. Hosts are good people and quiet when races not running."
Varied site quality: Sites within the same campground can differ dramatically. At Verlot Campground, a visitor advises: "I was shocked by the high score and mostly positive reviews, but then I realized there is probably a huge difference between camping in the spots along the river vs. the ones right next to the highway, which is where I was."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Flowing Lake offers excellent facilities for children. One camper highlights: "Great county operated campground campsites are spacious and private. Cabins available, also the most amazing playground."
Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds provide nature learning experiences. At Tall Chief Campground, families appreciate the natural setting: "Helpful, friendly staff. Large private sites. It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you close to amenities and shopping."
Group camping: Several locations accommodate youth groups. One visitor shares: "We camped here with my daughter's American Heritage Girls troop. The site was nice and big. The park had lots for the girls to do and explore. We had a great time."
Tips from RVers
Water and power availability: Most campgrounds offer electric hookups but not all have sewer connections. At Cascades RV Resort, a reviewer notes the amenities: "A new and clean RV resort about 1 hour from Seattle. Big shower spaces for free. Coffee and cafe on side. Gas stations and McDonalds next to the resort, 1 mile from town of Sultan."
Long-term options: Some parks accommodate extended stays. At Lake Pleasant RV Park, a camper shares: "We stayed here for almost a month while visiting family in North Seattle. The grounds are quiet... truly silent... save for the many geese that call the lake in the center of the property their home."
Site selection tips: Carefully choosing your specific site matters. At Tall Chief Campground, a visitor advises: "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. They definitely have a few, but I would say arrive early so you can drive by all the sites while checking to make sure you have good reception if you need it."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best camping sites near Monroe, WA?
Where are the best camping sites near Monroe, WA?
Monroe offers excellent camping options in the surrounding Snohomish County area. Flowing Lake Park & Campground near Snohomish provides drive-in sites with water access, reservable spots, and toilet facilities. For a scenic riverside experience, Verlot Campground offers beautiful sites along the Mountain Loop Highway, though be aware that sites near the road can be noisy. The area around Monroe also provides access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby Cascades. Many campgrounds in the region fill quickly during summer weekends, so reservations are recommended when possible.
How far is Monroe camping from Seattle?
How far is Monroe camping from Seattle?
Monroe is conveniently located about 30-35 miles northeast of Seattle, making it approximately a 45-minute to 1-hour drive depending on traffic conditions. Kachess Campground is about 1.5-2 hours from Seattle, offering a slightly further but popular option with lake access. Pete Lake Backcountry Camping is also accessible within a reasonable drive from Seattle, located just past Lake Cle Elum. The relatively short distance from Seattle makes Monroe-area campgrounds ideal for weekend getaways without spending excessive time on the road.
What RV parks are available in Monroe, WA?
What RV parks are available in Monroe, WA?
Monroe and the surrounding area offer several RV-friendly options. Thousand Trails Thunderbird is located near Monroe and features full hookups, reservable sites, and is big-rig friendly. The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe provides RV camping with water and electrical hookups, particularly during events. For those willing to travel slightly further, Lake Pleasant RV Park north of Lake Washington offers excellent facilities with good rates, easy highway access, and a pleasant setting with a man-made duck pond.
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