C
Chandler K.
Guide
GuideGrandy Lake Campground
Clean but very dense camping
This site is clean and there are good level sites available. However, it’s quite dense and you will have no privacy if you have neighbors.
Camping near Monroe, WA
230 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Search destinations
Add dates
SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
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 (230)
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. 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 Availability3. 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."
4. 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
Recent Camping Photos near Monroe, WA
333 Photos of 230 Monroe Campgrounds
johnathan B.
Thousand Trails Thunderbird
Lynn K.
Flowing Lake Park & Campground
Pam W.
Duvalla
Saraj B.
The Wolf and the Raven
Wendy C.
Lake Pleasant RV Park
Dawnielle C.
Tolt MacDonald Park, WA
The Dyrt
Tentrr Signature Site - Cascade Rose Alpaca Farm Stay
Kevin R.
Masonic Family Park
Courtney P.
Verlot Campground
Dene H.
Gold Basin Campground
Casey T.
Tall Chief Campground
Les R.
Index Town Wall Parking Area
Recent Reviews near Monroe, WA
1342 Reviews of 230 Monroe Campgrounds
Lee D.
LegendLake Pleasant RV Park
A lake, but geese, ducks, and birds!
General: 230-site RV park. Some sites are back-in, some pull-through. Some are lakefront. All are FHU. There is also one yurt.
Site Quality: Paved camper pad on level sites. Unlike most other RV parks, there is some foliage separating the sites, providing a modicum of privacy. We chose a lakefront site, but I think the pull-thru sites in the far rear of the park might have been a better choice (less geese traffic!).
Bath/Shower: There is a large main bathroom with showers near the office. At the rear of the property, there are five bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink, and shower; one of these is ADA accessible. When we arrived late Saturday afternoon, two of these had no toilet paper, and one had no soap. I did see they were being attended to in the evening. Also, no hooks or shelves to put toiletries on. There was often water on the floor in these units, I’m guessing from the showers. The main bathrooms at the front are MUCH nicer, but about a third of a mile walk from the rear sites.
Activities/Amenities: Catch and release fishing. A couple of miles of hiking trails around the perimeter of the campground. These are paved, gravel, or grass, and hilly! The road around the campground is just about a mile and flat, so it was good to run laps if that is your thing (good for me!). Amenities include: a playground, laundry ($2 each for washer and dryer), recycling, a library (I was happy to pick up a book on my to-read list), a dog run, and propane. The lake is nice, but there is a lot of algae, and swimming is not allowed. There are about two dozen geese that roam freely around, leaving goose poop wherever they go! I did see someone watering down the goose by-product on Monday morning, so the staff does work to mitigate this situation. Also ducks, birds, and even bunnies and snails.
As far as RV parks go, this is one of the nicer ones we have stayed at (and less expensive than some). It is convenient to the Seattle area. It is well-tended to; there are flower baskets throughout the property. One star deducted for the bathrooms at the rear of the property.
Ruth S.
ScoutBeckler River Campground
Quiet campground on the river
It's beautiful here. Some of the sites are quite close, but I'm enjoying the stop over.
Jacquie B.GuideLake Pleasant RV Park
Quiet and clean, d
This is a nice park, clean and quiet. But the draw back is the sites are small, there are bushes between the sites to give some privacy. It is camping in a parking lot. I don't believe you can have campfires. Kids have no place on their site to play so play in the street. More than once I had to honk at them to get them out of the way.
Great location for me, I was visiting my daughter who lives in Seattle.
The park was clean, they wash the goose poop off the sites, but still watch where you step. It is very high priced but they are the only game in town.
d
Marian B.
TravelerEnumclaw Expo Center RV Park
Nice little Campground for a short stay
Campground has nice paved spots, but they are very close to each other, so don't expect much privacy.
It sits behind a smal stadium.
For the restrooms and shower you'll have to walk pretty far. These are just simple ones, like in a sportsclub usual. Shower is warm enouth but not hot (for my wife it was not hot enough).
Camphost is very friendly and will help you, if needed. We came in at about 8:30 pm without a reservation, she helped us with the booking and all went good.
45 $ per night with electric and water hookup.
MariScoutFay Bainbridge Park
$25 a night - not bad
For the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
JamieScoutAngel of the Winds RV Resort
Has it all!!
This rv resort was way better than we were expecting, as a last minute add on. Massive dog park, indoor pool and fire areas, putt putt, pickleball, nature walking trails, kids outdoor play area, sun deck, and I’m sure there is more we haven’t gotten to see! Big spacious spots. About 25 mins from skagit speedway. Hope to come stay here again in the future!
Ragamuffin U.TravelerSeal Rock Campground
Great Little Campground!
USFS facility, FCFS, NO reservations accepted. $18 flat camp fee for every site. 41 camp sites for every type & size of rig/tent. Each site has a nice flat platform for tents, a table & fire ring. Some pull-thru sites on lower river-side, can better accommodate LARGE/Long rigs. Flush toilets, pit toilets, no showers, potable water every couple sites. 5-bars T-Mobile. Bring your own wifi. Camp Host on site if any questions. Great little boardwalk along water with info viewing stations. NO DOGS ON BEACH!
- jjune G.Guide
Deception Pass State Park Campground
High use, well cared for
This is a busy campground and day use area, but it’s awesome. You can kayak and swim in cranberry lake, watch the sunset from either north beach or west beach, and hike many different trails all from the campground.
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.
Keep Exploring