RV campgrounds near Monroe, Washington provide accommodations for short and extended stays within an hour of Seattle. The Skykomish River flows through Monroe at an elevation of 60 feet, where summer temperatures average 75°F and winters reach lows around 35°F. Many local campgrounds remain operational year-round with varying seasonal amenities.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The Skykomish River offers fishing spots accessible from Thousand Trails Thunderbird. "Along the river you see fly fishing its amazing," notes one camper at Thunderbird RV Resort.
Trail access: Walking paths connect several campgrounds to longer regional trail networks. "The walk/run to the Samammish River trail and/or Burke Gilman trail is less than 2 miles down the road (some sidewalk along the way) or you can drive and park near the trail entrance at Bothell Landing," explains a visitor to Lake Pleasant RV Park.
Miniature golf: Some campgrounds offer on-site activities for when you don't want to venture far. "Mini golf basket ball court, lakes, bingo, free donuts and coffee showers are bug and clean price is fairly cheap," reports a camper at Blue Sky RV Park.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many RV parks have natural barriers between camping spots. "We had a pull through and, while it wasn't a huge amount of space, the trees between spots offered a really nice level of privacy," shares a camper at Lake Pleasant RV Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms are consistently mentioned in positive reviews. "Tall Chief's biggest perk is probably how nice they keep the park. Bathrooms are usually found to be immaculate. The main bathrooms have a great 'spa' feeling to their design and make you feel like you are glamping," reports a visitor to Tall Chief Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Several parks feature ponds with resident wildlife. "This RV Park in Bothell, WA...grounds are quiet... truly silent... save for the many geese that call the lake in the center of the property their home. I mention the geese because they were the only disruptive part of our stay. Their squawks often woke us early in the morning or at random times throughout the night."
What you should know
Cell service considerations: Coverage varies significantly between sites even within the same campground. "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. 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!"
Site utilities: Most RV campgrounds in Monroe provide water and electric, but sewer connections aren't universal. "No sewer connections which can be a bummer, but the nice bathrooms make up for it imo," mentions a Tall Chief visitor. Another notes: "Stayed 3 months for work, perfect beautiful, CHEEP CHEEP, not too good to be true, just right. All hookups included. (Bring your dump tote!) easy easy easy dump station."
Noise factors: Highway and train noise affects some campgrounds. "Tenting areas are 10-15 feet from the road, so very noisy all night long. The road is 35mph, so it's noisy...It's close enough that my tent would rustle with each car moving past," warns a tent camper at Thousand Trails Thunderbird.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some RV campgrounds Monroe, Washington offer child-friendly amenities. "The pool, miniature golf, playground and basketball were great," shares a visitor at Tall Chief Campground.
Swimming options: Family-friendly swimming facilities are available at select locations. "We didn't use the pool area but it looked clean and well kept," notes a camper at Thousand Trails Thunderbird.
Budget considerations: For families on extended stays, look for campgrounds with reasonable monthly rates. "We stayed here for 3 months last year and we are back for a month to visit our adult children... Bathrooms are clean and have hot water. Laundry room is clean too and you can do a full load for $4," explains a visitor at Issaquah Village RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: RVers recommend checking site conditions before committing. "Pad was paved, level and long enough for Super C and toad," notes a camper at Blue Sky RV Park.
Power requirements: Electrical service varies between parks and sites. "I do have to knock a star for the fact no sites have sewer hookups. This is fairly understandable though as it appeared that a service needs to pump the septic tank by the dump station for the entire park. Most people I saw had a honey wagon."
Laundry facilities: Available at select campgrounds with varying costs. "The laundry machines ($2 washer/$2 dryer) get the job done, with no need to keep feeding the machine," reports a visitor at Lake Pleasant RV Park.
