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Beware of the thiefs over there. I was camping just by the main 52 road, and somebody stole my sleeping bag, pillow and a coat. Don’t left ANYTHING in your tent if you leaving
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Camping opportunities around Morton, Washington include several well-maintained campgrounds situated near lakes and rivers in the Cascade foothills. Mossyrock Park and Riffe Lake Campground offer a mix of tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin accommodations approximately 15 miles west of Morton along US-12. Alder Lake Park and Taidnapam Park provide additional developed options within a 20-mile radius. These mixed-use campgrounds feature varying levels of amenities from basic tent sites to full hookup RV spaces, with some offering glamping accommodations for those seeking more comfort.
Most campground options in the Morton area remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. Several campgrounds like Ike Kinswa State Park and Elkamp Eastcreek provide all-season accessibility, while others such as Iron Creek Campground operate seasonally from May through September. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends when waterfront sites fill quickly. Many locations offer paved or gravel pads for RVs with 30-amp electrical service, potable water, and sanitary dump stations. Shower facilities and flush toilets are common at the larger developed campgrounds. A review noted, "Riffe Lake Campground is under new ownership. You can see they've been putting a lot of work into it. Paving roads, landscaping, etc. Looks great and well maintained."
The region's campgrounds provide excellent access to water recreation, with several locations situated directly on lakes. Mossyrock Park receives consistently positive reviews for its lake views, playground facilities, and spacious campsites. According to visitor feedback, "There is a nice lake in walking distance for boating, swimming, and fishing." Family-friendly amenities are highlighted in multiple reviews, with playgrounds, swimming areas, and open spaces for activities frequently mentioned. While lakefront sites offer scenic views, they typically provide less privacy than forested areas. Cell service varies throughout the region, with most developed campgrounds maintaining adequate coverage. Proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes these campgrounds convenient base camps for day trips into the national park during summer months.
Best Campgrounds near Morton (316)
1. Elkamp Eastcreek
"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."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability2. Ike Kinswa State Park Campground
"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."
3. Mossyrock Park
"This camping is great if you do not mind having others near you or if you are fearful of venturing out alone. If you are looking for a secluded location, this is NOT the spot."
"Driving through and tried to book online day of but you’re not able to. Called in and employee told me there was plenty of camping if we showed up late."
from $25 - $315 / night
Check Availability4. Alder Lake Campground
"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."
from $35 - $265 / night
Check Availability5. Taidnapam Park
"We scored a walk-in tent site ($22.) on Monday in the middle of August without a reservation."
"We came here for the 4th of July to get away from the fireworks in the city (our dog is terrified of them!). We had an amazing experience!"
from $25 - $915 / night
Check Availability6. Riffe Lake Campground
"It was a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the lake, which had a very long and nice boat ramp deep enough to accommodate just about any boat."
"We were lucky to nearly have the entire camp site to ourselves. Quiet and serene place to stay. Set up was easy and quick. Highly recommend."
7. Iron Creek Campground
"There is a path from our campsite that join the bigger walking loop around the campground and access to the river. We were there after the July 4th holiday so it was quiet."
"The campground is super quiet and allows you to get away from it all. There are no services and no cell phone reception so come expecting that."
from $27 - $50 / night
Check Availability8. Cowlitz Falls Campground
"Absolutely beautiful campground in Washington state nestled into the woods between Randall and Morton on the Cowlitz River. 4 loops to choose from. 2 with electric and water, 2 geared to tent or dry trailer"
"Very quiet campground with lots of walking trails and activities. Good place for families - the water is walking distance and seems to provide good fishing opportunities."
9. riffe lake
"The dispersed campground at Riffe Lake was such a peaceful spot everything was clean, quiet, and well kept."
"The free dispersed camping at Riffe Lake was wonderful. The views were amazing. It was quite accepting for the few RV’ers who ran their generators all night."
10. Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park
"If you are looking for an volunteer opportunity while in the park, check out the Washington Train Association also know as the WTA."
"Large campground located near the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier. Many sites tucked into large trees. Some loops close to main toad so the noise can be an issue, but overall beautiful!"
from $20 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 4 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 35 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 37 min from Bremerton, WA
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Recent Reviews near Morton, WA
1335 Reviews of 316 Morton Campgrounds
- BBeth P.Scout
Mossyrock Park
A favorite!
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid with my parents, and now I visit regularly with my own kids. It’s honestly one of my favorite places to camp! I drive from Montana to visit once a year.
This is a very family-friendly campground, and there are always lots of kids around. The main campground and S’mores Loop tend to be busier, with kids playing and people out and about. If you’re looking for a quieter site, I’d recommend staying up top in the Birds Eye area. Just keep in mind that there isn’t any shade up there, but if you have a pop-up canopy, you’re all set!
The grounds are always clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The bathrooms are SO clean and always have plenty of hot water. We have a camper and still choose to shower in the campground bathrooms because they’re that nice! It is an older facility, and of course, it’s still a public bathroom, so I’d recommend shower shoes, but the staff does an amazing job keeping everything clean.
You’ll constantly see staff cleaning, emptying trash bins, and taking care of the grounds. Whatever the management is doing here, they’re clearly doing something right. I wish more campgrounds were managed this way!
There are lots of shaded campsites, nice playgrounds, disc golf courses, paved biking paths, a lake for swimming, a boat ramp, dump station, and plenty of guest parking. There’s something for everyone, especially families.
I have AT&T cell service and had full bars/service in the Birds Eye area, which was a nice bonus.
I highly recommend this campground and will definitely continue coming back with my family!
Natalie M.ScoutGoat Marsh Dispersed Group Campsite
Great spots on this road
Close to Kalama falls hike, Mt St helens, and other hikes too. Got there Friday around 7:30pm in August and had many spots to pick from on this road and the road leading in too. Drive slow lots of potholes, even on the paved road heading up into the foothills.
Ellen M.ScoutHarry Gardner Park
Amazing
It was me and my son's first time camping at this campsite and we had an amazing time I rate this camping experience at 10 out of 10 and I would definitely will be back again soon
Lainey P.
RangerPackwood RV Park & Campground
$5 shower for visitors
I really appreciate that they will let you shower here for $5. Two shower stalls in the bathroom and I had the whole place to myself when I came here. They were clean enough showers but definitely room for improvement, there was some mold & hair. I was just grateful for hot water and good water pressure. I believe there is laundry there too they might let visitors use.
- cclint B.Scout
Little Soda Springs Rd Dispersed
Little soda
Had a great time here with the family and the dogs! This place was super peaceful with a private trail to the creek. Definitely will be coming back here again!!
Side note tho…the walk in camp sights were trashed with garbage and human waste with TP in a lot of places….pack in pack out guys
- Lainey P.Ranger
Snow Lake Backcountry Campsites — Mount Rainier National Park
Lots of incline and decline on a short hike in
The hike is short but it can be pretty tough, plus it gets very busy on warm days being one of the few swimmable spots in the park. Campground seemed well kept
- Lainey P.Ranger
La Wis Wis Campground
Dreamy
This is a very very special campground and I had a hard time leaving. So beyond gorgeous, this is the place to be on very warm summer days if you’re a swimmer. The water is COLD for sure, and I’m pretty used to PNW frigid waters - could have really swam around all day if temps were in the 90’s. I was here when it was lower 70’s and partly cloudy, still beautiful but a little too cold to indulge in a long swim. Many sites are incredibly spacious and private. I had three sites around me vacant (despite the campground being full online) People don’t treat the vault toilets well here unfortunately, and there’s no bear boxes. Super close to Packwood. I really loved this campground for lounging around and for easy NP access.
- Lainey P.Ranger
Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp
HORSE WAS SHOT & SHERIFF WOULD NOT COME
This went from a four star stay to one star in the blink of an eye. There is a shooting range directly behind this campground, and the horse trails lead right past it. On August 8th 2026 around 2PM, someone’s horse was shot while they were riding less than a half a mile away from camp and when they called 911, animal control came but police would NOT come even to investigate. This was reckless use of a firearm, animal endangerment, and honestly should be a felony. There is no way to accidentally be shooting at the trails from the shooting range, you have to DECIDE to do that. Police are absolutely useless, and now I know especially in this area the cops don’t give a damn about anyone’s safety.
You can hear shooting nearby all day and all night despite the posted hours at the range. Although it’s a free stay with a discover pass, I will NOT EVER stay here again and would not recommend this place to anyone with horses.
Guide to Morton
Camping spots near Morton, Washington sit between 800-1,200 feet elevation in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains. The region experiences mild summers with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 70-85°F, though nights can drop into the 40s even in summer months. Cell service varies throughout the forested areas, with stronger reception at developed campgrounds and limited to no service at more remote locations.
What to do
River access exploration: At Cowlitz Falls Campground, campers can enjoy the Cowlitz River with a short walk from camp. "The day use area is along the river with boat ramp and dock," notes one reviewer. Be aware that "the river is very cloudy murky green a result of ash and sediment runoff from the Mt St Helens eruption."
Old growth forest hiking: The lush forest ecosystem around Morton provides unique hiking opportunities. At Iron Creek Campground, visitors describe "a lush campground carpeted with ferns and dripping with moss. It feels like stepping back to prehistoric times." Another camper notes, "Trees here are 600 years old. Huge."
Star viewing: Minimal light pollution makes several campgrounds ideal for astronomy. "Evening star viewing" is mentioned as a highlight at Elkamp Eastcreek, while Taidnapam Park offers "tall trees, & ferns. Feels like you are in Boreal forests" creating natural frames for night sky viewing.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Elkamp Eastcreek consistently receives praise for exceptional maintenance. One visitor shared, "Elkamp was very clean with the nicest campground bathrooms we have ever experienced. The shower is coin-operated so bring quarters if you wish to use." Another noted it has "exquisite" grounds with "constant attention."
Spacious sites: Ike Kinswa State Park Campground offers generous campsites. "The sites are large, shaded and quiet. Many are pull through," reports one camper. Another mentioned, "As we were on the outer part of the loop in a pull-through site, we had a view of the woods and quite a bit of space between neighboring sites."
Water recreation options: Several campgrounds provide direct water access. "Ike Kinswa is right near the water and you can walk to little beaches, kayak off of them or go to the big swimming area/park which is lovely," states one review. Another camper adds, "Big protected swim area and there's even a protected kayaking area that goes up the river."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Summer weekends fill quickly at most campgrounds. Alder Lake Park is popular but can be accessed in shoulder seasons without reservation. "We lucked out with it being their opening weekend, the campground was maybe 50% full and FCFS, we ended up staying in the upper loop site 13."
Water level fluctuations: Riffe Lake experiences significant water level changes. "The water levels have been permanently lowered by 30-ish feet. This is bad news for people who only went there for boating and fishing and swimming in the swim area," notes a Taidnapam Park visitor.
Weather considerations: The region can experience significant temperature swings. At Iron Creek Campground, "the campground is like fairy wonderland with so much moss and greenery" but stays cooler than surrounding areas due to dense tree cover.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Mossyrock Park provides extensive children's facilities. "Nice play area for children and grassy areas for dogs on leash," reports one camper. The park also offers "a small playground" and "lots of room for kids to ride bikes."
Family-friendly activities: Taidnapam Park caters specifically to families. "This campground is a strange hidden gem. We love this campground to go to with kids - the walk-in tent sites are great and the water is so shallow now for quite a ways out so the kids can play in the water and the sand/mud along the edge of the lake."
Safety considerations: Parents should note that water temperatures remain cold year-round. At Cougar Rock Campground, families should "be sure to bring bug spray" and prepare for cooler evenings, even in summer.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Riffe Lake Campground offers several options for RVs. "They have several back-in spots, some with partial hookups and some with full hookups. Most of the spots are well-shaded from the trees," notes a visitor. Another mentions that "RV spots are gravel pads and had water and electric, some had full hook up too."
Dump station availability: Several campgrounds lack sewer hookups at sites. A visitor to Elkamp Eastcreek noted: "What would improve Elkamp? It would be great to have a dump station. Sewer hookups would be even better."
Campground navigation: Large rigs should research site dimensions before booking. At Iron Creek Campground, "our 30 ft TT filled the parking pad but we never unhooked the truck. I think a 40ft would be maximum length."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Morton, WA?
What camping is available near Morton, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Morton, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 316 campgrounds and RV parks near Morton, WA and 56 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Morton, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Morton, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Morton, WA is Elkamp Eastcreek with a 4.9-star rating from 37 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Morton, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Morton, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 56 free dispersed camping spots near Morton, WA.
What parks are near Morton, WA?
What parks are near Morton, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Morton, WA that allow camping, notably Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
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