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GuideLake Pleasant RV Park
Cross country travelers
Nice urban RV campground.,..good location and price if you are visiting the Seattle area.....I would camp here again if need be. Clean, safe, secure
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The area around Mountlake Terrace, Washington includes access to various types of camping and campgrounds within a short drive. Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell offers year-round accommodations with full hookups for RVs and tent sites, while Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island provides waterfront camping with cabin options. Several mixed-use campgrounds within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace accommodate both tent and RV camping, including Kitsap Memorial State Park and Manchester State Park, which feature cabin rentals and glamping opportunities. Most campgrounds in this region are established facilities rather than dispersed camping areas, providing amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms.
Many campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. As one visitor noted, "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." Weather conditions remain mild year-round, though winter camping may involve rain and cooler temperatures. Most established campgrounds in the area maintain good road access suitable for standard vehicles, with no high-clearance requirements. Cell phone coverage is generally reliable throughout the region, making it convenient for travelers needing to stay connected. Campgrounds closer to urban areas tend to have more amenities but may experience highway noise or less privacy between sites.
Campers report high satisfaction with waterfront locations and proximity to urban amenities. Several state parks in the area feature beach access, forested sites, and historical attractions. A reviewer of Manchester State Park mentioned, "Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from Port Orchard." Privacy between sites varies significantly across campgrounds, with some offering well-separated, wooded sites while others have more open layouts. Campgrounds near Mountlake Terrace provide convenient bases for exploring both the Seattle metropolitan area and nearby natural attractions. Many campers appreciate the balance of natural settings with proximity to urban conveniences, making this region particularly suitable for weekend getaways or longer stays for those wanting to explore both city and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Best Campgrounds near Mountlake Terrace (285)
1. 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 Availability2. Fay Bainbridge Park
"2, #3, #4 are IMO best after that as they move away from the beach and then curve around in ascending order.
Some neighbor noise, sites are close, but was not busy."
"Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."
from $25 - $95 / night
Check Availability3. Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground
"There is a big field to play ride bikes walk dog etc . The beach is really nice and nearby and at low tide is so peaceful to take a walk. There’s group activities too which is great for the kids."
"There is also access to a store with supplies and firewood nearby."
from $12 - $151 / night
Check Availability4. Manchester State Park Campground
"Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from port orchard Washington. Some sites have hookups and others are dry camping."
"Trails, views, and history in walking distance. Coin operated showers and clean restrooms."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability5. 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."
6. 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."
"I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water."
7. North Sound Recreational Vehicle Park
"I looked at all the RV/Trailer Parks close to Seattle. They were either over priced money traps, or crammed in so tight that there was no room to turn yourself around.
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"Located in Residential area with mostly full- time residents. Clean, safe, quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
8. Woodlands at Lake Stickney
"The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby. Check them out and share some pics from your trip on the Dyrt!"
from $60 - $68 / night
9. 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."
10. Paine Field Community Park
"A great clean safe place in the city and surrounded by trees and nature"
Drive Time
- 11 min from Seattle, WA
- 41 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 8 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 8 min from Bremerton, WA
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Recent Reviews near Mountlake Terrace, WA
1551 Reviews of 285 Mountlake Terrace Campgrounds
Lisa M.
LegendFlowing Lake Park & Campground
Very green and quiet
I’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
Emmi O.GuideKanaskat-Palmer State Park
Good place to stay overnight
We spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
- LLori R.Guide
Falls View Campground
Quiet forest camping at Falls View — spacious Site 12, a steep river hike, and Highway 101 for a soundtrack
Falls View Campground is a small, primitive U.S. Forest Service campground in Olympic National Forest, about 3.5 miles south of Quilcene on Highway 101. We spent two quiet nights here and had the place mostly to ourselves. That emptiness is the tradeoff: no potable water (the campground is under redesign), vault toilets only, no hookups, and first-come, first-served sites. If you want flush toilets and a water spigot, this is not it. If you want tall timber, a river below you, and room to breathe, it works. We stayed in Site 12, one of the newer spots. It was spacious, with good privacy from the next site and easy pull-through options for a van. Picnic table, fire ring, and enough gravel pad to park without a scramble. The campground map notes that Sites 1, 2, 3, and 9 are small and limited to car/truck campers; 12 felt like a different category. Payment is cashless. You can occupy a site, then either scan the QR code with the Recreation.gov app or drive about three miles north to the fee machine at Quilcene Ranger Station (295142 US-101). Official rate is $10 per night for a single site, plus $5 for an extra vehicle. Display the receipt on the site post. The Falls View Canyon Trail starts in the campground and drops to the Big Quilcene River. It is not an easy stroll. What goes down must come up, and the climb is steep — switchbacks, stairs in places, and enough grade to make you notice. The payoff is the river: mossy basalt, clear water, and that classic Olympic Peninsula green. There is also a shorter loop to a viewpoint of the waterfall plunging toward the river. Bring water; there is none at the campground. Highway 101 is close enough that you hear traffic. It did not ruin the stay for us, but light sleepers or people hunting total silence should know that going in. Pets must be leashed. Season is roughly May through September. Bottom line: Cheap, quiet, and pretty if you are self-contained and okay with vault toilets and a steep hike. Site 12 was a winner. Pack your own water and expect the highway
- JJude B.
ScoutView Disperesed Camping
Beautiful road side spot on a cliff
Very rough and narrow road that follows a cliff face. 4wd not needed but sedan or mid sized truck would be most practical. Go past the marker just a little bit and there is good sized pullouts with fire rings.
- JJennifer M.
TravelerSage Horse Camp
A Quiet, Serene Equestrian Camp
My feline and I were looking for a quiet, off the beaten path sanctuary and found it. We chose spot 14 in the nw corner, hidden and along the northern treeline. The road is gravel and took us a minute to roll in and once there, magnificent. There are amenities for horses to play, trails to ride, and corrals at each of the 15 sites. Although we did not have horses, this place was a wonderful spot to rest our road legs for a couple days.
- JJennifer M.Traveler
Sequim Bay State Park Campground
A Cozy Off the Highway 101 State Park
This State Park is cozy and directly off Hwy 101. A Camp Host, small trail down to Sequim Bay, giant trees shading the campground, one shower and toilets, garbage, and cozy.
Morgan G.ScoutRhododendron Campground
standard car camping
10 out of 15 sites were available on Labor Day weekend Saturday at 4pm. No reservations - it's just show up, put $15 cash in the box, and claim your campsite. Perfectly adequate car camping with a picnic table, fire circle, and access to pit toilets.
you can still hear road noise from the main road, and barking dogs in the morning from a nearby dog sanctuary. Beautiful rhododendron brush covers the space between sites.
Cathy E.TravelerGold Basin Campground
Lovely Campground, Disgusting Vault Toilets
Campsites are clean and private, but the vault toilets were so bad we left early. This campground would have been great otherwise. Tent pad was far from level in our site but others looked better.
Guide to Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace offers camping options within a convenient radius of Seattle, with several established RV parks and tent camping areas scattered throughout the region. Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell provides full hookup sites around small ponds and lakes, while North Sound Recreational Vehicle Park in Lynnwood caters to longer-term stays. The region includes both private and public camping areas, with options ranging from basic tent sites at Woodlands at Lake Stickney to cabin accommodations at Fay Bainbridge Park and Flowing Lake County Park. Most campgrounds are situated within 30 minutes of Mountlake Terrace, making them practical bases for exploring the greater Seattle area.
Campground availability remains consistent year-round at most mixed-use campgrounds in the region, with many offering all-season access. Full-service RV parks like Lake Pleasant provide amenities including electric hookups, water, sewer connections, and dump stations, while tent camping areas typically offer more basic facilities. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when demand increases. Several campgrounds enforce restrictions on RV age and pet policies, with North Sound RV Park limiting travel trailers to 2005 models or newer and having a 25-pound weight limit for pets. A visitor noted, "This is very much an RV park and not really a campground. Seems like a clean little park, but right in the middle of Lynnwood, so if you are looking for a rural setting this isn't for you."
The camping experience near Mountlake Terrace tends toward urban convenience rather than wilderness immersion, with many sites offering easy access to city amenities. Tent and RV sites at Lake Pleasant RV Park receive consistently positive reviews for their cleanliness and natural setting despite urban proximity. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "You cannot beat this location! Close to Seattle, feels secluded, but you can walk or take a short drive to restaurants, groceries, anything you could want or need." Wildlife viewing opportunities exist even at urban campgrounds, with Lake Pleasant residents often mentioning the resident geese, ducks, and rabbits that inhabit the property. Most camping areas provide privacy barriers between sites, typically in the form of trees or hedges, creating a more pleasant experience despite the metropolitan setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
What camping is available near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mountlake Terrace, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 285 campgrounds and RV parks near Mountlake Terrace, WA and 21 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mountlake Terrace, WA is Lake Pleasant RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 free dispersed camping spots near Mountlake Terrace, WA.
What parks are near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
What parks are near Mountlake Terrace, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Mountlake Terrace, WA that allow camping, notably Keystone Harbor and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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