7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Tolt MacDonald Park and Kitsap Memorial State Park provide luxury glamping experiences within a short drive from Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Tolt MacDonald features spacious yurts with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems that blend outdoor adventure with modern comfort. Each glamping accommodation includes furnished living spaces and private decks overlooking the natural surroundings. One guest shared, "The yurt was stunning with beautiful views and all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay away from traditional camping." Camano Island State Park offers elegant canvas tents with plush queen beds, premium linens, and rustic-chic furnishings that create a refined outdoor experience while maintaining connection to nature. These accommodations are strategically positioned to maximize scenic views while providing essential amenities like electricity and nearby modern restroom facilities.
Seasonal glamping experiences vary across these parks with Deception Pass offering guided stargazing programs during summer months from their eco-friendly glamping domes. Visitors can explore hiking trails directly from their accommodations or participate in ranger-led programs about local wildlife and ecosystems. Fort Worden Historical State Park combines historical exploration with luxury outdoor stays, where glamping pods are situated near military installations dating back to the early 1900s. According to a camper, "The combination of comfortable glamping tents and immediate beach access made for an unforgettable experience." Local restaurants are accessible from most sites, with Dosewallips State Park glamping guests enjoying proximity to shellfish harvesting areas where they can collect oysters during appropriate seasons to prepare at their private outdoor cooking areas.
"Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"
"Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court."
from $25 - $95 / night
"Very quiet area, lots of room on site 9, walked to beach area. Bathrooms for camping have code, cleaned frequently. 5G service was fast. Very nice place."
"I thought the wooden fences around each campsite was a nice touch!"
Available this weekend
from $12 - $151 / night
"I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot."
"There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that."
"Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water."
"The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters. Bathrooms and showers on site, though showers will cost you."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"After flying into SeaTac late in the afternoon this campground was a great place to start our Washington trip and only about 30 minutes from the airport."
"This campsite was awesome, we far enough away from other campers so it was still peaceful, you did not feel like you were on top of other campers. The fire pit was nice and had a grill."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."
"Cute campground very close to Seattle and Bellevue right on the lake. Beautiful beach area, basketball courts, playground, and volleyball right at the site. Spots are a little tight."
from $65 - $125 / night
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."
"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!"
"Has running water, a couple fire pits and a bunch of picnic tables. These are lots of level spots to pitch tents."
"This site has close access to the bathrooms shared with those staying in the cabins. Peekaboo views of the water between the trees."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $70 / night
"Lets start with the downsides: reserve early as it fills up quick for summer, during the summer there are burn bans and you will need a propane fire pit or no fire at all, the jet noise can be overwhelming"
"Overall the campgrounds are well maintained and the bathrooms were always well stocked. It is a popular campground for families, with kiddos riding bikes and running around."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $144 / night
"When you want to get away from it all, but don’t want to travel far from the city, THIS is the spot. Spacious campsites. Running water. Flushing toilets. Showers. A tranquil Puget Sound experience."
"All campsites are surrounded by trees so choose carefully if you need a pull through or if you have a large rig that you’re trying to back up. We had a small camper van and it fit perfectly."
from $40 - $80 / night
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
Scout10 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.
ScoutThe Navy carrier jets train out here, for hours on end, you can’t hear someone next to you speak when they’re overhead, and it’s one after another. To top it off, some dipsh@t did the grand finale flight of the evening, around 11:30 PM, so low over the campground they lit up the inside of the tent.
Without the jets, this would be a great spot. Beautiful scenery, plenty of trails and beaches, well kept, but the constant interruption of any moment of peace makes it worthless unless you’re deaf and don’t mind the ground vibrating routinely when they fly over.
GuideBasic forest service campground. Off the beaten path. Pit toilet is very clean
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
LegendDeception Pass State Park is an incredible place to camp. The scenery and hikes have a wow factor. We enjoy the smaller Quarry Pond side. Great facilities. Wonderful campground.
TravelerThis is a beautiful state park with plenty of bathrooms, showers, and water points. There are plenty of full hookup RV spots, non-hookup TV spots, and tenet camping sites. There is a playground for kids, easy access beach area for swimming and paddle boarding, and pathways for pleasant walks.
I stayed on the beach loop at site 142. It was sunny during the day with nice shade in the evening. A blackberry patch right behind me was just beginning to ripen.
Great place for families with a loop for the kids to cruise on their bikes.
Tolt MacDonald Park and Kitsap Memorial State Park provide premium glamping accommodations within an hour's drive of Mountlake Terrace. Tolt MacDonald features comfortable yurts nestled along the Snoqualmie River, while Kitsap Memorial offers elevated glamping experiences with spectacular views of Puget Sound. Both locations provide electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control options not available in standard camping. "The views are to die for," remarked one visitor about their waterfront glamping experience. Dosewallips and Camano Island State Parks round out the nearby glamping options, with canvas structures that blend rustic charm with modern amenities including furnished interiors, private decks, and proximity to hiking trails.
Waterfront glamping experiences define many of these locations, with direct beach access at Kitsap Memorial and Camano Island providing opportunities for beachcombing, wildlife viewing, and water activities. Tall Chief Campground in Fall City features glamping yurts with nearby hiking trails and on-site recreational facilities. Many locations offer eco-friendly glamping options with solar lighting and sustainable design elements. A recent visitor noted, "The camp host was lovely and the condition of everything in the park was great." Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when these distinctive camping experiences typically reach capacity. The region's glamping sites provide easy access to Olympic Peninsula attractions, Puget Sound activities, and Seattle's urban amenities.
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