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GuideCamp Muir — Mount Rainier National Park
Best views
Views of Adams, Helens, Hood, Jefferson. Highest camp in Washington. Nice solar toilets. The hike up is quite difficult.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Naches, WA
Windy Point Campground on Highway 12 allows pets at all 15 campsites, providing access to the Tieton River for fishing and dog-friendly water activities. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire pits at each site. Several campsites offer river views with spots 4 and 6 providing the most direct water access where dogs can enjoy the shoreline. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground near Naches also welcomes pets with full hookups available for RV campers and cabin options for those seeking more comfortable accommodations. The campground area remains relatively clean with well-maintained facilities, though some visitors note the toilet areas can develop strong odors during peak summer months.
Campers with pets should be prepared for variable weather conditions when visiting the Naches area. Summer temperatures can reach desert-like heat during daytime hours while dropping significantly at night, making warm clothing essential for evening campfire sessions. The nearby hiking trails provide excellent opportunities for dog exercise with multiple trail difficulty levels available. Sites like Big Pines Campground in Yakima River Canyon offer riverside camping perfect for dogs that enjoy water, though the river runs fast with snowmelt in late spring and early summer, requiring close supervision of pets. The $15-25 nightly fee at most pet-friendly campgrounds makes this area affordable for weekend camping trips, with many sites providing enough space between campsites to prevent dogs from becoming territorial with neighboring campers.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Naches, Washington (134)
1. Yakima Sportsman State Park Campground
21 ReviewsYakima, WA15 milesWebsite+1 (509) 575-2774"It’s close to Yakima and great for a place to visit while you’re in “The Palm Springs of Washington”."
"Lol A skunk did cross our path and ran behind our tent...but that's all the action. During this time it was $25 a night for tents. It was close to town but not TOO close....BIG park."
2. Big Pines Campground - Yakima River Canyon
13 ReviewsSelah, WA12 milesWebsite+1 (509) 665-2100$25 / night
"One thing I love about Washington is that there are so many different places to hike. My husband and I stayed here, which is close to White Pass where there are tons of great hikes."
"We stayed at the campsite #1 which is adjacent to the boat launch."
3. Umtanum Campground - Yakima River Canyon
10 ReviewsEllensburg, WA13 milesWebsite+1 (509) 665-2100$38 / night
"There was wild roosters running around which was difficult for our retrievers who are pheasant hunting dogs. The mossy cliff was beautiful and fun foot bridge."
"My husband and I don't really ever make our way around the Yakima area, only because the hiking there is more "desert" feel and in the summer the rattlesnakes are out and about."
4. Windy Point Campground
6 ReviewsTieton, WA10 milesWebsite+1 (541) 338-7869$22 / night
"I wanted to introduce my boyfriend and his dog to camping and make sure they liked it. This place was perfect. Beautiful scenery (spots 4 and 6 were the only ones with river views). "
"Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails near the campground"
5. Ellensburg KOA
19 ReviewsEllensburg, WA20 milesWebsite+1 (800) 562-7616"This is right off I90 very convenient but close to freeway so some road noise. I90 is the main east west freeway in Washington. It is right on the river and there's a pool."
"Two kids and a dog in tow, we all loved it. Kind of expensive but I think that’s typical for a KOA. Kids loved the activities and amenities and we had amazing bbq and hard cider provided by host."
6. Roza - Yakima River Canyon
4 ReviewsSelah, WA11 milesWebsite+1 (509) 665-2100$15 / night
"This is and ending point for summer rafting trips that start near Ellensburg, WA and a great place for calm water fun. Setup camp in a paved area with overnight fees around $15 per car/site. "
"Not very busy, but it is near a main road and there is some road noise."
7. Hause Creek Campground
9 ReviewsWhite Pass, WA19 milesWebsite+1 (541) 338-7869$27 - $54 / night
"We camped on site #42 and it was perfect location. We didn't want to be right on the water as our dogs would be in it 24/7. This site you could still see the water and hear it."
"Large sites, some with access to the River. Highway noise was pretty loud in some of the upper sites. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were very clean and the camp host was lovely! Nice recreation area nearby."
8. Willows Campground
6 ReviewsTieton, WA17 milesWebsite+1 (541) 338-7869$22 / night
"It is next to the river and a short drive to Rimrock lake. Great fishing and boating at the lake."
"We set up camp around the fire pit but spent most of our time sitting on the riverbanks and watching the clear, cold water rush by."
9. Stagecoach RV Park
1 ReviewNaches, WA7 milesWebsite+1 (509) 697-965010. Lmuma Creek Campground - Yakima River Canyon
3 ReviewsSelah, WA13 milesWebsite+1 (509) 665-2100$15 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Naches, WA
763 Reviews of 134 Naches Campgrounds
- PPresley R.Guide
Silver Springs Campground
New Favorite Spot
This is my new favorite spot to camp in Washington. The spaces are well distributed, the location right next to the river is beautiful and the site staff were extremely gracious. I’d strongly recommend picking a number between 2 and 10 as those are the closest sights to the river if you’re looking to enjoy the sounds of the water. There is also a full bathroom at around the mid 20s if you’d prefer a functional toilet system.
- RRandy G.
TravelerWhispering Pines RV Campground
A little town
So I tried booking a spot through this app, and then cashapp was pending the purchase. I ended up calling the campground and they never received my booking. So I waited about 10 min and then I seen that my money was refunded. I ended up calling the camp back and booking it through over the phone. Same price....so I don't see what discount might have done. And also this campground or the lady who answered the phone had never heard of this APP...and named a few partners they work with....this app not being one of them...so...I don't know... ANYWHO.....
Stayed one night, the site 204 was a little difficult to find. The on-site store was pretty good size, from what I saw they had camping gear and regular convenience store stuff. When we got there there was only 1 other tent/ family set up a space away. The site was In a good place, just a walk away from the river. We did have like 2 hornets make their way into our tent. I used the showers behind the dog park, which had 2 shower stalls. And was empty. Hot water instantly, cute lil set up. The campground it self was pretty big...like it was a little town...big play area for kids, lake looked big, same with dog park. Then I took a walk around on the path, and followed the river (as in picture). Quiet time at 10....woke up early and packed up...felt safe, didn't get bothered..no trouble checking In...loved it...
Megan C.
RangerLa Wis Wis Campground
Long time favorite
I've been coming here since I was a little kid and it's still one of my favorite campgrounds (with leashed pets allowed). It's cute, wooded, with a moss covered old growth forest, fairly private camps, with one large group site available. Obviously the river spots are the prime locations but we recently had to branch out and stayed in the more wooded Loop B at site B4. We found we had plenty of space and privacy for a party of 5. At this location we had piped water between us and site B5, and we were conveniently located a short walk from restrooms and Purcell Falls. There are plenty of options to keep you busy inside the campground such as visit to one of the many rivers or creeks, the blue hole or a hike to Purcell falls.
If you choose to use the campground as a base camp your close to many other options as well; Ohanapecosh campground and amphitheater, hike naches peak loop, visit the town of Packwood or Mount Rainier National Park (no pets allowed).- PPhil&Melinda O.Guide
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Campground
Nice location on the lake
Nice spacious sites. Lots of privacy between sites. No dog park. Great view of the lake from your door. We took a 4 mile, one-way, bike ride to the town of Vantage and then to the Ginkgo Petrified Forest. The town of vantage is very small with a lot of closed shops. Has a gas station and convenience store. That’s about it. Very scenic area and quiet and relaxing.
Shay F.
LegendUmtanum Campground - Yakima River Canyon
Epicenter for Summer River Floaters
Eastern Washington near the water is my favorite type of landscape. It's a hot, windy, and a true desert climate. When you get near a body of water like you do along the Yakima River, the diversity of life expands and makes for great wildlife watching.
Umtanum Recreation Site is part of several BLM campgrounds lumped together along the Yakima River known as the Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds. All can be reserved ahead of time via the reservation.gov website: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250985. Standard for most BLM camping in Washington, sites are very basic. Gravel parking, pit toilets, and a picnic table. This place does have a dumpster for trash, not all do. There are no hook ups, no drinking water, and in our case, very little shade. Neighbors are close and there is not a lot of privacy. The day use area is right there too, close to camping and can be loud. It is heavily patrolled by the wonderful BLM folks to keep everything clean and the people orderly. They also give out tickets if you don't mind the warnings for correct passes or day use fees.
The campground itself is one little loop with six sites. The loop is an offshoot of a very large gravel parking area for day use. Mostly boat launching and hiking access to Umtanum Creek and Umtaum Ridge trails. You can check the Information Board for rules on day use and camping fees, passes, and how to check to see if a site is reserved.
We arrived on July 3rd in the afternoon. The campground was very quiet and all the sites were reserved. The morning of July 4th, the recreation site turned into a total madhouse. BLM Rangers, Law Enforcement, making constant rounds to patrol the never ending hoards of people coming to park and float the river. There was a lot of noise, dust, drunk and rowdy folks. Friday was calm again until afternoon, Saturday was not as bad as the 4th but still pretty crazy. It was also hot! No shade to be had in our site. After hiking in the morning, we spent a lot of time across the bridge, in it's shadow, in the river.
If you are using this spot as a base to do some hiking, fishing, or floating it's very convenient. I am sure in Spring and Fall when river floating is not at it's peak, it's gorgeous and peaceful. The raptors and songbirds are splendid. We saw Bighorn sheep on the hill, big rock squirrels, wild turkeys with babies, and fish. No rattlesnakes or ticks, but this is prime territory. Hiking down the Umtanum Creek trail, over the suspension bridge, is one of my favorite hikes ever.
- Shay F.Legend
Hells Crossing Campground
Great if you can get a river site
Summer has been cool and wet so far this year in western Washington. We decided to take a long 4th of July weekend and head over to the east side towards Mount Rainier National Park.
There are many National Forest managed campgrounds and dispersed camping spots to choose from along Highway 410 in Washington. The American River runs along this road and there are many places to hike. Naches is about 45 miles away and has a great pizza place/brewery. We booked somewhat last minute so we did not have many open sites at campgrounds in that area to pick from.
Hells Crossing has two loops, one on either side of the American River. Several sites border the river, the others border the highway which can be very busy. There are vault toilets on both loops. They started on Thursday very clean and pleasant but by Sunday they were pretty smelly and the toilet paper was running dangerously low. We did not see anyone come to check them over the whole weekend. The website says there is potable water, but it appeared that the water was either broken or still shut off as we had to go to another campground down the road to fill our 5-gallon jug when we started to get low. Fires were still permitted and you can buy wood at several other spots between this area and Naches.
Our site (6) was heavily shaded and bordered the highway. There were many trees, great hammock spots, and plenty of space between us and the other campers. We have a small 16 foot trailer but we tow with a quad cab, long bed old Dodge truck. I think it's longer than our trailer. This campground is tight. We had to move the large log that was separating our parking area from the rest of the camp site back a few feet just so we could fit the trailer in and pull the truck in front. All traffic had to stop until we could level and unhook as there was no space to go around. The ants were terrible but if we wear shoes and prop your feet up when sitting, they are a minor annoyance.
The river is lovely and very cold. It's a nice walk around the loops and there are a couple trails across the highway to explore. There are a few sites that are better than the one we had (10 is primo!) so with better panning this would be a place we would return.
Sean K.
ScoutSilver Springs Campground
Best Alternative to Inside the Park
Silver Springs is our go-to for camping at Mt. Rainier. You get almost all the benefits of staying inside the park without most of the drawbacks (impossible reservations, permits, pet policies, etc.). Campsites are usually clean and spacious and kids feel safe riding around on their bikes and playing in the stream. Just be careful if you’re staying at one of the sites along the river during high rainfall as it can be dangerous for kids and pets.
Jess G.LegendLittle Naches Campground
LOVE!
I've camped naches numerous times. To say the least it's never a let down! Naches is very popular especially in the warmer months but there are still always open sites available! Highly recommend exploring little naches! If you like target shooting, wildlife and beautiful views.. this is the place!
Guide to Naches
Camping options around Naches provide access to the Tieton River and the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains at elevations between 1,500-2,500 feet. The area experiences significant temperature fluctuations with summer daytime highs often reaching 90°F while dropping to the 40s at night. Most campgrounds in the Naches River Valley maintain similar seasonal operations from mid-May through late September.
What to Do
Hiking at Umtanum Creek: The suspension bridge at Umtanum Campground offers access to desert canyon trails. "The mossy cliff was beautiful and fun foot bridge. We were warned there's a lot of rattlesnakes in summer, but we camped in February," notes Terra J.
Fishing spots: The Yakima River Canyon provides excellent fly fishing opportunities. "One of our favorites. Right on the Yakima river, fishing. Boating, floating the river. Watching Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Eagles and Pelicans," reports Theresa S. about Big Pines Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Several camping areas offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. "We saw Bighorn sheep on the hill, big rock squirrels, wild turkeys with babies, and fish," writes Shay F. about her experience in the Yakima River Canyon.
What Campers Like
River access: Many campgrounds feature direct water access. At Windy Point Campground, "The river is so beautiful with the waterfall cascading down into the river directly across from the campsite. There is a shallow part near the shoreline where the kids had a great time playing in the river," notes Jason S.
Quieter weekdays: For more solitude, visit during weekdays. One camper at Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground mentioned, "Well-Maintained campground with nice river sites, pool, restaurant, and store. Close to area fishing and hiking."
Clean facilities: Visitors frequently mention the cleanliness of campground facilities. "The bathrooms (glorified outhouse) were always clean and had toilet paper," reports Erica B. about her stay at Hause Creek Campground.
What You Should Know
Temperature variations: Be prepared for extreme temperature swings. "It was pretty dang hot here in the summer, more of a desert type of feel. We were super worried about rattlesnakes because we heard this part of Washington has tons during the summer," writes Skylar M. about her experience.
Highway noise: Many campsites are positioned near Highway 12. At Hause Creek Campground, "Any site away from the river would have highway noise," mentions Wendy, while Eric H. notes, "We found the location a little noisy because HWY12 run along the north side of the park."
Limited cell service: Connectivity is sparse throughout the area. At Squaw Rock Resort, one camper reported, "You're in a valley with NO cell service. Wi-Fi in the park is non-existent. There's a weak signal near the office."
Water availability: Not all campgrounds provide drinking water. "There's no running water at this time so bring your own," advises Stephanie S., while Tyler D. notes, "There is no running water, but there is a water well pump (manual pump) that gives clean drinking water."
Tips for Camping with Families
Waterfront sites: Look for sites with gentle river access. "Spot 4 is very spacious, with a more private beach area," notes Cassandra C. about dog-friendly Windy Point Campground.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. At Ellensburg KOA, "Our site was near the playground which was central to the camp ground. There is a TV/play room that my littles loved but not as much as the heated pool, yes, they have a heated pool!"
River safety: The Tieton and Yakima Rivers run fast in late spring. "The river itself is wide and very fast moving," cautions Jason S., while another camper notes, "The river was running high while we were there, so it drowned out most of the road noise."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Look for river sites with adequate space. "The RV sites back in onto the Naches River, unless you decide to drive into the site and face the river like we did. We ran our water and electricity under the coach to the service point," explains Cande D.
Hookup considerations: At Squaw Rock Resort, "Single utility service serves two sites. The water spigot has a Y splitter to share a single water connection. Power has one 30 Amp and one 50 Amp socket. The first rig arriving gets to choose which one they want to use."
Limited dump stations: Plan ahead for waste disposal. "There is NO Park RV Dump station," warns Cande D., highlighting the importance of arriving with empty tanks when visiting dog-friendly campgrounds near Naches.
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