Best Tent Camping near Neah Bay, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Neah Bay, WA (39)
1. Shi Shi Beach — Olympic National Park
Neah Bay, Washington15 Reviews•61 Photos•372 SavesWilderness Camping Permits are required for overnight stays at Shi Shi. Visit our Wilderness Backpacking Reservations page to learn how to obtain a permit. As of March 15, in alignment with the reopening of the Makah Reservation by the Makah Tribe, the coastal wilderness area north of Cape Alava (including Shi Shi Beach) has reopened. All food, garbage, and scented items must be stored—overnight and when unattended—in park-approved bear canisters along the entire Olympic National Park Wilderness Coast. A Makah Recreation Pass must be purchased in Neah Bay prior to arriving at any trailheads on the Makah Indian Reservation. Overnight parking for Shi Shi is permitted only at designated private parking lots. Utilize existing fire rings or build campfires on the beach to prevent damage to tree roots. Use driftwood only. Expect large crowds at Shi Shi Beach during summer months. There have been as many as 50 to 250 campers along Shi Shi Beach on busy weekends. Pets, use of weapons, and wheeled devices are prohibited on coastal beaches and trails.
Location and sites: Sites are scattered along the beach and in the forest. Toilet Facilities: Three pit toilets are available at Shi Shi Beach: one at the south end of the campsites in the woods at the park boundary; one behind the wooded campsites on south side of Petroleum Creek; and one near Willoughby Creek. Always use toilets. Water Sources: Petroleum Creek and Willoughby Creek. Most coastal water sources have a tea-stained appearance. The light tan color originates from tannin leached from leaves. Cryptosporidium and giardia exist in coastal streams and rivers; always filter or boil water. Iodine is ineffective against cryptosporidium. Stock: Prohibited on all park beaches and beach trails.
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2. Ozette Campground — Olympic National Park
Neah Bay, Washington15 Reviews•58 Photos•183 SavesAdjacent to Lake Ozette, this small campground is great for those that enjoy lakeside camping and water activities
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3. Wedding Rocks — Olympic National Park
Neah Bay, Washington5 Reviews•8 Photos•18 Saves- Tents
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4. Cape Alava Campground — Olympic National Park
Neah Bay, Washington3 Reviews•30 Photos•140 SavesCampsites: Primary destinations are Sand Point and Cape Alava. Click on links for maps.
Toilet Facilities: Pit toilets are available at Sand Point and Cape Alava. In other areas bury waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet (70 steps) from campsites and water sources. Don't be a "surface pooper"! When toilets are not available, please be sure to bury your waste and toilet paper so the next campers will not have to experience your poo.
Water Sources: Creeks at Sand Point and Cape Alava. Most coastal water sources have a tea-stained appearance. The light tan color originates from tannin leached from leaves. Cryptosporidium and giardia exist in coastal streams and rivers; therefore, always filter or boil water. iodine is ineffective against cryptosporidium.
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5. Second Beach — Olympic National Park
La Push, Washington9 Reviews•35 Photos•177 SavesPermits/Reservations: Obtain permits in person at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles or the South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station. No reservations for South Coast. However, Second Beach is very popular in summer and can fill up.
Group Size Restrictions: Groups are limited to no more than 12 people. Associated groups of more than 12 must camp and travel at least 1 mile apart and may not combine at any time in a group of more than 12.
Food Storage Method: As of May 2013, all food, garbage and scented items must be stored, overnight and when unattended, in park-approved Bear Canisters along the entire Olympic National Park Wilderness Coast. Buckets or other hard-sided containers are no longer permitted.
Campsites: A few forested sites are available but mostly beach camping. Camping space can be scarce in summer.
Toilet Facilities: A pit toilet is located where trail meets beach.
Water Source: Two streams - Most coastal water sources have a tea-stained appearance. The light tan color originates from tannin leached from leaves. Cryptosporidium and giardia exist in coastal streams and rivers; therefore, always filter or boil water. Iodine is ineffective against cryptosporidium.
Contact Forks Outside for campsite set-up service: https://forksoutside.com
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7. Dawleys Sol Duc River Campground
Beaver, Washington4 Reviews•29 Photos•99 SavesDawleys Sol Duc River Campground 1070 Pavel Rd Beaver Wa. Our campground is along the Sol Duc River in a quiet primitive setting. We are right next to the Sol Duc River Hatchery. The tent Camping is 16 sites eight walk in an eight drive up. We are working on a few more sites down the river. We have 19 acres and we are currently expanding putting in primitive dry camping spots on the other side of the road. We sell firewood on site, $15 a bundle!
We have easy access to DNR trails that provide you with a way to take a float on your kayak down the river and exit at the hatchery. We are centrally located to the Olympic Peninsula destinations. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, mountain biking, back road driving, mushroom picking, fossil hunting, wildlife viewing, ATV trails hiking or simply do some stargazing. Beautiful lake pleasant, Beaver lake, Lake Crescent, Lake Ozette to hike to Ocean Beach trails. Lake Ozette is the largest freshwater lake in the state. Hoh River/Rainforest, Sekiu, Straits of Juan De Fuca Fishing, fossils, beachcombing, Lapush, Mora Mora, Quileute Pacific Ocean Beaches, Neah Bay for fishing out to Cape flattery short hike to view tattoosh Island and the furthest north west point on the continental United States. You still enjoy the temperate rainforest but you get away from the marine breeze and cold fog. Hope to see you come out and enjoy yourself and enjoy all that this beautiful place has to offer. Thank you!
Reviews can be found HERE
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$35 / night
8. Ericsons Bay — Olympic National Park
La Push, Washington1 Review•3 Photos•16 Saves- Fires
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9. Cycle Camp
La Push, Washington4 Reviews•2 Photos•35 SavesAt CYCLE CAMP you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the country, the Olympic Peninsula. Hike spectacular trails to mountain peaks and waterfalls. Enjoy a picnic in a spectrum of wildflowers. The Olympic National park and the HOH Rainforest offer plenty of scenic trails and backroads to explore. Here you will find an abundance of wildlife such as elk, deer and bear. The American Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle reside in these mountains as well...an animal lovers-bird watching paradise.
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$60 / night
10. Misty Willows Farm and Camp
Beaver, Washington1 Review•1 Save- Pets
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$40 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews in Neah Bay
630 Reviews of 39 Neah Bay Campgrounds
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Blaine R.
Guide
Ozette Campground — Olympic National Park
Great camping
It was fantastic not crowded, it was late in the season. Shutdown except for campground and pit toilets. Still a great place.
- SSophia S.
Traveler
Minnie Peterson Campground
Beautiful and easy!
Didn’t know what to expect. Needed a place to sleep on the way to the Hoh Rainforest. Site is free with a discover pass which is $30. The site was east to find off the road in the dark. There was only one other group of campers when we arrived, and they’d left by the time we got up. Lots of beautiful old trees draped in moss, nice fire pits, clean pit toilet. It drizzled almost the whole time which was what we were expecting mid October. 10/10 would come again!
I will say we were right off the road which could be more annoying in peak season.
- SSophia S.Traveler
Sadie Creek Campground
Easy and beautiful!
We drove right up. Notice said we needed a discover pass, which we didn’t have, nor did we have enough service to look up what it was. We winged it and and got the pass later in town. $30 for so many sites in WA so worth it. The sites were a bunch of drive ups in a ring with a pit toilet near by. Surrounded by trees and right on the way between Port Ángeles and Cape Flattery. Would do again!
Kiwi S.
Scout
Quileute Oceanside Resort
Expensive
Sites are close to beach, beautiful. On the other hand are the sites spaced close together. The bathroom is not what you expected if you pay more than 75 dollar. You had even to pay for a shower.
Laura M.
LegendMinnie Peterson Campground
Free with Discover Pass
Sweet little campground, maybe 10 sites, plus a hiker/biker area, just outside the Hoh section of Olympic National Park. It’s free but you must have the Washington State Discover Pass ($30/year). You’re right in the rain forest and everything is so lush and green and peaceful.
Site #4 is for handicapped use only, until after 6pm when it’s open to all users. So maybe something to check out if you’re don't need a handicapped spot and are arriving late and aren’t sure if there will be any sites. We arrived early afternoon on a Tuesday in mid September and there were 3 or 4 other campers here.
There is no water and no trash service. There is a pit toilet that was so nasty inside- yech. People had also left their garbage bags in the bathroom instead of taking it with them, so disappointing how selfish people can be.
The Verizon phone had absolutely zero reception (most of the area driving in and all of the National Park as well). I didn’t try the cell booster but I suspect it wouldn’t have helped. The ATT phone had weak reception, ok for some slow motion browsing and texting but not enough to stream.
You’re on a moderately busy road that leads to the National Park so there’s some road noise. Very little sun or open sky for solar power or starlink (we don’t have starlink so I don’t know if it would work here).
James B.
Ranger
Allens Bar Campground
Beautiful overnight on a river
Wife found this place on internet.
You pay a $5 “road use” fee to access the property. You drive down to a huge gravel bar solidly packed down. There are many sites right next to the Hoh river, and it’s beautiful.
We talked to some great other campers and had a peaceful stay.
Natalie B.Traveler
Bear Creek - State Forest
Great spot
We are here in a 30 foot 5th wheel with no problem. But only maybe 3 sites could accommodate this size.
- CCJTraveler
DNR Dispersed Campsite
DNR Land by the beach
This location was brought over from the iOverlander app. Follow the link for pictures.
DNR land from the Indian reservation to the highway. You can park anywhere along the road.
It has gorgeous sunset views on the beach. Very little nearby firewood, pick some up on your way. - Several houses along the highway have honor stands.
The only available reported cell service is Verizon and TMobile, but both can be patchy. Sometimes able to pick up Canadian cell providers from across the water.
Juliana C.ScoutAllens Bar Campground
Solo Female Traveler
After someone stole my original site at a campground, I stumbled across Allen’s (sand)bar. I was hesitant at first because it’s far back on someone’s property but I took a chance and found paradise! The water, the sunset, and a bunch of people minding their own business. I’m keeping this spot a secret, but incase you’re a SFT, I gotchu.
Details: you must be self contained (no tent camping) and you have to use the woods.
Steve R.Traveler
Cycle Camp
There isn't a better place
If you're on two wheels powered by legs or motor you won't find a more welcoming and unique environment. I've been here 4 times and from the first visit I knew I'd be back again and again. It has everything a motorcycle or bicycle camper could want. Bob Wishon runs this and you could not meet a kinder human. Stays are by donation and those fund a gathering /party the third weekend of every August. If you're anywhere remotely close on a bike, this IS the place to go.
- GGarrett B.Guide
Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
Good for buses and coaches
We just spent the last three nights across the street from this location. There are a few spots for large RVs at this loop, but if it's full, you can go about 100 yards past this loop and across the street to this location (48.0512793, -124.1110441) and there's a lot of room in a large gravel area that is perfect for buses and coaches. We were about to settle for a muddy spot in this loop but luckily we scouted ahead with the toad and found the area across the street. Not as wooded and pretty as the loop area but plenty of level space still available.
- AAlex E.Scout
3 Rivers Resort
Great Place for twilight fans
Great camp ground, friendly and clean facilities. Showers are coin unfortunately. Bring a rain coat and boots because your camp will be wet constantly!
- GGarrett B.Guide
FS-2918 Dispersed Site
Looks nice but NOT for big RVs
I usually only stay at the places identified as "Big Rig Friendly" but I gave this location a shot since a review said there were buses that found a spot... we tried it in our 40ft Class A and got pretty jammed up down a narrow road, trying to follow the directions in the comment. Disconnected the toad and ran around trying to find anything that would work but there was nothing for our size. I do not recommend trying if you're in a large Class A.
- AAron B.Scout
Bear Creek - State Forest
Lovely
First come first serve. Nice little trail down to the river. Scary rollers bring TP
- Jamie J.Traveler
Crescent Beach & RV Park
Wow! Absolutely beautiful!
Wether you have a beach view or not your spot will be amazing! The beach access alone is worth the higher cost. Bring quarters for hot showers.
- NNicole L.Traveler
Dawleys Sol Duc River Campground
Great spot, lovely hosts!
This campground was so nice with several different options to pick from. Rachel was amazing at helping me find the perfect one for me and a reactive dog. Lots of trees and a short drive/walk to a river spot
Amber R.TravelerFS-2918 Dispersed Site
Several spots, paved road
The road keeps going and there are many pull offs and forks. Right on the other side of the national park road. Found a spot right by the river.
- RRyan W.Traveler
Misty Willows Farm and Camp
A fun little forest gem
We stumbled on this after striking out on some First-come-first-serve sites in the area. Willow was amazing and hospitable as a host. We chatted and she helped us reserve the spot that she recommended for our group, then she walked (well, she ran and we drove…) down to the site and she talked us through the amenities.
They'll provide some water, and each site has its own toilet (privacy tent over a bucket, with wood shavings for 'coverage') and garbage can. There's also a fire pit, though we were there during the burn ban, so we utilized our own propane fire pit. They take care of everything, you just camp and relax.
We'll definitely keep this one in our mind for future visits up in the area.
Of course, I forgot to take any photos because we were enjoying ourselves the whole time.
- Marty T.Guide
Ozette Campground — Olympic National Park
National Park Lake Ozzett
Phone service is limited. Pack out garbage. One restaurant about a mile away with wifi. Quite friendly campers. Beach hike is a most at 3.2 miles one way. I would camp here again as Wedding Rocks is another day hike for Petrogliphs. No fires if you camp on the beach and permit/check in is required for backcountry camping. Very remote!
- GGin R.Traveler
Klahowya Campground
Great place
Loved this place. It was FCFS, but there were many sites. It was on the river and kids swimming and playing. Nice interpretive walk in campground. My only complaint was the vault toilets were nearly full and no toilet paper.
Tee C.LegendForest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
Great options in the woods
- 4 bars LTE with Verizon
- several gravel roads with large open spots for decent solar/Starlink access
- quiet, secluded
- not super busy (2 other vans at the road I went down, but plenty of space for our campsites)
- very pretty, quiet, mossy forest
- a bit buggy, but not the worst
- easy to find level spots
- AAdrian H.Scout
Hard Rain Cafe & RV Park
Best place we have stayed for weeks on the road
Really thought this would just be a place to stop for an eww we rly start to the Hoh Rain Forest park. This is was a most peaceful stop, site 10, great staff (thank you)/
- DDuncanScout
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground — Olympic National Park
Traffic Jam
On the positive side, this gives you a place to stay. The negative is that it's so tight you you can share dinner dishes with your neighbors next door and likely won't be able to extend your awning all the way out. Depending on where your assigned spot is and what type of rig is parked next or near you, you will probably have to ask at least one person, probably two to move their vehicles so you have enough room to back into your spot. It is that tight. The spring itself it nice, so bring your swim suits, and the park itself is beautiful and well worth the hassle of staying there.
Kim A.TravelerQuileute Oceanside Resort
Best campground on a tour of the PNW
Wow - a nicely sized site RIGHT on the beach! Couldn’t ask for more.
Kimberley M.Guide3 Rivers Resort
Great location, cool site
Really liked the location. Good spot to check out the park. Good store. Bathroom was a bit small.
- Kimberley M.Guide
3 Rivers Resort
Beautiful setting, great store, clean
Really enjoyed my time here. Probably my favorite RV park that had sites this close together. Store was well-stocked, area was clean and safe. Very convenient for beach and all of Olympic. Would definitely stay here again.
Daniel H.Scout
High Hopes Farm
Cozy and peaceful
A nice little farm with plenty of space to camp and a nice restroom. Host was very nice. Great location for hiking in the park.
Guide to Neah Bay
Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Washington, Neah Bay offers a variety of tent camping options that immerse you in nature's beauty. From serene beaches to rugged trails, this area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tips for tent camping near Neah Bay
- Make sure to pack out all your trash, as many sites like Ozette Campground — Olympic National Park emphasize Leave No Trace principles.
- Bring your own water, especially for places like Cape Alava Campground — Olympic National Park, where drinking water is not available.
- Be prepared for mosquitoes, particularly at Ericsons Bay — Olympic National Park, where they can be quite bothersome near the water.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy a scenic hike to the beach from Shi Shi Beach — Olympic National Park, where you can explore tide pools and spot wildlife.
- Take on the Ozette Triangle hike starting from Ozette Campground — Olympic National Park, which offers breathtaking views and access to petroglyphs.
- Experience the tranquility of Sand Point Camp Area — Olympic National Park, where you can relax by the beach and enjoy the sound of the waves.
Unique features of local campgrounds
- Wedding Rocks — Olympic National Park provides a rustic camping experience with access to stunning coastal views and hiking trails.
- At Dawleys Sol Duc River Campground, you'll find a beautiful setting next to the river, perfect for fishing and relaxing.
- Misty Willows Farm and Camp offers a unique camping experience with amenities like private toilets and fire pits, all while being surrounded by nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Neah Bay, WA is Shi Shi Beach — Olympic National Park with a 4.9-star rating from 15 reviews.
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