17 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Dash Point State Park Campground welcomes dogs with a designated dog park area on site. Pet owners camping near Newcastle can choose from numerous pet-friendly options including Tall Chief Campground, Tolt MacDonald Park, and Saltwater State Park, all allowing leashed pets throughout the camping areas. The campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements, with most sites requiring dogs to be on leash except in designated exercise areas. Issaquah Village RV Park accommodates pets but offers limited grassy areas for pet relief, requiring owners to cross the street for compliant pet areas. Lake Pleasant RV Park restricts dogs to 25 pounds with breed limitations but provides short hiking paths surrounding the property. Maintenance staff at multiple campgrounds actively maintain grounds and enforce pet waste cleanup policies to ensure cleanliness.
Riverfront campsites at Tolt MacDonald Park offer good locations for camping with dogs, though the sites provide minimal privacy. Many campgrounds feature dedicated pet exercise areas with varying amenities - from simple walking paths at Lake Pleasant to enclosed dog parks at other locations. Some pet-friendly campgrounds experience noise issues that might disturb sensitive pets, including highway sounds at Tinkham Campground and frequent aircraft noise at Saltwater State Park where commercial jets fly directly overhead at low altitudes every 3-5 minutes. Barking management policies vary between campgrounds, with some lacking after-hours contact numbers for noise complaints. Most campgrounds provide standard amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and clean restrooms, with many offering full hookups for RVs alongside tent camping options, giving pet owners flexibility regardless of camping style.
"Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."
"The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."
Available next weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"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."
"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."
"This is a big park that is part of Thousand Trails. No sales pitch to join, which was nice. Rangers were super nice. Bathrooms very new and clean. Lots of trees between sites. "
"There is good system of trails, tons of picnic tables along the river, and good river access to the Green rivers. Campground is well maintained, clean bathrooms and showers available."
"It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend!"
Available next weekend
from $23 - $254 / 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."
"This is in the shore of Lake Samammish, giving access to swim, paddle, picnic. The facilities and grounds are kept clean and well maintained."
from $65 - $125 / night
"Indoor pool, small playground, dog run and well marked facility. Each space is large enough for camper and your vehicle and comes with a small storage shed."
"We felt welcomed as soon as we walked to the check-in desk. Dave and Victoria are so kind. This place is so nice and neat and clean. They have a pool and a hot tub which is a plus and a sauna."
from $45 - $70 / night
"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."
"Each site has a few trees to give privacy and a fantastic walking trail for dogs. It’s very clean and welcoming."
from $62 - $750 / night
"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."
"Walking the loop I'd say it was one of the best sites for a larger travel trailer that was also mostly level. The site is a bit of a walk to the restroom so if this matters to you, just know that."
Available next weekend
from $12 - $250 / night
"It’s in the heart of Issaquah and close to every kind of service, shopping and even nature you could want."
"Lots of nice campers stored and people who have made this their temporary home away from home. It’s old and right next to the highway. No fire pits and just a little grass but we couldn’t be happier!"
"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
ScoutThis place covers your basics. Electric and water hookup, tight parking with neighbors less than 1ft away on both sides. The rating I gave is mostly a reflection of the staff though. The staff were not friendly, seemed annoyed that I was booking with them and provided incorrect information on how to park/setup so I had to turn my 33ft rig around 3 times in these very narrow driveways.
GuideWe were in site 29 in the Riverside loop. What a beautiful campground! We were humbled being surrounded by such stately old trees. Made us sad to learn the much advertised Big Fir (still with a sign in camp) had in fact been taken down 11 years ago. Still an impressive sight to see how massive it was. We REALLY enjoyed the John Muir trail, it was like being in another world. Our trees in Michigan don't seem nearly as huge anymore ;-) At first we were disappointed we couldn't camp inside Mt. Rainier. Now we know how lucky we were to be at the Dalles.
GuideThis historical campground has a great deal of history. It is one of the few forts that actually has 2 guns still in place. The campground is showing it's age but still a great place to be. Some of the sites are not private, others are slightly more private. The water flow can be a bit temperamental. There are lots of trails, a beach, bunkers to explore and a museum. During the summer there are kayak rentals, a little store and even paragliding. Fun place for all ages.
ScoutNo shower or bathroom but the staff is friendly and the space is a slice of quiet nature. Imrated 4 stars because it is the most confusing location for a driver or friend to find. It's nestled behind a Shell station and Google Maps will deliver your guests to a parking lot across the street..
GuideNice 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.
ScoutThis place is so nice. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked to the check-in desk. Dave and Victoria are so kind. This place is so nice and neat and clean. They have a pool and a hot tub which is a plus and a sauna. It was very nice to be able to chatter with them and joke back-and-forth like they were old friends. You can’t go wrong staying here. The only thing is I hate to tell anyone how nice it is cause then I might not be able to get in.
ScoutMy review is from my own experience but there are numerous other reviews that express my same sentiments. I was there 7 years and only had infractions during one month. (all from the same ranger) and one speeding infraction.
Port Susan Camping Resort has been a bad experience for me and presently turned to bitter. I sold my lot but the check got lost in the mail. I asked the sales agent to replace the check and I have waited approximately 35 days! I finally asked the board to intervene. This is bad business. This is a sample of the treatment or abuse I was given at Port Susan from the sales office. Replacing a check is easy and the money is not even drawn on Port Susan, it comes from the buyer. What would happen if I were paid but the buyer could not access the lot or wasn't given a gate pass or if the sales had to wait for their commission for 35 days after the sale? I was treated so unfairly! They showed me lots for sale with BLACK MOLD.I would think I am being targeted once again but there are many complaints that have been filed about poor management, unfair fines and being targeted if you speak up. The only recourse you have is to go to Tribal court since Port Susan Camping resort is Tribal owned. If you ask me this is a conflict of interest? Bottom line, absolute power leads to absolute corruption. Port Susan is like living under communist rule: The board took a vote to install 50 amp service, the members voted against it because most trailers use 30 amp. The 50 amp was installed any way and members have to pay for it. I spoke up on Campers Chat, but PSCC has the right to determine what will be allowed to be viewed. Freedom of Speech, NOT sat Port Susan. Members have to be careful who they speak to, if they speak against unfair fines to one of"them" they will be targeted. I have been targeted by one ranger who gave me 1200.00 worth of fines in one month. There used to be one ranger who patrolled lots 24 hours a day now there are 2 or 3. You are under constant survelience and fined for violations. Port Susan changes the rules constantly. One example, the road going downhill to the laundra mat and mailbox changed the speed limit to 5 miles per hour. Try going down a hill at 5 miles per hour. I was fined 200.00 at 5:00 am. This was thrown out because no one could do this but later going down hill to the front gate is a radar controlled system. I accidentally was going 17 mph in a 15 mph and was fined 400.00 for going over the speed limit for a 2nd infraction! no where in this country has fines like this but PSCC has unlimited power and no jusidiction. If you take it Tribal Court,( they lease the land to Port Susan you can be held liable to pay the attorney fees against Port Susan. There is less than 30 years on the lease so your membership is a poor investment. Not to mention that they have water pipe problems and boil water warnings posted periodically. If they decide to change all the water pipes the members will pay. I had rats get into my trucks. One was towed to Toyota and they found a rat. The rats got into the cab. I replaced this truck with a brand new Honda and during an oil change was notified that rat tracks were found all over my distributor cover and it was only at my site for 2 weeks!!! Many members tell the truth once they leave and abuse and mistreatment is the norm. THIS IS A FEAR BASED COMMUNITY Good luck with your purchase
ScoutFirst off you get what you pay for it's cheap but you're packed like sardines in a gravel lot that looks trashy as hell I didn't go in the restrooms because they don't have stuff there till after 6:00 p.m. so I was terrified by how disgusting they might be on top of it the owner is quite possibly the rudest most inconsiderate and unempathetic human I've ever encountered he gaslit the hell out of me he insulted my intelligence he lied about our conversations that place is so shady there's no checking or check out time written on their forms they will just make up a time that seems appropriate and then if you don't respond and how they like they'll tell you that you have to leave I thought it was just me but after moving to a beautiful Campground I talked to two out of their individuals that told me that they basically told him to F off and they would find somewhere else really horrible business practices and his sister is just as rude as he is trashy place with Shady practices and Shady people running it. Also if you're one that noise bothers you you will hate this because it's right on the highway and you can hear everything from every spot in the park. Especially if you're looking for nightly you can go down the street to the one they recommended and pay $18 less a night for way more beautiful place
ScoutFull Hookups at the waters edge at a marina with great views. But packed together with no picknic table or fire pit. Next to restaurants and shopping. It’s different
Camping options near Newcastle, Washington span from urban parks to forested getaways within 30 miles of the city. The region sits at elevations ranging from sea level along Puget Sound to approximately 500 feet at some inland locations, creating diverse camping environments. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-80°F with minimal rainfall, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for precipitation.
Riverside Hiking Trails: Tolt MacDonald Park offers extensive trail networks along the Snoqualmie River. "We were at Tolt MacDonald Park on the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers. It looked like a very nice place to camp, fish, hike, etc. There were trails and a suspension bridge that went across the river," notes Christy C. from Tolt MacDonald Park, WA.
Beach Exploration: Several campgrounds provide beach access for swimming and relaxation. At Dash Point State Park, you can enjoy sandy shorelines. "Best sandy spot right outside of town, I haven't stayed the night but I enjoy the park during the day," shares Rachel T. The park also features "a nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here," according to Carla S.
Water Activities: Paddle on Lake Sammamish at Vasa Park Resort where you can enjoy the lakefront setting. "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," reports Amy H.
Urban Adventures: Use Newcastle as a home base for Seattle exploration. "For a longer term parking solution, this park was okay. Full hookups weren't always available. Sites are spacious but not always private. Some permanent residents. Location is kind of away from the city," explains Dene H. about Tall Chief Campground.
Privacy Between Sites: Many campers appreciate the spacious layout at Tall Chief Campground. "Great camp site for all sizes. Mostly no sewer. But if you enjoy a little distance between sites without sacrificing camp size line up here. Modest amenities but distances to Seattle is day trip doable," recommends Richard D.
Clean Facilities: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park maintains well-kept bathrooms and showers. "Quiet campground with decent privacy between sites. We stayed just one night at site 42, which was on a corner and offered a good amount of privacy and easy access to the clean bathrooms," notes Rachel.
Natural Settings Close to Urban Areas: Many campers value the feeling of wilderness despite proximity to cities. "You really do feel like you're much further out of town. I travel a lot for work and I've started taking my travel trailer rather than staying in hotels. That's how I found Tall Chief, but I've gone back since just because I enjoy it so much," shares Casey T.
Pet Friendly Accommodations: For pet friendly camping near Newcastle, Washington, Lake Pleasant RV Park offers excellent options. "Each site has a few trees to give privacy and a fantastic walking trail for dogs. It's very clean and welcoming," mentions Melanie A.
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