Top Tent Camping near Nooksack, WA

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Best Tent Sites Near Nooksack, WA (43)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park

    1. Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park

    12 Reviews
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    83 Saves

    Scenic views, hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing. On Orcas Island. FERRY ACCESS ONLY. No boat access to park itself and park has no saltwater activities. 33 mi of hiking trails. Visit Cascade Falls - a spectacular 70' drop. Drive the twisting road to the top of Mt Constitution with great views and a CCC era observation tower. On clear days see the Olympics Mountain range, The Cascade Mountains, and Mount Baker as well as the surrounding islands of the San Juans.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping

    2. Pine and Cedar Lakes Primitive Camping

    3 Reviews
    12 Photos
    77 Saves

    MAP COORDS TAKE YOU TO THE TRAILHEAD WHERE YOU CAN HIKE TO THIS SITE.

    The best place to camp is at Pine Lake on the peninsula. You will see a floating boardwalk that will take you left out to the campsite. These boards can sink a little below the surface after a big rain, so you might get your Gore-Tex boots wet. From here there is some good fishing.Some even pack in float tubes.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Meadow Retreat
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Meadow Retreat
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    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Meadow Retreat

    3. Hidden Meadow Retreat

    1 Review
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    19 Saves
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    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground

    4. Sucia Island Marine State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
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    45 Saves

    The park has 60 campsites, four reservable group camps, four picnic shelters, potable drinking water at Fossil Bay early April through September, Echo Bay and Shallow Bay May through September and composting toilets.

    Sucia Island Marine State Park is a 564-acre marine park with 77,700 feet of shoreline. Sucia Island is considered the crown jewel of the state's marine park system. It is consistently ranked as one of the top boating destinations in the world.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Norwest RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Norwest RV Park

    5. Norwest RV Park

    1 Review
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    9 Saves
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      6. Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542)

      1 Review
      2 Saves

      Starting at the northern boundaries of the forest, take a drive on the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway (State Route 542). This paved road starts at the Interstate 5 interchange in Bellingham, Wash., winds along the scenic North Fork Nooksack River, and climbs to an elevation of 5,140 feet to its well-named destination, Artist Point. This area is legendary for its spectacular views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. Stop by the Glacier Public Service Center just east of Glacier at milepost 34 to learn about current forest road and trail conditions. Mt. Baker - A State Scenic Highway and National Forest Scenic Byway State Route 542 is a Washington State Scenic Highway and a National Forest Scenic Byway. The forest byway begins just east of the town of Glacier as the route enters the national forest, leading travelers to historic Heather Meadows, home of the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Forest roads lead off the main highway into the heart of the national forest with trails accessing the Mt. Baker Wilderness and North Cascades National Park backcountry.. Four Seasons of Recreation During summer months, Mt. Baker's 10,781 foot snow-covered peak rises above the landscape. On a clear day, several vantage points offer spectacular views of neighboring Mt. Shuksan and surrounding slopes of the Cascade Mountain range. Hikers can head out on more than 200 miles of trails and campers can enjoy long evenings in rustic settings. The fall months bring cooler temperatures and lower snow levels, limiting hiking access to the high country. Several side roads are groomed, turning them into a winter playland for snowmobiles and cross-country skiers. During winter months the Mt. Baker Ski Area operates in Heather Meadows at the end of the byway. . Heather Meadows Heather and huckleberry meadows dotting the Heather Meadows landscape near the eastern end of the Mount Baker Scenic Byway, (State Route 542). Glistening lakes nestle between knolls. Ridges bristle with 900-year-old mountain hemlock. Lava flows from Mount Baker have resisted glacial carving and columns of basalt stand like black anvils against the sky. During the summer months enjoy a picnic, stroll the trails and stop by the Heather Meadows Visitor Center for a historical perspective of the area’s rich heritage.. Recreation Area Map National Scenic Byway

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      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Obstruction Pass State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Clark Island Marine State Park — Clark Island Marine State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Clark Island Marine State Park — Clark Island Marine State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Clark Island Marine State Park — Clark Island Marine State Park

      8. Clark Island Marine State Park — Clark Island Marine State Park

      3 Reviews
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      16 Saves

      Clark Island Marine State Park is a 55-acre marine camping and moorage park with 11,292-feet of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Georgia. Beaches are sandy on the west side of the island and smooth pea gravel on the east side.

      This is a popular kayaking site. It provides an important camping and rest site for paddlers traversing the northern San Juan islands.

      Boaters anchoring offshore or using the park moorage buoys should be aware of the strong currents on the west side of the island. The east side moorage area is subject to large waves created by passing commercial shipping in Rosario Strait.

      Campsite Information The park has 15 campsites, one composting toilet, and two vault toilets. The nearest fuel and limited groceries are at Blakely Island Marina. Campsites are open year-round. Campsites 1-6 and 14 can accommodate up to eight campers, campsites 7-13 accommodate up to four campers.

      Group Accommodations Campsite 15 is suitable for small groups up to 12 persons and may be reserved by calling 360-376-2073.

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        9. Cedar Lake Campsite

        1 Review
        10 Saves
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      Recent Tent Reviews In Nooksack

      590 Reviews of 43 Nooksack Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
        October 13, 2024

        Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

        Quiet camp with great views

        Arrived around 4pm on a Friday and there were a few spots left. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables available. No water. Got a spot with lake and Mountain View’s. Very small, quiet, stunning campground. Felt safe. We have a rooftop tent, not many sites with large enough spots to park trailers or vans. Mostly tent sites that are walk in. Mostly open, some sites in the forest. Had one bar of Verizon service. Would stay again!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake Park
        October 10, 2024

        Silver Lake Park

        Clean nice campground

        Very nice campground,! Very nice campsite! And very clean restrooms ! And has a family restroom/shower room which makes it very nice! We love it are returning

      • Camper-submitted photo from Bay View State Park Campground
        October 4, 2024

        Bay View State Park Campground

        Absolute we love BAYVIEW

        We love this campground our kids love it too. The kiddos always want to go camping here when we ask them!! Great staff really nice campsites. Beautiful beach bring the kites

      • Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek Campground
        September 25, 2024

        Swift Creek Campground

        Gorgeous lake, great campground

        Lots of flat, wooded sites are a short level walk to the beach on a really beautiful lake. Across the main road from the campground is a 3+ mile trail to popular hot springs.

        The best sites for view are 34, 37, 38, 39. We stayed in 46, and loved it because it is very close to the beach. 47 and 44 are also very nice and close to the beach.

        The campground reservation site did not have a good map of the campground. I finally found one on the forest service site https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5308652.pdf

        The reservation site said site 46 could only accommodate a vehicle up to 15 feet in length, but there was plenty of room.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Deception Pass State Park Campground
        September 14, 2024

        Deception Pass State Park Campground

        Serene but not nowhere

        This is a beautiful campground with plenty of hiking opportunities and gorgeous views. It’s close to a highway so you can hear the road but not a ton of traffic through the campground. We stayed on the Quarry Pond side which seems a bit smaller and more private. Nice wide open campsites with a power hookup and clean water. Plenty of amenities nearby as well, the 76 gas station on the edge of the campground is full of supplies; food wise and gear wise. Doesn’t feel so isolated and in the middle of nowhere but still plenty out of the city.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Deception Pass State Park Campground
        September 14, 2024

        Deception Pass State Park Campground

        Peaceful and Beautiful

        Beautiful, excellently maintained campground with clean bathrooms and free showers. Setting is really beautiful and there are many things to see and do that are close by. Campsite was immaculate and large with a fire pit and picnic table.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake Park
        September 6, 2024

        Silver Lake Park

        Beautiful campground and lake

        We live about a 20 min drive from silver lake. We go often , sometimes to just go hike around the trails and have lunch, we also take day trips to the lake there and go kayaking and ALWAYS have fun there nice big lake and fun for the kiddos too! Easy boat launch access! And we do camp there a couple times a year we love the camp site layouts and availability

      • Camper-submitted photo from EverGrin Shire
        August 30, 2024

        EverGrin Shire

        Absolute comfortable enjoyable setting

        We ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED CAMPING here !! We live about 15 mins away and will be returning!!! We lived in a travel trailer for 2 years myself my wife and 3 children and from time to time we miss it ! The kids have been missing a lot them selves and we went tent camping here for first time after living in our trailer and we had an amazing time there! Big out space with plenty of availability! Clean out house for the kiddos! Fire pits ,wild life , and really peaceful! Thank u guys for letting us camp with u will be back soon

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oostema Farmstead
        August 20, 2024

        Oostema Farmstead

        Awesome Stay

        We had a great stay here - sites are nice, close to others but still good privacy. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Great outdoor shower Loved the meat that we bought. Would definitely come back.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
        August 19, 2024

        Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

        Great spot on the lake

        We found an amazing site right on the lake, with great views and it was fairly quiet. There were a couple people who decided to have campfires despite the statewide burn ban in effect, which was a bit of a bummer. Despite that, great campground with toilets, picnic table, fire ring (when allowed), and lots of trees for hammocking. Loved our weekend here!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Birch Bay State Park Campground
        August 11, 2024

        Birch Bay State Park Campground

        Great family atmosphere

        This was our first trip in a new trailer, and the park is close to home for us, so perfect for our maiden voyage. Shaded sites, some hookup (water/electric), but most unserviced. Water close by for filling our tank. Short walk to an amazing beach.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Greenstone Farm Camping
        August 8, 2024

        Greenstone Farm Camping

        Wonderful location with fabulous view of Mt Baker

        Really nice farm with a great mountain view.  Quiet rural setting but close to town (Mt. Vernon) if you need anything or just want to explore the farmer's market, as we did.  Woodland trail on the 10+ acres was a real plus for our two dogs.  Hosts were helpful and responsive.  All around a great weekend.  Thank you.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Mount Vernon
        July 29, 2024

        Thousand Trails Mount Vernon

        Big site almost no wifi

        If you need wifi to plan your next days this location is not for you. Wifi available at the lodge only and very slow. Except for that the site is big, nothing specific regarding amenities

      • Camper-submitted photo from Baker Lake Road Dispersed Campsite
        July 28, 2024

        Baker Lake Road Dispersed Campsite

        Plenty of spots

        If you think all the spots are taken, keep driving. So many spots along Baker Lake Road.

        Late July, there’s a lot of partying on the lake. It’s not so bad but you’ll definitely hear people having fun.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake Park
        July 26, 2024

        Silver Lake Park

        Clean, quiet, relaxing and well done.

        Great campground. Love the lake. Easy access for our kayak. Beautiful lake for fishing as well. The cleanest restrooms and showers that I have ever experienced camping. We have been here three times now. No sewer, but the dump area is quiet and efficient. Beautiful woods and hiking available as well. We will be back.

      • Camper-submitted photo from NF Dispersed Camping
        July 22, 2024

        NF Dispersed Camping

        Bacon Point

        Beautiful spot near the water also has some more secluded spots if wanted. Didn’t see too many people. And had no issues picking a spot to car camp. Definitely recommend.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Sauk Mountain Woodland Waters
        July 10, 2024

        Sauk Mountain Woodland Waters

        Same Day ASAP reservation!

        Nobody else had vacancy.  Sauk Mountain Woodland Waters was able to accommodate us, and last-minute, too!  Owners live on the property - not too close but not too far, either.  They gave us some carrots to feed their goats, too!

      • Camper-submitted photo from San Juan County Park
        July 2, 2024

        San Juan County Park

        Amazing views

        Beautiful spot, great views of the water and so peaceful. As far as campgrounds go, it wasn’t anything special, except the proximity to the water. Campsites are close together and not much privacy to speak of, and most of the sites are on a slope. We had T-Mobile connection via Canada. Despite any drawbacks of the campground itself, we absolutely fell in love with the island, and will probably be back (we like to explore and don’t often return to places we’ve been).

      • Camper-submitted photo from Deception Pass State Park Campground
        June 30, 2024

        Deception Pass State Park Campground

        Get campsite 279 in the Bowman Bay campground, you won't regret it!

        My husband and I visited the Bowman Bay campground to celebrate our second wedding anniversary and it was one of the best camping trips we've had! This campground was lovely, a smaller campground right on the beach with great hiking trails to Lottie Point and Lighthouse Point. If you are going to camp at this campground, get campsite 279! It is by far the best one in this campground! It is not RV accessible however.

        It's a large site that is a bit more elevated than the rest, with a wall of foliage behind it and no immediate neighbor campsites (the nearest on is on the other side of your parking spot, but your parking spot is beside your campsite and not near it.) It's a really lovely campsite.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Sauk Park Campground
        June 28, 2024

        Sauk Park Campground

        Close to home for a quick weekend away

        This is one of our go to for a quick weekend getaway several sites are big enough to put 3 rigs in

      • Camper-submitted photo from Larrabee State Park Campground
        June 21, 2024

        Larrabee State Park Campground

        Awesome Views from the Beach

        Close to Bellingham, Spots are veryyyy Close together, Walk to Beach and the View Priceless. Paid over $ 50 for one Night with Electric and than they shut the Power off at 10 PM????? No Discounts

      • Camper-submitted photo from La Conner Marina RV Resort
        June 13, 2024

        La Conner Marina RV Resort

        Marina RV Park

        Each site has grass with central grass stip. Site is well maintained with showers shared with Marina. Clean excellent wifi and At&t. booked online they did not confirm until we called. Not crowded at all.



      Guide to Nooksack

      Camping near Nooksack, Washington, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the campgrounds. For example, at Larrabee State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "The hike to the beach is well worth it especially walking under train tracks."
      • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Birch Bay State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. A visitor shared, "Short walk to an amazing beach."
      • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Rasar State Park Campground enjoyed spotting deer. One camper noted, "We saw a deer in the morning in the campground."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Bay View State Park Campground stated, "Clean bathrooms, enough space between vehicles."
      • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer beautiful landscapes. A visitor at Moran State Park - Midway Campground said, "We loved every moment. We still had a nice view of the lake and evening sunsets."
      • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. One reviewer at Lynden-Bellingham KOA said, "The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable."

      What you should know:

      • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Larrabee State Park Campground mentioned, "Road noise, train noise, and light noise from the RV pull-thru sites."
      • Site Size: Campsites can be close together. One visitor at Birch Bay State Park Campground noted, "The campsites are extremely close together."
      • Reservation Issues: Be aware of potential reservation mix-ups. A camper at Larrabee State Park Campground shared, "He put the wrong site on his reservation slip."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby beaches or playgrounds. A review for Rasar State Park Campground highlighted, "Trails are easy to hike and the sites are clean and well spaced out for a bit of privacy."
      • Plan for Noise: Be prepared for some noise from other campers. One family at Moran State Park - Mountain Lake Campground mentioned, "A group of mountain bikers had two sites and stayed up until midnight."
      • Bring Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A camper at Swift Creek Campground advised, "There are plenty of mosquitoes but they seem to be kept mostly at bay with standard bug spray."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Bay View State Park Campground noted, "Site is small, on the website it states it can fit 3 tents, but it only can fit one."
      • Electric Hookups: Not all sites have electric hookups. A visitor at Moran State Park - Midway Campground mentioned, "Only some of the sites have water and electric."
      • Plan for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger rigs. A camper at Lynden-Bellingham KOA said, "Tent sites in the back are rather dusty (no grass)."

      Camping near Nooksack, Washington, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Nooksack, WA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Nooksack, WA is Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.

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