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State parks and county campgrounds surround Normandy Park, Washington, providing a mix of urban-adjacent and waterfront camping experiences. Dash Point State Park, located 8 miles south in Federal Way, offers year-round camping with forested sites that create a surprising sense of seclusion despite being within city limits. As one camper noted, "Once in the campground, you would have no idea that you are surrounded by a sprawling metropolitan area." Saltwater State Park in nearby Des Moines provides seasonal camping from May through September with beach access. Manchester State Park across Puget Sound features both tent and RV sites with water views. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with varying levels of hookups and amenities.
Washington State Parks in the region typically require advance reservations during summer months, with many sites booking up weeks or months ahead. A Discover Pass ($30 annual or $10 daily) is required for day use at most state parks, though overnight campers generally pay separate camping fees that cover vehicle access. Cell service is reliable throughout the area, with T-Mobile offering particularly good coverage in Western Washington. Highway noise can be an issue at some campgrounds, as noted in visitor reviews: "The sites that were adjacent to the highway were so exposed and close, it was almost like camping on the shoulder." Weather remains mild year-round, though winter camping brings consistent rainfall and temperatures in the 30s-40s°F.
Proximity to Puget Sound creates distinctive camping experiences with water views and beach access being highly valued amenities. Campsites with privacy receive consistently positive reviews, with one Dash Point visitor describing "a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites." Many campgrounds feature trails connecting to beaches or forest paths, allowing for day hiking without driving to trailheads. Facilities are generally well-maintained, with clean restrooms and showers frequently mentioned in positive reviews. The urban-adjacent nature of camping in this region means conveniences are never far away—"civilization is only about 15 minutes away" with "grocery stores, takeout options, and even coffee" readily accessible from most campgrounds, making this area ideal for campers seeking outdoor experiences without complete disconnection.
Best Campgrounds near Normandy Park (278)
1. Dash Point State Park Campground
"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."
from $31 - $91 / night
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"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."
"Trails, views, and history in walking distance. Coin operated showers and clean restrooms."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability3. Saltwater State Park Campground
"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
"Pay showers ($1 for 3 minutes) and clean restroom with air dryer, pet friendly, lots of trails to hike and a beautiful beach area with a playground, seasonal/weekend snack shop, outdoor shower by the beach"
from $31 - $43 / night
Check Availability4. Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor
"Close by stores, trails, parks, harbor. Tacoma across bridge (10 minutes - $6.25 toll)."
"Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by."
from $57 - $104 / night
Check Availability5. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
"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!"
from $31 - $254 / night
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"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
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"This is in the shore of Lake Samammish, giving access to swim, paddle, picnic. The facilities and grounds are kept clean and well maintained."
"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
Check Availability8. Blake Island Marine State Park Campground
"Hike the perimeter trail for views all around the island. It's a great place to stay in the summer months and relax."
"Really fantastic location. Very strict rangers which can be good or bad depending on your preference. Quiet hours are at 10pm which is early for some people so be aware."
from $12 - $70 / night
Check Availability9. Penrose Point State Park Campground
"Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"
"Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."
from $12 - $72 / night
Check Availability10. Angle Lake RV Park
"Wanted them close by otherwise likely wouldn’t have stayed here. Great option for family in town and wanting to be close by. Close to the airport if you need to leave your RV for a bit and fly out."
from $100 - $120 / night
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Drive Time
- 19 min from Seattle, WA
- 51 min from Olympia, WA
- 52 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 13 min from Mount Vernon, WA
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Recent Reviews near Normandy Park, WA
1422 Reviews of 278 Normandy Park Campgrounds
Darin S.
GuideCamano Island State Park Cabins
No hook ups but nice
Nice campground. No hookups but half the sites can handle RVs. No flat pads though so you will be leveling. Very pretty and clean. Normal bathrooms and showers. Upper loop would be more suitable for RVs. Great cell service for T-Mobile.
AdamScoutWenberg Park
Wenberg Park Camping
It’s a little cramped, but the park is large overall, and lake-access is within a short distance.
Lee D.
LegendLake Pleasant RV Park
A lake, but geese, ducks, and birds!
General: 230-site RV park. Some sites are back-in, some pull-through. Some are lakefront. All are FHU. There is also one yurt.
Site Quality: Paved camper pad on level sites. Unlike most other RV parks, there is some foliage separating the sites, providing a modicum of privacy. We chose a lakefront site, but I think the pull-thru sites in the far rear of the park might have been a better choice (less geese traffic!).
Bath/Shower: There is a large main bathroom with showers near the office. At the rear of the property, there are five bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink, and shower; one of these is ADA accessible. When we arrived late Saturday afternoon, two of these had no toilet paper, and one had no soap. I did see they were being attended to in the evening. Also, no hooks or shelves to put toiletries on. There was often water on the floor in these units, I’m guessing from the showers. The main bathrooms at the front are MUCH nicer, but about a third of a mile walk from the rear sites.
Activities/Amenities: Catch and release fishing. A couple of miles of hiking trails around the perimeter of the campground. These are paved, gravel, or grass, and hilly! The road around the campground is just about a mile and flat, so it was good to run laps if that is your thing (good for me!). Amenities include: a playground, laundry ($2 each for washer and dryer), recycling, a library (I was happy to pick up a book on my to-read list), a dog run, and propane. The lake is nice, but there is a lot of algae, and swimming is not allowed. There are about two dozen geese that roam freely around, leaving goose poop wherever they go! I did see someone watering down the goose by-product on Monday morning, so the staff does work to mitigate this situation. Also ducks, birds, and even bunnies and snails.
As far as RV parks go, this is one of the nicer ones we have stayed at (and less expensive than some). It is convenient to the Seattle area. It is well-tended to; there are flower baskets throughout the property. One star deducted for the bathrooms at the rear of the property.
Jacquie B.GuideLake Pleasant RV Park
Quiet and clean, d
This is a nice park, clean and quiet. But the draw back is the sites are small, there are bushes between the sites to give some privacy. It is camping in a parking lot. I don't believe you can have campfires. Kids have no place on their site to play so play in the street. More than once I had to honk at them to get them out of the way.
Great location for me, I was visiting my daughter who lives in Seattle.
The park was clean, they wash the goose poop off the sites, but still watch where you step. It is very high priced but they are the only game in town.
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TravelerPotlatch State Park Campground
Wonderful Campground
One of my favorite grounds I’ve visited. On-demand hot showers in two buildings, plenty of bathroom stalls (main building has stalls and one shower, second loop has 2 private stalls and 2 private showers, and last loop has one vault toilet)- sites 1-26(?) are fairly close together and close to the main road- second loop I didn’t look too much at, but most of the bigger campers or cars were parked there- last loop has almost all full-shade, larger, and less crowded sites (they’re still fairly small, but with less people it’s not so bad). There are dumpsters and water spigots all over. Clean grounds, friendly on-site host, office staff absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. Across the street from the day-use park with lake- super nice, rather small. Rangers do patrol nightly. PLEASE BRING SMALLER BILLS PER OFFICE REQUEST.
Carmen S.TravelerOpen Space on Forest Road 7320
Great gem and quiet spot!!!
I didn’t know what to expect but when I arrived I was pleasantly pleased with the location! I had the whole area to myself. Ample room to space to get situated. (Only drawback was that I did not have extra trash bags to clean up what the prior visitors left)
Marian B.TravelerEnumclaw Expo Center RV Park
Nice little Campground for a short stay
Campground has nice paved spots, but they are very close to each other, so don't expect much privacy.
It sits behind a smal stadium.
For the restrooms and shower you'll have to walk pretty far. These are just simple ones, like in a sportsclub usual. Shower is warm enouth but not hot (for my wife it was not hot enough).
Camphost is very friendly and will help you, if needed. We came in at about 8:30 pm without a reservation, she helped us with the booking and all went good.
45 $ per night with electric and water hookup.
MariScoutFay Bainbridge Park
$25 a night - not bad
For the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
Guide to Normandy Park
Camping options near Normandy Park, Washington expand beyond the city limits into Kitsap Peninsula, Bainbridge Island, and surrounding suburbs. Most sites require advance reservations through the Washington State Parks reservation system, with booking windows opening 9 months ahead for peak season. Winter campers encounter fewer crowds but should prepare for continuous precipitation from November through March with nighttime temperatures regularly dropping into the mid-30s.
What to do
Beach exploration and tidepooling: At Penrose Point State Park, campers can explore shorelines along the south Puget Sound. "Sites are just a short walk from a calm cove of Puget Sound and our family had a great time playing in the water each day," notes Sarah H. The water temperature remains cool even in summer but "very warm and swimmable for NW standards," according to Adrienne Q.
Wildlife viewing and birdwatching: The forested campsites at Dash Point State Park provide opportunities to spot local wildlife. "This campground is remarkable in the privacy between each of the camping spots, the bird life, the wild and deep forest vibes, and the walking trails," writes Brittany D. Morning hours offer the best birdwatching opportunities before day-use visitors arrive.
Watersports access: Boat-in camping at Blake Island Marine State Park provides a unique overnight experience accessible only by water. "Getting here by boat is about an hour from Seattle and there are volunteers that help at the dock," reports Julia S. Kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing opportunities exist at multiple parks within 30 minutes of Normandy Park.
What campers like
Urban-adjacent nature: Campers appreciate the contrast between natural settings and nearby urban conveniences. "This is a cute campground, especially if you don't want to be too far from the city. I was impressed by how spread apart the sites were," writes Katie S. about Dash Point State Park. The accessibility to both nature and services creates practical camping conditions.
Waterfront access: Proximity to Puget Sound remains a primary draw for campers. At Fay Bainbridge Park, "the views are to die for" according to Amy H., who notes the park offers "great views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker on a clear day and stunning sunrises." Water views factor heavily into positive reviews across multiple parks.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers receive consistent praise. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, "the bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean," notes Jay F. Several parks offer token-operated showers (typically $0.50-$1.00 for 3-5 minutes) and regularly cleaned restroom facilities.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Normandy Park require advance planning. "You must make reservations online on the website a few weeks before you plan to come," advises Robert G. about Saltwater State Park. Holiday weekends and summer dates often book 3-6 months in advance.
Noise considerations: Urban-adjacent campgrounds experience various noise impacts. At Saltwater State Park, "commercial jets landing at Sea-Tac fly directly above us at a low altitude and are VERY loud and VERY frequent (every 3-5 minutes)," reports Travis P. Highway noise affects some campgrounds while others experience boat traffic sounds from Puget Sound.
Security patrols: Park rangers actively monitor campgrounds throughout the night. "The park rangers are no joke," writes Kelly P. about Kanaskat-Palmer, noting "I usually have contact with them in my campsite at least twice a day" and "I have seen the park rangers call in the King County Police." This monitoring helps maintain quiet hours and safety.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer dedicated play structures for children. At Fay Bainbridge Park, "there's a day use lake and we had a wonderful time camping here!" mentions Brittany L. The "pirate ship playground for children" noted by Judy J. provides entertainment without leaving the campground.
Swimming options: Parks with swimming access provide relief during summer months. At Vasa Park Resort, "we roasted hotdogs and s'mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake," shares Amy H. When Puget Sound proves too cold, nearby lakes offer warmer alternatives within 15-20 minute drives.
Junior Ranger programs: Educational activities through state park junior ranger programs help entertain children. "The grounds, including bathrooms, were well maintained and the kids enjoyed taking part in the junior ranger program," reports Sarah H. at Penrose Point State Park. Program availability varies seasonally with most activities occurring on summer weekends.
Tips from RVers
Hookup limitations: Most state parks provide electric hookups only, with water fill and dump stations available at entrance points. At Manchester State Park, Conrad C. notes "clean hook ups are very easy to get at" despite limited services. Most parks offer 30-amp service with 50-amp connections less common.
Site leveling: Campground terrain varies considerably with some sites requiring substantial leveling. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, one RVer reports "the gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground." Bringing extra leveling blocks helps address this common issue.
Cell connectivity: Mobile coverage varies by carrier and location. At Game Farm Wilderness Campground, T-Mobile provides consistent coverage while other carriers experience spotty service in more remote areas. Manchester State Park notes limited cell reception: "reception with Verizon isn't too great" according to a recent visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Normandy Park, WA?
What camping is available near Normandy Park, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Normandy Park, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 278 campgrounds and RV parks near Normandy Park, WA and 27 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Normandy Park, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Normandy Park, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Normandy Park, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 76 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Normandy Park, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Normandy Park, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 free dispersed camping spots near Normandy Park, WA.
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