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Dash Point State Park Campground provides a pet-friendly environment with designated dog areas and waste disposal stations. The park welcomes campers with dogs in tent sites, RV spaces, and glamping accommodations, maintaining clean grounds and facilities for all visitors. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground except in designated exercise areas. Game Farm Wilderness Campground and Saltwater State Park also accommodate pets with specific guidelines to ensure all guests enjoy their stay. The dog park at Dash Point features open space for pets to run and play safely while owners supervise. Campground staff regularly maintain pet areas and enforce rules to keep the environment clean and enjoyable for everyone.
Trails surrounding these pet-friendly campgrounds offer excellent opportunities for dog walking with varying difficulty levels. Many campsites position near water access points where pets can cool off during warmer months, though swimming regulations vary by location. Commercial jets landing at Sea-Tac fly directly above Saltwater State Park at low altitude, occurring every 3-5 minutes, which may disturb noise-sensitive pets. Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor consistently maintains clean facilities with friendly staff but offers limited attractions for children despite being pet-friendly. Most campgrounds provide pet exercise areas, though few offer fenced enclosures, requiring dogs to remain leashed. Local veterinary services can be found within 15-30 minutes of most campgrounds, with emergency clinics available in nearby urban centers.
"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
Check Availability"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."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability"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"
"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
from $31 - $43 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)."
"New laundry room almost complete, small dog run, exterior dog bath, clean restrooms, very accommodating staff, 1st Friday movie night. Landscaping needs more improvement. Coming back next year."
from $57 - $104 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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 $7 - $95 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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 Availability"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."
"Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"
from $12 - $72 / night
Check Availability"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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LegendReally cute camp spot and play area!! Pet friendly and dog park! Went here on our trip to Tacoma north of the city. Very nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here!
GuideThis 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.
GuideThere aren’t many rv parks that are close (35ish mins) to Seattle but this is the best option. Office staff is friendly, bathrooms are clean, laundry is cheap ($1 wash), maintenance staff is constantly tending to the grounds, full hook ups, and cute (short) hiking paths surrounding the park. The lake is more of a murky pond and the geese are happy residents here so expect a lot of goose poop at any spot near the water. There’s also no dog park.
TravelerComfortable peaceful if it had wifi it would be perfect. The dog park is a wonderful addition.
TravelerGreat campground right before Olympic national park. Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us.
LegendWonderful RV park for long term Escapee-ers or members just passing through. We stopped here for a night, arriving on the weekend with no prior reservations or contact with them. They make it easy for you to self register when they're closed on weekends, just go up to the office and take one of their welcome packets.
We stayed in a dry camp site for only $7.50, and paid $5 for the dump (dump is only for members as well). FHU sites are around $33 depending on in-season/off-season, but I don't know how we would have figured out which sites were available. There are so many activities and amenities here for the long termers (I believe it's a 55+ park), I couldn't even list them all.
Showers and laundry were clean and efficient. There's a dog park and a dog walking path (there are signs everywhere about not letting your dog pee or poo on their nice plants). Cell service was good and they have good wifi as well. This would definitely be a spot we'd stop at again when we're in the area next.
GuideThis camp ground is not ideal if you have dogs. There is not much grass, in fact you have to go outside the park and across the street to hear compliant pet owner. We also found the electric box to be a little wonky. They office staff did have an adapter which help. It was very quiet and clean just not the most attractive campground.
ScoutExcellent location for those with military access to the base - active duty, retired or family. 30/50 amp hookups. Beautiful views of American Lake. Pet friendly.
GuideSpent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet. Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days. Just register campsite upon arrival at front billboard or call ahead with questions or availability. First come first serve. Entire campground has decent roads but go extra extra slow in areas. Their are also couple nice campground public toilets but NO water or power. Bring sewer if able. Pet friendly but rules strictly enforced. I gave it 5 stars due to MY stay was amazing and my dog had a good time too. Thanks Margaret McKenny Camp hosts Ginny and Steve.
Normandy Park camping sites offer easy access to Puget Sound beaches with several state parks within 30 minutes of driving distance. Most campgrounds in this region remain open year-round, though peak season runs May through September when temperatures average 65-75°F. The area has numerous forested camping options with varying levels of privacy between sites.
Beachcombing and tide exploration: At Dash Point State Park Campground, the beach access provides excellent opportunities for exploring marine life during low tide. "The beach and its tides are why we came," shares Ingrid M., who visited with two children and found the trails "fun and easy enough" for family exploration.
Kayaking and paddle sports: The waterfront at Vasa Park Resort offers lake access for various water activities. "We stayed here while visiting my brother in Seattle and had so much fun. We roasted hotdogs and s'mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake," notes Amy H. about the lakefront property.
Forest hiking: Trails through mature forest are abundant at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, offering walks suitable for most ability levels. "There are great clean and heated bathrooms. Sites and roads are paved," writes Shay F., who appreciates the "large and pretty private" sites with "easy access to a beautiful stretch of the Green River."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the natural spacing at certain campgrounds. "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," notes Brittany D. about Dash Point State Park.
Clean facilities: Restroom and shower cleanliness is consistently mentioned in positive reviews for pet-friendly camping near Normandy Park. At Penrose Point State Park Campground, "Sites and restrooms were clean. We had a great time exploring the beaches. Sites were reasonably private and quiet at night," according to Rachel.
Urban accessibility: Many campgrounds offer a balance of natural setting with proximity to 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," shares Katie S. about Dash Point, highlighting its appeal for campers seeking dog-friendly spots near Normandy Park.
Airport noise: Some campgrounds in the area experience aircraft noise from nearby Sea-Tac. At Saltwater State Park Campground, Travis P. notes, "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)," adding that this might appeal to those who "LOVE airplanes."
Reservation requirements: Most popular sites require advance booking, especially during summer months. Some campgrounds open reservations months in advance, with limited walk-up availability during peak season.
Variable cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, there's "Zero cell reception here for ATT and Verizon, and the cell booster didn't help," reports Laura M., while other campgrounds closer to urban areas typically offer better connectivity.
Look for playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated children's play areas. Fay Bainbridge Park includes "a pirate ship playground for children," though Judy J. notes that camping areas can be "very tight" with "no privacy, plenty of noise in summer, especially if you're across from the playground."
Choose campgrounds with beach access: Water features provide built-in entertainment for children. At Fay Bainbridge Park, visitors appreciate the "beautiful beach, great views of Mt. Rainier & Baker on a clear day, cruise ships going by, pirate ship playground for children," making it ideal for families seeking pet-friendly camping options near Normandy Park.
Consider noise levels: Family-friendly campgrounds vary in noise enforcement. Kelly P. notes that at Kanaskat-Palmer, "The park rangers are no joke," mentioning "if you are a large group, like to stay up late and listen to music and/or party it might not be the campground for you."
Size restrictions matter: Many campgrounds have limited spaces for larger rigs. At Blake Island Marine State Park Campground, access is boat-only, making it unsuitable for traditional RVs but perfect for those with boats who want to bring pets along for camping near Normandy Park.
Hookup availability: Electricity is more common than full hookups. For RVers needing full service, Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor offers complete amenities, while state parks typically provide more limited options.
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require significant leveling equipment. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, one RVer noted the "gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground," though they still enjoyed the "lots of private space and the trails were beautiful."
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