Best Tent Camping near Oak Harbor, WA

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Best Tent Sites Near Oak Harbor, WA (68)

    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground

    1. Camano Island State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    41 Photos
    181 Saves
    Greenbank, Washington

    Close to Seattle but a world away, Camano Island Camping offers a mellow, less bustling, but equally friendly alternative to its busier neighbor, Cama Beach State Park.

    Forest loop trails provide cool, tranquil hiking, while shoreline strolls offer birding, shell and rock exploration and sweeping views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.

    Are you happiest in or on the water? Go boating, crabbing, saltwater fishing and sailboarding in Saratoga Passage. Curious about the restored 1930's fishing resort at Cama Beach? Hike the 1-mile trail to check out this neighboring state park.

    After a fun day exploring the trails or cavorting in the water, you will probably want to kick back in your forested cabin, pitch your tent or get cozy in your RV. There, you can cook up the delicious crab you have caught, or your dinner of choice, and enjoy a bit of sublime R and R before heading back to the world.

    • Fires
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    • Reservable
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    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ebey State Park Campground

    2. Fort Ebey State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    52 Photos
    179 Saves
    Coupeville, Washington

    The park has 39 standard campsites, 11 partial-hookup sites with electricity and water hook-ups, one water trail campsite available only to campers who arrive at the park in human-powered watercraft, one restroom (ADA), and two showers (one ADA). Maximum site length will accommodate most extra-large RVs (limited availability). There is no trailer dump station available at this park. The campground is open March 1 - Oct. 31 by reservation.

    The park provides a group camp that accommodates up to 60 people. The camp is located on a bluff down the Point Partridge Road. A vault toilet and running water are at the site. Flush toilets and showers are a five-minute walk down an easy trail. Minimum number of people is 20 with a maximum of 60. Maximum number of cars is 20. The group camp is open April 1 through Oct. 31.

    Planning a multi-day camping stay? You won't run out of things to do at Fort Ebey State Park!

    Set on the western side of Whidbey Island, Fort Ebey was constructed as a coastal defense fort during the Second World War. Its battery was dug into a high bluff and is great fun for kids, adult kids and World War II aficionados. Don't forget your headlamp or flashlight. The park's concrete gun emplacements and underground rooms are great for exploration.

    Emerging from the battery, you'll find 25 miles of mixed-use walking and bike trails. The bluff trail overlooks Admiralty Inlet and offers peek-a-boo views of Point Wilson Lighthouse across the bay. Douglas-fir and hemlock provide shade along forested trails sprinkled with pink big-leaf rhododendrons in season. One more thing: Fort Ebey sunsets are unbeatable on a clear evening.

    Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15; be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license.

    Into active outdoor play? Surfing is a popular beach activity, and paragliding is allowed. Paragliders like to take off from the former parade lawn on the bluff. For observers, it's a stunning visual to behold.

    PARK FEATURES Fort Ebey State Park is a 651-acre camping park on Whidbey Island.

    Automated pay stations: This park is equipped with automated pay stations for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    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

    3. Mountain Lake Campground — Moran State Park

    12 Reviews
    26 Photos
    83 Saves
    Olga, Washington

    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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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island
    Camper-submitted photo from Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island
    Camper-submitted photo from Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island
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    Camper-submitted photo from Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island
    Camper-submitted photo from Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island

    4. Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island

    6 Reviews
    27 Photos
    141 Saves
    Lopez Island, Washington

    San Juan County Parks provides beautiful shoreline parks on the ferry-served San Juan Islands. Campgrounds offer waterfront campsites, beach access & scenic views and accommodate tents and smaller RV's (no hook-ups; check for restrictions) for a unique "island” experience. Restrooms, picnic tables, fire-rings, picnic shelters, boat ramps. Odlin County Park is just one mile from the Lopez Island Ferry Landing, and three miles from Lopez Village. This 80-acre waterfront park features 8 campsites, a lovely sandy beach, a boat launch, hiking trails, a full-sized ball field and several picnic areas. Enjoy a hike or eat lunch in the picnic pavilion. There is also water, toilets, five mooring buoys and a day use dock.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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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
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    Camper-submitted photo from Dungeness Forks Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Dungeness Forks Campground

    6. Dungeness Forks Campground

    9 Reviews
    32 Photos
    197 Saves
    Sequim, Washington

    Campground is located at the fork of the Dungeness and Graywolf Rivers and is a shaded, forested area with evergreen conifers.There are 10 campsites that will accommodate tents. Trailers and motorhomes are not recommended due to steep one lane unpaved road access.

    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area

    7. Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    60 Saves
    Anacortes, Washington

    Environmental education is a central theme in all public access development through interpretive signs and areas. The NRCA is accessible by boat only. Recreation sites are primitive and are not Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible. The island has a rich history of tribal and post-European-settlement use. Many environmental education opportunities exist at Cypress Island NRCA, and will be developed as circumstances permit.

    Dogs allowed on leash. 
    Garbage service is not provided. Pack out what you pack in. 
    Camping allowed year round. 
    Enjoy campfires in approved fire pits in designated campgrounds only. Check for burn bans.
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    • Group
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from James Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from James Island Marine State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park

    9. Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park

    12 Reviews
    46 Photos
    262 Saves
    Carlsborg, Washington

    At 5,400 feet in elevation, Deer Park boasts mountain views and starry skies. With a steep and winding gravel access road, Deer Park is not RV accessible.

    • Phone Service
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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Island Marine State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Island Marine State Park Campground
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    10. Jones Island Marine State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    35 Photos
    72 Saves
    Deer Harbor, Washington

    Jones Island Marine State park is a 188-acre marine camping park with 25,000-feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel. The park features a beautiful loop trail down the center of the island then around the western shore. A herd of black-tail deer live on the island. The deer have become habituated to the presence of humans and are quite tame. The park has 24 primitive campsites which are on a first come first serve basis. Two of the sites are part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and strictly reserved for those arriving by human- or wind-powered watercraft. Drinking water is available May through September. The park has six composting toilets. There is no garbage service to the park. Visitors must pack-out what they pack-in.

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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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    • Group

    $12 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews in Oak Harbor

1103 Reviews of 68 Oak Harbor Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Point County Park
    Nov. 7, 2024

    Kayak Point County Park

    Beautiful Campground Near Water

    There is a trail that leads down to the water or you can hop in your car for a short drive. We did a walk up site and checked in late, the bathrooms were locked due to it being the off season. We had to stop in at the park station and ask the person working for the bathroom code. Peaceful and very pretty trees.

  • Joshua W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Casey Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Fort Casey Campground

    Great spot and quite park

    Definitely a nice area to Visit for our first time. Quite and the ferry comes right past the camp ground. Ferry doesn’t blast its horn unless there is a boat in the ferry path. Definitely worth to check out and check out the fort. Showers and nice very clean park.

  • Joshua W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Squire Creek Park & Campground

    Great place

    Have been camping here for years and the camp ground has had things added to it over the years as well. Quite and always a laid back atmosphere. Miss the camp sites that where on the west end of the park that where really close to the river. But still a great place to camp.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay View State Park Campground
    Oct. 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

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fay Bainbridge Park
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Fay Bainbridge Park

    Puget Sound visit

    Good place for families that looks to be kept really clean. The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees. Campsite 10 looks to be the best as it has a little canopy tree and is in the corner without obstruction for a view of the Puget Sound. Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court. It is nestled back through an area of homes that back up to sites 1-8.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deception Pass State Park Campground
    Sep. 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.

  • Cathy E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deception Pass State Park Campground
    Sep. 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.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elwha Dam RV Park
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Elwha Dam RV Park

    Great park

    We had a secluded site which is perfect for a dog. It’s quiet in the park and there’s no major highway close by. The staff is great!

  • Renegade M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park

    Beautiful campground with onsite Gestapo

    After two lovely nights earlier in the week I returned to the Heart O’the Hills campground for my last night of my trip. I found a site I liked, with Devil’s Club behind it and a cool empty tree stump with Salal around and above it. All was well so I thought. Until a couple came by, German maybe, saying I’m in their spot which they already paid for. It says clearly to leave something in a spot chosen which they didn’t. I didn’t know it’s needed to check the (confusing) registration board to see if a site has been taken. It’s a first come campground with no preregistration. Says on the sign to leave something to indicate a site is taken. Also I hadn’t paid yet as I first find an open site, set up everything and make food before too dark. They wanted me to leave the site. I said I really couldn’t. It would be too difficult physically to pack up and move. (Petite 66 yr old female here) Many sites were still available. They were going to see if I can pay for another site they’d take as I suggested. Instead they went to the onsite femi-Nazi attendant. She came to my site while I was still eating demanding that I leave. I said that it would be too difficult. She then threatened to call law enforcement. Clearly I was a criminal to her the way she aggressively verbally abused and threatened me despite me explaining what happened. I still said it would be too difficult for me to pack up and move. She huffed off to ask the couple if they are okay finding another site. If not I would have packed up and left the campground. She returned saying I can stay still aggressively asking why I hadn’t paid yet. I was waiting for the couple to let me know first!!! She basically yelled at me to go pay now. “RIGHT NOW!!!!”- like an unconscious parent ordering their child to do something. Jeez. What the F is wrong with some people? She needs to be head honcho in a military boot camp. Or a prison warden. I stopped at the visitor center on the way out and got contact info to report her. Totally unwarranted treatment of anyone. Very upsetting to be the target energetically of her inferiority complexes which she compensates by abusing and lording (trying to) over others. 😖

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Squire Creek Park & Campground

    A unicorn

    Reservable campsites, mature forest, 2 hours from Seattle, not full on Labor Day weekend! I didn’t know that existed. It’s a nice small campground on the Mountain Loop Highway. It has very dense trees and a small beach on a creek for wading. Hiking trails and a larger river are a short drive away.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Funky, convenient

    Langley is a great little town. I don’t know why they haven’t done more to develop the campground- all sites are first-come-first served. They did repair the electrical system this year and just reopened. It’s at the fairgrounds on the edge of town, there’s a largely unlandscaped grass field with electrical boxes & (some) water connections. There is a dump out on site and potable water. There are accessible bathrooms and showers nearby. The campground is on a hill above the horse barn and arena, very convenient to the town of Langley, which is delightful. No camp host available, nobody you can call for assistance. Because the campground just reopened, we were the only ones camped most of the 6 days we were here. I love Langley but they are not as tourist-driven as many towns which have campgrounds like this.

  • Arthur M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oostema Farmstead
    Aug. 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.

  • Mike The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park

    Lots of great sites!

    This is a great campground. We rolled in on a Thursday evening, hoping we were there early enough to snag a spot, since it's all first-come, first-served. There were quite a few to pick from and we ended up with a great spot. By Friday night, there was only a few spots left. The good: flush toilets! We heard owls every night. Also, they have astronomy presentations up at Hurricane Ridge, which is cool. The bad: no showers and the bathrooms in A-Loop were closed for renovation. Also, the fire ban sucked.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dosewallips State Park Campground
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Dosewallips State Park Campground

    Well-Kept State Park Campground

    I spent three nights (arrived Monday, departed Thursday) at this lovely campground about an hour from my house.  The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty. (If I were in better shape without 50+ years of knee problems, I'd rate all the trails as easy.)

    The campsites are a short walk to the Dosewallips River, which is shallow and not very fast this time of year. It's a longer walk to the Hood Canal itself.

    You're not going to have a private, quiet, pristine wilderness experience here. US 101 runs through the park next to the campground, and the logging trucks can be quite loud. There are lots of families -- meaning, kids running around and riding bikes -- and the campsites are close to one another without any privacy. But, highway traffic is pretty much nonexistent in the evening and night and the entire camp was pretty quiet by 9 pm every evening.

    The camp is arranged in a bunch of loops. The first and last sites in each loop are preferable because of all the open space between the site and the road. The last site -- in my case, No. 20 -- is the best with an RV because the trailer will provide privacy from the adjacent campsite and there's a big space to other sites. (See the attached photo.)

    T-Mobile was 2 bars of 4G LTE reception. I have a Pepwave cellular modem in my trailer and had virtually no problem streaming shows.

  • michael D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Bay State Park Campground
    Aug. 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.

  • Tori E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elwha Dam RV Park
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Elwha Dam RV Park

    Safe & Fun!

    This was my 2nd time camping here! I love how safe and family friendly it is. I camped alone with my dog and I had zero issues. The trails are fun to explore, and the camping area is well maintained.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove RV Park & Country Store
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Cove RV Park & Country Store

    Great Customer Service

    Mike and the ladies in the office just great people, very helpful and friendly

    Small park, a little road noise but nothing that bothered us, will stay here again.

    Had full hook up, everything worked as it should.

    The store has a good stock of stuff.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenstone Farm Camping
    Aug. 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.

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Townsend Historical State Park Campground
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Fort Townsend Historical State Park Campground

    Tent spots were nice and large and private

    Really nice campground, particularly for a base camp, or just an easy/quick getaway. I'm slowly overtime trying to visit all of Washington's State Parks, and there are a large number of them in the Port Townsend area. I was able to visit 6, including this one, where I made camp for the night. Got here kind of late so didn't get to explore to much, but did one of the trails down to the beach.

    The RV spots looked pretty tight and not great, other's reviews seem to be right on with that. But the upper campground with no hook-ups had a lot of tree cover, the sites are all very large, and most of them offer a good amount of privacy. Clean campground, and clean bathrooms. I would visit again to explore more for sure.

  • Clément S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Mount Vernon
    Jul. 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

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from John Wayne's Waterfront Resort
    Jul. 28, 2024

    John Wayne's Waterfront Resort

    Small getaway!

    The community feeling was incredible, kind people and a beautiful view. We visited a nearby lavender farm and that was a nice spot too. We will be staying here again!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Basin Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Gold Basin Campground

    Decent Campground

    Plenty of sites, good amount of privacy. Put toilets were clean. Potable water not available, there was a sign directing you to Verlot for water.

  • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

    Coordinates off

    The directions had me believing that the dispersed camping was just various pull offs on the highway loop and that’s where I stayed. It was loud and it felt like the traffic was coming through my tent at times. After driving to North Cascades I discovered that there was real dispersed camping on that road but probably 45 minutes to an hour past where the coordinates took you. Once the highway turned into a gravel road is when I started seeing nice dispersed campsites



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