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    Pacific Beach, Washington features a range of oceanfront camping options where the Olympic Peninsula meets the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Beach State Park Campground stands as the area's premier destination, offering year-round camping directly on the beach with unobstructed ocean views. Within a 30-minute drive, additional options include private RV resorts in Copalis Beach and Ocean Shores, plus the military-only Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center. Accommodations range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots, yurts, and cabins. Most campgrounds provide direct beach access or are within walking distance of the shoreline, allowing campers to experience the Washington coast's expansive sandy beaches.

    Weather conditions significantly impact the camping experience along this stretch of coastline. As one camper noted, "The wind is a constant and no water hookups but water available. No trees as it's right on the ocean." Winter camping requires preparation for cold, wet conditions, though many sites offer electrical hookups for heaters. Summer brings milder temperatures but still features frequent coastal fog and wind. Reservations are essential during peak season (June through September) and holiday weekends, with many campgrounds booking up to six months in advance. Cell service is limited throughout the area, particularly at beachfront locations. The Washington Discover Pass ($30 annually) is required at state parks and some nearby public lands.

    Beachfront access represents the defining feature of Pacific Beach camping, with visitors consistently praising the proximity to the ocean. "Right on the ocean at Pacific Beach, this campground is small, but so close to the water. The sand is wonderful & the views are magnificent," reports one reviewer. Most oceanfront sites lack trees and natural windbreaks, creating an open camping experience with panoramic views but little privacy between sites. Popular activities include beachcombing, kite flying, and seasonal razor clamming. Several campgrounds provide outdoor showers for rinsing off sand. Highway noise affects some inland campgrounds, so requesting sites away from main roads is advisable. The small town of Pacific Beach offers basic services including a coffee shop, tavern, and small market, with more extensive shopping available in Ocean Shores.

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      1. Pacific Beach State Park Campground

      4.5(22)1mi from Pacific Beach69 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Our Trip down the coast ended at Pacific Beach Washington, camp or rent a cottage and walk off deck to your own private ocean front spot!!"

      "We’ve been coming to pacific beach for years but this was our first time camping. It was nice to be right in the ocean. The wind is a constant and no water hookups but water available."

      from $23 - $66 / night

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      2. Ocean City State Park Campground

      4.2(37)13mi from Pacific Beach191 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We were only here for one night, but it was a very nice campground that is steps away from the ocean. All of the facilities were clean and everything seemed to be well taken care of."

      "Found a nice grassy site away from others on the loop 3. Our site was a few places away from the bathroom. Further down the road was the access to the beach."

      from $23 - $114 / night

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      3. Kalaloch Campground - group — Olympic National Park

      4.5(110)29mi from Pacific Beach168 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Proximity to the beach makes this a necessary stop while exploring the Washington coast."

      "Nestled between the highway and the ocean, this park is five stars for location, but three stars for the disparity in sites and limited bathroom facilities."

      from $24 - $48 / night

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      4. Thousand Trails Oceana

      3.8(10)9mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents

      "Apparently this campground floods as it is below sea level we went at the time of year that was completely dry stayed 21 days and really had a blast our campsite was right near the beach We walked to the"

      "Clean place, small laundry but access with walks to ocean were great. Spaces tight but overall great place."

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      5. Copalis Beach RV Resort

      3.4(8)7mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Easy access to the beach (trail is at the edge of the property). Just watch where the put you. They put me head in along a fence with a trailer."

      "This place is truly amazing- it’s best feature is proximity to the beach. A 5 minute walk to a relatively private beach. Compared to ocean shores this place was quite and more private."

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      6. Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center (Military Camping Only)

      4.4(5)1mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Close to beach you can drive on. Town around it is a dump as well as the pacific beach RV park. We stayed 3 nights and used it as a hub to explore ONP, the beaches, and Seabrooke."

      "Nestled along the west coast of Washington and open to Military and Federal Employees both Active and Retired. This Resort has 43 RV and 15 camping sites. Plus 28 house rentals."

      from $25 / night

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      7. Pacific Beach State Park Campground

      4.8(4)1mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Whiltst camping right next to others is not my jam, the etiquette of fellow campers and proximity to the beach negates those feelings—but if isolation is what you’re going for, this ain’t the place."

      "I was delighted to find that this is one of a handful of Washington state parks that has free wifi and it worked pretty well!"

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      8. The Driftwood RV Resort and Campground

      4.8(4)7mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents

      "There isn't beach access, but there is access to Copalis River which apparently you can boat/float to the beach. The sunset from the river access was stunning."

      "Also, you can access beach from “Drive-on” beach access ablut 6 minutes north of camp, it is just after the Iron Springs Resort."

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      9. Pacific Dunes Resort

      4.0(4)7mi from Pacific Beach18 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice wooden privacy fence behind all the rv sites. Picnic table and firepit with movable grill on it. Propane grill next to sand play area. Wifi was good. NO Cell reception for T-Mobile or Verizon."

      "The nearness of the trail to the beautiful beach was a huge plus. Super relaxing ...hope to return soon!"

      from $35 - $80 / night

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      10. Screamin' Eagle Campground

      4.8(4)10mi from Pacific BeachRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Just a five minute walk from the beach."

      "Showers and clean bath rooms available plus a small store for your wood and forgotten marshmallow needs... close to the beach and equestrian friendly... this is where we always stay!"

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    • Liz D.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 24, 2026

      Potlatch State Park Campground

      Meh: Crowded, noisy, good for families, under repair

      Camped on a busy Saturday night and less busy Sunday night. Lots of kids and dogs, sites close together. We were in a middle section for campers w/o hookups — kind of like a parking lot. On the other hand, tent sites were nestled into the very dark, dense tree canopy. Our site was 1 away from the bathroom, which was lit up inside and out with the power of a dozen suns all night. Well, it was bright, anyway. Showers looked good, though we ran out of time to use them. Dump station was under repair, which we were not told, nor was there signage, making for a difficult turnaround.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 23, 2026

      47.42126° N, 123.88325° W

      Perfect for a overnight stop

      Stopped here quickly overnight, thank goodness whoever marked this originally, off the path but perfectly fit for car camping and pulling in to set up for the night

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 15, 2026

      Bruceport County Park

      Bruceport County Park: Quiet Enough, Fun Enough

      Located just outside Southbend, this is a nice little campsite with about 8 full-hookup sites, plenty of non-hookup spots, and lots of room for tent camping. Cash rates are $40 for a full hookup and $30 without. When we arrived we were greeted by the host, Becky, who was friendly and very accommodating. We lucked out and snagged the last water-view site (#A12). The bathrooms are solid—two stalls plus a coined shower. There’s a big open field perfect for volleyball, tetherball, or soccer, so it’s great if you have kids. If you don’t need hookups, the sites have nice spacing that gives you good privacy. You can hear a little highway noise from 101, but it quiets down at night. There’s no beach access from the campground itself. Overall it’s a really pleasant place to stay and we will definitely be back. A fun bonus while we were there: a family reunion on Saturday with live music (you can hear it in the video).

    • Michael B.
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Straddleline Park

      Calm weekend

      I’m a tent camper, and messed up and reserved a RV spot. I paid for another spot more suited for tent camping and moved over. When talking to the campsite manager the following day, she offered to refund the 2nights at the wrong site. We declined the refund just because it goes to keeping the area put together and she was doing a fantastic job keeping everything clean and restocked over the short stay we were there.

      Men’s restroom had 2 urinals three stalls and a shower, women’s restroom had three stalls and a shower. One larger stall in both.

    • David M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Thousand Trails Oceana

      Coastal campground

      Nice layout. Facilities are clean and well stocked. Laundry machines work and use an app.

    • Marion Z.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Hoh National Park Rainforest

      Found a spot without a reservation

      Great luck! Check the boards in B campground! The spot was not super quiet but I slept fine, close to clean flush toilets. Was rewarded with 2 Bambi deer when I opened my car door in the morning. Went to the evening Ranger Talk and learned a lot about the moss and banana slugs! The mosquitoes wereout in force, camp fires were allowed.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 13, 2026

      The Waterfront at Potlatch

      We’ll come back again and again

      It’s so interesting to read past reviews before getting here and contrasting that with my experience. To be on the water, and be able to watch the tide move in and out every day on the beautiful and peaceful Hood Canal, is an absolute treasure. Yes, highway 101 is loud. There’s no doubt about that. But this small well-maintained RV park of only 16 sites, including full hook ups, is an absolute gem. We stayed here two weeks on site 16 and 11. (Much prefer 16 because it’s on the edge, how the sun is angled this time of the year, we quickly had loads of shade from our RV to sit in, and it’s by a little creek. But side 11 is also nice because there’s more opportunities to chitchat with people as you are in the middle of the campground.) We have met so many incredible people here and exchanged information so we can stay in touch. I will put this on my favorites list and absolutely intend return. In fact, many of the people we met here are people who come year after year after year. The only real downside in my opinion is the fact that there is nowhere that you can hike reachable by foot from the campground. So my husband, dog, and I did our daily walks at the marina parking lot nextdoor, where we would do loops, talk to the fisherman, and eat whatever blackberries ripened overnight. As we are full timers, I was absolutely content to sit outside our rig overlooking the water and work. If you are someone who needs a lot “to do “this may not be the campground for you. But if you are someone who loves to just be by the water and enjoy the tranquility and friendliness of fellow campers, this spot is for you.

    • TThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 13, 2026

      Bruceport County Park

      Bay view

      Arrived on a Thursday in summer and had plenty of sites to pick from. A3 has the best bay view and is farthest from traffic noise but there are plenty of other great sites with a view. Pay showers are available but not the cleanest.

    Guide to Pacific Beach

    Camping sites near Pacific Beach, Washington occupy the coastal edge of the Olympic Peninsula where few trees provide natural windbreaks at oceanfront locations. Average rainfall exceeds 70 inches annually, creating wet camping conditions from October through April. Cell service remains unreliable throughout the area, with the strongest signals found in the town of Pacific Beach rather than at beachfront campgrounds.

    What to do

    Razor clamming: seasonal harvests: During designated seasons, Pacific Beach offers prime razor clamming opportunities. At Pacific Beach State Park Campground, campers report excellent clam hunting. "We have stayed here a couple of times for getting fresh air (smoke escape) and for great Razor Clam hunting... Oh and possible Green Flash with colorful sunsets," notes one visitor.

    Beach kite flying: windy conditions ideal: The constant coastal winds create perfect conditions for kite enthusiasts. At Thousand Trails Oceana, campers enjoy the windy atmosphere. "Most campers leave dogs off leash to go play, as during peak season driving on the beach there is prohibited. When the weather is nice and wind is blowing, the campground comes alive with kites, windsocks and other wind related decorations being flown from most campsites."

    Olympic National Park day trips: 45-minute drive: Many campers use Pacific Beach as a base for exploring the Quinault Rainforest section of Olympic National Park. From Ocean Breeze RV Resort, "Only 45 minutes to Quinault Rainforest" makes this a convenient option for those seeking to combine coastal camping with rainforest exploration.

    What campers like

    Ocean proximity: Camping directly next to the Pacific draws many visitors to the area. At Kalaloch Campground, families appreciate the easy beach access. "Loved this place, right on the beach. My children thought they had been brought to a new land. By far one of the best campgrounds we have ever been to," shares one reviewer.

    Winter storm watching: Unlike many coastal destinations, some Pacific Beach campgrounds remain open year-round, allowing for dramatic storm viewing. "I prefer winter camping here because its less crowded, and the storms coming in from the Pacific are nothing less than awe inspiring," notes a Kalaloch camper.

    Dog-friendly beaches: Most beaches in the area permit off-leash dogs, creating a popular destination for pet owners. "Our dogs love to run up and down the beaches!" shares a Pacific Beach State Park visitor. Another notes, "Most campers leave dogs off leash on the beach. Tons of kites flying through the summer days, it's beautiful."

    What you should know

    Site selection strategies: Oceanfront campgrounds offer different site configurations affecting your experience. At Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center, military campers note the quality of RV spaces: "Very well kept RV park with cafe and coffee shop, large and spacious sites, laundry, electric/water, and dump station. Close to beach you can drive on."

    Advance planning required: Popular campgrounds book months ahead, especially for prime sites. "Reserve several months in advance to get a good spot. Beach is essentially a private beach," advises one camper about Pacific Beach State Park.

    Weather preparation: Coastal camping requires preparation for persistent wind and rain regardless of season. "Be prepared for cold and fog. Bonus if you get some sunny days," warns one Kalaloch camper. Even summer months can bring fog and cooler temperatures compared to inland areas.

    Tips for camping with families

    Beach accessibility assessment: When camping with children, check how easily they can reach the beach from your campsite. At Copalis Beach RV Resort, one visitor notes, "Easy access to the beach (trail is at the edge of the property)," while another mentions "This place is truly amazing - its best feature is proximity to the beach. A 5 minute walk to a relatively private beach."

    Kid-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds offer specific facilities for families. Ocean Breeze RV Resort provides "several playgrounds, a large pool, and other facilities that were all open," making it suitable for children of various ages.

    Sand management: Beach camping means dealing with sand everywhere. Look for campgrounds with outdoor shower facilities. "Campground had some of the most private sites I've ever seen... We found tons of wild blackberry bushes near our site," notes one family visiting Ocean Breeze RV Resort.

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup limitations: Many oceanfront campgrounds offer limited hookups. At Screamin' Eagle Campground, RVers report "Level gravel parking sites" but note potential electrical issues: "Our only issue was with the electricity grid. Our circuit breaker kept tripping during peak times and interrupted our ability to run the coffee pot."

    Site spacing considerations: RV parks vary widely in how closely they place units. "The middle section is so narrow it would be difficult to put out slides, the lower section will fit larger rigs but are very close each had a table and some grass," reports one RVer at Thousand Trails Oceana.

    Dump station access: Several campgrounds lack sewer hookups at individual sites. "No sewer hookups! In a 300+ site campground I was shocked to learn they had no option for sewer. They have 6 dump stations in 2 locations instead," notes a visitor to Ocean Breeze RV Resort.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What amenities are available at Pacific Beach campgrounds in WA?

    Campgrounds in the Pacific Beach area offer various amenities to enhance your stay. The Driftwood RV Resort and Campground provides immaculate facilities, dog-friendly accommodations with waste stations throughout, and thoughtful landscaping with hidden treasures that children enjoy discovering. For those seeking different options, Copalis Beach RV Resort offers reservable sites with water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Most campgrounds in the area provide basic necessities, though hookup options vary by location—many offer electrical hookups while water connections might be limited to communal spigots.

    Where is Pacific Beach State Park camping located in Washington?

    Pacific Beach State Park Campground is located directly on the wide beach in the village of Pacific Beach, Washington. This small but scenic campground sits right on the ocean, offering easy beach access. The park is situated within the coastal community of Pacific Beach, with nearby amenities including a coffee shop, tavern, and the naval recreation center on the hill which features a restaurant. The location provides miles of beachcombing opportunities and is ideal for those who want to experience camping with unobstructed ocean views and the constant sound of waves.

    Are there any beach camping options near Pacific Beach, Washington?

    Yes, there are excellent beach camping options in the area. Pacific Beach State Park Campground offers camping right on the ocean with beautiful wide beaches and magnificent views. The campground is situated directly on the sand, allowing for beach activities like kite flying and beachcombing. For military personnel, Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center provides another oceanfront option with spacious sites and beach access. Both locations offer the unique experience of falling asleep to the sound of waves just steps from your tent or RV.

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