Best Campgrounds near Olalla, WA

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Best Camping Sites Near Olalla, Washington (262)

    1. Dash Point State Park Campground

    72 Reviews
    Federal Way, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    "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."

    2. Manchester State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Manchester, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 871-4065

    $50 / night

    "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."

    3. Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor

    10 Reviews
    Gig Harbor, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 858-8138

    $57 - $104 / night

    "Close by stores, trails, parks, harbor. Tacoma across bridge (10 minutes - $6.25 toll)."

    "Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by."

    4. Penrose Point State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $32 / night

    "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."

    5. Saltwater State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Des Moines, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 661-4956

    $60 / night

    "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"

    6. Belfair State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Belfair, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 275-0668

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area.  Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington. "

    "On the water of the Hood Canal, it offered more family activities than many of the parks around. The campground itself is situated close to the water with several loops, tightly packed together."

    7. Dosewallips State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4415

    $12 - $50 / night

    "The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty."

    "Dump station close by worked great on exit. Wooded with ferns. Rain was nice to enjoy through the windows."

    8. Fay Bainbridge Park

    22 Reviews
    Bainbridge Island, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 842-3931

    $7 - $95 / night

    "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."

    9. Blake Island Marine State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Manchester, WA
    8 miles
    Website

    $12 - $45 / night

    "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."

    10. Illahee State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Manchester, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 478-6460

    $20 - $37 / night

    "Great place to walk around and enjoy what the deep green that is Washington state."

    "The hiking around here is amazing and theres so many different things to do here. It’s close to the water, too which is really neat."

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Recent Reviews near Olalla, WA

1278 Reviews of 262 Olalla Campgrounds


  • Nicole L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

    I myself have never parked my RV at the campsite. However, I've been to the public Access area and have to say that it's very peaceful and has a restroom which is nice. I'm a local. I live inside my RV and it has been a major adjustment but having places like this has been extremely helpful.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Top of the Hill camping

    Top of the hill camping

    This is actually a really secluded, pivate location with a beautiful view! The road is fairly easy to get up to this spot but really just room for one vehicle. I guess the last people used it as the dumb spot when they were leaving because there’s a grill and a TV screen there… we did not stay and camp here, but we did check it out and if we didn’t have a trailer, I would definitely have claimed the spot!

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    FR27 Landing

    fr27 landing

    Great large flat spot for camping. Could easily fit about 5 cars here. About 4 fire rings set up and the road is pretty easy getting here.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    NF-27 Tunnel Creek

    Pull through site

    This is a great spot to stay for a bit if you’re looking to do that OR just stay for a night. It’s like, a big circle that you pull in and out of. There’s a trail from this site that leads to a great tint site as well. Plenty of space if you have a decent sized group. Easily accommodating 3 cars. We have plenty of space with our rig. Star link works great here!

  • Eun Ji L.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Big Creek Campground

    I'm an avid camper - this was THE WORST experience ever.

    I'm an avid camper, and the experience I had at this campground with the host was ABSOLUTELY THE WORST ever. We arrived at the campground early to find the best spot as we were planning to take some outdoor wedding photos at the campsite the day after. It was not a busy season, so there were only a couple of sites occupied. We carefully selected a spot, paid for it, and posted the receipt on the site clip. I took a photo of both the envelope and the receipt clipped at the site. 

    After exploring the national park, we arrived at the campground at around 9pm. Most of the campsites were still unoccupied. To our surprise, when we arrived at our reserved spot, there was a group of people who took our campsite! They already put up their tent and a canopy as well. When I checked the pole where I clipped the receipt, it was GONE & REPLACED by someone else's!! When I talked to those people who took our campsite, there were already drunk and were at the verge of becoming hostile. But they did tell us that the host "allowed" them to take the spot. 

    Right then and there, we went to the host and explained the situation, and the host said (1) we never paid and that (2) there was no receipt clipped at the site. When I told him that that wasn't true, he proceeded to tell me that the information I wrote on the clip let him know that we were checking out today. So, for a second, I thought maybe I wrote either the# of nights spent or check-out date incorrectly. But then, I remembered I took pictures of both the envelope and the receipt!! I showed the photos to him, then, of course, he could not lie his way out of this. 

    There was no apology, and he simply proceeded to tell us to sleep at one of the other available campsites. We were super furious because we had NEVER experienced this kind of rudeness, lies, and brazen behavior. As anyone can imagine, we did not want to spend another second there, so we demanded a refund, and "MIRACULOUSLY", the envelope (still glued) with our payment was found in his RV. 

    I'm reporting the host to the US Forest Service.

  • alexandrea L.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Penrose Point State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    The beach is beautiful here! And the campsites are very secluded! There are tons of trees and bushes in between everybody’s campsite

  • TheFoxphire F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Schafer State Park Campground

    Great

    There was a huge spider at the women’s restroom door that my wife says was asking her for snacks. Other than that this place was very nice and had a ton of lush vegetation and ferns. Beautiful. Also, we watched Harry and the Hendersons here.

  • yThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    American Heritage Campground

    Hidden Gem - Peaceful, family owned

    I’m always weary before I arrive. You never know what you’re gonna drive up to. I’d stay here any time. I feel safe, comfortable, spacious sites (only back in), fire pits, old school playground which we love and friendly owners who also staff it. Apparently it’s been in the fam for over 40 years. Lovely. Not new and fancy but quaint and classic.

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Lewis North Travel Camp - Joint Base Lewis McChord

    Easy

    If you have access, use it. $50 for FHU. The laundry is fine. The bathhouse is big and well maintained. There are two separate buildings with these facilities. I observed Commons#2. The park is kid of tight for my tastes. But the sites are big and separated from your neighbors. Very comfortable and woodsy. Great place.


Guide to Olalla

Camping near Olalla, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are several trails nearby, perfect for exploring nature. One camper mentioned, "Love coming here to hike with the dogs and kids," highlighting the family-friendly trails available at Dash Point State Park Campground.
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sandy shores and tide pooling. A review from Penrose Point State Park Campground noted, "Trails for hiking and beach walks are clean and easy to navigate."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near water, making it easy to cast a line. One visitor at Belfair State Park Campground shared, "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Dosewallips State Park Campground stated, "Amazing campgrounds. Super clean bathrooms and showers."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites with good spacing. A camper at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park mentioned, "The campground is nice and clean... the sites are level and are a mix of back-in and pull-through."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds often cater to families. One reviewer at Tolt MacDonald Park said, "The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park... just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or other campers. A visitor at Dosewallips State Park Campground noted, "You're not going to have a private, quiet, pristine wilderness experience here."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park advised, "Probably need to reserve far in advance."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities like electric hookups. A review for Seal Rock Campground mentioned, "This looked like a good place to stay if you don’t need showers."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One parent at Twanoh State Park Campground said, "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach."
  • Pack Games and Activities: Bring along games to keep kids entertained. A camper at Fay Bainbridge Park mentioned, "There’s a playground for kids in the park."
  • Plan for Meals: Make meal prep easy with a portable grill or camp stove. A visitor at Belfair State Park Campground noted, "The campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A reviewer at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park shared, "We have a 32 ft 5th wheel and were in spot 1 (pull-through)."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, check for campgrounds with electric hookups. A camper at Dash Point State Park Campground appreciated the "electric, sewer and water."
  • Be Prepared for Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A visitor at Staircase Campground noted, "The road up is dirt/gravel for the last 5ish miles. Lots of potholes and bumps."

Camping near Olalla, Washington, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Olalla, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Olalla, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 262 campgrounds and RV parks near Olalla, WA and 17 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Olalla, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Olalla, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 72 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Olalla, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Olalla, WA.