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Nice urban RV campground.,..good location and price if you are visiting the Seattle area.....I would camp here again if need be. Clean, safe, secure
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Pacific, Washington sits within a region featuring diverse camping options throughout the South Puget Sound area. Several established campgrounds are located within a 30-minute drive, including Game Farm Wilderness Campground in Auburn and Dash Point State Park near Federal Way. These mixed-use facilities accommodate both tent and RV camping, with many offering hookups for electricity and water. The area contains a blend of state parks, privately managed RV resorts, and city-operated campgrounds that serve visitors seeking overnight stays near Tacoma and Seattle.
Campground availability extends year-round at many locations, though amenities and services vary seasonally. Game Farm Wilderness Campground provides 18 sites with water and electricity hookups, accommodating RVs and tent campers throughout the year. State parks like Dash Point and Kanaskat-Palmer maintain more extensive facilities, including shower buildings and sanitary dump stations. Reservations become essential during summer months when occupancy rates increase substantially. Several campgrounds implement after-hours access restrictions, as one visitor noted: "I was unable to get in early in the evening with nowhere else to go. Too strict!"
Campers consistently praise the spaciousness and privacy at sites throughout the region. Dash Point State Park receives particular mention for its well-designed campsites. "I was impressed by how spread apart the sites were, I think they could have fit another in between each of them!" remarked one visitor. Most developed campgrounds in the area include standard amenities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. Water access represents another highlight, with campgrounds like Penrose Point and Saltwater State Park offering proximity to Puget Sound beaches and shorelines. Holiday Park on Joint Base Lewis-McChord provides military personnel and families with cabin accommodations, while private RV resorts like Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor cater to visitors seeking full hookup capabilities.
Best Campgrounds near Pacific (283)
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 $23 - $80 / night
Check Availability2. 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 $23 - $254 / 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 $23 - $35 / 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. Holiday Park Military - Lewis McChord Base
"Excellent 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."
"It is in the wilderness, on the lake, but it is also fairly close to stores and gas stations. Long term max is 28 days per spot."
6. Netties Mountain View Retreat
"Convenient drive to Mt Rainier and Summit lake trail as well. Definitely worth every penny! "
"Convenient location near Mt. Rainier."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability7. Game Farm Wilderness Campground
from $40 / night
Check Availability8. 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 Availability9. Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park
"There are several dump stations nearby. Very quiet and low key. It is situated next to a H.S. stadium so the game nights get a little bit loud but really not that bad. Showers are available too."
"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."
from $35 - $50 / night
Check Availability10. Woodside Manor RV Park
"Beautiful scenery with green all around."
Drive Time
- 26 min from Seattle, WA
- 36 min from Olympia, WA
- 42 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 18 min from Mount Vernon, WA
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Recent Reviews near Pacific, WA
1544 Reviews of 283 Pacific Campgrounds
Lisa M.
LegendFlowing Lake Park & Campground
Very green and quiet
I’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
Emmi O.GuideKanaskat-Palmer State Park
Good place to stay overnight
We spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
- Brent S.
TravelerPleasant Valley Campground
Great Quiet Campground
Quiet and well maintained campground. 15 minutes to Rainer NP. Easy access to river. Elk and Deer around campground. Large sites. Would stay at again.
- SSam B.
ScoutAlder Lake Campground
Nice not during holiday weekends
Labor Day weekend was nearly packed full, plus visiting friends and family. It was almost too busy. But after everyone left, it was a lot more peaceful and quiet. Many walking paths for walks (people or with a dog). I wish speakers were actually not allowed. Headphones or ear buds is a more considerate way to listen to music while in close proximity to others.
- AAmandaScout
Forest Road 7300 Pull-Off
Someone trashed the site and left used toilet paper everywhere
We left someone left trash everywhere
- KKen C.Traveler
Lake Easton State Park Campground
Nice park. A little noisy.
I like this park. Beautiful views. Very pleasant and clean. Right next to I-90, easy on and off. Though the highway sounds are a constant. Periodic trains from the other side of the lake (though I find this a positive). Full hook up spots. Can accommodate larger rigs, but a few spots are a little tight to get into. Also a very good hamburger spot near by.
- LLori R.Guide
Falls View Campground
Quiet forest camping at Falls View — spacious Site 12, a steep river hike, and Highway 101 for a soundtrack
Falls View Campground is a small, primitive U.S. Forest Service campground in Olympic National Forest, about 3.5 miles south of Quilcene on Highway 101. We spent two quiet nights here and had the place mostly to ourselves. That emptiness is the tradeoff: no potable water (the campground is under redesign), vault toilets only, no hookups, and first-come, first-served sites. If you want flush toilets and a water spigot, this is not it. If you want tall timber, a river below you, and room to breathe, it works. We stayed in Site 12, one of the newer spots. It was spacious, with good privacy from the next site and easy pull-through options for a van. Picnic table, fire ring, and enough gravel pad to park without a scramble. The campground map notes that Sites 1, 2, 3, and 9 are small and limited to car/truck campers; 12 felt like a different category. Payment is cashless. You can occupy a site, then either scan the QR code with the Recreation.gov app or drive about three miles north to the fee machine at Quilcene Ranger Station (295142 US-101). Official rate is $10 per night for a single site, plus $5 for an extra vehicle. Display the receipt on the site post. The Falls View Canyon Trail starts in the campground and drops to the Big Quilcene River. It is not an easy stroll. What goes down must come up, and the climb is steep — switchbacks, stairs in places, and enough grade to make you notice. The payoff is the river: mossy basalt, clear water, and that classic Olympic Peninsula green. There is also a shorter loop to a viewpoint of the waterfall plunging toward the river. Bring water; there is none at the campground. Highway 101 is close enough that you hear traffic. It did not ruin the stay for us, but light sleepers or people hunting total silence should know that going in. Pets must be leashed. Season is roughly May through September. Bottom line: Cheap, quiet, and pretty if you are self-contained and okay with vault toilets and a steep hike. Site 12 was a winner. Pack your own water and expect the highway
- JJude B.Scout
View Disperesed Camping
Beautiful road side spot on a cliff
Very rough and narrow road that follows a cliff face. 4wd not needed but sedan or mid sized truck would be most practical. Go past the marker just a little bit and there is good sized pullouts with fire rings.
Guide to Pacific
Camping spots near Pacific, Washington offer diverse overnight experiences within easy reach of urban centers. The region sits at low elevations between 200-600 feet, creating mild year-round accessibility with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F and winter lows rarely dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in this area remain operational through winter months, though water systems may be winterized at primitive sites from November through March.
What to do
Shoreline exploration at Dash Point: Visit the beach area for family-friendly activities including tidepooling and swimming. "Facilities were good and trails around are fun and easy enough for me and 2 kids. The beach and its tides are why we came," notes Ingrid M. at Dash Point State Park Campground.
Hiking near Ravensdale: Access trails that follow the Green River with varying difficulty levels. "Lots of great fishing spots" are available along the river paths according to Cody F. who visited Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Observe birds and small mammals throughout wooded campgrounds near Pacific. One visitor at Penrose Point State Park mentioned encountering "a brief invasion of 6 raccoons at our site one night!"
What campers like
Privacy between campsites: Many campsites offer natural screening from neighboring campers. A Brittany D. review of Penrose Point State Park Campground notes: "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."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain good sanitation standards. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, a camper commented, "It has 6 very clean individual (one person) bathrooms with a shower in each."
Proximity to water: Access to lakes, rivers, or Puget Sound is a major draw for campers. "The beach is a short walk from camp, just long enough to make you feel like you earned your sunset view, but not so long that you regret your life choices," explains Saraj B. about Dash Point State Park Campground.
What you should know
Airport noise: Some campgrounds experience overhead air traffic. One camper at Saltwater State Park noted: "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)."
Reservations essential: Most campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer months. Game Farm Wilderness Campground operates year-round but requires planning ahead. "Book early—reservations open January 1st!" advises Dale B.
Access restrictions: Several campgrounds implement strict entry rules. A visitor to Game Farm Wilderness Campground reported: "I was unable to get in early in the evening with nowhere else to go. Too strict!"
Security considerations: Some parks have theft concerns. A camper at Saltwater State Park mentioned: "It's kinda unsettling though seeing signs that it's a high theft area."
Tips for camping with families
Beach access for children: Parks with protected water areas work well for young swimmers. At Dash Point State Park, Brittany L. enjoyed her family time: "This campground was beautiful! There's a day use lake and we had a wonderful time camping here!"
Ranger enforcement: Campgrounds have varying levels of rule enforcement. At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, a camper shared: "This campground is heavily patrolled by the park rangers. I usually have contact with them in my campsite at least twice a day. I have been asked by the park rangers at 10:01 p.m. to be quiet."
Group-friendly spaces: Some camping areas accommodate larger family gatherings. Sarah H. noted that Penrose Point "seems to be popular for group camping and is a great place for socializing."
Proximity to services: Family camping often requires quick access to supplies. About camping at Dash Point, Saraj B. mentioned: "Civilization is only about 15 minutes away. There's a grocery store, takeout options, and even coffee if you're feeling soft."
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: RV sites offer different utility connections. At Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park, a camper reported: "Water and Electric (50 amp) only. There are several dump stations nearby."
Site spacing considerations: Some RV parks have tight spacing between units. "The campground is small but does have bathrooms. The sites are pretty close together," noted Jason H. about Saltwater State Park.
Vehicle age restrictions: Some facilities limit older RVs. A visitor to Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park mentioned: "It looks really nice but they don't allow drop-ins or vehicles older than 20 yrs."
Military options: Service members have exclusive camping access at Holiday Park Military on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "To a military ID card holder, you won't find a better deal. Full hookups, sites are a bit close, but the campground loop makes it feel spacious," notes Paul B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pacific, WA?
What camping is available near Pacific, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pacific, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 283 campgrounds and RV parks near Pacific, WA and 45 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pacific, WA?
Which is the most popular campground near Pacific, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pacific, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 77 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pacific, WA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pacific, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 45 free dispersed camping spots near Pacific, WA.
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