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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 (278)
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 $31 - $91 / 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 $31 - $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 $31 - $43 / 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
1512 Reviews of 278 Pacific Campgrounds
Jacquie B.
GuideLake Pleasant RV Park
Quiet and clean, d
This is a nice park, clean and quiet. But the draw back is the sites are small, there are bushes between the sites to give some privacy. It is camping in a parking lot. I don't believe you can have campfires. Kids have no place on their site to play so play in the street. More than once I had to honk at them to get them out of the way.
Great location for me, I was visiting my daughter who lives in Seattle.
The park was clean, they wash the goose poop off the sites, but still watch where you step. It is very high priced but they are the only game in town.
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TravelerPotlatch State Park Campground
Wonderful Campground
One of my favorite grounds I’ve visited. On-demand hot showers in two buildings, plenty of bathroom stalls (main building has stalls and one shower, second loop has 2 private stalls and 2 private showers, and last loop has one vault toilet)- sites 1-26(?) are fairly close together and close to the main road- second loop I didn’t look too much at, but most of the bigger campers or cars were parked there- last loop has almost all full-shade, larger, and less crowded sites (they’re still fairly small, but with less people it’s not so bad). There are dumpsters and water spigots all over. Clean grounds, friendly on-site host, office staff absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. Across the street from the day-use park with lake- super nice, rather small. Rangers do patrol nightly. PLEASE BRING SMALLER BILLS PER OFFICE REQUEST.
Yasir A.GuideCabin Creek Dispersed Camping
Peaceful spot — push a bit farther for the best river sites!
The area is incredibly quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. If you're heading out here, I highly encourage continuing past the main entrance spots and pushing a little farther down the road/trail. Camping closer to the water makes for an even better experience—waking up next to the river sound and scenery is well worth the extra bit of effort. Great dispersed location for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy nature!
Carmen S.TravelerOpen Space on Forest Road 7320
Great gem and quiet spot!!!
I didn’t know what to expect but when I arrived I was pleasantly pleased with the location! I had the whole area to myself. Ample room to space to get situated. (Only drawback was that I did not have extra trash bags to clean up what the prior visitors left)
Marian B.TravelerEnumclaw Expo Center RV Park
Nice little Campground for a short stay
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. These are just simple ones, like in a sportsclub usual. Shower is warm enouth but not hot (for my wife it was not hot enough).
Camphost is very friendly and will help you, if needed. We came in at about 8:30 pm without a reservation, she helped us with the booking and all went good.
45 $ per night with electric and water hookup.
MariScoutFay Bainbridge Park
$25 a night - not bad
For the price it’s pretty good. $25 a night! There’s a bathroom and a porta potty close by the campsite but no sink. You have to park in a close parking lot not at your site which we would prefer. Our site was very slanted and hard. Lots of bunnies hopping about. The only lone women’s shower is down near the beach. Same with the men’s. The beach is beautiful but covered in tiny thorns of some kind so don’t wear sandles or flip flops!! It will hurt you! The ocean is beautiful of course but lots of kelp so no swimming for us.
Alex R.GuideBelfair State Park Campground
Kids will love it here
We usually do dispersed camping because we don’t like being too close to other other campsites. But we were surprised by how much room we had here. It’s not boondocking by any means but still, not a Walmart parking lot either. We had plenty of space for our things and the kids to play. Speaking of, if you are allergic to kids stay away. They have them in all ages and verities here… my kids enjoyed riding bikes and playing at the nearby park from morning until dark. Restrooms are cleaned often, didn’t have any issues with our hooks ups. Is it windy? Yes it’s the ocean. Is there a tide? Yes it’s the ocean….
Ragamuffin U.TravelerSeal Rock Campground
Great Little Campground!
USFS facility, FCFS, NO reservations accepted. $18 flat camp fee for every site. 41 camp sites for every type & size of rig/tent. Each site has a nice flat platform for tents, a table & fire ring. Some pull-thru sites on lower river-side, can better accommodate LARGE/Long rigs. Flush toilets, pit toilets, no showers, potable water every couple sites. 5-bars T-Mobile. Bring your own wifi. Camp Host on site if any questions. Great little boardwalk along water with info viewing stations. NO DOGS ON BEACH!
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 278 campgrounds and RV parks near Pacific, WA and 44 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 76 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 44 free dispersed camping spots near Pacific, WA.
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