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Best Glamping near Packwood, WA

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Nestled within the pristine landscapes of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Yurt Snowshoe offers distinctive glamping accommodations with electric hookups, picnic tables, and amenities that blend comfort with wilderness immersion. Elkamp Eastcreek provides year-round luxury canvas structures with full hookups, electric service, showers, and sewer connections for those seeking upscale glamping experiences near Mount Rainier. One reviewer noted, "The owners are very friendly and helpful, it's in a beautiful area with a meadow to walk around in, the bathrooms are very clean and they have showers." Grove Getaways features celestial yurts with electricity and fans that keep them comfortable even during summer heat waves, with a clothing-optional hot tub that creates a romantic atmosphere for couples seeking intimate wilderness retreats.

Access to outdoor recreation defines the glamping experience in the Packwood area, with sites strategically positioned for Mount Rainier National Park exploration, just minutes from entrances and popular trails. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest surrounds many glamping accommodations, providing immediate access to spectacular hiking routes and viewpoints featuring Mount Adams. According to a camper, "The yurt was lovely but it's definitely meant for the cooler months. However, the celestial yurt had electricity and a little fan that kept it cool even on the hottest week of the summer." Mounthaven Resort's glamping accommodations sit just outside Rainier's gates, allowing guests to easily visit Paradise and Longmire. Several properties offer on-site recreation, including nature trails, basketball courts, and creek access, while maintaining proximity to local dining options in nearby Packwood and Randle, making these glamping resorts ideal basecamps for mountain adventures.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Packwood, Washington (40)

    1. Iron Creek Campground

    19 Reviews
    Randle, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $27 - $50 / night

    "Picnic table, fire pit, clean toilet structure. Site managers nice enough to help us with our drive to view St. Helens, which was a personal highlight, to see St."

    "It is close to the Ape Caves at Mount St. Helens. The sites are pretty secluded. My only complaint would be the bathrooms."

    2. Walupt Lake Campground

    11 Reviews
    White Pass, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Pit toilets, running water, and trail access to majorly awesome backcountry hiking the Walupt Lake is the place for you and your next adventure."

    "nice tall shade trees and beautiful access to the lake. trails are around and a large beach to relax on. sites are large and trees are close enough to hang a hammock. note: road to get here is entirely"

    3. Cowlitz Falls Campground

    12 Reviews
    Randle, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 345-1484

    "Arrived just before dark and left in the morning. Very spacious sites in the forest. Not much light and forest kept camp smoke nearby (not to my liking). Bathrooms clean. Paid shower."

    "Absolutely beautiful campground in Washington state nestled into the woods between Randall and Morton on the Cowlitz River. 4 loops to choose from. 2 with electric and water, 2 geared to tent or dry trailer"

    4. Elkamp Eastcreek

    37 Reviews
    Mineral, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 492-3104

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Sites fairly large & private with tons of old trees and right next to a creek. Bathrooms clean. Fire pits and firewood available from hosts. Easy access to Rainier NP. Hosts super nice."

    "The owners are very friendly and helpful, it’s in a beautiful area (with a meadow to walk around/chill out in), the bathrooms are very clean and they have showers (coin operated, bring quarters, but only"

    5. Takhlakh Lake Campground

    22 Reviews
    Trout Lake, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $45 / night

    "The campground sits right on a lake northwest of Mt. Adams.

    Our site was set up with a single tent pad up a little hill from the driveway and fire pit. It might not have worked for multiple tents."

    "Beautiful views Quiet and secluded campground with plenty of campsites available in the Fall. The trail around the lake is peaceful and easy-going, with views of Mt Adams at the day-use parking lot."

    6. Bumping Lake Campground

    17 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $24 - $48 / night

    "There was a woodsy area behind the site where kids could play. The bathrooms are fancy out houses no place to wash hands. Lots of bugs in the evening."

    "Loved our weekend at Bumping Lake! Our site in the Upper Campground was really nice and spacious, with a very new seeming fire pit and picnic table."

    7. Mounthaven Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ashford, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 569-2594

    "And Mounthaven is so close to the Rainier gate that visitors could stroll over to show their passes or pay those entry fees. Note that the gates are still a distance from Longmire or Paradise."

    "Peaceful, pretty, private, with beautifully clean cedar bathroom/showers and thoughtful touches, like a box of tissues in the laundry and nice-smelling lavender hand soaps provided."

    8. Rimrock Lake Resort

    9 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 672-2460

    "We were in sites 15 (20’ truck camper) and 16 (30’ Class A RV), which both have water/electric hookups."

    "The campground is located on the side of HWY 12 on a small rocky peninsula, this surprising spot on Rimrock Lake (reservoir created by the dams built about 100 years ago) is run by a retired couple for"

    9. Yurt Snowshoe

    1 Review
    Ashford, WA
    15 miles
    Website

    "Pets are not allowed inside the yurt for consideration of other guests and their possible allergies. We just set up a tarp over the porch outside for our dog."

    10. Alder Lake Park

    31 Reviews
    La Grande, WA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 569-2778

    "The group sites are amazing, they have individual and large group fire pits. The bathrooms have been remodeled and are very clean. There is a nice park with a dedicated swim area, ticks for boats."

    "The trash got picked up by the Rangers at least once a day, even more on the Saturday. The bath rooms were clean and had warm shower s."

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  • B
    Jun. 4, 2023

    Merrill Lake Campground

    Great little campsite for last minute adventures

    There are 8 walk in sites and one drive up site, all first come first serve discovery pass required. Some sites are larger than others, but in ours we were able to fit two 6ptents and one 2p tent. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. You’ll still see and hear your fellow campers, but it does seem semi private. Make sure to bring toilet paper, the bathroom seems to never be stocked. Make sure to haul out all trash.

    You can’t use motorized boats and can only fly fish in the lake, but a very nice 1 mile hike is adjacent to the day use area. Also very close to Cougar for gas and supplies for emergencies. Driving distance to popular day hikes. No cell service.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Cougar RV Park and Campground

    Good Base Camp for Mt St Helens

    This campground is under very new ownership and the owners are some of the friendliest we’ve met to date. They are also in the process of renovating the property to make improvements. So as I review this it is with the anticipation of all the great changes to come.

    Most of the tent sites had a decent amount of space, and the perimeter ones were a little more private too. We did see some campers set up on the roadside—not sure if they knew what they were getting at the time (I wouldn’t want to be right on the road).

    There were some decently sized RV spots, but the pull through spaces looked a little crowded.

    There are only two bathrooms, each having a toilet and shower in a self contained unit. Naturally, if two people are showering this means that all flush toilets are also occupied. There are two porta-potties to accommodate for this. The owners did keep the bathrooms as clean as possible—but the bathrooms could use some renovating themselves and have a musty smell. There is laundry on site. It’s not the quietest campground we’ve stayed at (not the noisiest either) and it might benefits from clearly defined quiet hours.

    Two blocks away there are two gas stations with mini-markets.

    Only a few minutes away are the Cougar and Beaver recreation areas in the Lewis River. It only takes 10 minutes to get to Mt St Helens Ape Cave, Trail of Two Forests and Lava Canyon area.

  • S
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Silver Ridge Ranch

    DO NOT GO

    The bathrooms were filthy Quiet hours were not enforced The place is falling apart and looks decrepit: from fences to bathrooms The only dirt roads and sites(no gravel or asphalt anywhere) make everything filthy Site boundaries are practically impossible to determine as a number is the only way to see, no side lines Our site did not even have a picnic table

  • Erica B.
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Hause Creek Campground

    Great time camping

    We camped on site #42 and it was perfect location. We didn't want to be right on the water as our dogs would be in it 24/7. This site you could still see the water and hear it. We found many paths down to the water, even some places to soak if we wanted. The bathrooms (glorified outhouse) were always clean and had toilet paper. There is no running water, so we brought our own. Everyone was pretty quiet and the hosts were wonderful. We will definitely come back again. We drove into Yakima to check out WilRidge winery and go pick cherries.

  • T
    May. 15, 2019

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Great group camp site!

    The group site set apart from the rest of the camping, so you can really enjoy the space without feeling like you are bothering the other campers. There's lots of space for tents plus some wooden bunks in a wooden shelter, a nice option for people new to camping who don't have a tent, but I'd be afraid of spiders! :O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me.

    The campgrounds are about an our of of Seattle, so it's a really nice low-commitment option for those residing in the greater Seattle area. Despite being so close, it doesnt feel very populated or anything like that, nice and woodsy still! :)

    The only drawback to the group site is occasionally you'll get a random person wandering through to access the water.

    I wouldn't suggest going so late in the year unless you are prepared for rain, it poured on us most of the stay, but we still managed to have fun. Luckily there is a large covered dining area so it's survivable in rain

  • Trevor M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Lake Easton State Park Campground

    Great Family fun.

    Came last minute during father's day weekend looking for a tent site. The booth host was very helpful letting us know that there was only two spots left and answering many more questions. We were able to find a perfect site for my family of 4. Clean raised tent bed with pea-gravel raked evenly good for 6-7 person tent . Fire pit is decently sized approximately 3x2 with a flip top grill that covers half of it. Paved road gravel parking space big enough for a trailer/camper . Dumpster and water spicket as well as a bathroom with pay to use shower's . ¢50-1 token = 3 minute shower. Small playground with a basketball court by the bathrooms. Lovely river walk trail follows the Yakima River . Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program. Gas station is close just cross the highway sells firewood as well . Overall great first time at the campground friendly staff will be coming back.

  • molly N.
    Sep. 16, 2022

    Camp Lakeview

    Great spot

    This campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids, allows pets, has a small store in the office with some essentials if you forget something. It is about a 1 Hour drive to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Our favorite camping close to home

    We love coming here. 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! The availability seems pretty good too, especially in Spring when some campgrounds are not quite open yet.

    This campground has great clean and heated bathrooms. Sites and roads are paved. Hook ups are electric only, bring your water. The first time we went we did not know and our Basecamp's heat runs via the hot water heater. It was cold! The sites are large and pretty private. We have stayed in site 42 which is a back in spot with fire pit and table above the back of the pad. Also, we have enjoyed site 38, a pull through that gave us nice wooded views and privacy.

    The campground loop is a nice walk or cruise on a bike. There is easy access to a beautiful stretch of the Green River, with picnicking areas and walking trails. You might catch a kayaker in the river, I hear this stretch take a lot of skill!

  • Reid B.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Sep. 24, 2021

    Takhlakh Lake Campground

    Peaceful lake with gorgeous view of Mt. Adams

    We picked up a last-minute reservation here for Labor Day weekend. The campground sits right on a lake northwest of Mt. Adams.

    Our site was set up with a single tent pad up a little hill from the driveway and fire pit. It might not have worked for multiple tents.

    We did some hiking on the trails right around the campground. There’s a nice loop trail around the lake through huckleberry-rich woods. From that trail, there’s access to the Takhlakh Meadows trail that climbs along a lava flow to a plateau with views of many surrounding mountains.

    There is no drinking water or electricity available.

Guide to Packwood

Primitive campgrounds and yurt accommodations surround Packwood, Washington, located at 1,237 feet elevation in the Cascade Mountains. The region receives over 100 inches of annual precipitation, creating lush, verdant forests. From mid-June through September, the area's campgrounds are accessible with daytime temperatures averaging 65-75°F, while nighttime temperatures can drop below 45°F even in summer months.

What to do

Hiking to viewpoints: Near Iron Creek Campground, visitors can access trails leading to viewpoints of multiple Cascade volcanoes. "A personal highlight, to see St. Helen's, Rainer, Adams and Hood, all from one spot!" describes camper Marcus M., who visited with his family.

Water activities in crystal clear lakes: The glacier-fed lakes near Packwood offer swimming, kayaking and fishing opportunities. At Walupt Lake Campground, "The lake is pristine, calm and gorgeous. Easy to kayak," according to Peter J., who found it to be his "new favorite" camping spot.

Snowshoeing to remote yurts: Winter camping options include trekking to yurts in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. "My father and I snowshoed to this yurt right before the corona virus outbreak. With several feet of deep snow, this 12.5 mile snow hike was no joke. Took us 8 hours to get to the yurt," reports Ethan H. about his experience at Yurt Snowshoe.

What campers like

Private, secluded sites: Takhlakh Lake Campground offers campsites with natural separation. "Our campsite was spacious for three couples and three dogs, and the lake is absolutely gorgeous to float on," notes Erica T., though she warns about summer insect activity.

Clean facilities with extras: Campgrounds near Packwood maintain high cleanliness standards. At Elkamp Eastcreek, campers appreciate "the nicest campground bathrooms we have ever experienced," according to Shannon H., who adds it "would be a great base for exploring the south side of Mt. Rainier."

Vintage forest atmosphere: Many campsites feature old-growth trees creating unique camping environments. "This lush campground is carpeted with ferns and dripping with moss. It feels like stepping back to prehistoric times," describes Kathleen D. about Iron Creek Campground.

What you should know

Road conditions vary significantly: Access to remote sites often requires careful driving. For Takhlakh Lake, one visitor notes, "Be sure to drive a car with good clearance as the road can be challenging."

Seasonal bug populations: Mosquitoes can be problematic in mid-summer. "We all left with at least 20 mosquito bites (even after going through 4 bottles of bug spray)," reports Erica T. about Takhlakh Lake in July.

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have no connectivity. At Rimrock Lake Resort, "There is no cable, internet or cell service. But it's absolutely a little piece of heaven," notes Roxanna L.

Vault toilets common: Most forest service campgrounds use vault toilets rather than flush facilities. "The washrooms are pit toilets, a little dark inside, but well maintained and has air fresheners so it doesn't stink," reports Tyler D. about Iron Creek.

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