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    RV parks near Packwood provide varying hookup options for motorhome travelers. Packwood RV Park & Campground on US Highway 12 offers full hookups with both electric and sewer connections, while Cascade Peaks Family Campground in nearby Randle provides seasonal access with thirty-amp service, water, and dump station facilities. Sites at Cascade Peaks accommodate large vehicles with big-rig friendly spaces, though some areas have permanent residents. Crystal Mountain RV Parking offers electric hookups but lacks sewer connections and water hookups at individual sites. "This camp ground is really tight for large RV. Este lugar está bien chico para caravana grandes solo hay pocos espacios para caravanas grandes," noted one visitor about space constraints at a nearby national park campground.

    Most RV parks in the region remain accessible throughout summer months, with several offering year-round availability. Water pressure issues affect some facilities, particularly during peak season when demand increases. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with mountain campgrounds often having limited or no connectivity. Dust can be problematic on unpaved interior roads during dry weather. "The roads are either super muddy or super dusty. There isn't any gravel," one camper reported about Cascade Peaks. Pet-friendly policies are common throughout the area, though specific restrictions may apply in campgrounds bordering Mount Rainier National Park. Pull-through rv pads are limited in number, making advance reservations essential for travelers with larger motorhomes, especially during weekends and holidays.

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      1. Packwood RV Park & Campground

      3.1(8)0mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Packwood which is a small little town next to White Pass is a great place to visit if you want to get away in Washington and be outdoors."

      "Great quiet place. There’s a lot of things around walking distance (all within a couple min walk). Also has great showers bathrooms and laundry ($1.75 per load)."

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      2. Cascade Peaks Family Campground

      3.4(8)7mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Not sure why some reviews are so negative, as we found this park to be really peaceful. The owner was truly helpful telling us how best to get to see Mt Rainier and what routes."

      "I always pay for showers and laundry yr. Round and anyone else in the office sets me up with what ever I need and with smiles and awesome attitudes but not Corine.I want to know why."

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      3. Corral Pass Campground

      3.5(2)29mi from PackwoodTents

      "We camped off Mather memorial parkway for just a few hours during a Questival and found it to be quiet, easy to access and plenty of firewood. Loved sleeping by the creek!"

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      4. Maple Grove RV Resort (Randle) - KM Resorts

      3.0(3)15mi from PackwoodRVs

      "RV spots were mostly level with gravel pads and grass surrounding."

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      5. Gateway Inn RV and Camping

      3.5(2)15mi from PackwoodRVs

      "Perfect location just outside the national park, but is on a road. We got there at 8pm after coming down from Rainier and then left early to get up to the park again."

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      6. Crystal Mountain RV Parking

      4.0(1)25mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents

      "I understand this opened last winter.  Talking to the host, I found out it is far more popular in winter when ski season is open."

      from $25 - $40 / night

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      7. Elk Meadows RV Park

      4.6(13)42mi from PackwoodRVs, Cabins

      "Large spaces, easy to drive through, 30 and 50 amp, most sites had full hookups with fire pits and picnic tables."

      "Elk Meadows is far up a well paved road just before the entrance into national forest land.  "

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      8. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground

      3.6(5)38mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Well-Maintained campground with nice river sites, pool, restaurant, and store. Close to area fishing and hiking."

      from $45 - $150 / night

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      9. Private and quiet RV parking

      4.8(4)42mi from Packwood1 siteRVs

      "Really nice campground that had everything we were looking for in an RV resort.  Nice paved and level sites that can accommodate any size RV."

      "Pros: Concrete level pads 50 AMP Full sewer & water hookup Excellent facilities Free dryer usage Clean pool 3-5’ deep Exceptional showers in bath house Cons: No picnic tables or shade on site RV"

      from $10 - $30 / night

      10. Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground

      4.2(6)43mi from PackwoodRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "This was a very nice Thousand Trails. We stay two nights from September 13th through September 16, 2019, in campsite 187, the stay was free due to our Thousand Trails membership."

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    • Michell C.
      May. 14, 2023

      Elk Meadows RV Park

      Gorgeous place!

      What a beautiful RV park! Large spaces, easy to drive through, 30 and 50 amp, most sites had full hookups with fire pits and picnic tables. There is a park right on the lake, wonderful wildlife viewing, an adult size set of swings just made my day. Took me back to small kid times! Wifi available at the pavilion near the park. Very clean bathrooms. Large dumpsters. and a dump station. We also saw a propane fill station as well. We will definitely be back.

    • Emma A.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 19, 2021

      Crystal Mountain RV Parking

      Great base-camp for winter and summer adventures at Crystal Mountain Resort

      Stayed here for the first time in July 2021.  I understand this opened last winter.  Talking to the host, I found out it is far more popular in winter when ski season is open. It was quiet and sparsely filled in July on a Friday and Saturday night.

      3 different areas respectively for large RV and 50 amps power, small RVs and 30 amp and tent only area. A fee picnic tables (no benches) available toward the tent only area.  Bathroom are just two sani-cans. Relatively clean.  There is trash and recycling behind the office which is adjacent to the host RV.

      Free WI-Fi (the host will give you code) and good LTE connection on AT&T.

      Silver Creek runs behind the lot and gives a  bit more of a natural feel. Otherwise you are in a giant parking lot (Lot B).  

      Can't beat the location for skiing and hiking or biking at Crystal Mountain!

    • J
      Jul. 4, 2025

      Rimrock Lake Resort

      Beautiful sunsets, but windy

      We stayed in Site 11 for 2 nights at the end of June 2025.

      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 the last 5 years (as of summer 2025).
      It offers a boat launch, 25 or so sites of mixed services (ranging from full hookup [elect/water/sewer] to basic site with picnic table and firepit), and a couple of cabins, and a bath-house on the east side (2 separate restrooms with shower stalls).

      The sites are mostly back in, with a few (like site 11) that are pull-through.
      The western side sites (1 - 17?) have beautiful views, but the typical afternoon/evening wind can be quite, well, windy, while the eastern side is sheltered from the wind. We hiked around the small peninsula and the wind disappeared.
      The small office has a few snacks and camping items but isn't open all the time - only when the owner couple is around.
      If you are going to go hiking, you only need to drive a few miles west on Hwy 12 to find several other public campgrounds and some nice scenery, while continuing west up towards the pass and ski resort area on Hwy 12 has several scenic viewpoints that you should plan to stop at for a few minutes each (Lava Falls, etc).
      The lake itself is rather sparsely used (one or two boats or a jet ski way off in the distance). We had three very friendly chipmunks who visited our site often and were happy to sit on the old stump and join our camp.

    • Christina F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Apr. 8, 2025

      Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

      Camping amongst the tall trees

      This campground is on Mayfield Lake where the Cowlitz River flows into the lake. We were in loop D, which was the only open loop along with the cabins (cabins are loop C and attached to loop D). This is a partial hook-up loop. Full hook-ups are in loop A. The campground is heavily wooded which is really nice for shade, though it can make it tricky to get into a spot if you have slide outs. As we were on the outer part of the loop in a pull-through site, we had a view of the woods and quite a bit of space between neighboring sites. We could not see either of the neighboring sites while sitting by our campfire. There was a trail to the trash compactor next to our site, but it did not seem to be heavily used. The trash compactor is probably a good 1/4 mile down this trail by the dump station. It was very quiet at night, which was fantastic! Very good Verizon cell service. The day use area is out of the campground and across the main road. There is a playground and beach area. It would have been nice if there was a playground on the campground side of the park.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Apr. 11, 2025

      Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

      Nice place

      Nice campground on the SW corner of Mt Rainier NP. We were here in the off season, meaning that reservations are not taken and everything is FCFS. You stop at the ranger office at the campground entrance and you’re given a campsite. $20/night. Zero cell service in this whole area (but there was good cell reception and wifi at Paradise, and free wifi at the museum 2 miles down at Longmire). 

      There are water spigots at this campground, flush toilets, no showers, trash dumpsters, and glass, plastic, and aluminum recycling. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and fire pit. The dump station has been non operational for several years and the ranger said she doesn’t think it’ll ever be fixed. 

      The length limit here is 35 ft for a motorhome, and us at 28 ft head to toe felt very big here. The Wonderland Trail hike can be accessed from this campground, just across the road. Lots of trees in this campground, and we struggled to keep our batteries charged via solar, though there looked to be enough open sky for starlink (we don’t have starlink so I can’t say). All the loops here in this campground are pretty similar in layout and landscape.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 29, 2026

      Private and quiet RV parking

      Loved this campground

      Really nice campground that had everything we were looking for in an RV resort.  Nice paved and level sites that can accommodate any size RV. Some of the best features are the heated swimming pool, large clubhouse for gatherings with comfortable seating and a super large tv, free dryers in the laundry and a decent amount of space between sites.  All the roads and campsites are paved with grass in between.  The patios are paved but very small and not in a great location for our class A motorhome (better suited for towables with their doors farther back). The free public beach access is a short 5-minute drive away but beware this parking lot fills up quickly. Or, drive to Bishop Road where there are a few spaces but great access. Another alternative is to pay the entrance fee at nearby Topsail Hill Preserve State Park ($6/carload) and take the free shuttle.  The state park beach is usually less crowded than other public beaches (and you can take paddleboards on the shuttle or rent them/ kayaks/beach chairs/umbrellas at the state park). The campground does offer a free shuttle which is another great option. We found the utilities worked well. The campground and facilities are very clean and well-cared for.  Nice pool if you don't want to take the trouble to go to the beach (although they are amazing).  There are plenty of hiking opportunities at Point Washington State Forest and Topsail Hill and Grayton Beach State Parks. The biggest cons are that there are no shade and no picnic tables. The patios are paved but somewhat small and not always convenient to your front door.

    • Mike S.
      Aug. 4, 2021

      Elkamp Eastcreek

      Best place in Washington state

      This is the cleanest, most cared for camping site I have ever been to. The owners Tom and Brian, make your stay very enjoyable. They care about you having a great experience, whether you’re a first time camper or a seasoned camper. They have a great store with snacks, wine, beer, and local sourced goods. They have games you can use while you are there, like corn hole and board and card games, free of charge. Sites are large for travel trailers and motor homes, they also have tent and group sites. Trailer and motor home sites have power and water, there is a dump station you can use on your way home free of charge. The bathrooms are large and very clean, the shower is 4 quarters for 6 minutes, those of us who try to take a 3 minute shower in our rigs so we don’t run through all the hot water so our partner can have a shower without waiting for the water to get hot again it’s a blessing. In the evening Tom or Brian drive through the park seeing if anyone needs ice or firewood, if there’s not a burn ban, bring a propane fire pit for your camping experience. They also sell propane so no fears on running out. The best thing is you are under a large canopy of trees which helps to keep you cool even on the hottest days. There is a small creek to put your chair in and put your feet in the water. Our first year there we brought 4 other people, this year it was 28. We make Elkcamp our yearly get together. Family friendly and a great place to unwind. You’re only a few miles from mineral lake, bring your trunks, inner tube, or your paddle boards. I’d give it a solid 10 out of 10.

    • J
      Jun. 5, 2022

      Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

      Nice & quick camping option from Seattle

      We stayed 1 night here for the maiden voyage of our recently purchased travel trailer, which was nice since it's only about an hour away from our place near Seattle. Arrived Friday early evening and it wasn't busy at all.

      The check-in process was easy, even though their reservation system was down at the time. Filled up w/ some fresh water at the dump station, which was clean and well maintained.

      Campsites in the RV loop were spaced out enough with vegetation between them so as to provide some privacy. Our site had a pull-through driveway, 30amp hookup, a fire ring and picnic table. Bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean.

      Took a walk down to the day use area by the river, which was easy for us, but some portions of the trails closer to the river were slightly overgrown w/ a few obstacles, which could be problematic for some. Didn't see any kids play structures down there, which would be nice to have for families.

      We heard a couple trains while there, but the noise wasn't too loud. Never heard the fire siren that they warned us about. Overall, it was a good camping experience for a quick trip and would return!

    • V
      Jul. 30, 2017

      Cougar Rock Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

      Stars, mountains, buglessness

      Best stars you'll see all year if you go on a clear day (go in the summer)! You can see Mount Rainer during the day, and take day trips to hiking trails with mountains and waterfalls and even a gondola near the ski resort. RV friendly and dogs welcome at campsite (just not on trails). Running water, flush toilets, and fire pit available. Not many bugs, might might get cold at night. Ranger apprently does an info talk around 8pm. Book site in advance (fills up quickly). Will have to pay a national park fee to get in.

    Guide to Packwood

    RV sites near Packwood, Washington accommodate both short and extended stays within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest region. Located at approximately 1,000 feet elevation, the area experiences warm summer days with cool evenings and significant snowfall during winter months. Cell service varies dramatically between locations, with mountainside campgrounds often having no connectivity while valley-based facilities offer limited coverage.

    What to do

    Hiking to Packwood Lake: Access the 10-mile round trip trail from Packwood RV Park & Campground. "We rode our mountain bikes up to Packwood lake one morning, which is 10 miles round trip. It's a great biking trail, but can also be used as a hiking trail if you are looking for a longer day hike. The lake is gorgeous but the bugs were definitely out in full effect," notes Sasha W.

    Fishing in stocked ponds: Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground offers family-friendly fishing. "My grandson loves coming here with us the two ponds they stock with fish," says John O., who visits regularly.

    Snowshoeing at Paradise: Winter visitors can access mountain trails from nearby accommodations. "We were planning on snowshoeing at Paradise so we stayed here for a night to get an early start without the long drive," reports Jill T. about her stay at Gateway Inn.

    What campers like

    Riverside relaxation: Campers appreciate waterfront sites throughout the region. "Large spaces, easy to drive through, 30 and 50 amp, most sites had full hookups with fire pits and picnic tables. There is a park right on the lake, wonderful wildlife viewing," writes Michell C. about Elk Meadows RV Park.

    Mountain views: The panoramic landscapes draw many visitors. "Beautiful view of Mt Adams are just awesome. There are hiking trails and several places to enjoy trout lake while hiking. There were deer on the trail today," notes Eric P. about Elk Meadows.

    Swimming facilities: Several campgrounds offer swimming options beyond natural water features. "This campgrounds has an awesome swimming area with three pools, one 8ft deep, on 6ft, and one wading pool. Also has a large spa," Pamela H. says about Thousand Trails Paradise.

    What you should know

    Water pressure issues: Some facilities struggle with consistent water supply. "This place is really bad, but there are not many sites in the area. Dusty roads, no internet, low water pressure," reports Steve G. about Cascade Peaks Family Campground.

    Permanent residents: Several campgrounds house long-term occupants. "What bothered me was that a number of spots look like they've been set up as permanent housing. Instead of being a campsite, it looks like a small village," explains Kimberley M. about Cascade Peaks.

    Bathroom facilities vary: Quality and availability of restrooms differs significantly between locations. "Single night stop. Trash overflowing and bathrooms were glorified porta-potties. Enjoyed our seclusion, but some attention is needed by the staff," notes Aloha M.

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