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Best Campgrounds near Quilcene, WA

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Camping options near Quilcene, Washington range from established campgrounds to primitive sites along the Hood Canal and Olympic Peninsula. The area includes Lake Leland Campground, a county park with waterfront access, basic amenities, and tent and RV sites. Several state parks within driving distance provide additional camping facilities, including Dosewallips State Park in nearby Brinnon and Seal Rock Campground, both offering beach access along the Hood Canal. Quilcene Community Campground provides an in-town option with easy access to services.

Road access varies across camping areas with most sites accessible by regular vehicles. The region experiences typical Pacific Northwest seasonal patterns with mild summers and wet winters. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, with many closing or reducing services between late fall and spring. Lake Leland Campground operates from early May through late September. One camper noted, "Most sites are large and have a lot of privacy," particularly at Falls View Campground. Travelers should prepare for limited cell service in more remote areas. State park campgrounds generally offer more amenities including flush toilets and potable water, while county parks provide more basic facilities.

The Hood Canal shoreline represents a significant attraction for campers in the region. Seal Rock Campground receives consistently positive reviews for its waterfront location and access to shellfish gathering. A review mentioned, "The views are incredible, most spots offer plenty of privacy, and the bathrooms are always clean and tidy." Many campers appreciate the proximity to outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Sites near water tend to fill quickly during summer weekends and holidays. Road noise affects some campgrounds, particularly those near Highway 101. Community campgrounds may experience more variable management and rule enforcement, with several reviews noting inconsistent quiet hours enforcement at county parks.

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Best Camping Sites Near Quilcene, Washington (305)

    1. Dosewallips State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    10 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."

    2. Seal Rock Campground

    20 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 765-2200

    $18 / night

    "Seal Rock campground is on the Hood canal side of the Olympic peninsula in Washington state. It's actually the second time we camped there, this time on July 3rd and 4th."

    "Seal Rock Campground is a nice quiet place tucked away just out side of Brinnon WA. All of the sites are dispersed in a nice forested area which lends for good privacy."

    3. Sequim Bay State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Sequim, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 902-8844

    $32 - $50 / night

    "The bike trail runs through the campground and there is access to sports fields via a tunnel under the highway. There are a few short trails around a creek and the beach."

    "The winding paths leading from the upper campsites to the water’s edge are a treasure trove for a photographer. Great fun."

    4. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Nordland, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 385-1259

    "The kids had a blast exploring the fort and the forest around the campsite. There's a big beach with a small general store/burger joint within walking distance."

    "As the beach side has a lot of open camping we opted for the side nearer the trails that had a feeling of being a step away from the woods. "

    5. Scenic Beach State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Seabeck, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 830-5079

    "Big spaces for tents tucked away from other campers. The beach is a short walk away. Real flushing toilets no porta potties. RV dump station only $5."

    "Easily accessible water and easy access to the beach. We got a bit lost while walking the trails to the beach. More signs would be nice for fool's like us."

    6. Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Poulsbo, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 779-3205

    "There is a big field to play ride bikes walk dog etc . The beach is really nice and nearby and at low tide is so peaceful to take a walk. There’s group activities too which is great for the kids."

    "Very quiet area, lots of room on site 9, walked to beach area. Bathrooms for camping have code, cleaned frequently. 5G service was fast. Very nice place."

    7. Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

    33 Reviews
    Port Townsend, WA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 344-4400

    "The trade off is the endless opportunity for walking, hiking and learning the history of the area.

    Charming Downtown Port Townsend is close by and a true National Historic resource! "

    "Fort and battery tours. a real gem in Washington."

    8. Lake Leland Campground

    5 Reviews
    Quilcene, WA
    4 miles
    Website

    $25 / night

    "Great location, lake is walking distance for dogs, swimming, and fishing.

    Only downfall to this campground is that there is no one monitoring the quiet time of 10pm-7am."

    "Few amenities but it’s quiet and tucked back. Easy to access and bathrooms are kept clean."

    9. Cove RV Park & Country Store

    5 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4723

    $44 - $49 / night

    "This is our first trailer camping trip ever so we wanted to start small and close to home."

    "Nice location for hiking or boating in the Hood Canal area, a great store, and fantastic and friendly management made this a very pleasant stay!"

    10. Dungeness Forks Campground

    9 Reviews
    Sequim, WA
    14 miles
    Website

    "We arrived here while beginning our trip around the Olympic peninsula. We unfortunately got caught in rain for almost 2 weeks."

    "The drive up was a little intense, but our sedan made it (no RVs!). The closest activities are on the water, but there are many hiking trails close by too. Great basecamp for long day hikes."

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  • 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.

  • Kyle M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground — Olympic National Park

    If you have managed expectations it’s okay

    We went into the hot springs, and we paid 20 bucks each. They give an hour and a half time limit. Esthetically the area is amazing, but the design of the outdoors does not capitalize on it. They had a pool, kiddy pool, a 101 pool, and a 104, so nothing seriously hot. The changing area is small, and you will need your own lock, and the showers are sub par, and provide no soap. But low expectations it was fun.

    The Rv area next door has zero space or privacy, but does have electric hook ups. We could not get a reliable starlink connection, but good enough for scrolling. No bathrooms in the vicinity.

    The “resort” is little 1 room cabins. They quoted us 300 per night.

    The area around is absolutely gorgeous! Good hiking nearby, and we saw the salmon run!!!!! About 5 minutes from there.

  • 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

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Falls Creek — Olympic National Park

    Quinalt

    Extremely serene and clean. Seasonal campground on lake. Mediocre toilets. Lodge and store nearby. Right on water

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Lyre River Campground

    A Little Gem

    I almost hate to tell anyone about this place because I don’t want it to get ruined! There is a camp host on duty and he does a great job keeping things in check! This charming location right on the Lyre River, is part of the Washington state Department of natural resources so you will need a state Discover pass to use this free facility. The host does check for passes. This location is NOT big rig friendly. The state recreation sign on the road does limit lengths to 20 feet and I had a hard time making the turn around at the end of the loop with my 22 foot trailer. The sites are cozy and fairly close together, but there is plenty of natural barriers with all of the trees and shrubs. Don’t expect to get much solar as this is a beautiful dense, Pacific Northwest location. sites have firings, though there is a fire restriction currently in effect and picnic tables. Most of the sites are right at the rivers edge, though there’s no easy access except for two or three spots. There was a beautiful world wooden trail that will take you right down to the Strait of Juan de Fuca a little over a mile each direction. Vault toilets, trash and water are available. There is no firewood, dump station, etc., available.

Guide to Quilcene

Camping near Quilcene, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the easy to moderate hiking trails nearby. One reviewer mentioned, "The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty" at Dosewallips State Park Campground.
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, the rivers and lakes in the area are great spots. A camper at Staircase Campground shared, "My man spent most of his time fishing right from our campsite."
  • Beach Activities: Enjoy the waterfront at places like Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "Witnessed a beautiful sunset camping on the bluff," making it a perfect spot for beach lovers.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Heart O' the Hills Campground stated, "Flush toilets! We heard owls every night."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. One camper at Sequim Bay State Park Campground said, "Host was a class act helping us out with everything at 11pm when we arrived."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A review for Dungeness Recreation Area highlighted, "Waking up to the sight of the river right there was just lovely."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near highways, which can be noisy. A visitor at Sequim Bay State Park Campground mentioned, "Upper loop has quite a bit of highway noise."
  • Reservations: It's a good idea to book your spot in advance, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Fort Casey Campground noted, "Reservations are almost a necessity for weekends, holidays, and summer months."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities. A review for Camano Island State Park Campground mentioned, "No hookups whatsoever but you can have your generator."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and safe areas for kids to play. A camper at Dungeness Recreation Area mentioned, "Had a nice playground for kids."
  • Choose Quieter Sites: If your family prefers peace, opt for sites further from the road. A review for Heart O' the Hills Campground suggested, "There are quieter tent sites in the back."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy during hikes. One camper at Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground appreciated the "ample area with picnic table" for family meals.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Fort Casey Campground noted, "The sites were pretty tight."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Sequim Bay State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites with hookups are in trees."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for rain or wind, especially in the fall. A visitor at Staircase Campground shared, "The road up is dirt/gravel for the last 5ish miles. Lots of potholes and bumps."

Camping near Quilcene, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best season for camping in Quilcene, WA?

Summer is the prime camping season in Quilcene, with warm days and moderate nighttime temperatures providing comfortable conditions. Late spring through early fall (May-September) offers the best weather window, with July and August being the driest months. At Deception Pass State Park Campground, campers note wonderful summer weather despite occasionally chilly nights. Winter camping is possible but challenging, as Dungeness Forks Campground reviews mention significant rainfall, especially in November. The Olympic Peninsula's diverse microclimates mean conditions can vary dramatically even within short distances, so always check weather forecasts before your trip.

Where are campgrounds located near Quilcene, WA?

Quilcene offers several camping options in the immediate area and within a short drive. Quilcene Community Campground is conveniently located right off Highway 101 as you enter town, offering 9 compact sites. For lakeside camping, Lake Leland Campground provides boat-in and drive-in access just minutes from Quilcene. The Olympic Peninsula surrounding Quilcene is rich with camping opportunities, including spots near Brinnon, Port Townsend, and throughout Olympic National Park. These locations provide easy access to explore the Hood Canal, Olympic Mountains, and the charming town of Quilcene itself.

What amenities are available at Quilcene campgrounds?

Amenities at campgrounds near Quilcene vary widely. Dosewallips State Park Campground offers well-maintained grounds with access to hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. The campground is suitable for different camping styles and provides basic amenities. At Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park, you'll find riverside campsites with great water access, though facilities are more rustic. Most campgrounds in the area typically provide picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Some state parks offer additional amenities like playgrounds, shelters, and hiking trail access. RV-specific facilities are limited at many of the more remote sites, so check ahead for hookup availability if needed.

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