5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabins at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park and Lake Sawyer Resort provide electricity and heating for year-round comfort near Ravensdale. Both locations offer cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings outside each unit. Tall Chief Campground features cabins with more substantial amenities including thirty-amp hookups and water access. At Tolt MacDonald Park, cabins include basic furnishings with nearby restroom facilities and showers. Most cabins include beds with mattresses and indoor seating areas. Elkamp Eastcreek provides full hookups for their cabin units with clean bathroom facilities nearby. "The cabins are heated and have bunk beds, which makes for a cozy retreat into nature in the winter," according to a visitor's review of a similar facility in the region.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Standard cabins typically sleep 4-6 people with bunk bed configurations. Lake Easton State Park Campground maintains cabins with amenities suitable for family use including picnic tables and access to shower facilities. Reservations for cabin sites are recommended, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Most campgrounds require advance booking through their reservation systems. Many facilities accept pets in cabin accommodations with additional fees. A visitor noted that "the cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking equipment is sometimes provided, though availability varies by location. Fire rings outside cabins allow for outdoor cooking, and some facilities include picnic tables. Firewood can be purchased from camp hosts at most locations including Kanaskat-Palmer State Park and Elkamp Eastcreek. Several campgrounds feature small markets or stores with essential items. Facilities with electric hookups allow for use of small appliances. Grove Getaways offers cabin rentals with drinking water and toilet facilities but without electric hookups, requiring guests to plan accordingly for lighting and cooking needs.
"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."
"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!"
Available this weekend
from $23 - $254 / night
"After flying into SeaTac late in the afternoon this campground was a great place to start our Washington trip and only about 30 minutes from the airport."
"I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water. I use this an overnight point to fill my RV before going off grid."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."
"We really enjoyed our stay here it was very quiet and peaceful sites were long and roomy with a fire ring and picnic table. Good cell service with AT&T and Sprint."
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
"Camping in Tolt McDonald park for Timberfest in the roof top tent was better than any previous camping I’ve done there."
"A Quiet oasis tucked into the forest. The new and clean bathrooms and showers were a real treat after a 2100 mile journey from Texas."
"We reserved a space for 1 night the day before. Great communication with Brett, everything went really smooth. The facilities are great and very clean, the park very quiet."
"If you can look past the rundown bathrooms and strict rules about dogs and everything else you’re doing then you can appreciate the beauty of Lake Sawyer every morning."
"However, the celestial yurt had electricity and a little fan that kept it cool even on the hottest week of the summer. Hot tub is wonderful but is clothing optional, so maybe not great for families."
from $40 - $60 / night
"The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."
"Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"
from $25 - $95 / night
"It was smaller, yet felt large enough so you had your own privacy and space. There were clean facilities available, as well as drinking water and trash bins."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $70 / night
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
LegendI’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.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
TravelerI 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.
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
TravelerThis is a beautiful state park with plenty of bathrooms, showers, and water points. There are plenty of full hookup RV spots, non-hookup TV spots, and tenet camping sites. There is a playground for kids, easy access beach area for swimming and paddle boarding, and pathways for pleasant walks.
I stayed on the beach loop at site 142. It was sunny during the day with nice shade in the evening. A blackberry patch right behind me was just beginning to ripen.
Great place for families with a loop for the kids to cruise on their bikes.
ScoutLove this park! The staff is wonderful and the pools are great. Yes, I said pools. Lol. Thunderbird has 3 pools for all age groups (one especially designed for little toddlers) and a hot tub plus other great activities around the park. My kids would live at the playground if they could. Lol. Last time we stayed here it was on the riverside near the boat launch and the sunset was amazing over the river.
RangerIt's a nice campground and state park. The views are beautiful. There is access to nice trails that take you to the Palouse to Cascade trail with an old train tunnel nearby (about 2 miles from the west side of campground). Verizon cell service is great. Site 17, with full hook-ups is huge!
The interstate noise is no joke. I know everyone comments on it and I thought of course you can hear it, but I didn't think it would be that bad. There must not be any Jake brake restrictions along this stretch because I've heard so many semis. At least it slows down at night, but it's still loud.
Cabin camping near Ravensdale, Washington offers year-round lodging options in an area situated 30 miles southeast of Seattle at approximately 600 feet elevation. Most cabins remain accessible throughout winter months due to minimal snowfall at lower elevations. The Green River runs through several nearby park areas, creating opportunities for seasonal recreational activities adjacent to cabin accommodations.
River access activities: At Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, visitors can enjoy water activities along the Green River. "Beautiful, clean campground. Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding," notes Ashlie M.
Winter recreation: Cabins provide comfortable bases for cold-weather activities. Many maintain heated facilities for use during snowy months. "We went here in October and dry camped with our 30' Motorhome so not the typical experience others would have in a true RV site... the trails were beautiful as they wrapped around the river. Lots of great fishing spots," reports Cody F.
Mountain exploration: Grove Getaways provides cabin access for visitors exploring nearby mountain trails. "The camp is about an hour from the north side of the mountain but still pretty close to some great hiking trails," according to Ken C., making it suitable for hikers seeking multi-day adventures.
Evening relaxation options: After daytime activities, cabin sites typically provide fire rings for evening relaxation. Some facilities offer additional amenities like hot tubs. "Hot tub is wonderful but is clothing optional, so maybe not great for families. But it's perfect for couples," states a Grove Getaways visitor.
Private spaces: Tolt MacDonald Park offers cabins with secluded surroundings. "The campground, park and trails are very well maintained and they even provide you with garden carts to help you get your stuff across the bridge," notes Mercedes D., highlighting the accessibility features.
Natural settings: Cabins nestled among tall trees provide nature immersion without sacrificing comfort. "The majority of the campsites were amid tall trees. Site G was more in the open with less shade; however it was situated next to a gentle creek," reports Shannon H. about Elkamp Eastcreek.
Clean facilities: Quality bathroom access ranks high among visitor preferences. "Elkamp was very clean with the nicest campground bathrooms we have ever experienced. The shower is coin-operated so bring quarters if you wish to use," adds Shannon H., demonstrating the importance of well-maintained facilities.
Water features: Proximity to lakes and rivers enhances cabin experiences. "We usually take the kids to the lake at Nolte state park (approx. 3 miles away) for water play," notes Kelly P., suggesting additional recreation options beyond immediate cabin surroundings.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking becomes essential during peak seasons. "We got lucky and snagged the very last spot here on a Saturday in late September. It's a beautiful campground, very peaceful," reports Laura M. about Lake Easton State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Shower availability varies between locations. "The shower is coin-operated so bring quarters if you wish to use," advises an Elkamp Eastcreek visitor. Some facilities provide free showers while others require payment.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. "I-90 road noise... This spot was okay for a quick overnight while traveling through the area... but I wouldn't personally make a destination of this place," notes Meghan B. about Lake Easton State Park.
Campground enforcement: Some parks maintain stricter rule enforcement. "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," reports Kelly P.
Playground accessibility: Fay Bainbridge Park offers child-friendly facilities near cabin sites. "Best things: Beautiful beach, great views of Mt. Rainier & Baker on a clear day, cruise ships going by, pirate ship playground for children," reports Judy J.
Space considerations: Family-sized cabins accommodate various group sizes. "Great campground, very clean... check availability online on the day of, but you cannot make same day reservations online. You have to do it in person at the ranger entrance," advises Laura M.
Noise limitations: Consider neighboring families when selecting cabin sites. "If you are a large group, like to stay up late and listen to music and/or party it might not be the campground for you," warns Kelly P., noting rule enforcement levels.
Swimming options: Seasonal water access provides family recreation. "10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding," notes Ashlie M., highlighting supplemental activities beyond immediate cabin areas.
Hookup limitations: Tall Chief Campground provides electrical but not full sewer connections. "No sewer connections which can be a bummer, but the nice bathrooms make up for it imo," notes Brodie D., indicating the importance of planning waste management.
Site selection: Research specific sites before arrival. "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. They definitely have a few, but I would say arrive early so you can drive by all the sites while checking," adds Brodie D.
Seasonal considerations: Power demands increase during extreme weather. "We ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues (one of which was our site)," reports Derek & Alex W., suggesting caution with electrical usage during temperature extremes.
Site dimensions: Verify cabin and RV sites accommodate your specific needs. "We can easily fit our trailer, tow vehicle, and extra vehicle and still have space!" notes Brodie D.
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