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Kanaskat-Palmer State Park and Tolt MacDonald Park provide distinctive glamping experiences near Ravensdale with comfortable yurt accommodations surrounded by towering trees and natural landscapes. The yurts at Kanaskat-Palmer feature electricity, heat, and lockable doors, creating an elevated outdoor experience while maintaining the rustic atmosphere of forest camping. Tall Chief Campground offers additional glamping options with their well-appointed structures nestled among the woodland setting. All locations provide access to modern bathrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings for evening relaxation. The glamping units provide comfortable sleeping surfaces, protection from the elements, and easy access to trails and outdoor activities without sacrificing comfort. A recent visitor noted, "This is one of the most beautiful parks we've ever stayed at. Huge sites, clean bathrooms, beautiful hikes, etc. All around great place."
The Green River flows through Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, offering glamping guests opportunities for fishing, swimming in designated areas, and witnessing seasonal salmon runs. Multiple hiking trails connect glamping accommodations to river access points and scenic overlooks. Tall Chief's canvas tent accommodations position visitors perfectly for exploring nearby Fall City attractions while providing a luxury camping experience with proper beds and climate control. Each glamping resort maintains centrally located shower facilities with hot water, making multi-night stays comfortable even for travelers new to outdoor experiences. Reservations are essential for all glamping accommodations, with availability throughout the year at most locations. One guest shared, "We stayed in their yurts between the fall and winter transition season. I must say I was very impressed to see that the bathrooms and showers were still very clean and that it was quite a nice place to stay during the weekdays if you wanted a quiet stay in the woods with the sounds of the flowing river."
"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."
"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 Availability"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."
"This campsite was awesome, we far enough away from other campers so it was still peaceful, you did not feel like you were on top of other campers. The fire pit was nice and had a grill."
from $31 - $91 / night
Check Availability"The staff are friendly and helpful. 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 love Tall Chief because it is super close to a lot of great spots around the Seattle region. It’s super close (like 7 min drive) from one of my favorite coffee shops, Aroma Coffee Co. Try it!"
"I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot."
"There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that."
"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."
"It’s a very nice location, exceptionally clean and safe. In site 11 you can hear the highway when outside of rv but couldn’t inside. Neighbors were very friendly."
"Camp hosts were super nice and selling wood on-site. Pit toilets were surprisingly clean.
We stayed at campsite 2.
River a quarter mile walk away."
"This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt."
from $32 - $96 / night
Check Availability"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"
"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
from $31 - $43 / night
Check Availability"We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."
"Cute campground very close to Seattle and Bellevue right on the lake. Beautiful beach area, basketball courts, playground, and volleyball right at the site. Spots are a little tight."
from $65 - $125 / night
Check Availability"Very welcoming and queer friendly! The yurt was lovely but it’s definitely meant for the cooler months."
from $40 - $60 / night
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ScoutThe 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
ScoutThe 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
GuideThere is a river and salmon climb it to spawn in October I believe. Very cool to see. Campground is large, with about 20% of camp sites have good privacy. Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water.
GuideCame 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.
GuideThis 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.
GuideGorgeous location. We saw one staff person working SO hard cleaning the campground of weekend trash. The bathroom was ghastly! Big door doesn’t close, the one shower stall so old I don’t think cleaning could help. Totally unsafe with just a couple curtains - no lock. Don’t go in there alone. If you play Pickle Ball you’re in luck - the Founders Course s are wonderful and the Club Members very welcoming!
LegendWe 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!
LegendAfter 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. Located within the Dash Point State Park, there are day use facilities in addition to the campground including an ampitheatre, beach access and lots of hiking trails. The campground itself is well appointed with spacious spots, although the sites aren't huge, they are wooded enough to provide decent privacy. Our site (#21) was right across from a trailhead that led down to the beach which made for a great sunset watching location, I would definitely recommend reserving a spot on the lower loop by the beach trail. The site has a paved parking pad, flat spots for a tent, a picnic table and a fire pit with a grill top. The bathrooms are easily accessed by wooded trails and kept quite clean. Even visiting during the middle of the high season the campground didn't feel crowded. Although unfortunately there was a bit of trash by the beach, the campground was quite clean altogether and I would definitely stay here again.
GuideWe are here in November for a week. We really love it here. The staff are friendly and helpful. 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. I would scout the map and be first for checkin just in case someone left that day because their are only a few 50 amp. Hopefully you aren’t spending too much inside to matter but we have a washer dryer and a residential fridge and a small fridge. Looks like newer picnic tables and they also provide fire rings. You are about 20 minutes from downtown Redmond. We will definitely stay here again. I bet summer is really busy because it’s a great area. Also not far from Snoqualmie falls and lots of hiking available. Really nice laundry room and play area for kids. I wish they had a fenced off leash area for dogs but they do have 3 different potty areas for them.
Campsites near Ravensdale, Washington sit at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The area's climate features mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers with average temperatures reaching 75-80°F in July and August. Several campgrounds offer year-round access despite the region's 45-50 inches of annual rainfall, with most precipitation falling between November and March.
Kayak fishing: 3 miles from Kanaskat-Palmer. The Green River provides excellent fishing opportunities with seasonal salmon runs. "Lots of great fishing spots" along the river trails according to camper Cody F., who found the trails at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park "beautiful as they wrapped around the river."
Beach activities: 25-minute drive to Saltwater State Park. The park offers swimming, diving, and beach access on Puget Sound. Sam M. notes that at Saltwater State Park, "It does have a lot of activities because of how close it is to the water. We saw people fishing, diving, sailing, etc."
Mountain biking: Multiple trails within 10 miles. The Middle Fork area features newly paved access roads leading to trail networks. "Great secluded campsite. Easy access via a nice new paved road put in!" mentions Brianna H. about the trails near Middle Fork Campground.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing between camping spots. According to Brittany D. at Dash Point State Park, "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."
River access from campgrounds: Multiple sites offer direct walking paths to water. Julie M. notes that at Tolt MacDonald Park, "each site seems to have a trail connecting to the outer trail that runs along the river. Big entertainment for three boys who explored the woods and played on the rocks and in the eddy pools."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain excellent bathrooms. Kelly P. mentions that Kanaskat-Palmer has "6 very clean individual (one person) bathrooms with a shower in each," making it comfortable for extended stays.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require booking well in advance for yurt camping near Ravensdale. Laura M. advises about Kanaskat-Palmer, "We got lucky and snagged the very last spot here on a Saturday in late September... Note that you can check availability online on the day of, but you cannot make same day reservations online."
Cell coverage varies widely: Reception depends entirely on your campsite location. At Tall Chief Campground, Brodie D. reports, "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 to make sure you have good reception if you need it."
Park ranger presence: Some campgrounds have strict enforcement of quiet hours and regulations. "This campground is heavily patrolled by the park rangers. I usually have contact with them in my campsite at least twice a day," explains Kelly P., adding "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."
Accessible water play: 3 miles from Kanaskat-Palmer. For safer swimming with children, Kelly P. recommends, "The riverfront accessed from the campground tends to be a bit too raging for my taste with children. We usually take the kids to the lake at Nolte state park (approx. 3 miles away) for water play."
Kid-friendly trails: Many campgrounds offer easy hiking options. Julie M. found the trails at Tolt MacDonald perfect for children: "Big entertainment for three boys who explored the woods and played on the rocks and in the eddy pools at the public river take-out."
Garden carts for gear transport: Some campgrounds provide equipment to help with setup. Mercedes D. notes that at Tolt MacDonald, "they even provide you with garden carts to help you get your stuff across the bridge," making it easier to manage camping gear with children.
Leveling challenges: Some sites require significant adjustment. Cody F. warns about Middle Fork: "I only took away a star because it was advertised as ok for a Motorhome but the gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground."
Limited hookup options: Many campgrounds offer only electric hookups. Jay F. advises at Vasa Park Resort to plan accordingly: "The full hook up spaces seem a bit close together but I was willing to do partial and got a roomier spot."
Dump station access: Some campgrounds have dump stations while others require off-site dumping. Russ H. notes about Tolt MacDonald, "There's a charge dump station at the ministorage at the turn off," so RVers should factor in this additional cost.
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