RV camping near Roy, Washington provides access to several full-service campgrounds within driving distance of Mount Rainier National Park. Most parks in this area sit at elevations between 100 and 200 feet, experiencing mild summers with highs in the 70s and cooler nights in the 50s. Winter camping remains available at several locations, though rainfall increases significantly from November through March.
What to do
Swimming and water recreation: Thousand Trails Chehalis offers both indoor and outdoor swimming options with two pools available for campers. "Thousand Trails Chehalis has an awesome swimming area with three pools, one 8ft deep, one 6ft, and one wading pool. Also has a large spa," notes a visitor at Paradise RV Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Several parks maintain stocked fishing ponds for guests. "My grandson loves coming here with us the two ponds they stock with fish," shares a camper about Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground.
Recreation facilities: Midway RV Park provides easy access to restaurants and activities. "Nice and clean with great showers. Staff very friendly and helpful... Judy's Country Kitchen located at the entrance has great food. The breakfasts were amazing," reports one camper who visited during the Seattle to Portland bicycle ride.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor maintains high standards for cleanliness across their grounds. "Lovely RV park in Gig Harbor. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. I've stayed here numerous times over the past few years and this place is consistently amazing," explains one repeat visitor.
Convenient casino access: Little Creek Casino Resort RV Park appeals to those seeking gaming options. "Full hookups for the rver. Sites to 70 ft. No firepits is a downside but the upside is the best seafood bar in the area," shares a reviewer who's visited multiple times.
Family activities: Thousand Trails Chehalis organizes regular entertainment for younger campers. "Kids are helping review campgrounds we visited this summer. They loved that there was scavenger hunts for pigs in morning, tractor rides in afternoon, face painting, slushees, movie in lodge, crafts, slushees, a great store, basketball court, pools and overall, the experience was phenomenal!"
What you should know
Site sizing challenges: Washington Land Yacht Harbor requires careful planning for setup. "All sites are back in. All connections are in the back so imagine hooking up at a parking lot at the concrete stoppers. Sewer and electric, make sure you got enough tubes and extensions," warns one camper.
Reservation complications: Several parks have specific policies about extended stays. One visitor at Washington Land Yacht Harbor noted: "After 29 days, we would have to leave for 3 days before we could come back."
Variable power quality: Some campgrounds experience electricity fluctuations. "The power was really variable. Sometimes it would spike to 130 volts and then drop suddenly to 110. Luckily we have a great EMS and it alerted us to the problem," reported a camper at Chehalis RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Thousand Trails Chehalis offers structured entertainment throughout the day. "My boyfriend and I stayed there for 11 days, everything about our stay was amazing. We checked out everything about it. Pool, showers, mini golf, the trails, the club houses to laundry room!"
Facilities for children: Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park provides spacious sites for families. "Very nice small park with basic amenities and large private or cramped sites based on what you choose and pay for. Some have fire rings. All with picnic tables."
Pet accommodations: Many campgrounds welcome pets but have specific areas for them. "We are squeaky new to RVing. This place was great! Clean, friendly staff, everything we needed and more! They even had a dog wash," notes a visitor about Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor.
Tips from RVers
Shower accessibility: Bathhouse availability varies between parks. "The campground is quiet, except for the nearby construction. I didn't use the bathroom/shower rooms. But the laundry facilities are clean and reasonably priced," reports a camper at Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor.
Parking considerations: Little Creek Casino Resort requires careful site selection. "Make sure you get a site that is large enough for both the RV and your vehicle as there is no extra parking. We picked a 50 ft site which allowed us to park the RV and still have room for our towed car."
Laundry facilities: Several parks offer reasonably priced laundry options. "Washing and drying was only $0.75," notes a visitor at Little Creek Casino Resort RV Park, which also mentioned the good wifi and clean, new facilities.
