7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Dash Point State Park Campground and Millersylvania State Park offer luxury glamping experiences close to Ruston, Washington. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park houses year-round yurt accommodations with electric hookups, heated interiors, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Dosewallips State Park provides cabins with upscale glamping amenities including picnic tables, showers, and full bathroom facilities. These parks are ideal for travelers seeking camping with modern comforts while still enjoying natural surroundings. Each location features prepared accommodations with proper beds, heating, and convenient amenities that traditional camping lacks. The PNW Waterfront Yurt provides a waterfront glamping experience with direct boat access to the Puget Sound waters. "The campsite was beautiful! There's a day use lake and we had a wonderful time camping here!"
Visitors exploring these glamping destinations have access to numerous hiking trails, beach activities, and water recreation opportunities. Dash Point State Park provides sandy beaches with sunset viewing platforms just a short trail walk from glamping sites. Millersylvania State Park combines glamping with lake access for swimming, fishing, and paddling. These parks maintain well-appointed facilities with firewood available for purchase, fire pits with grill tops, and picnic areas adjacent to glamping accommodations. The combination of comfortable sleeping arrangements and natural settings creates an ideal balance between outdoor adventure and relaxation. One visitor noted, "Just outside of Seattle, perfect little spot to just get away from the hustle and bustle of the city." Seasonal availability varies by location, with some parks like Saltwater State Park operating only from May through September while others maintain year-round glamping operations.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"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 $23 / night
"It rained a couple of nights but being surrounded by huge trees made it really cozy. Nice walking trails that follow creeks and go right along the sound."
"Friendly staff, clean sites and facilities, coin operated showers. This campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds. Many people were harvesting the delicacy."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"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!"
Available this weekend
from $23 - $254 / night
"Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water."
"The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters. Bathrooms and showers on site, though showers will cost you."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"Super peaceful, great fire pit location, water at the site entrance, portable restrooms away (but close), and best of all right at the river’s edge."
"This site does is a back in, but the slab is at a 90 degree angle from the drive. So you will have to back your trailer around a corner if you plan to park it on the slab. "
"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!"
"Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court."
from $25 - $95 / night
"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"It was rainy and the fire pit area had plenty of puddles. Lots of folks came in later in the evening with multiple cars and sat out talking; plenty of them packed up and left before 8 am."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $140 / night
"Sites fairly large & private with tons of old trees and right next to a creek. Bathrooms clean. Fire pits and firewood available from hosts. Easy access to Rainier NP. Hosts super nice."
"The owners are very friendly and helpful, it’s in a beautiful area (with a meadow to walk around/chill out in), the bathrooms are very clean and they have showers (coin operated, bring quarters, but only"
from $25 - $40 / 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.
ScoutFirst off you get what you pay for it's cheap but you're packed like sardines in a gravel lot that looks trashy as hell I didn't go in the restrooms because they don't have stuff there till after 6:00 p.m. so I was terrified by how disgusting they might be on top of it the owner is quite possibly the rudest most inconsiderate and unempathetic human I've ever encountered he gaslit the hell out of me he insulted my intelligence he lied about our conversations that place is so shady there's no checking or check out time written on their forms they will just make up a time that seems appropriate and then if you don't respond and how they like they'll tell you that you have to leave I thought it was just me but after moving to a beautiful Campground I talked to two out of their individuals that told me that they basically told him to F off and they would find somewhere else really horrible business practices and his sister is just as rude as he is trashy place with Shady practices and Shady people running it. Also if you're one that noise bothers you you will hate this because it's right on the highway and you can hear everything from every spot in the park. Especially if you're looking for nightly you can go down the street to the one they recommended and pay $18 less a night for way more beautiful place
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.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
TravelerI stayed there for one night on my way back to Seattle, and it was perfect for what I needed. Very quiet back there. The people were all super nice and accommodating. They had a dump site, restrooms outside and heated restrooms attached to the office area. I really loved that two of the permanent residents would do security at night as well. Being a woman and traveling alone, that made me feel very safe. Highly recommend this place!
GuideQuiet, but we were here mid week in late August….
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.
TravelerUsually, I have a complaint, but there are no complaints.
State parks near Ruston offer luxury glamping experiences in cabins and yurts within forested settings. Tent campers can find waterfront sites with beach access while RVers have options with full hookups. Campsites typically provide fire pits, picnic tables, and access to trails. Most parks maintain clean bathroom facilities with hot showers available for small fees. Winter glamping opportunities exist at several parks with heated accommodations.
Explore beach trails: At Belfair State Park Campground, trails lead directly to Hood Canal shoreline. "We enjoyed being so close to the water for swimming and floating. It's also just a short drive into town to get supplies," notes Becky R. The park offers both beach and forest exploration within walking distance.
Kayak accessible waterways: Waterfront camping provides direct boat access at several locations. "The beach was great, water is rather warm for in the sound, it's also pretty shallow which is great for the kids to play in," explains Leah H. about Belfair State Park. Look for designated boat launches or water access points.
Wildlife viewing: Dosewallips State Park Campground offers opportunities to see elk wandering through the campground. "Elk, river, puget sound. This is a very large developed campsite. Don't expect much privacy. However the surrounding area you can access is nice if you want to venture up the river or head to the bay to get clams," writes Ryan L.
Natural privacy: Many campsites offer woodland seclusion. "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," writes Brittany D. about Dash Point State Park Campground.
Riverside camping: Campers appreciate water access directly from sites. "From our campsite we had access to the river and if you are a fisher, there was a nice log you could comfortably sit on at camp that looked down on the water," explains Michael B. about Dosewallips State Park. Water access varies seasonally based on conditions.
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and showers receive consistent praise. "Bathrooms are super clean and only costs quarters for a shower with hot water," notes Shariah T. about Dosewallips State Park. Most parks require tokens or quarters for hot showers ranging from $0.50-$1.00 for 3-5 minutes.
Reservation requirements: Most popular sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. "The beach loop fills up quickly - get your reservations in as early as possible if you want to camp there," advises Scott S. about Belfair State Park. Book 6-9 months in advance for summer weekends.
Urban proximity: Some parks have urban characteristics. "It's a cute campground, especially if you don't want to be too far from the city. I was impressed by how spread apart the sites were," explains Katie S. about Dash Point State Park. Expect occasional road noise and airplane traffic at parks near Sea-Tac.
Camp rules enforcement: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park actively enforces quiet hours and visitor policies. "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 quite," reports Kelly P.
Beach-friendly options: Look for gradual shorelines with swimming areas. "The beach is a short walk from camp, just long enough to make you feel like you earned your sunset view, but not so long that you regret your life choices," mentions Saraj B. about Dash Point State Park.
Playground access: Fay Bainbridge Park features pirate-themed play equipment. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites. Be prepared for showers to be closed but the restrooms were open. Can't beat the views," writes Tanya B. The playground sits adjacent to camping areas.
Multi-family sites: Millersylvania State Park Campground offers group camping options. "We stayed in the group camp and I can highly recommend it. It had its own bathrooms. It was set back in the woods with tons of places for tents. The shelter was large and had water and power," reports Ellen T.
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by park. "Only had 2 night here, but it was quiet and very enjoyable. Spacious lots. No sewer at our site, but we did have electrical and water. Dump station close by worked great on exit," shares Lauren M. about Dosewallips State Park.
Site leveling challenges: Some RV sites require significant leveling. "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," warns Cody F. about Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. Bring additional leveling blocks for most sites.
Pull-through availability: Several parks offer convenient pull-through sites. "The sites are not reservable. There was no park staff on-site when we arrived at mid-day during the week," notes Lee D. about Saltwater State Park. Most pull-through sites accommodate RVs up to 35 feet long with tow vehicles.
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