Camping options near Seabeck, Washington range from waterfront state parks to forested campgrounds within easy reach of Hood Canal beaches. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-75°F with drier conditions July through September. The area features several campgrounds with varying levels of privacy and amenities, many located within 15 miles of Seabeck.
What to do
Beach exploration at low tide: Fay Bainbridge Park offers excellent tide pool opportunities with expansive beaches. "Quaint park. The tent spots are clustered together in 2 areas with a shared covered pavilion... Close to the beach," notes Sable, who stayed at the park in 2020.
Shellfish harvesting: Hood Canal is known for oyster and clam collecting, particularly at Seal Rock Campground. "During our time shrimping, we also head out and get oysters and clams. The oysters are so abundant and you are able to crack open a few and eat them there on the beach!" shares Mary C., who visits annually.
Wildlife viewing: The Hood Canal area supports diverse wildlife watching. "Every night, my husband and I would walk to the wildlife viewing platform to see lots of birds, or walk down by the river and see lots of elk and bald eagles," writes Amy & Stu B. about their stay at Dosewallips State Park Campground.
Hiking trails: Multiple trail networks connect campgrounds to scenic viewpoints. "Hiking trails and river access are accessible through the campground and Day Use area," according to James and Susan K., who rated Dosewallips State Park 5 stars.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Scenic Beach State Park Campground offers exceptional site separation. "This was wonderful in terms of a car campground. The sites are all secluded and tucked into the woods," notes Justin L., who camped there in 2025.
Water access: Many campgrounds provide direct water access for swimming and boating. "Great access to the Hood Canal and fun hiking. The site was quiet and lovely," reports Kelsey B. about her experience at Seal Rock Campground.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance gets high marks from visitors. "The bathrooms were clean with flushable toilets and were stocked with soap and TP," says Amy, who visited Scenic Beach State Park during off-season.
Level sites: Many campgrounds feature well-maintained camping pads. "RV sites are blacktop and level. Some sites have partial hookups w/o septic. Dump station is on site," notes James and Susan K. about Dosewallips State Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most popular campgrounds fill quickly during summer months. "This is a first come first served camp ground and it fills up quickly. There are spots for both tents and RVs and a few spaces are on the beach," advises Mary C. about Seal Rock Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Campground conditions vary with weather. At Belfair State Park Campground, "We camped here in early September last year. We enjoyed being so close to the water for swimming and floating. It's also just a short drive into town to get supplies," shares Becky R.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. "This small camp ground, but very charming. The Rv spaces are close together but each site has water and electric," reports ML D. from Fay Bainbridge Park.
Beach composition: Most beaches in this region are rocky, not sandy. "The beach itself is covered in rocks and oyster shells. When I was there it was almost always totally empty besides myself," notes Amy about Scenic Beach State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks feature play equipment. At Fay Bainbridge Park, "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites," says Tanya B., who visited with children.
Swimming opportunities: Hood Canal offers swimming spots for families. "There's a playground and a very nice venue building. A lot of picnic tables in the open and in the shade of trees," notes K D. about Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground.
Hiking difficulty: Most trails are moderate and suitable for children. "Plenty of FHU sites and loads of camping sites. There are 11 cabins and 3 Platform Tents - combined with RV and tent sites - all of which must be reserved online," notes James and Susan K. about Dosewallips State Park.
Pet-friendly considerations: Most campgrounds accommodate pets but have specific rules. "We really only slept at the campground and were there less than 10hrs total. The campground looked nice, and clean! The spots were a decent size, fit our car and tent," shares Adeline T. about Illahee State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites based on size and access needs. "The sites with hookups are REALLY close together though. This was our first time in a hookup spot so we were a bit surprised how close we were to our neighbors," cautions Kris W. about Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Hookup options: Various parks offer different levels of hookups. "If you are looking for a more tame, less encroached camping experience, the loop that runs along the river is where you want to go," advises Michael B. about Dosewallips State Park.
Driving considerations: Some parks have challenging access roads. "RV sites 1, 2, 4, 9, and 11 will be easier to back in to. The other full hook up sites are 90° approaches," notes K D. about Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Water pressure: Utility quality varies between parks. "Water pressure is low, averaging just over 20psi," reports K D. about Kitsap Memorial State Park.
