Best Cabin Camping near Seattle, WA

Cabin accommodations at Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island and Dosewallips State Park in Brinnon provide year-round options near Seattle. Both locations offer electric hookups, with campfire rings and picnic tables at each cabin site. Most cabins feature basic furnishings including beds and seating areas, though bedding is typically not provided. Bathrooms with showers are available in central facilities rather than in-unit. Additional cabin options can be found at Tall Chief Campground in Fall City, Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation, and Kitsap Memorial State Park in Poulsbo. "We stayed in spot #40. Plenty of privacy in that spot although the others are more open space camping. I love the beach area and the park for kids! Such a special little spot."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Hollyhock Farm offers secluded forest cabins with a more private experience, while Blue Sky RV Park in Issaquah includes cabin rentals among its accommodation options. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by campground—Fay Bainbridge and Tall Chief allow pets at cabin sites, while others may restrict animals or require additional fees. According to one visitor at Hollyhock Farm, "The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem!"

Most cabins include minimal kitchen facilities, requiring guests to bring cooking equipment, utensils, and food supplies. Standard amenities typically include electricity and heating, but visitors should pack bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Firewood is available for purchase at several locations including Fay Bainbridge Park and Kitsap Memorial State Park. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground in Nordland offers cabins with market facilities nearby for basic provisions. Water access is provided at all cabin sites, though water hookups for cabin units vary by location. During peak season, early booking is essential as cabins tend to fill quickly, particularly at waterfront locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Seattle, Washington (46)

    1. Fay Bainbridge Park

    22 Reviews
    Bainbridge Island, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 842-3931

    $7 - $95 / night

    "The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."

    "The location was ideal for me as a stop off before the Olympics. I was able to load up on supplies and ready my gear. My tent campsite was generously sized, had a picnic table and a fire ring."

    2. Dosewallips State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 796-4415

    $12 - $50 / night

    "The campground has cabins, rustic shelters, and tent and rv site. The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters."

    "This campground is right next to a state park. It’s also very close to a river and lots of woods."

    3. Tall Chief Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fall City, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    4. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    22 Reviews
    Carnation, WA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 205-5434

    "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."

    5. Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Poulsbo, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 779-3205

    "Stayed at Kitsap Memorial Park past few days. Very quiet area, lots of room on site 9, walked to beach area. Bathrooms for camping have code, cleaned frequently. 5G service was fast."

    "Very nice park for playground and a very nice venue building. A lot of picnic tables in the open and in the shade of trees.
    Small rocky beach only accessable when the is not to high."

    6. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    30 Reviews
    Ravensdale, WA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    "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."

    "Not a super long drive from Seattle and the park is nice. Bathrooms are clean, sites are decent size and mostly private."

    7. Blue Sky RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Preston, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 222-7910

    "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."

    8. Belfair State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Belfair, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 275-0668

    $12 - $50 / 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."

    "Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area.  Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington. "

    9. Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Nordland, WA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 385-1259

    "There were 3 or 4 sites listed as available in the lower campground and we found one that was perfect for us."

    "Will require a State Park Pass, they do check vehicles and ticket people ($10 for day & $30 for one year.) It is a fun day try or a overnight stay."

    10. Hollyhock Farm

    1 Review
    Duvall, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 453-5535

    $35 - $65 / night

    "The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem! Highly highly reccomended :-)"

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Cabin Reviews near Seattle, WA

368 Reviews of 46 Seattle Campgrounds



Guide to Seattle

Cabin rentals near Seattle provide convenient access to the outdoors without requiring camping equipment. Most cabins stand in wooded areas on state and county parkland within a 90-minute drive from the city. Winter cabin reservations typically require booking 3-6 months in advance, while summer reservations often fill 9 months ahead, particularly for waterfront locations. Cabins range from rustic single-room structures to multi-room units with varying amenities.

What to do

Beach exploration at low tide: Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground offers excellent beach access for visitors. "You can walk the beach or walk the beautiful forest. Well maintained, great camphosts and a cool snack shack," notes Linda M. The park has both beach and forest camping areas with different privacy levels.

Wildlife viewing: Dosewallips State Park Campground offers cabins near prime wildlife viewing areas. "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," reports Amy & Stu B. The river access points throughout the campground provide additional wildlife spotting opportunities.

Historical exploration: Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground combines cabin accommodations with historical sites. "Lots to do there...beach, crabbing, clamming, playground, sport courts, trails, and the most fun is exploring all the gun batteries. We did the tour and it was very informative," shares Jill T. The park maintains a museum with information about the fort's military history.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Hollyhock Farm features cabins set apart from each other in wooded surroundings. Rio B. explains, "The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem!" The farm offers a quieter alternative to larger state park cabin facilities.

Waterfront access: Belfair State Park Campground provides cabin options with water access. "There's a beach loop for RVs and a woods loop for tents & smaller RVs. 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," says Leah H. The park offers both wooded and waterfront cabin locations.

Recreational facilities: Tall Chief Campground maintains various amenities near its cabin rentals. "The pool, miniature golf, playground and basketball were great. Laundry facilities came in handy," Isabel G. reports. The campground provides activities for different age groups when not exploring surrounding areas.

What you should know

Bathroom and shower access: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park provides well-maintained facilities near cabin sites. "Bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean," notes Jay F. Most cabin locations feature centralized bathroom facilities rather than in-unit bathrooms.

Site selection: Choose cabin locations based on specific needs rather than availability alone. At Dosewallips State Park, Michael B. advises, "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." Research specific site numbers when making reservations.

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