7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin camping near Seattle ranges from waterfront sites on Bainbridge Island to secluded forest settings in Fall City and Carnation, with year-round cabin campgrounds available. Both Fay Bainbridge Park and Dosewallips State Park in Brinnon 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.
"The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."
"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!"
from $25 - $95 / night
"I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water. I use this an overnight point to fill my RV before going off grid."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"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."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"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."
"As cyclists, we really enjoyed this state park. The hiker/biker sites are in a wooded area removed from the other sites which makes them peaceful."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $151 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $254 / night
"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."
"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. "
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"We typically visit the cabins here in the winter, so we don’t usually partake in the summer activities of swimming, boating, etc., but we do love coming here in the winter."
"Site I was in was very big with plenty of space ( picnic table/fire ring) and I got a site with electric/water. The site also has a connecting trail which was nice."
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.
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.
ScoutThe management is awesome
TravelerThere is single camp-host here, the facility’s are in a deep state of disrepair, and the campground is overcrowded when full.
LegendI’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
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.
ScoutLove this park! The staff is wonderful and the pools are great. Yes, I said pools. Lol. Thunderbird has 3 pools for all age groups (one especially designed for little toddlers) and a hot tub plus other great activities around the park. My kids would live at the playground if they could. Lol. Last time we stayed here it was on the riverside near the boat launch and the sunset was amazing over the river.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find affordable cabin camping near Seattle?
Several excellent options for affordable cabin camping exist within an hour or two of Seattle. Flowing Lake Park & Campground offers cozy, heated cabins that make for perfect winter retreats, complete with bunk beds for families. Military personnel should check out Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area, which features spacious cabins at amazing prices along a creek with porch swings and campfire rings. Other affordable cabin options include Dosewallips State Park and Tolt MacDonald Park, which offers unique shipping container conversions for those wanting a more glamping-style experience.
How much do camping cabins near Seattle typically cost?
Cabin prices near Seattle typically range from $45-120 per night depending on location, size, and amenities. Dosewallips State Park Campground offers family-friendly cabins with bunk beds at the lower end of the price range. For military families, Lewis North Travel Camp provides exceptionally affordable cabin options. State park cabins (like those at Camano Island and Belfair) generally cost $65-85 per night, while private campgrounds might charge $85-120 for more amenities. Most locations require a 2-night minimum stay on weekends during peak season (May-September), and many add a cleaning fee of $15-25.
What amenities are typically available in camping cabins around Seattle?
Camping cabins near Seattle typically include basic furniture like bunk beds, mattresses, and sometimes tables and chairs. Camano Island State Park Campground offers cabins with nearby shared bathrooms including flush toilets and shower facilities. Tolt MacDonald Park features converted shipping containers for a more upscale glamping experience. Most cabins include electricity and heating (especially important for winter stays), and outdoor amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and grills. While most cabins require you to bring your own bedding, some higher-end options might provide linens. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic countertops to mini-fridges and microwaves in more deluxe units.
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