Best Tent Camping near Sequim, WA

Olympic National Park and surrounding forests near Sequim, Washington offer several tent camping options ranging from established campgrounds to backcountry sites. Dungeness Forks Campground, located along the river, provides 8-15 tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables, operating from May 15 to Labor Day. Deer Park Campground in Olympic National Park sits at higher elevation on a 7-mile gravel road, offering level tent sites with 360-degree views and vault toilets but no water. Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead provides free primitive tent camping with permits required, while Lillian Campground offers hike-in tent-only sites along the Elwha River, accessible via a 4-mile trail from Whiskey Bend Road.

Tent campsites in this region vary significantly in amenities and accessibility. Most primitive tent camping areas lack potable water, requiring campers to filter from streams or pack in their own supply. Walk-in tent sites at Deer Park and Lillian feature vault toilets but minimal other facilities. Fire restrictions are common during summer months, particularly at higher elevations. Weather conditions can change rapidly, with November through April bringing significant rainfall to tent campgrounds. Bear activity necessitates proper food storage at backcountry tent sites, with some locations providing bear wires for food hanging. Seasonal access limitations affect many tent-only campgrounds, with higher elevation sites like Deer Park typically accessible only from June through mid-October.

According to reviews, Dungeness Forks Campground offers excellent hiking access but enforces a strict no-alcohol policy. One camper noted that "the beach and hiking around here are wonderful," though November visits can bring "frigid rain." At Deer Park, a visitor reported that the campground "has level tent sites that offer a fantastic 360-degree view," making it "wonderful for a night or two" despite the lack of water. Lillian Campground provides more seclusion, with one camper describing it as an "incredible riverside primitive camp" with "prestrung bear wires" and sites that are "directly next to the river." Weekday visits generally offer more solitude at these tent campgrounds than weekend trips during peak summer months.

Best Tent Sites Near Sequim, Washington (123)

    1. Dungeness Forks Campground

    9 Reviews
    Sequim, WA
    7 miles
    Website

    "We arrived here while beginning our trip around the Olympic peninsula. We unfortunately got caught in rain for almost 2 weeks."

    "Great trails and right next to The spit. Only issue is that it is a locally run (county?) park and there's no alcohol allowed they are VERY strict about this policy."

    2. Deer Park Campground — Olympic National Park

    12 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 565-3130

    "Deep park is located on a 7 mile long gravel road.  The drive up is tight and not suitable for any type of trailer.  The campground has level tent sights that offer a fantastic 360 degree view. "

    "Luckily I went and talked to the ranger and he told me of a spot that might still be open…IT WAS! We were there for the weekend."

    3. Fort Ebey State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Coupeville, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 678-4636

    "I did appreciate the extra space and privacy of the larger site. It would also be great for more people as well (allow up to 2 cars w/ +$15 for second car and up to 8 people per site)."

    "The campground is easy to find from the highway and the facilities are very clean and there's a number of showers and bathrooms around the campground."

    4. Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead

    3 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    9 miles
    Website

    "There are a lot of spots that you could wander into the woods and set up camp on a mossy bed under the canopy."

    "There are about 5 sites with rock fire pits and a decent amount of space. A nice quiet place to spend the night even if you’re not trying to hike"

    5. Sequim Glamping

    1 Review
    Carlsborg, WA
    3 miles
    Website

    $85 / night

    "I'm happy to welcome Bryan, your host, to our platform. This property is gorgeous and I love all the sweet touches."

    6. Lillian — Olympic National Park

    5 Reviews
    Port Angeles, WA
    22 miles
    Website

    "I wish we would have just kept driving though, because the weather wasn't too good. We woke up and were socked in with fog and rain."

    "We were backpacking the Elwha river trail in Olympic National Park and decided to stay at Lillian base camp for a night. We hiked 4miles into the forest from whiskey bend road and we were astonished!"

    7. Grand Lake — Olympic National Park

    1 Review
    Carlsborg, WA
    18 miles
    Website

    "This is a stunning spot that can be accessed via the Badger Valley Trail, leading through alpine meadows and mobile executor descending steeply into Grand Valley."

    8. Kinney Point State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Nordland, WA
    19 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "No running water but vault toilets. No reservations. Rack for kayaks above high tide. Nice alternative to the Oak Bay sites at Pt. Hadlock to the west. Open all year."

    9. 7 Acres Of Heaven

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    Port Angeles, WA
    11 miles
    +1 (714) 642-4925

    $30 - $50 / night

    10. Elkhorn Campground

    2 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 765-2200

    "When looking at campgrounds, my husband and I look for the best hikes around. We really enjoyed staying here, and the hiking was amazing."

    "Great glimpses of mountains along the trail. Can’t wait to do it again in the summer!"

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