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Best Tent Sites Near Shelton, WA (76)
1. Willaby Campground
22 Reviews•72 Photos•475 SavesOverview
With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Willaby Campground's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is part of the Quinault Indian Nation As such,You must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinault Indian Nation. Both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours.
Natural Features
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge offers a restaurant and gift shop. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Nature Trail, Kestner Homestead Trail and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close-by as well as the National Fish Hatchery. For a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.
Charges & Cancellations
Reserved sites must be occupied within 24 hours or the site will be forfetied for remainder of reservation.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$25 / night
2. Lena Lake Campground
10 Reviews•30 Photos•140 SavesThis heavily used walk-in campground is accessed by hiking 3.5 miles on Lena Lake Trail #810. This backcountry primitive camping area is located along the west-shore of Lena Lake a large 55 acre lake in the Hamma Hamma drainage at 1,800 feet elevation. There are two pit toilets available on the west and north shores. Camp in designated sites located on either side of the lake. This area is heavily impacted by high visitor use! Campers must be familiar with Leave No Trace principles. Pack out all trash, camp within developed sites, and respect other visitors. From the campground there is access to The Brothers Wilderness via The Brothers Trail #821 which ends at The Brothers Base Camp. Wilderness regulations apply within The Brothers Wilderness. View a Lena Lake Campground vicinity map (.pdf)
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- Group
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$5 / night
3. Graves Creek Campground
13 Reviews•56 Photos•291 SavesLocated in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
$20 / night
4. Hope Island State Park
2 Reviews•7 Photos•96 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Showers
$12 / night
5. NF-2419 Dispersed Site
4 Reviews•20 Photos•158 SavesDispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!
Campsite
Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible. If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave Pets
Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure! Fires
Only burn wood that is already dead and down Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions Trash
Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT! Human Waste
Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source
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- ADA Access
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- Group
6. Malaney Creek Farm
1 Review•7 Photos•29 SavesA family owned conservation farm that is open for trail use, camping, horse boarding and more! MCF is only available for primitive camping. Conservation is the primary goal at the farm so there will be no hook ups, no roads, no water. Pack it in and pack it out. No open fires are allowed so bring your backpackers stove and enjoy nature. Mountain biking and hiking to your campsite is encouraged! Click on an image below to find out more!
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
7. Camp Thunderbird
1 Review•1 Photo•50 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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8. Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
2 Reviews•2 Photos•57 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Toilets
9. Macie's Brook
1 Review•26 Photos•6 SavesA Beautiful quarter acre residence on Carr Inlet.. backed by Penrose pointe State Park...
There are three spacious campsites below this beautiful quarter acre property in which to camp.
Macie's Brook has tenting only.. as you will park your vehicle at the top of the property and hike a short distance down to the tent sites.
This minimal amenity camp experience... Will prepare you for a little survival off grid..
These campsites are 100 ft above the beach line on high Bank waterfront property.
There is one trail currently down to the beach ask the owner for details..
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- Fires
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- Reservable
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- Group
$15 - $45 / night
10. Enchanted Valley
6 Reviews•38 Photos•230 Saves- Fires
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- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
- Toilets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Shelton
723 Reviews of 76 Shelton Campgrounds
Minecraft A.
Scout
Game Farm Wilderness Campground
Game Farm Wilderness Campground
Game Farm Wilderness Campground is like a real-life Minecraft experience. Just like building and exploring in Minecraft for PC, you can craft your perfect outdoor adventure here, surrounded by nature, and enjoy endless fun and exploration. For More Info: https://www.minecraftapks.com/minecraft-for-pc/
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brandon W.
Guide
NF-2419 Dispersed Site
Nice free boondocking between Port Angeles and Forks
Not a bad find that doesn't require any permit of any kind which was great! Would stay here again I pitched a tent which was nice and found a spot right by the river.
Samuel H.Guide
Fall Creek Campground
Neat Spot
You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so.
This was a nice spot to stay the night, clean, nice picnic tables and fire pits, one pit toilet.
Brandon K.Guide
Fay Bainbridge Park
Puget Sound visit
Good place for families that looks to be kept really clean. The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees. Campsite 10 looks to be the best as it has a little canopy tree and is in the corner without obstruction for a view of the Puget Sound. 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. It is nestled back through an area of homes that back up to sites 1-8.
- TTitti R.Scout
Schafer State Park
Great little place by the river
Just about 10 miles north of highway 12 near Elma. Got a great site right by the river. Nice toilets & showers (in old building so was pleasantly surprised!) wifi by information center, cell coverage limited (1 bar t-mobile with Weboost)
Natalie B.
Traveler
Middle Waddell Campground
Nice spot
Discover pass required. Host on site. Paved pads. Some pull thru.
pawanScout
Grand Lake
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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.
James B.
Ranger
Coho Campground
4 Day stay
Came to stay 4 nights and camp with family.
Sites are nicely sized but any rig over 25foot would have trouble getting into. Absolutely no cell service. In Site 25 we had enough of an opening to get Starlink to work ok. In the reserved loops bathrooms are flush toilets and kept clean. Forest is thick There is a dump site which says it costs $5. Potable water throughout.- KKris M.Scout
Thousand Trails Chehalis
Awesome stay
Extended our stay because there was so much to do for the kiddos. Staff here are amazing and fellow campers a delight.
Jonathan H.ScoutGame Farm Wilderness Campground
Arrived just a few min too late...
This looked like a pretty good campground. I could see open tenting spots from the road, even! But I was unable to get in early in the evening with nowhere else to go. Too strict!
- Jonathan H.Scout
Dean's Campground
Dean's Is No More
Unfortunately this campground is permanently closed.
Sue O.Traveler
Travel Inn Resort
Guide
Travel Inn RV Resort offers a welcoming and convenient option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay. Located in a serene environment, this resort provides essential amenities such as full hookups, clean restrooms, and recreational facilities. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended stay, Travel Inn RV Resort ensures a pleasant experience with its friendly staff and well-maintained grounds. For those planning a trip and needing to sort out documentation like an NBI clearance, it's essential to schedule an NBI online appointment for renewal for clearance in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles. By doing so, travelers can focus on enjoying their stay at the resort, knowing their paperwork is in order.
- KKira M.Scout
Camp Lakeview
Awesome place!
I came for my birthday and had a great time. Staff was so friendly and helpful, and the place was clean. They have a little store in case you forget something and firewood that’s way cheaper than buying elsewhere. People were fishing, paddle boarding and swimming. I would absolutely go stay there again!
- KKenScout
Dosewallips State Park
Well-Kept State Park Campground
I spent three nights (arrived Monday, departed Thursday) at this lovely campground about an hour from my house. The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty. (If I were in better shape without 50+ years of knee problems, I'd rate all the trails as easy.)
The campsites are a short walk to the Dosewallips River, which is shallow and not very fast this time of year. It's a longer walk to the Hood Canal itself.
You're not going to have a private, quiet, pristine wilderness experience here. US 101 runs through the park next to the campground, and the logging trucks can be quite loud. There are lots of families -- meaning, kids running around and riding bikes -- and the campsites are close to one another without any privacy. But, highway traffic is pretty much nonexistent in the evening and night and the entire camp was pretty quiet by 9 pm every evening.
The camp is arranged in a bunch of loops. The first and last sites in each loop are preferable because of all the open space between the site and the road. The last site -- in my case, No. 20 -- is the best with an RV because the trailer will provide privacy from the adjacent campsite and there's a big space to other sites. (See the attached photo.)
T-Mobile was 2 bars of 4G LTE reception. I have a Pepwave cellular modem in my trailer and had virtually no problem streaming shows.
- AAdrian H.Scout
Cove RV Park & Country Store
Great Customer Service
Mike and the ladies in the office just great people, very helpful and friendly
Small park, a little road noise but nothing that bothered us, will stay here again.
Had full hook up, everything worked as it should.
The store has a good stock of stuff.
- JJen M.Guide
Belfair State Park
Bad Situation Turned Out Terrific!
We arrived at 10pm with 2 exhausted kids and someone had sniped our site! We went to the Campground Host and not only did they get us into an emergency spot (which was actually better) they gave my kiddos each a little toy. They even checked on us each day to make sure everything was going well in the new site.
- Danielle S.Guide
FS-2292 Dispersed
Epic views
Very far off the beaten path, every time I camp here I don’t run into anyone. You’re camping on the Ridgeline so it can be a bit windy. East of the campsite there is a walking trail that takes you to an overlook, perfect for watching the sunrise.
- CCarolyn P.Scout
Hilltop Camp on Forest Road 2419
Incredible view!
Fairly large and level site with an amazing view. No water. First come first served and this one goes quickly!
Bobby J.Ranger
Large Pull Out (Dispersed) on FR 24
Various Large Pullout spots
There was a handful of large pull out spots along this road. Nothing fancy and not secluded but got the job done
Rory J.TravelerFay Bainbridge Park
Amazing spot
This is the second year we have camped at Fay Bainbridge. Love the whole area. The camp host is friendly and helpful. The spots are spacious and shaded and the beach is easily accessed.
Darrin R.Traveler
Falls Creek Campground
CLOSED as of July 2-4
Some sort of tree fell so there is tribal involvement I guess? Gatten Creek open but tiny. The campground west of this one was also closed. We ended up paying a ton of money for Rain Forest campground :| Call the lodge or something to find out if it's open yet before you go.
- KKenScout
Saltwater State Park
2024 report - Camping closed all year
I live adjacent to the park. Camping is closed for 2024"while the park undergoes planning and development efforts.". Campfires have been banned for a couple years as the neighbors(who bought houses next to a state park) didn’t like the smell. Kayak rentals moved to Des Moines marina. Trails are fun, jet traffic is frequent. Sunsets amazing
Clément S.Guide
Hoquiam River RV Park
Nice place to stay
Nice campground by to the river and close to Olympic
Nicole L.Traveler
Jarrell Cove State Park
Fun Forth of July
Recently we spent the 4th of July weekend at Jarrell Cove and we had a great time. The campground is very family friendly (we have a toddler) and quiet. They had more amenities than I would expect: they had free wifi, loaner life jackets, little library, and kids packets from the park (coloring pencils, bookmark, coloring page). Bathrooms are clean with a shower. A short drive to Harstine Island state park is great for collecting sand dollars and clams, you see a ton of little crabs and we went kayaking. I read previous reviews and they do have deer that roam and when we pulled up there was one at our site to greet us.
Mar Z.Scout
Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
Perfect woodsy rest stop off highway
Right off the highway. Pit toilet and wooded areas. Can still hear highway from this exact GPS location, so I went further on up the road for a quieter spot. A few trucks did speed by in the middle of the night, but it was a Saturday and July 4th weekend. 5 bars of cell service.
- AAndrew P.Scout
Dewatto Campground
Nice campground
This is a nice campground that actually had availability on a weekend in the summer. There is no water, so you need to bring in your own water.
- SSpencer L.Traveler
NF-2419 Dispersed Site
It’s was ok
NF-2419 is a very busy road at all hours. 2 or 3 cars drive by all day and all through the night. As far as we could find there aren’t many spots that are more secluded they are mostly just turn outs.
Guide to Shelton
Camping near Shelton, WA, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking and exploring: Many campgrounds, like Millersylvania State Park Campground, have great trails. One visitor mentioned, "Hiking and trailing running in the park is wonderful," highlighting the variety of trails available.
- Fishing and water activities: At Lake Sylvia State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper shared, "Lake Sylvia is great for our SUP's and the kids to swim," making it a perfect spot for water lovers.
- Beach combing and wildlife watching: Seal Rock Campground is right on the Hood Canal, where you can enjoy beach activities. One reviewer said, "It's the best of the best!" for beach combing and observing marine life.
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Dosewallips State Park Campground noted, "Super clean bathrooms and showers," which is a big plus for many.
- Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer decent spacing between sites. A reviewer at Penrose Point State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are decently spaced with tall trees," providing a sense of privacy.
- Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Belfair State Park Campground are great for families. One camper said, "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach," making it a fun spot for kids.
What you should know
- Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or other campers. A visitor at Potlatch State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are dramatically close, so there is little to no privacy if it was busy."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A camper at Twanoh State Park Campground noted, "Some of the sites are not very level for a tent," so be prepared for varying conditions.
- Reservation recommendations: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Dosewallips State Park Campground advised, "Probably need to reserve far in advance," to secure a good site.
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or water access. A camper at Millersylvania State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp is arranged in a bunch of loops," which is great for kids to explore.
- Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals and snacks. A family at Lake Sylvia State Park Campground enjoyed cooking together, saying, "It’s so peaceful, we stayed two nights."
- Safety first: Keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Seal Rock Campground noted, "The campsites are spacious and relatively private," which helps keep an eye on little ones.
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Belfair State Park Campground mentioned, "Some of the sites have at least a little privacy," which is important for RVers.
- Use amenities wisely: Take advantage of electric hookups when available. A camper at Potlatch State Park Campground said, "The spots themselves are clean and the park is great!"
- Be prepared for weather: Bring gear for rain or shine. A visitor at Twanoh State Park Campground noted, "The sound of the canal and the creek even closer," which can be soothing but also means you should be ready for wet conditions.
Camping near Shelton, WA, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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