Best Campgrounds near Silverlake, WA

Campgrounds near Silverlake, Washington cluster around Silver Lake and provide access to Mount St. Helens attractions. The area features several established campgrounds including Silver Lake Resort, Seaquest State Park, and Streeter's Resort, offering a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Silver Lake serves as a central feature for many campgrounds, with several properties providing direct lake access for fishing and boating. Mount St. Helens visitor centers and viewpoints are accessible from most camping areas, making this region popular for outdoor enthusiasts interested in both volcanic landscapes and water recreation.

Road conditions throughout the Silverlake area remain generally good, with most campgrounds accessible via paved highways. Many campgrounds in this region operate year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends when sites fill quickly due to the area's popularity for fishing and Mount St. Helens tourism. Most established campgrounds provide water and restroom facilities, with varying levels of hookups for RVs. Cell service is generally available throughout the area but may be spotty in more remote locations. According to one visitor, "Seaquest State Park is ideally located for exploring the Mt. St. Helens area, with great hiking and biking trails nearby."

Campers consistently mention the fishing opportunities at Silver Lake as a major draw, with one reviewer noting it's "one of the best Large-mouth Bass fishing lakes in Washington State." The lake also supports crappie, trout, perch, and several other fish species. Mount St. Helens views feature prominently in visitor reviews, with several campgrounds offering scenic vistas of the volcano across the lake. Family-friendly amenities appear in many reviews, with playgrounds at Seaquest State Park and boat rentals at lakeside resorts receiving positive mentions. Privacy between campsites varies significantly between campgrounds, with some offering well-separated, tree-lined sites while others feature more open, parking-lot style arrangements for RVs. Visitors seeking more seclusion should consider tent-specific loops rather than RV areas.

Best Camping Sites Near Silverlake, Washington (200)

    1. Seaquest State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Silverlake, WA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8633

    "This campground is about 20 minutes away from my parents place in Longview Wa. About 5 miles off of the freeway next to Silver Lake and the Mt Rainier Visitor Center."

    "I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in."

    2. Silver Lake Resort

    13 Reviews
    Silverlake, WA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-6141

    $20 - $150 / night

    "Beautiful gem of a campground within the trees and you can drive to Mt St Helen’s from here. In the summer you can canoe and fish."

    "This campground is on Silverlake. It’s a lovely view of Mt. St Helens. There are so many buildings at the lake edge of the campground you can’t really see the lake."

    3. Toutle River RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Castle Rock, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8373

    "Well situated. Just off I-5, about 10 miles from the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center and about an hour north of Portland, Oregon. Lots to do, especially for kids."

    "Walk down to the river, play on the field, drive up to Mt St Helens visitor's center."

    4. Silver Cove RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Toutle, WA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 967-2057

    $60 - $289 / night

    "this is a great spot, right on silver lake. the owners are great!"

    "Not much to do close by. There is a row of full-timers. The facilities here are small but they are clean and newer looking."

    5. Kid Valley Campground

    8 Reviews
    Toutle, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-9060

    $25 - $35 / night

    "The campground is ideally located for exploring the Mt. St. Helens area, with great hiking and biking trails nearby. "

    "The proximity to fishing opportunities at nearby lakes and the famous Toutle River adds to its appeal."

    6. Streeter's Resort

    4 Reviews
    Toutle, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 967-2318

    "Easy access to lake. There are cabins available as well as camping. Quiet at night too."

    "We booked a spot right next to the lake.  The people that run Streeter's are super nice and helpful.  The little store / cafe is great. "

    7. Mt. St. Helens RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Castle Rock, WA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8522

    $45 - $86 / night

    8. River bank

    4 Reviews
    Castle Rock, WA
    6 miles
    +1 (360) 743-1463

    $30 / night

    "It felt very much like renting out somebody’s backyard on the river, very private even with other guests next to us they were kind as well. It wasn’t the same as camping."

    9. Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "One of my favorite campgrounds in Washington! Lots of camping spots right on Lake Mayfield with tons of trails in and around the campground."

    "Let me start off by saying - if there are so many campsites in Washington, why would you want to stay at the same place multiple times??? Ike Kinswa is the place I would stay at repeatedly."

    10. Hudson-Parcher Park

    13 Reviews
    Rainier, OR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 366-3984

    $10 - $75 / night

    "Not much distance between sites. I was there in May and it was super quiet. Plenty of sites open. Very friendly host- Kathy. Not much to do though. Close to the road."

    "There was a stream behind our site. Lots of playground area (3 of them). It was very muddy on the roads and in the sites."

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Recent Reviews near Silverlake, WA

1048 Reviews of 200 Silverlake Campgrounds


  • Richard C.
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Silver Lake Resort

    Nice Place - Great Hosts

    This was a great place to stay at when visiting our daughter.  We checked in after hours and the hosts were waiting for us and even opened the store for us to get some ice.  They were very friendly and made sure we had all we needed.  Sadly Silverlake itself is not very clean due to Weyhauser logging they are ruining the lake but if you are staying in Castlerock/Silverlake area I would recommend staying here

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Columbia Riverfront RV Park

    Unexpected gem

    We only stayed a couple of days, but the views, Columbia River waterfront, and open spaces were wonderful. The spaces were a little close, but not enough to make me drop my rating. It's close to home, so we will definitely be back.

  • E
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Tower Rock U-Fish RV Park

    Wonderful, kind people!!!

    This campground is an excellent spot to spend some time on your travels! Highly recommend!! Pam and Trevor are wonderful and accommodating hosts!!

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Hudson-Parcher Park

    Great for the night

    This campground is actually pretty cute and they have three options on how you wanna camp. You could do tint camp where there’s no water or electricity hook ups, water and electricity or water, electricity, and a dump station. There is a park in the middle of the campground for smaller kids and it’s spaced out quite decently. You can hear traffic from a side road, but nothing that’s too crazy. The restrooms are very clean and the camp post were amazing.

  • Fondofo D.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Columbia River RV Park

    Great location

    Great location—right by the river. We arrived late in the evening, and the staff met us and showed us to our room, which was especially helpful in the dark. The downside is that the plots are very close to each other, so it feels cramped. In addition, the bright street lights were distracting at night— perhaps they are necessary for safety, but we found them excessive. On the other hand, there are excellent amenities and a long promenade for walking. The owners are very friendly. Overall, we were satisfied.

  • Traci O.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Maple Grove RV Resort (Randle) - KM Resorts

    Stayed Sept 2025

    Enjoyed the large sites and peaceful atmosphere. The staff were friendly and even allowed us to have an Amazon purchase delivered to the campground. Complaints would be the pool was ice cold- unusable. Hot tub jets did not work, and the excessive amount of rabbit poop (not good for dogs) made us keep our pups indoors. Not sure I would come again.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Beautiful forest, hot showers!

    Limited cell service with T-Mobile but it still works! Free WiFi in the day use area. Adequate bathrooms with mirrors, flushing toilets, hot shower! Peaceful yet can still hear the highway. Tent sites are $23-34 during the shoulder season currently. Sites marked with an “E” are $23, “B” $30, “P” $34. I’m not sure about the RV sites.

  • yThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    American Heritage Campground

    Hidden Gem - Peaceful, family owned

    I’m always weary before I arrive. You never know what you’re gonna drive up to. I’d stay here any time. I feel safe, comfortable, spacious sites (only back in), fire pits, old school playground which we love and friendly owners who also staff it. Apparently it’s been in the fam for over 40 years. Lovely. Not new and fancy but quaint and classic.

  • L
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Reeder Beach RV Park & Country Store

    Quiet spot on the Columbia river

    Nice quiet campground along the Columbia river in Oregon. Minutes from Portland, with lots of fun farm stands and rural experience.


Guide to Silverlake

Campsites near Silverlake, Washington sit between 400-600 feet elevation with mild winters and warm summers typical of southwestern Washington. The region experiences average rainfall of 45-50 inches annually, concentrated mostly from October through April. Water levels in Silver Lake fluctuate seasonally, affecting fishing conditions and shore access at lakeside camping areas.

What to do

Hiking to Mt. St. Helens: The Seaquest State Park Campground offers direct access to Mount St. Helens visitor areas through an underground tunnel. "The visitor center was a short 1 mile walk from the campground that had an under road tunnel leading under the highway," explains one camper, highlighting the convenient access to volcanic viewpoints.

Fishing for bass and trout: Silver Lake supports diverse fishing opportunities year-round. "The lake is clean and they offer paddle boards and peddle boats for rent," notes a visitor to Silver Lake Resort. Several campgrounds provide boat rentals or launches directly from campsites.

Winter recreation: From November through February, the surrounding forests offer seasonal activities. "In winter, the campground's proximity to the Toutle State Forest, with its 35,000 acres open to snowmobiling, makes it an excellent spot for hunting, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling," reports a visitor to Kid Valley Campground.

What campers like

Lakefront campsites: Sites with direct water access rank highest in visitor satisfaction. "We had a good site that backed up to water where we could do some fishing and had good space for the dogs," shares one camper at Silver Cove RV Resort. Waterfront sites often book months in advance, especially during summer.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and showers. "The showers are clean and hot," notes one camper at Streeter's Resort, which maintains modern facilities despite its small size. Most established campgrounds in the region offer hot showers, though some require quarters.

Natural surroundings: The forested setting provides welcome shade during summer months. "The campground is heavily wooded which is really nice for shade," explains a visitor to Ike Kinswa State Park Campground. The mature trees also create natural barriers between many campsites.

What you should know

Road and train noise: Several campgrounds sit near transportation corridors. "Was hard for us to get a good nights sleep in between a highway and train tracks," reports a camper at Toutle River RV Resort. Sites furthest from highways generally offer the quietest overnight experience.

Limited cell service: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. "No cell service. But Ray is the campground Host and he is very knowledgeable with area and Friendly," notes a camper at Kid Valley Campground. Some resorts offer limited WiFi near their offices or stores.

Seasonal availability: While several campgrounds operate year-round, services vary by season. "New management has made a lot of improvements to a fantastic park. They brought us firewood and made suggestions on places to fish on the lake," explains a camper who visited Silver Lake Resort during fall, when crowds diminish but weather remains mild.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "This campground is split into three loops; an RV loop, Mixed loop, and a predominantly tent loop," explains a visitor to Seaquest State Park, noting the separate camping areas suitable for different family needs.

Educational opportunities: The volcanic landscape offers learning experiences. "From the visitor center here was an additional path through the marsh with views of Mt. Saint Helen's," writes a reviewer about trails accessible from Seaquest State Park. Junior Ranger programs operate at some parks during summer.

Swimming options: Hudson-Parcher Park provides additional recreation options for families. "There is a park in the middle of the campground for smaller kids and it's spaced out quite decently," notes a recent visitor, mentioning the three different camping setups available for various family needs.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Services vary widely between campgrounds. "Sites are not too close to each other," notes an RVer at Silver Lake Resort, describing the recently renovated spaces that accommodate slides while maintaining decent separation.

Site privacy considerations: Privacy levels differ significantly across the area. "This is a pretty large campground, with spaces for RVs/Trailers, tents and a loop of yurts called Yurt village," explains a visitor to Seaquest State Park, highlighting the separate camping areas that serve different needs.

Parking surfaces: Most RV sites feature gravel pads with varying levelness. "Spot required little leveling. Full hookups $33, Water and Electric $30 a night," reports a camper at Hudson-Parcher Park, providing specific pricing information for the different hookup options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Silverlake, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Silverlake, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 200 campgrounds and RV parks near Silverlake, WA and 22 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Silverlake, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Silverlake, WA is Seaquest State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 46 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Silverlake, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Silverlake, WA.