Best Glamping near South Cle Elum, WA

The scenic foothills surrounding Lake Easton State Park house several distinctive glamping options near South Cle Elum, each offering a retreat from traditional camping without sacrificing wilderness immersion. Luxury outdoor stays at Whispering Pines provide climate-controlled accommodations with spacious interiors that blend comfort with nature. These upscale canvas structures include comfortable queen beds with premium linens, private decks overlooking the Yakima River, and electricity for charging devices. Silver Ridge Ranch offers yurt rentals with rustic elegance, featuring handcrafted furniture, plush bedding, and wood-burning stoves for chilly mountain evenings. Each glamping unit provides far more privacy than standard campsites, with dedicated outdoor living spaces and fire rings. "This was one of the nicest campgrounds we have ever been to—the spots were spacious and there were tons of things for the kids to do," noted one visitor about their glamping experience.

The Yakima River corridor provides a stunning backdrop for glamping experiences, with seasonal activities enhancing each stay. Trails accessible directly from Whispering Pines glamping sites lead alongside the river, offering both morning hikes and evening strolls under tall pines. Winter visitors can enjoy heated yurts at Silver Ridge Ranch while accessing nearby snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Many glamping resorts in the area maintain on-site cafés or lounges where guests can enjoy local cuisine without leaving the property. A recent visitor mentioned, "The bar and café have amazing views—highly recommend staying in one of the yurts or igloos." During summer months, luxury outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the proximity to swimming and fishing at Lake Easton, just minutes from their climate-controlled accommodations. Most glamping resorts require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods.

Best Glamping Sites Near South Cle Elum, Washington (25)

    1. Lake Easton State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Easton, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 656-2255

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Clean raised tent bed with pea-gravel raked evenly good for 6-7 person tent . Fire pit is decently sized approximately 3x2 with a flip top grill that covers half of it."

    "There were clean facilities available, as well as drinking water and trash bins. Our lot was spacious with a nice picnic table, fire pit, and area for our two person tent."

    2. Whispering Pines RV Campground

    10 Reviews
    Cle Elum, WA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (509) 674-7278

    $38 - $270 / night

    "Arriving later than expected, when it is darker than can be believed, is bad enough.  Then there is setting up in the dark: ARGH!  "

    "The on-site store was pretty good size, from what I saw they had camping gear and regular convenience store stuff. When we got there there was only 1 other tent/ family set up a space away."

    3. Wish Poosh Campground

    5 Reviews
    Roslyn, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 852-1100

    $22 - $43 / night

    "There is also a bear cage with a trap since the bear seems to linger and wander around (although it isn't aggressive and seems friendly). There is no water and the toilet is a honey bucket."

    "Lake access is best via the great boat launch. Also a nice picnic area when the lake level exposes the access road."

    4. Riders Camp Campground

    1 Review
    South Cle Elum, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 674-4411

    "This is a great place to camp and ride ORVs they have a beginners loop trailhead attached to this site as well as a trail head to a larger trail system."

    5. Silver Ridge Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Easton, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 656-0275

    "Horses are welcome too! The new owners are doing a great job turning the property around. There is a large recent renovated cabin that fits up to 20 people you can stay as well. "

    6. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground

    7 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 658-2800

    $45 - $150 / night

    "I wanted to fish for a few days without having to drive to somewhere else to fish. We chose Squaw Rock for its amenities and its river access. Our rating is based on how well it met our desires."

    "The staff was friendly and very helpful and that’s a big deal to me. Many sites are on the river and are close together, but wasn’t too busy when I was there."

    7. Wenatchee National Forest Swauk Campground

    2 Reviews
    Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 852-1100

    "Just after the rolling hills met the forested tree line this quaint campground welcomed me to the Washington I had wished to find on my adventures.  "

    8. Bumping Lake Campground

    17 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $24 - $48 / night

    "There was a woodsy area behind the site where kids could play. The bathrooms are fancy out houses no place to wash hands. Lots of bugs in the evening."

    "Loved our weekend at Bumping Lake! Our site in the Upper Campground was really nice and spacious, with a very new seeming fire pit and picnic table."

    9. Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA

    25 Reviews
    Leavenworth, WA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 548-7709

    $27 / night

    "It is walking and biking distance from town, right behind the Safeway, and has lots of amenities.  Great place for kids especially there's tons of activities, playground and even a pool. "

    "Not only that the campground gives many options that they have such as hot tub, breakfast, coffee, fire pit, games and etc."

    10. Eightmile Campground

    10 Reviews
    Leavenworth, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 548-3026

    $27 - $54 / night

    "Everything is green and the sites are very clean, hosts take really care, a bit busy, but we still found space for our RV, had no problem with noise, despite the sound of the water it was silent, water"

    "We got here around 9pm and there were still 3-4 sites available. Sites were paved and somewhat flat. Velvet buck was eating next to our class c the next morning."

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Glamping Reviews near South Cle Elum, WA

257 Reviews of 25 South Cle Elum Campgrounds


  • S
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Silver Ridge Ranch

    DO NOT GO

    The bathrooms were filthy Quiet hours were not enforced The place is falling apart and looks decrepit: from fences to bathrooms The only dirt roads and sites(no gravel or asphalt anywhere) make everything filthy Site boundaries are practically impossible to determine as a number is the only way to see, no side lines Our site did not even have a picnic table

  • Trevor M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Lake Easton State Park Campground

    Great Family fun.

    Came last minute during father's day weekend looking for a tent site. The booth host was very helpful letting us know that there was only two spots left and answering many more questions. We were able to find a perfect site for my family of 4. Clean raised tent bed with pea-gravel raked evenly good for 6-7 person tent . Fire pit is decently sized approximately 3x2 with a flip top grill that covers half of it. Paved road gravel parking space big enough for a trailer/camper . Dumpster and water spicket as well as a bathroom with pay to use shower's . ¢50-1 token = 3 minute shower. Small playground with a basketball court by the bathrooms. Lovely river walk trail follows the Yakima River . Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program. Gas station is close just cross the highway sells firewood as well . Overall great first time at the campground friendly staff will be coming back.

  • Erica B.
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Hause Creek Campground

    Great time camping

    We camped on site #42 and it was perfect location. We didn't want to be right on the water as our dogs would be in it 24/7. This site you could still see the water and hear it. We found many paths down to the water, even some places to soak if we wanted. The bathrooms (glorified outhouse) were always clean and had toilet paper. There is no running water, so we brought our own. Everyone was pretty quiet and the hosts were wonderful. We will definitely come back again. We drove into Yakima to check out WilRidge winery and go pick cherries.

  • T
    May. 15, 2019

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Great group camp site!

    The group site set apart from the rest of the camping, so you can really enjoy the space without feeling like you are bothering the other campers. There's lots of space for tents plus some wooden bunks in a wooden shelter, a nice option for people new to camping who don't have a tent, but I'd be afraid of spiders! :O Site is adjacent to a river access, which I did not get a chance to check out myself, but being near water is always a plus to me.

    The campgrounds are about an our of of Seattle, so it's a really nice low-commitment option for those residing in the greater Seattle area. Despite being so close, it doesnt feel very populated or anything like that, nice and woodsy still! :)

    The only drawback to the group site is occasionally you'll get a random person wandering through to access the water.

    I wouldn't suggest going so late in the year unless you are prepared for rain, it poured on us most of the stay, but we still managed to have fun. Luckily there is a large covered dining area so it's survivable in rain

  • Marie L.
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA

    Great Spot in Leavenworth!

    Normally I don't camp at KOA's but if you are trying to camp and ALSO do some usual Leavenworth things this is the perfect spot.  It is walking and biking distance from town, right behind the Safeway, and has lots of amenities.  Great place for kids especially there's tons of activities, playground and even a pool.  There are 4 or 5 free activities daily and even a couple for 21+ which I appreciated as a visitor without kids.

    We stayed in a tent site and it was small and dusty but had a private trail to the river which totally made up for the more cramped quarters.  Quiet hours were observed and the staff was ultra friendly.  Picked up our propane and filled it for us and everything!

    I will definitely go back here during shoulder season and rent a cabin.

  • C.j. M.
    Aug. 2, 2018

    Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

    Clean and quiet campground

    Very well kept campground. There are bathrooms with showers right in the center of the park. They are sticklers on the parking situation so don’t expect any leeway. I believe it was 2 cars max with one boat and camper. Either way though they will only allow 2 cars. Otherwise quiet hours start at 10:00. you can walk right down to the water. Bars are a 10-20 minutes walk depending on which one you go too. Camp spots have electrical hookups only. It’s a dry campground but as long as you have covers on your beers or are using a cup then they won’t bother you.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Our favorite camping close to home

    We love coming here. It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend! The availability seems pretty good too, especially in Spring when some campgrounds are not quite open yet.

    This campground has great clean and heated bathrooms. Sites and roads are paved. Hook ups are electric only, bring your water. The first time we went we did not know and our Basecamp's heat runs via the hot water heater. It was cold! The sites are large and pretty private. We have stayed in site 42 which is a back in spot with fire pit and table above the back of the pad. Also, we have enjoyed site 38, a pull through that gave us nice wooded views and privacy.

    The campground loop is a nice walk or cruise on a bike. There is easy access to a beautiful stretch of the Green River, with picnicking areas and walking trails. You might catch a kayaker in the river, I hear this stretch take a lot of skill!

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 27, 2020

    Wenatchee National Forest Swauk Campground

    A Wonderful Welcome To Washington On the East

    Crossing through the dry and rugged terrain of the eastern most portion of Washington, the pleasant surprise of the forest campground of Swauk could not have come at a better time.   Just after the rolling hills met the forested tree line this quaint campground welcomed me to the Washington I had wished to find on my adventures.   It was a first taste of the glory of the Pacific Northwest and a perfect way to find the solitude and beauty of the land during late fall.

    Pulling into Swauk you first will find a recreation area where cross country skiing is permitted during the winter months and during summer months families can enjoy horse shoe pits, picnic and barbecue areas.    Parking here is plentiful and invites you to enjoy the land in its entirety.    

    I noticed a small trail behind a shelter area and followed it to the gentle moving stream which passed throughout the back of not only the recreation area but also the camp.    Here you could truly get a glimpse of the beauty and wonder of the trees opening up and increasing in size, the ferns growing wild and abundantly and the pine needles lining the forest floor creating a barrier which seems to trap sound and create a hush over the entire area.

    The shelter when I had passed housed a large fire place and additional picnic tables making this a perfect location for those chilly nights you find in the forest.

    Just beyond the recreation area the campground welcomes campers with large sites and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a day, a weekend or a week.    A self service pay station is located at the entrance to this portion.    Single sites are $18 while doubles are $36, envelops are available alongside other rules and regulations for the campground.

    Once you have secured your campsite at this location you will place your tag on the site itself in a small plastic placard located at the entrance of each site to signify it is taken.   this allows you to navigate away from the campground to explore the forest and the many areas of interest near the Cascade Loop or the Gingko Forest.   

    Vault toilets can be found in two locations, one at the mid point of camp and the other at the entrance and provide facilities, however no running water is available at these sites.  Running water can be found in the recreation area however if it is needed.    You will want to make sure you are able to sustain without power however because that is not available at any portion of the campground.

    This site overall is a great way to enjoy Washington  and I found that visiting was an unexpected treat.    To visit the facilities make sure you understand that this is not a State facility thus the Discover Pass is not accepted.  Instead you will want to make sure you display a National Park Pass, as this is a site maintained by the Forest Service, though I will say no one was there to check it and there was no clear signage to mark this.

    Tips:

    * Bring your own firewood.   There are signs posted throughout camp mentioning that you cannot cut trees in the area for any reason.    There is no firewood station at this campground either so if you are planning on having a fire make sure you come prepared.

    * Because this site is a part of the Forest Service there are also signs posted about saving the vegetation.   This means you will want to park only in the areas that are marked clearly.   If you have a rig which does not fit within the bounds, consider another site at the campground.

    * If you need supplies you will want to find them in the larger cities or towns along the way.   When I was here I noticed there are very few stops which provide basic essentials for many miles.

  • J
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Lake Easton State Park Campground

    Perfect for a one night stay

    This was a lovely campsite. It was smaller, yet felt large enough so you had your own privacy and space. There were clean facilities available, as well as drinking water and trash bins. Our lot was spacious with a nice picnic table, fire pit, and area for our two person tent. Everyone around us was respectful of one another and wasn't too loud late at night. There are trails behind the campsite that lead down to the river, or just a short drive away is the 'beach' and bridge overlooking the lake. It is peaceful and although the highway is close by, seeing the beauty of the area makes you think and feel you are deeper in nature. I would definitely stay here again for a longer period of time!


Guide to South Cle Elum

Lake Easton State Park sits in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains at approximately 2,200 feet elevation, providing access to both alpine forests and the Yakima River watershed. The area transitions between western Washington's dense evergreen forests and the drier ponderosa landscapes of eastern Washington. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing with significant snowfall, while summer days typically reach 75-85°F with cool evenings in the 50s.

What to do

River exploration: Follow the paths along the Yakima River from Whispering Pines RV Campground for wildlife viewing and peaceful walks. "Paths that go to the Yakima river or along side it was nice. Just on the other side of the freeway is the town of Cle Elum," notes Patrick J., who appreciated the accessibility to nearby amenities.

Winter recreation: Visit Silver Ridge Ranch during snowy months for unique accommodations and winter activities. "There is a large recent renovated cabin that fits up to 20 people you can stay as well," reports Evan M., highlighting the group-friendly options beyond standard camping.

Lake activities: Take advantage of swimming and boating at Lake Easton State Park Campground during summer months. "The park offers hiking trails, lots of day use picnic areas, and of course the lake!" explains Lorinda D., summarizing the recreational variety available in a single location.

Shopping and dining: Explore local breweries and bakeries in the nearby towns. Whispering Pines offers convenient access, as Patrick J. mentions: "Just on the other side of the freeway is the town of Cle Elum. Nice bakeries and breweries is what attracted us."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Wish Poosh Campground offers well-spaced camping areas. "The campground is well-spaced between each other allowing for privacy. Our campsite was number 7 and it can fit about 3-5 tents in it which is pretty big for a campsite," reports Kimmy G., highlighting the spaciousness not always found at established campgrounds.

Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "Clean restrooms, everything well maintained," Patrick J. says about Whispering Pines, while Lake Easton receives similar praise for its organization and upkeep.

Natural settings: Sites along water features rate highly among visitors. "The sites are very clean, hosts take really care, a bit busy, but we still found space for our RV, had no problem with noise, despite the sound of the water it was silent," remarks Imke about Eightmile Campground, emphasizing how water features enhance the camping experience.

Family-friendly activities: Organized recreation options keep children entertained. "Kids loved it! Favorite KOA. Staff is very nice and for sure helpful. There was clean bathrooms and hot showers. Space was very nice and campground was very well kept with lots of activities for the kids to stay busy," writes Nicole R. about her stay at Leavenworth KOA.

What you should know

Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience highway noise due to proximity to I-90. "We had site #11, and the road noise was just too too loud for me. Definitely try to get a spot away from the road," advises Laura M. about Lake Easton State Park.

Wildlife awareness: Bear activity requires proper food storage in some locations. At Eightmile Campground, campers frequently spot wildlife: "Velvet buck was eating next to our class c the next morning," reports Travis H., while others mention active bear populations requiring caution.

Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. "We got here around 9pm and there were still 3-4 sites available," notes Travis H. about Eightmile Campground, but this isn't typical during peak season when advance planning is essential.

Weather variation: Despite summer heat, evenings cool significantly. Prepare for temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night, particularly at higher elevation locations.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Choose campsites with developed play areas for children. "Small playground with a basketball court by the bathrooms. Lovely river walk trail follows the Yakima River. Activities for children such as the Jr. Ranger program," explains Trevor M. about Lake Easton State Park's family-friendly amenities.

Swimming options: Bumping Lake Campground offers excellent water recreation. "We love boating to the little islands around the lake!" shares Jess G., highlighting the additional exploration possibilities beyond standard swimming areas.

Spacious sites: Look for accommodations with room for children to play. "This campground was one of the nicest we have ever been to. The campground was very clean, the spots were spacious and tons of things for the kids to do," notes Nick C. about his family's experience at Whispering Pines.

Safety considerations: Some campgrounds require extra vigilance with children. At Wish Poosh, Kimmy G. advises: "On our first night, a bear passed by one of our neighbor's site so make sure you clean up after yourselves and don't leave food out at night."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Check reviews for information about pull-through availability and levelness. "We had a pull through, gravel site. Utilities were well placed," explains Patrick J. about Whispering Pines RV Campground, noting the convenience for larger vehicles.

Hookup limitations: Many forest service campgrounds lack full hookups. "No power, hookups or dump station. Only real complaint is low water pressure at water stations," reports Norris K. about Eightmile Campground, highlighting the need for self-sufficiency.

Arrival timing: Late check-ins may have special procedures. "Arriving later than expected, when it is darker than can be believed, is bad enough. Then there is setting up in the dark: ARGH! But the camp host turned our anxieties around, as he came whipping cheerfully through the gate in his golf cart to let us in at 9:55," shares Loll T. about their last-minute arrival at Whispering Pines.

Dumping facilities: Plan ahead for sanitation needs as not all campgrounds offer dump stations. At Lake Easton, full hookup sites include sewer connections, while other campgrounds may require driving to designated dump stations in nearby towns.

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