Best Tent Camping near Startup, WA

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Best Tent Sites Near Startup, WA (56)

    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camano Island State Park Campground

    1. Camano Island State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    41 Photos
    181 Saves
    Greenbank, Washington

    Close to Seattle but a world away, Camano Island Camping offers a mellow, less bustling, but equally friendly alternative to its busier neighbor, Cama Beach State Park.

    Forest loop trails provide cool, tranquil hiking, while shoreline strolls offer birding, shell and rock exploration and sweeping views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.

    Are you happiest in or on the water? Go boating, crabbing, saltwater fishing and sailboarding in Saratoga Passage. Curious about the restored 1930's fishing resort at Cama Beach? Hike the 1-mile trail to check out this neighboring state park.

    After a fun day exploring the trails or cavorting in the water, you will probably want to kick back in your forested cabin, pitch your tent or get cozy in your RV. There, you can cook up the delicious crab you have caught, or your dinner of choice, and enjoy a bit of sublime R and R before heading back to the world.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Gothic Basin
    Camper-submitted photo from Gothic Basin
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gothic Basin
    Camper-submitted photo from Gothic Basin
    Camper-submitted photo from Gothic Basin

    2. Gothic Basin

    4 Reviews
    11 Photos
    152 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

    WTA Pro Tip: This is a popular area for camping. On a sunny weekend, start early to allow plenty of time to find a site. Note that Gothic Basin is an extremely fragile area, so be sure that you're camping on an established site or sturdy surface, like rock or dirt, and avoid camping in meadows or grasses, as this can damage the landscape. You’ll also want a bear can, as there are no trees in Gothic Basin suitable for a bear line.

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    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from San Juan Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Juan Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from San Juan Campground

    3. San Juan Campground

    4 Reviews
    22 Photos
    67 Saves
    Index, Washington

    A nice combination of sun and shade, this campground offers exploration of the North Fork of the Skykomish river when you're not sitting by the campfire roasting marshmallows.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
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    5. Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

    3 Reviews
    13 Photos
    113 Saves
    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

    What is Dispersed Camping? Dispersed camping is the term used for camping in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Typically, it refers to roadside car camping, but also refers to backpacking in undeveloped sites. Dispersed camping means there are no services like trash removal, and amenities such as toilets, tables and fire pits, are not usually available.

    It is your responsibility to plan ahead and learn the extra skills necessary for dispersed camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.

    Dispersed camping along Forest Service roads is allowed where there is adequate space to safely park completely off the roadway and not on any vegetation. Whether car camping or backpacking, choose an existing campsite on bare or compacted soil. Unless signed as an area where a fee is required, dispersed camping is free. Dispersed camping is prohibited in developed campgrounds and areas posted closed or no camping. Some designated Wilderness areas have additional restrictions. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities and local restrictions, please contact the nearest ranger district office.

    Rules for Dispersed Camping These rules apply to car camping and backpacking

    You may camp in a dispersed area in an individual Ranger District for up to 14 days within a 30-day period. After 14 days, you must move to another Ranger District or off the National Forest until the 30 days has elapsed. Do not blaze new roads to campsites, create new campsites, clear ground, cut or harm vegetation or construct a trail. Do not drive beyond constructed physical barriers, such as berms or gates.
    Do not drive through streams or wetlands to access a camp. If campfires are legal in your location and you choose to have a campfire, pick a site with an existing fire pit. Do not create new fire pits. Make sure your campfire is always attended and is dead out and cold to the touch before you leave your site. Fires may be restricted or banned based on the fire danger rating. Follow Leave No Trace principles and come prepared to “Pack it in. Pack it out.” Pack all trash home. Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner. In high use locations, areas above tree line and snow-covered areas it is not possible to bury human waste in a sanitary manner. It will need to be packed out and disposed of at home using a wag bag, blue bag, portable toilet or another Leave No Trace approved method.
    Do not block roads or gates. Keep food and scented items secure from wildlife by keeping a clean camp and store items in your vehicle or use a wildlife resistant storage canister. Failure to follow regulations can lead to legal consequences. Additional Forest rules and links to report crimes can be found on our Law Enforcement page.

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    • Market
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollyhock Farm

    6. Hollyhock Farm

    1 Review
    8 Photos
    44 Saves
    Duvall, Washington

    Hollyhock Farm is a diverse family farm on the hills of the Snoqualmie Valley. We raise a variety of animals using ethical methods that work with nature for the health of our farm and surrounding forest lands. We offer two campsites, as well as a tiny cabin.

    All of our listings have a toilet available for use, trash disposal on site, potable water, and campfires are permitted (outside of burn bans.

    **Please note that pets are not permitted.**

    We have created an additional 1/3 mile nature trail loop for campers to explore our forest. Blackberry picking in season! Those interested in the farm itself can contact the hosts for additional info.

    There is an old railroad grade walking/biking trail nearby that runs up and down the length of the Snoqualmie valley. The Snoqualmie river also offers boating, floating, and swimming opportunities. The town of Duvall is 5min away and has restaurants, shopping, and a micro brewery.

    Guests love staying with us: "I would give it 6 stars if I could! This stay was magical! A little oasis in the woods, just minutes from civilization :) Phil was an excellent host, the cabin was cozy and so cute, and I will 100% be coming back! I'd love to try out the bigger campsites sometime too! But the tiny cabin and cute little downtown Duvall might just be my new favorite getaway."

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    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $35 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Tulalip Casino
    Camper-submitted photo from Tulalip Casino
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    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney
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    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    8. Woodlands at Lake Stickney

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    17 Saves
    Mill Creek, Washington

    Remember camping in your parents back yard? or staying the night at your freinds house pitching a tent under the stars? Relive this memory by booking this private residential yard camp site under the trees in this private setting.,yet open to the stars above.

    Pitch a tent under the walnut grove. Set up your own picnic table, BBQ grill, electricity, and wifi is available..Enjoy camping outside 200 ft from the Lakeshore of Lake Stickney Public acess where fisherman can fish till thier hearts content. Swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, or bicycling are available. Electricity is available for both Rv parkers and tent campers alike. BBQ grills and smokers are available to cook the days catch.

    You will have complete privacy away from it all, yet this site is a 3 minute walk to Lake Stickney for boating, fishing or both. A mile walk to restaurants, grocery stores, and modern amenities. And 10 min drive from paine feild PAE.

    Each site with its own nestling among the natural foliage of their property. Choose to be off to yourself among the trees or near the open yard where other campers are.

    Please bring your own camping table. Electricity is available to charge phones, laptops, and devices on the property but not at each camp site, wifi, on the property.

    Please bring your own camp toilet for your stay and pack your wast out with you. There is also a public Outhouse at the public access is available 200 ft away. Commercial kitchen for large groups is available for an extra charge at the lake Stickney community Club. 3/4 mile away from the public access. Ask me for details..

    Meal delivery services are also available through door dash and other delivery services. All meal accommodations are with in 1 mile from the property should you want to bike or walk to such.

    This suburban area is quiet off the beaten track to the busy hussle and busle of regular life, yet close to busses,

    There are 7 camp sites available which can accommodate 2 persons each. Parking is along the street.

    restaurants, grocery store and many other amenities available

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $60 - $68 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Beckler Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Beckler Creek

    9. Dispersed Camping Beckler Creek

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    140 Saves
    Skykomish, Washington

    Dispersed camping is the term used for camping in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Typically, it refers to roadside car camping, but also refers to backpacking in undeveloped sites. Dispersed camping means there are no services like trash removal, and amenities such as toilets, tables and fire pits, are not usually available.

    It is your responsibility to plan ahead and learn the extra skills necessary for dispersed camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resource.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Barclay Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Barclay Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Barclay Lake
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Recent Tent Reviews in Startup

866 Reviews of 56 Startup Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Point County Park
    Nov. 7, 2024

    Kayak Point County Park

    Beautiful Campground Near Water

    There is a trail that leads down to the water or you can hop in your car for a short drive. We did a walk up site and checked in late, the bathrooms were locked due to it being the off season. We had to stop in at the park station and ask the person working for the bathroom code. Peaceful and very pretty trees.

  • Joshua W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Casey Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Fort Casey Campground

    Great spot and quite park

    Definitely a nice area to Visit for our first time. Quite and the ferry comes right past the camp ground. Ferry doesn’t blast its horn unless there is a boat in the ferry path. Definitely worth to check out and check out the fort. Showers and nice very clean park.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork Campground
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Middle Fork Campground

    Quick Escape

    Glad they reopened this campground - it’s a nice quick escape from the city with plenty of accessible / semi accessible trails nearby. Sites are pretty basic, but have a bear locker.

  • Joshua W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Squire Creek Park & Campground

    Great place

    Have been camping here for years and the camp ground has had things added to it over the years as well. Quite and always a laid back atmosphere. Miss the camp sites that where on the west end of the park that where really close to the river. But still a great place to camp.

  • Abrianna M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Oct. 5, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Beautiful but creepy

    Nice area by a creek, very peaceful and quiet during the day, a ton of people around and lots of passerby’s. As soon as it got dark, someone decided to sneak around my campsite with a flashlight and stand outside my tent for some time. Packed up quick and zoomed out of there, very uncomfortable and would not recommend for solo campers.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Money Creek Campground
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Money Creek Campground

    Convenient and Beautiful

    I just can’t say enough about this campsite. I wound up staying here 4 to 5 days at a time over the course of two months because I loved it so much. It’s private. The spaces allow you to have a certain level of intimacy. They have bathrooms, water, and gray water dump, the host Marissa is just a complete awesome doll. It’s convenient to drive into because it’s right off the highway and about five minutes or so is the town of Skykomish with an incredible deli library a laundromat and a coffee shop I hope to visit here many more times, but I absolutely love it. Oh and cell reception is pretty good. Best we stayed at. For both Google Fi and, Verizon.

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fay Bainbridge Park
    Sep. 30, 2024

    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.

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 4th of July Trail Levenworth
    Sep. 29, 2024

    4th of July Trail Levenworth

    Happy Tail on the River

    Nice little spot along the river off Icicle Road…approximately 2 miles west of eight mile campground. Though the water level was low due to the time of the season, this spot still offered the tranquil sound of river flowing over boulders. Doors open on a brisk morning with clear skies made it that much more beautiful.

  • Frank B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

    Quiet Park

    Really liked the park. Everything was good about it. The only thing for me was that we have a rv, and there is electrical hookups but no water hookups.

  • Jonathan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Game Farm Wilderness Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Game 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!

  • Zarek A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bedal Campground
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Bedal Campground

    Very well kept but 30 min of gravel

    Super well maintained. Every site has a huge bear bin for storage, and they’re at a wonderful height to put a stove on top and stand cooking.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Squire Creek Park & Campground
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Squire Creek Park & Campground

    A unicorn

    Reservable campsites, mature forest, 2 hours from Seattle, not full on Labor Day weekend! I didn’t know that existed. It’s a nice small campground on the Mountain Loop Highway. It has very dense trees and a small beach on a creek for wading. Hiking trails and a larger river are a short drive away.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Funky, convenient

    Langley is a great little town. I don’t know why they haven’t done more to develop the campground- all sites are first-come-first served. They did repair the electrical system this year and just reopened. It’s at the fairgrounds on the edge of town, there’s a largely unlandscaped grass field with electrical boxes & (some) water connections. There is a dump out on site and potable water. There are accessible bathrooms and showers nearby. The campground is on a hill above the horse barn and arena, very convenient to the town of Langley, which is delightful. No camp host available, nobody you can call for assistance. Because the campground just reopened, we were the only ones camped most of the 6 days we were here. I love Langley but they are not as tourist-driven as many towns which have campgrounds like this.

  • Lets Go O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kachess Lake Lakebed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Kachess Lake Lakebed

    Land Destruction

    Up to $5,000 fines for litter and $10,000 for illegal fire (plus up to a year jail time) now enforced!

    People are destroying this lake. There is NO legal driving in the lake bed, even when the water is low. The lake bed is spawning grounds for the endangered Bull Trout. The lake nearby, Kacheless, is now closed due to people driving in the lake bed.

    There are also burn bans July-September due to extremely high fire danger. Mountains of garbage around due to no garbage services, and human feces everywhere.

    PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Respect the land on which you travel, or this too will be closed down.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenstone Farm Camping
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Greenstone Farm Camping

    Wonderful location with fabulous view of Mt Baker

    Really nice farm with a great mountain view.  Quiet rural setting but close to town (Mt. Vernon) if you need anything or just want to explore the farmer's market, as we did.  Woodland trail on the 10+ acres was a real plus for our two dogs.  Hosts were helpful and responsive.  All around a great weekend.  Thank you.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Beckler River Campground
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Beckler River Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Great site, next to a river. Crystal clear water. No running water. Camp toilet. Clean. Great for families

    Has Verizon LTE (5mbps), and T-Mobile LTE and 5G (20mbps).

  • Tia A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Aug. 1, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Little pocket of peace.

    A lit if the spots are on the smaller side, so we had a bit of trouble finding one that could fit our motorhome, but it was worth it. The place is beautiful. Super dark at night, and besides the sound from the interstate and cars driving up and down, it's quite. Even with the noise, it's peaceful and perfect for a little getaway. We have Verizon and have decent service, even with crappy weather.

  • Phoebe H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FS Road 7601 Dispersed
    Jul. 29, 2024

    FS Road 7601 Dispersed

    Great place to camp!

    Beautiful scenery, not hard to find, and lots of spaces open along the road. The road did get quite bumpy and rocky at points, but I assume this is normal for dispersed camping (this was my first dispersed camping experience). The only concern my friend and I had was an old RV near the entrance. That being said, the spot we chose was much higher and farther up the road from where the RV was, and we were not bothered. We actually didn’t see anyone else up there when we went in late July.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Basin Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Gold Basin Campground

    Decent Campground

    Plenty of sites, good amount of privacy. Put toilets were clean. Potable water not available, there was a sign directing you to Verlot for water.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Beckler River Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Beckler River Campground

    Beautiful Spot West of Stevens Pass pic

    We had two beautiful days at Beckler River CG. Site 25 was very roomy and private yet had access to Site 24 via a little pathway so we were able to cross back and forth to see our friends camping next door. There’s lots of trails you can access via a short drive. We have AT&T which had great reception. The vault toilet was clean. There’s no water available in the CG so make sure you bring extra water.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Island Campground
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Rock Island Campground

    Go Elsewhere- Not Good

    Small cramped campsite with seemingly endless yellow jackets, mosquitoes and continuous traffic at all hours of the night. Would advise checking out other sites closer to Leavenworth. 

    No cell service, unsurprisingly.

  • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

    Coordinates off

    The directions had me believing that the dispersed camping was just various pull offs on the highway loop and that’s where I stayed. It was loud and it felt like the traffic was coming through my tent at times. After driving to North Cascades I discovered that there was real dispersed camping on that road but probably 45 minutes to an hour past where the coordinates took you. Once the highway turned into a gravel road is when I started seeing nice dispersed campsites

  • Rory J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fay Bainbridge Park
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Fay 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.



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