Steilacoom is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Steilacoom is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$20 / night
""Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."
"This campground is hidden in the middle of a major Western Washington city, Federal Way. Once in the campground, you would have no idea that you are surrounded by a sprawling metropolitan area."
$32 / night
"Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"
"Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."
$12 / night
"We arrived little later around 6 p.m. And being such a nice day there were only few sites left."
"Conveniently located right next to the bathroom with an area for parking two vehicles. I have AT&T and had good service in this spot."
"Excellent location for those with military access to the base - active duty, retired or family. 30/50 amp hookups. Beautiful views of American Lake. Pet friendly."
"It is in the wilderness, on the lake, but it is also fairly close to stores and gas stations. Long term max is 28 days per spot."
$12 - $35 / night
"Very friendly next to the lake plenty of things to do walking, biking, hiking, fishing, Military museums, not to far off of I-5. Full hookups laundry shower facilities. Cabins too."
"Unfortunately the restrooms right next to our site were closed so it was a slight walk to the nearest restroom. Restrooms were heated and well taken care of."
$57 - $104 / night
"Close by stores, trails, parks, harbor. Tacoma across bridge (10 minutes - $6.25 toll)."
"Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons and other shopping close by."
"Super peaceful, great fire pit location, water at the site entrance, portable restrooms away (but close), and best of all right at the river’s edge."
"We needed something close to the city, but didn’t want to feel like we were in the city, this fit the bill. People are very friendly and accommodating. The park is really clean."
$8 - $32 / night
"Need to reserve your site online with the JBLM MWR or go to the adventure center building nearby on base. Nice access to American Lake and fishing nearby as well."
"This is a great spot on American Lake to camp with many sites on the waterfront. I would highly recommend this location to eligible military ID Card holders."
$12 - $45 / night
"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia. The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers. "
$50 / night
"The location is great, so close to the water, Penrose and other peninsula activities."
"Great location if you want to relax and take long walks at nearby state parks and beaches. Robyn is a spectacular host who was great to communicate with. We will be coming back."
GuideThis is the second time I've camped at Mossyrock Park, 1st time in a group camp. There are 2 group campsites. G1 is only for tents. G2 will accommodate tents and RVs. We were in G2. It does look a little lack luster at first glance. G2 is a large gravel lot with 12 narrowly spaced picnic tables, grassy areas on the perimeter, and a large firepit at one end. There are no hook-ups, but there is a water spigot for the group campsite and bathrooms with showers near-by and a kitchen shelter. I did not use the bathrooms so can not comment on those and I'm not sure if we would have been able to use the kitchen shelter or if that was a separate reservation. Our group was originally to be full with all 12 parties attending, but 2 parties ended up canceling. We also had people arriving on different days and leaving early. The full booking was for Thursday-Monday over Memorial Day weekend. We had almost every manner and size of equipment there as well from a 5th wheel, various size bumper pulls, a truck camper, class A motorhome, and tents. It was a bit tight once more people started showing up so bringing a larger rig in once people are in there could be hard to do. One of the parties that brought their boat would actually back in from the entrance since it would have been hard to get in and turn around. Since it was a holiday weekend, the park was pretty full, but I couldn't really tell from where we were. It was surprisingly quiet in G2. The consensus was that people enjoyed the trip and would like to do it again next year.
GuideThis campground is extremely well run and organized. The entire campground and park are absolutely beautiful. The sites are large, shaded and quiet. Many are pull through. If you want a water view you will find full hook up does inn loop A, or no hook up sites on loop C. T-Mobile access was ok, not great. Showers were free and very warm. The campground has numerous cabins for rent many with water views . The natural flora and fauna in late May/early June are amazing. There is not much beach access from the campground that we saw, but there’s a lovely beach area with boat landing and playground in a separate part of the park.
GuideNice campground, plenty of spots in May. Great shaded areas to beat the heat and go for drives up in the forest. Definitely dry camping so be prepared.
ScoutGreat spot, I have been there before. But a recent fire has closed the grounds till 30sept2025
ScoutReally beautiful little camping spot. Whimsical river access. No drinking water access I could find and the directions said to get water from the near by trail head pump but that pump is broken so bring water or a filter.
TravelerBirds Eye View has spacious sites. Nice play area for children and grassy areas for dogs on leash. The little store is inviting with very good ice cream and a treat for the pups. Sunday had a pancake feed available. The showers and bathrooms are cleaned regularly. Thoroughly enjoyable.
GuideThe park rangers are so nice and helpful it was like stepping back in time . The spaces are very private and spread out. Everything is clean including the bathrooms. I had a hot shower one day and a luke warm one the next. Watch out for stinging nettles on the paths to the river if wearing shorts. Very painful.
GuideHas a vault toilet and picnic table, first come first served
ScoutNice place for the weekend .
Camping near Steilacoom, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Hiking and Wildlife Watching: Many campers enjoy exploring the trails. One visitor at Dash Point State Park Campground mentioned, "Several miles of hiking trails and chances to see wildlife or catch frogs." This park is great for families who want to enjoy nature together.
Beach Activities: At Penrose Point State Park Campground, you can enjoy tide pooling and beach walks. A reviewer shared, "The sites are decently spaced with tall trees and ground cover between, trails for hiking and beach walks are clean and easy to navigate."
Fishing and Kayaking: If you love water sports, Alder Lake Park is a great spot. One camper noted, "A lovely lake is within a short walk and has a playground, a designated swim area and a large dock."
Camping near Steilacoom, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Steilacoom, WA offers a wide range of camping options, with 259 campgrounds and RV parks near Steilacoom, WA and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Steilacoom, WA is Dash Point State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 68 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Steilacoom, WA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Steilacoom, WA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
Keep Exploring
