Best Tent Camping near Sultan, WA

Recent Tent Reviews near Sultan, WA

827 Reviews of 52 Sultan Campgrounds

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  skarz

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2019

  Fort Townsend Historical State Park Campground

  Better than I expected

  If you're looking for a serene woodsy place to tent camp this is it! There are RV/trailer sites which are what you would expect - all in a line with no privacy between them. The tent sites all have moderate to high privacy, especially the perimeter sites. If you're in the middle of the loop then unfortunately you have people 360 degrees around you but still not terrible. I noticed that all the sites have fire pits with grills except for #2 for some reason. I would also avoid #2 and #3 as they are literally directly next to the bathrooms and there is a bright metal halide light outside the bathroom. The pull-through sites generally are more secluded and offer more natural buffers than the back-in sites do.

  Within walking distance of the tent sites are large grassy fields with plenty of room for activities and games and there are several miles of easy walking trails that parallel the shore line with beautiful vistas overlooking Port Townsend Bay. One of the trails leads down to the shore which has a nice picnic table right on the shore. An added bonus for history buffs are the placards on one of the walking trails that tells the history of the park when it was an active Army base in the late 1800's. The trails are all wide and well-maintained as well as heavily shaded which is nice in the hot summer. Only of a few of the lesser used trails were quite narrow (shoulder width wide).

  All in all my wife, daughter and I fell in love with this park and will definitely be reserving #1 again!

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  Robert N.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Fay Bainbridge Park

  Tent sites walk in

  Very disappointed. Booked and told tent sites could be driven up to. Not the case. Host was very nice. Beautiful place

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  Jennifer H.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 20, 2023

  South Fork Sauk River

  Remote, no services, easy enough to access, beautiful

  Half way along the mountain loop highway you encounter numerous spacious tent sites with fire rings and gorgeous river & Mountain View camp grounds.

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  Tatiana G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2018

  Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area

  Nice separated campsites

  The campsites are nice, large and separated. A tent pad, table, and grill is provided at the tent sites. Our house near sites. Plenty to do at jim creek while you are there!

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  Ralph D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2021

  Seattle/Tacoma KOA - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Not a good KOA

  Decent, but the facilities are a bit rundown and there were three tent sites 5 feet from my door. Staff was friendly enough and 20 mins into Seattle.

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  Kayko S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2016

  Howard Miller Steelhead County Park

  Salmon fishing steps from your tent!

  The tent sites are all walk in on a big lawn by the river. Sites are nicely spaced between one another. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There are some nice trees spaced in the lawn so you get shade.

  It's one of my favorite spots because of the fishing access. The tent sites are right on the waterfront behind a row of foliage. The Skagit is a fishable river and spectacular when the salmon pinks run every other year. You can hear them jumping and splashing from your camp site. It's amazing.

  And on your way home you have to stop by the 4B's Cafe in Concrete. Is a from scratch bakery and amazing!!!

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  Kristen M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Seattle/Tacoma KOA - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Noisy!!

  This campground was alright to stay in. The highway right next to the KOA was very busy and noisy all night long, bring earplugs. The tent sites were a joke. You get a small square in a grid of 16 or so squares. Our 10x10 tent took up more than half of the tent site. The neighbor’s tent was 4 feet from ours, offering little to no privacy. The WiFi barely worked, but the showers were nice. The back showers are private rooms which are really nice, especially when camping with little ones to keep them contained. There’s no water or electric hookups for tent campers in the little squares, I had to fill my jug up from a hose on the side of the main building. To access the WiFi you have to make an account, which was annoying also.

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  Ashley L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Fay Bainbridge Park

  Gorgeous View, beautiful waters

  Stayed in the tent sites ONLY area. Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  Woodlands at Lake Stickney

  Secluded camping near the lake

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby.  Check them out and share some pics from your trip on the Dyrt!

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  Chris L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 19, 2021

  Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

  Awesome camping by the sea

  Absolutely beautiful sites both near and almost at the beach. Some say that the beachside sites can be windy. We had a beachside RV site without any issues. The tent sites are tucked into the woods.

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  Matthew S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2017

  Verlot Campground

  Camping at verlot

  We got there a bit late in the evening but managed to set up camp quickly. We did tent camping and the ground was actually nicely flat and made for a good tent platform. The bathroom was well maintained and there was a picnic table at each location we saw along with a fire pit. Overall it was a good trip and would gladly return once more.

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  Nancy

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

  Fort Worden State Park

  This part is in Port Townsend which is a beautiful town. The park  is on the ocean which is great for walking in the sand , it does mean however that the wind can be vicious  in early spring. We were glad we were in a our small RV rather than tent camping. There are beautiful big homes for rent for groups.

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  Tim J.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2018

  Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

  Nice Hike and Bike

  The hike and Bike area is not easily located because it is set apart from the other campsites.  Showers are included in the fee and restrooms are clean. Tent site includes a table and fire pit.  Campground is right on the water with a convenience store about a quarter mile away. Seems to be popular with day visitors.

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  Bobby B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Fort Casey Campground

  Ocean Fog

  We stayed on a Sunday night, arrived when there was only 3 tent sites remaining. The campground is right at the ferry dock so you will get that early morning fog horn. Easy walk up the hill to the fort. We had a bald Eagle in the morning which was awesome. The restrooms are very clean. Showers are available, but quarters are needed!!

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  Emma A.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 21, 2021

  Middle Fork Campground

  Dispersed camping on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

  There are several pullout towards the end of the Middle Fork Road that offer access to the river and dispersed tent campsites. These are in National Forest Land NOT in DNR land where dispersed camping has different regulations.

  Great views of the river and the mountains above. No facilities and no cell-reception.

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  Anne M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  Verlot Campground

  Beautiful setting for a Campground

  This campground is beautiful! We had a site on the Mountain Loop Hwy side, so the road noise was kind of bothersome. If you’re lucky enough to get a site along the river, I don’t think the road noise would be a problem. The campground has beach access, fishing access, running water, and indoor plumbing (no showers, but sinks and toilets). It was a little stressful watching people trying to get their RV’s through the tight loop of the roadway lined with trees. We were tent camping though, so we didn’t have that issue personally. Would definitely return to this campground.

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  Kelly M.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2018

  Camano Island State Park Campground

  easy camping by the beach

  Great spot for living by the water for a few days. Plenty to do as long as you're into beach-combing, hiking, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, or just watching the water. There's a sweet spot late summer when you can add berry-picking to the activities list. It gets quite busy, but not as overrun as other parks in the islands. This place is ideal for tent camping and hiking around the green trails with pretty awesome views of the sound. If you'd rather go RV/cabin experience, you might be better off down the road at Cama (?) I think.

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  Carrie A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

  Fantastic

  This is a nice little place. The tent sites aren’t great. It’s worth the 10 bucks to upgrade. They were very nice and helpful. Connie is fantastic if you call and book. lots of trees and trails. They have a neat suspension bridge and a trail that leads to the river and one that leads to town. Close enough to town to be convenient, but far enough away that you aren’t bothered by noise. Showers and bathrooms were ok but clean. Loved staying here.

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  Yuan

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2021

  Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

  Ok tent camping site for family

  Overall we had a good time here, river is close by for water playing, and there is a playground for kids in the park. Grocery store is only two minutes away which makes it super convenient. However, the tent campsites have no shades, so on a sunny day it can get really hot. It's not a place where you can spend much time at the campsite during the day in my opinion.

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  Dani H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 26, 2018

  Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park

  Fun and Historical

  For Worden, an unconventional camping spot, but worth the views and history that surrounds you.

  Explore all of the Forts Outbuildings which make a great outlet for the kids to play hide and seek or flashlight tag. Take in the sights of the Antique Lighthouse as you make s’mores on the Beach Firepits.

  Among all of the sights and fun that come with camping at Fort Worden there are also plenty of museums and a Marine Science Center for hands-on learning fun for the whole family.

  Whether you are into RV camping, day camping, or tent camping, Fort Worden should be on your list!

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  Blake H.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 3, 2021

  Fay Bainbridge Park

  Stunning beachside sites and sunrise views

  Utility site #1 flanks the beach and is probably best in the place. #2, #3, #4 are IMO best after that as they move away from the beach and then curve around in ascending order.

  Some neighbor noise, sites are close, but was not busy. Plenty of first come first serve spots available in off-season. Tent sites are up on the hill shrowded in trees, so more shelter but fewer views. Depends on what you're after.

  • T-mobile 5G: solid, 3bars, 50-80mbps

  • ATT LTE: similar.

  Listen for owls, watch for fishermen crawlers in the AM.

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  Danielle S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 29, 2016

  Howard Miller Steelhead County Park

  Luxury Camping

  Howard Miller Steelhead is luxury camping. Lots of spots for RV's, but not a lot of trees. Paved roads everywhere. There are only a few tent sites, but they are right along a beautiful river. Again, no trees between sites though. When looking for a site in the dark, I definitely stumbled across a few other people's spots. I'm more of a rustic person, so this campsite wasn't for me. But it's location is great - it's right along the North Cascades Highway. The backdrop of the mountains is beautiful. Sorry no pictures. I was on my way to a rustic backpacking trip before sunrise.

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  Lauren M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 12, 2022

  Fay Bainbridge Park

  Urban style campground

  Overall pretty great! Gorgeous views of the sound!! Price was perfect. The location was ideal for me as a stop off before the Olympics. I was able to load up on supplies and ready my gear. My tent campsite was generously sized, had a picnic table and a fire ring. I gave it 4 stars for two reasons. The campground was loud BUT it was fully of happy campers so it’s hard to be mad about that. Second was the toilet for the campground was out of order so they brought in a biffy. The biffy was gross and not well maintained.

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  Michael M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 26, 2019

  Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground

  Not coming back, but a cheap stop

  It’s 9:30, and the full hookup sites are blaring “how to save a life” by the fray, two sites down there’s an odd couple with a trailer arguing over the generator. I can hear the crowd in the little cabins on the other side of the campground. There’s no privacy here. The sites are all right on top of each other. Just hope you get a day when the crowd is good. On the bright side, the rest of the sites are being considerate, it’s open in winter, they have showers, and there are three tent sites for $20/night. Ear plugs are of good use here. We are using it as a stop over on our way out to the other side of the peninsula.

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  Doris W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 11, 2016

  Black Pine Horse Camp

  Camping near Leavonworth

  Was in need of a campsite Labor Day weekend. As you know, once you do the research, you realize most campgrounds around here are a first come basis. After driving 40 minutes down Icicle Road, and all campgrounds having a "Campground full", Blackpine was our last resort. We talked to a volunteer ranger, and he said tent camping is allowed, but if a trailer with horses show up and want your spot, you have to give it to them. He also said, that's never happened in over 20 years, but that's the rule.

  I think it was $15 for a night, plus $8 extra for 2 cars. Campground were spacious, had decent pit toilets, drinking water, and a pretty quiet spot. Not too many sites, but since this campground is so far down Icicle Rd, it doesn't seem to fill up too fast.

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  Jenilee F.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 3, 2020

  Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

  Magical

  I have camped here twice, once on upper campgrounds and most recently the lower loop. We stayed in #83 in the lower loop and loved it. Nice spacious site with our trailer and slightly wooded for privacy with a view of the water. The bathroom and shower facilities are clean and warm. Nice playground for kids and beaches to explore. Tons of old war bunkers as well. About 35 minutes to port Townsend for a good meal and shopping. Highly recommend this campground. Books up fast! Caution with the upper campground. We did tent camping in the summer and our site was completely dirt. We ended up very dusty and dirty and it was a little out of control and we just succumbed to being dirty and dusty. Not all sites are that way but if we had it to do over we would be more careful.

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  Tatiana G.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 14, 2019

  Jim Creek Wilderness Recreation Area

  Spacious sites, great price, lots of activities

  The prices for everything is amazing! The campsites are spacious and run along the creek! There are tent pads that make the ground not so hard under your tent. A table, grill and campfire ring at every site. The cabins are very nice! And are spacious as well. Have a porch swing, campfire ring, table and grill outside. Most cabins have an electric heater and a heat stove inside. The heat stove heats up the entire cabin very well!! They provide trash cans and bags and a broom to help keep the dirt cleaned up!

  The bathrooms are very nice and clean. And they have firewood for sale on site. There is an attendant that will be there after work hours for people who are arriving late to get you checked in and answer questions you have. There are a couple of hiking trails, twin lakes, boats, canoes, and bikes to rent on site. There is also an enclosed dog park on site. There are tent sites, cabins, rv sites and even little apartments to rent for your stay. Great place and only 25 miles from town!