RV camping near Tahuya, Washington provides convenient access to the Hood Canal shoreline and Olympic National Forest boundaries. The area sits on the southeastern edge of the Olympic Peninsula with elevation ranging from sea level to 800 feet across camping zones. Several campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October due to the wet climate conditions, with winter rain making some sites muddy or inaccessible.
What to do
Oyster and clam harvesting: At Rest-A-While RV Park, campers can harvest shellfish directly from the shoreline. "Oceanside view stay, beautiful scenery, calm waters which is perfect for paddle boarding. You can dig for clams and oysters by paying cash to the office for your gatherings," notes Jennifer K.
Trail access: Multiple campgrounds serve as bases for exploring the Olympic National Forest trail system. A visitor at Mike's Beach Resort shared, "If you like oysters and clams, this place is perfect. It's not fancy, tent sites don't have privacy between them. However, we had a blast here."
Casino entertainment: The Tahuya region offers RV camping with gaming and dining options. "Full hookups for the rver. Sites to 70 ft. No firepits is a downside but the upside is the best seafood bar in the area," reports Mike K. about his stay at Little Creek Casino Resort.
What campers like
Convenient store access: Several campgrounds maintain on-site country stores for supplies. "Mike and the ladies in the office just great people, very helpful and friendly. The store has a good stock of stuff," reports Adrian H. about Cove RV Park & Country Store.
Weekend barbecue events: Some park hosts organize community food events. "Camp hosts are great and made for a wonderful holiday. Free Saturday night ribs and chicken made a great surprise!" shared a camper at Cove RV Park.
Dog-friendly amenities: Many parks accommodate pets with special facilities. "We are squeaky new to RVing. This place was great! Clean, friendly staff, everything we needed and more! They even had a dog wash," notes Sunflower E. about Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor.
What you should know
Long-term stay regulations: For extended stays, verify the park's policy. At Washington Land Yacht Harbor, one camper reported, "They also informed us that after 29 days, we would have to leave for 3 days before we could come back."
Traffic noise levels: Highway proximity affects some waterfront sites. Rich M. notes about Mike's Beach Resort: "Mike's Beach Resort has a campground located right on HWY 101. The highway is all that separates it from the canal."
Site privacy variation: Vegetation between sites varies significantly between parks. Joseph I. observed, "The spaces are very close together, but there are a lot of trees and it's very well kept. I stayed for almost three weeks and it was quiet and relaxing, despite how close together the sites are."
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Not all parks cater to children with play areas. Jennifer K. notes about Rest-A-While RV Park: "No playground for kids. Full hookup. They have a little food shack here that cooks up breakfast and sandwiches, also serves coffee."
Walking trails: Some parks offer nature trails suitable for family exploration. A reviewer at Lake Pleasant RV Park mentioned, "We did not use the bathrooms, but enjoyed the walking trails, playground for the kids, and watching the resident ducks in the pond."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds feature resident wildlife. "The grounds are quiet... truly silent... save for the many geese that call the lake in the center of the property their home," explains Kristin S. about Lake Pleasant RV Park, adding "Around the perimeter of the park are short hiking trails through the trees."
Tips from RVers
Extended hookup equipment: Some parks require longer-than-standard hoses and cables. Joe C. advises about Washington Land Yacht Harbor: "All connections are in the back so imagine hooking up at a parking lot at the concrete stoppers. Sewer and electric, make sure you got enough tubes and extensions."
Parking configurations: Not all sites accommodate both RV and tow vehicle. "Make sure you get a site that is large enough for both the RV and your vehicle as there is no extra parking. We picked a 50 ft site which allowed us to park the RV and still have room for our towed car," suggests Steve about Little Creek Casino Resort.
Site angle considerations: Backing into certain sites requires careful maneuvering. Steven L. noted about Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor: "Very close to Gig Harbor. Quiet, lots of trees, level gravel sites, and full hook ups available. Recently purchased by Sun, who is making asthetic improvements."
