Millersylvania State Park Campground accommodates pets at all sites including tent spaces, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. The park spans old growth forest surrounding Deep Lake with numerous hiking trails where leashed dogs can explore. American Heritage Campground and Olympia Campground also welcome pets at their cabins and RV sites. Most camping areas maintain standard leash policies to protect wildlife in the forested settings. Campers bringing dogs to Millersylvania particularly appreciate the spacious tent sites in wooded areas that offer more privacy than the open RV loop. The campground's extensive trail network provides ample opportunity for dog walking while the lake offers cooling options during summer months.
Trail systems throughout these pet-friendly campgrounds near Tenino provide excellent dog walking opportunities with varying terrain. Deep Lake at Millersylvania features designated swimming areas, though dogs must remain leashed near water. Tent campsites tucked among trees offer better privacy for dogs that may bark at passing campers. The proximity to Olympia means quick access to veterinary services and pet supply stores when needed. Seasonal considerations affect camping with pets as summer months bring higher temperatures and increased wildlife activity. Several campgrounds including Thousand Trails Chehalis and Alder Lake Park maintain year-round operations for pet owners seeking off-season camping when fewer visitors and cooler temperatures create more comfortable conditions for dogs. Many families with dogs prefer camping during weekdays when the parks are less crowded and campground roads provide calmer walking conditions.
$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. "
$40 - $60 / night
"The dog park is a wonderful addition."
"Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us."
"Easy access to sound paved road pedestrian underpass. Great camp host and nearby ranger station. Nearby Brinnon Wa. Some restaurants and oyster raising areas locally."
"The staff was so friendly and the surroundings fairly peaceful and wooded. This isn’t fancy, and there are quite a few long-timers, but it was as expected."
"Just had to purchase a Washington state parks pass for $10. Had great biking and atv trails right by the campground."
"Close to town yet still secluded in the woods. Tons of trails for hiking, horses and dirt bikes! Plenty of sites for trailers and tents. Vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings and water hook ups."
"They were also very dog friendly, they had a pet post outside the bathrooms and poop bags available."
"It's about an hours drive from Paradise, which makes it less ideal than Cougar Rock if that's your destination, but the reservations do not fill up nearly as quickly."
"Thousand Trails Chehalis We stay two nights from August 31st through September 2, 2019 in campsite H43, the price was$o.oo due to our Thousand Trails membership."
"We paid, then they let us drive around until we found a spot to our liking. They have RV hookups and everything, but they also have primitive camping sites for tents with river access."
"The Mayfield Lake is the main attraction. Be sure to visit the day use area across the road for lake access with swimming, picnic, and a dog park on the water."
"One of my favorite campgrounds in Washington! Lots of camping spots right on Lake Mayfield with tons of trails in and around the campground."
"Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days."
"There’s hiking trails all around you!"
$50 - $65 / night
"Judy’s Country Kitchen located at the entrance has great food. The breakfasts were amazing."
LegendReally cute camp spot and play area!! Pet friendly and dog park! Went here on our trip to Tacoma north of the city. Very nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here!
GuideThe Mayfield Lake is the main attraction. Be sure to visit the day use area across the road for lake access with swimming, picnic, and a dog park on the water.
Very good privacy for the standard campsite loop. Standard campsites are either pull through or back in.
There's a trail around the edge of the lake in campsite loop. Find the point, you wont be disappointed.
TravelerComfortable peaceful if it had wifi it would be perfect. The dog park is a wonderful addition.
TravelerGreat campground right before Olympic national park. Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us.
GuideThis place is totally disgusting and in need of repairs. False advertising, many amenities are listed on their website and are not offered, nor are in working order. Only one bathhouse, that is very dark and dirty. Rotten old stairway that leads to dog park, very unsafe. Wooden structure in children's play area is leaning and rotted. Broken metal toys. Dried grass and tall weeds everywhere, berry bushes. No maintenance. No wifi, no cable tv, no level RV spot. No public access to game room/club house area. Which looked more like their private storage area with tires. No community kitchen. Everything in total disarray and in need of repair.
GuideI love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in. But don't go for the RV sites, which are laid out in a parking lot setting with no real distance from neighbors and not surrounded by trees. Unless that's your jam. It was definitely not ours, tent camping alongside some friends with a trailer who liked nothing more than to hang out at said trailer, and walk through the campground to look at other.. trailers. I don't think they even stepped foot in the 7+ miles of forest trails which is a few steps away. If you can step away from the hookups and get a real campsite off the RV pad, it is a stunning experience. Each site is surrounded by trees, creating privacy and serenity. Another great option is the yurts. We stayed in Yurt 2 (the only pet friendly yurt) and loved it.
For those with RV's, trailers, campers - look into the regular sites because I think some of them even have hookups and can accommodate most sizes. Just steer clear of RV sites T1-T16.
GuideSpent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet. Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days. Just register campsite upon arrival at front billboard or call ahead with questions or availability. First come first serve. Entire campground has decent roads but go extra extra slow in areas. Their are also couple nice campground public toilets but NO water or power. Bring sewer if able. Pet friendly but rules strictly enforced. I gave it 5 stars due to MY stay was amazing and my dog had a good time too. Thanks Margaret McKenny Camp hosts Ginny and Steve.
ScoutExcellent 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.
GuideThis campground has super friendly staff, decent bathrooms and showers, laundry facility, access to a lake, fishing is welcome, swimming allowed, great playground for kids, allows pets, has a small store in the office with some essentials if you forget something. It is about a 1 Hour drive to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.
Pet friendly camping options near Tenino, Washington center around the forested Capitol State Forest area with elevations ranging from 150 to 2,659 feet. The region receives approximately 50 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush woodland camping environments with peak season from May through October. Campgrounds in this area often feature old growth forests surrounding lakes and rivers with varying levels of amenities.
Swimming in Deep Lake: Millersylvania State Park Campground offers designated swimming areas at Deep Lake with nearby hiking trails. "The beach is the main attraction and it is hopping. We went early in the morning and staked a claim and were happy all day. There is a nice shallow area and two large swimming areas as well as a fishing dock," reports Ellen T.
Trail exploration: Capitol Forest provides extensive trail networks for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. "There are ample trails throughout the park including a lovely trail along the lake, which is not far from the campground," notes Christina F. about Millersylvania State Park. For equestrians, Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground offers dedicated facilities. "There are 3 loops, one is dedicated to horses M-F," explains Abby M.
Water activities: Ike Kinswa State Park provides options for boating and kayaking on Mayfield Lake. "There's even a protected kayaking area that goes up the river. We found a lovely beach up there to explore. And of course plenty of space for motor boats," shares Bonnie H.
Wooded privacy: Many campgrounds offer secluded sites among trees. At American Heritage Campground, "The lots are well plotted with space and privacy," according to Steve F. Similarly at Ike Kinswa, "The campground is heavily wooded which is really nice for shade, though it can make it tricky to get into a spot if you have slide outs," notes Christina F.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain restrooms and common areas regularly. "Clean facilities, some nice perks like a beer garden and ice cream and the lake is great," reports Jed G. about Millersylvania State Park. At American Heritage Campground, visitors note it's "Very clean, well maintained."
Year-round options: Several campgrounds operate through winter months. "After months of trying to get reservations for this popular campground, we finally got one for Thanksgiving weekend! The park is on their winter schedule so only sites 1-7 and 226-248 were open," shares Christina F. about Millersylvania State Park.
Reservation requirements: Popular parks fill quickly, especially in summer. "This is a beautiful camp ground on Mayfield lake there is something for everyone here. The biggest downfall is that this place books up so fast. Make reservations early," advises Rick S. about Ike Kinswa State Park.
Seasonal variations: Weather conditions affect campground operations. "The park is on their winter schedule so only sites 1-7 and 226-248 were open. It made for a nice, quiet weekend even though the open sites were 80% full," mentions Christina F. about Millersylvania State Park.
Permits needed: Some campgrounds require state permits. At Margaret McKenny Campground, "You do need a discovery pass in order to stay and just register up front," explains Abby M., noting it's "Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days."
Swimming beaches: Families appreciate designated swim areas at several parks. "The lake has a blocked off no wake area for those that wish to have swim fun and the rest of the lake is for small motorized water craft," explains Mary C. about Alder Lake Park.
Playground access: Thousand Trails Chehalis offers recreational facilities for children. "Kids are helping review campgrounds we visited this summer. They loved that there was scavenger hunts for pigs in morning, tractor rides in afternoon, face painting, slushees, movie in lodge, crafts, slushees, a great store, basketball court, pools," shares Nicole R.
Site selection strategy: For family camping, location within campgrounds matters. "We usually reserve the 3 sites that are closest to the swimming area (no guard). Our kids love walking the trails and riding their bikes around the loops," recommends Latosha H. about Ike Kinswa State Park.
Electrical considerations: Power reliability varies between campgrounds. At Olympia Campground, "They advertise 30A service, but the grid cannot handle it. Breakers flip often, especially in the colder months when campers are trying to stay warm," cautions Michael R.
Site drainage issues: Some campgrounds have flooding concerns during rainy periods. "The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because our site had a huge mud puddle from the road going to the power and water hook-up," notes Christina F. about Millersylvania State Park.
Access and parking: RVers should check site access before arrival. "Easy access, not far from I-5," mentions John G. about Millersylvania State Park, while American Heritage Campground visitors appreciate that "Large sites, many with hookups for RVs. Pets are welcome."
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