Best Glamping near Toutle, WA

Seaquest State Park Campground houses several glamping accommodations across its forested property near Mount St. Helens, including comfortable yurts in a dedicated village area separate from standard campsites. The park's glamping options provide a convenient basecamp for Mount St. Helens exploration while offering climate-controlled interiors, proper beds, and greater comfort than traditional camping. Nearby, Toutle River RV Resort and Ike Kinswa State Park also feature yurt accommodations with modern amenities. These boutique camping experiences blend natural surroundings with creature comforts including electricity, heating, and furnished interiors. Most glamping sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to clean restroom facilities with showers. "We loved the yurt village, which is in its own area on the other side of the campground from the regular sites. Yurts were clean and gave easy access to the Mount St Helens area," one guest shared.

The glamping accommodations at these parks serve as ideal basecamps for exploring Mount St. Helens and the surrounding natural attractions. A pedestrian tunnel connects Seaquest directly to the Washington State Visitor Center, making it convenient for glampers to begin their volcano exploration. The parks offer miles of hiking trails ranging from easy wetland walks with mountain views to more challenging forest routes. Silver Lake provides opportunities for paddle boarding and other water activities directly adjacent to some of the glamping sites. Most parks maintain year-round operations, though specific glamping units may have seasonal availability. A visitor noted, "It was a great place to launch your Mount Saint Helens exploration, with a Washington State Visitor Center you can walk to from the campground." The luxury camping experience extends beyond accommodations to include spacious outdoor living areas, forest bathing opportunities, and exceptional stargazing from the parks' open fields.

Best Glamping Sites Near Toutle, Washington (43)

    1. Seaquest State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Silverlake, WA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8633

    "Campsites were clear and a decent size with picnic table and a fire pit with a grill. The bathrooms have hot water and were clean. I was very impressed."

    "Went paddle boarding nearby in a great lake and took the time to drive up to Mt. St. Helens."

    2. Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "When we arrived, the other spot was also taken. It’s an $8 fee to reserve online but it turned out to be worth it. We were there on a holiday weekend so keep that in mind."

    "This campground is on Mayfield Lake where the Cowlitz River flows into the lake. We were in loop D, which was the only open loop along with the cabins (cabins are loop C and attached to loop D)."

    3. Toutle River RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Castle Rock, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8373

    "Walk down to the river, play on the field, drive up to Mt St Helens visitor's center."

    "Well situated. Just off I-5, about 10 miles from the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center and about an hour north of Portland, Oregon. Lots to do, especially for kids."

    4. Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Toledo, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 864-2643

    $12 - $45 / night

    "There are only two bathrooms for the entire campground but they do have showers. When we went one of the showers was out of order, but we were told it would be getting fixed soon."

    "We arrived late after leaving Portland for Mt Rainier. We stayed in a tent site right on the main road. Cars started going by early in the morning (Friday)."

    5. Winston Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 577-2025

    "We were in site #5, it was a bit tight to get our Jayco 174BH backed in due to the angle of the site and the path around the campground is very narrow. "

    "It’s a great, fairly secluded spot, large sites, beautiful to be in. Don’t forget to reserve your site in advance and get your Discover Pass!"

    6. Mossyrock Park

    15 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 983-3900

    "This camping is great if you do not mind having others near you or if you are fearful of venturing out alone. If you are looking for a secluded location, this is NOT the spot."

    "Very helpful staff. Driving through and tried to book online day of but you’re not able to. Called in and employee told me there was plenty of camping if we showed up late."

    7. Mayfield Lake Park

    9 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 985-2364

    $30 - $40 / night

    "All camp sites are clean and ready when you arrive.showers are clean if needed"

    "Water sites are magical, park facilities are amazing- clean bathrooms/showers, playground and swim are for kids-just a small trail away from camping area, plan ahead and get your own waterfront camp site"

    8. Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground

    6 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Also has a large spa."

    "This was a very nice Thousand Trails. We stay two nights from September 13th through September 16, 2019, in campsite 187, the stay was free due to our Thousand Trails membership."

    9. Paradise Point State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    La Center, WA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "Like others have said there is some noise from I-5. Inside our enclosed trailer that was converted we barely heard the noise, This was at night with complete silence in our camper."

    "Close to freeway for easy access. Nice walking paths. Typical state park yurt set up."

    10. Camp Kalama RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Kalama, WA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 673-2456

    "The staff are a added bonus.. helpful friendly & kind The place is right off the highway but you don't hear allot of the traffic noise, they keep the grounds clean well taken care of ."

    "Campground was clean, access to the river . Great fishing very chill quiet campground right off I-5 and close to shopping. I will stay again."

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Glamping Reviews near Toutle, WA

452 Reviews of 43 Toutle Campgrounds


  • Corinna B.
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice State Park with Plenty to Do. Lake, Hiking, Store.

    This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake. There's a camp store along with several large outdoor kitchens that would be good to use for groups. Many of the structures like the kitchens and even bathrooms were built back in the 1930s by the CCC, which is pretty cool. It's just far enough off I-5 to not have the freeway noise, but close enough to be convenient. It's also nearby to Great Wolf Lodge if you're looking for a place to stay near there.

    On the other hand, the RV sites especially are basically in a big field with a cement road going around it. The sites have tables and fire pits, but no privacy what-so-ever. The tent sites are slightly better, with more trees, but still very close to one another.

    The campground also has glamping available (canvas permanent tents) that looked cool.

  • S
    Apr. 27, 2021

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice place

    Beautiful spot, though tightly packed and crowded/noisy. We stayed in spot 59 on a Saturday night. It was rainy and the fire pit area had plenty of puddles. Lots of folks came in later in the evening with multiple cars and sat out talking; plenty of them packed up and left before 8 am. We walked the fen trail, which was spooky and different from our home of Colorado! Reservations needed. There are also glamping cabins. Nice clean bathrooms with flush toilets, water available at multiple locations, showers available with tokens.

  • B
    Jun. 4, 2023

    Merrill Lake Campground

    Great little campsite for last minute adventures

    There are 8 walk in sites and one drive up site, all first come first serve discovery pass required. Some sites are larger than others, but in ours we were able to fit two 6ptents and one 2p tent. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. You’ll still see and hear your fellow campers, but it does seem semi private. Make sure to bring toilet paper, the bathroom seems to never be stocked. Make sure to haul out all trash.

    You can’t use motorized boats and can only fly fish in the lake, but a very nice 1 mile hike is adjacent to the day use area. Also very close to Cougar for gas and supplies for emergencies. Driving distance to popular day hikes. No cell service.

  • R
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    A close get away

    I have camped here a number of times over the years. This is a nice woodsy campground just south of Olympia, WA located on Deep lake. It has a very old growth forest feel to it. This campground offers many activities: hiking trails, fitness trails,fishing, boat rental, and even a concession stand. The fishing is good for trout,bass, and sun fish. This park offers both hookup and non utility tent sites as well as glamping tents.

    Cons: most of the hookup sites are in a field with zero privacy but there are a few that are much better like the last spot I stayed at.

    The primitive sites are better but the roads are quite narrow with limited access for RV's.

    The "Glamping tents"are very nice but crazy expensive at over $300 a night. Like most of the State Parks reservations book up quickly so it pays to plan ahead

    Pros: fishing is pretty good even from shore. The day use area is great but pretty rustic. Lots of trails to hike but not as well marked as I would expect. Really close to Seattle so it is ideal for a weekend getaway Friday after work.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Cougar RV Park and Campground

    Good Base Camp for Mt St Helens

    This campground is under very new ownership and the owners are some of the friendliest we’ve met to date. They are also in the process of renovating the property to make improvements. So as I review this it is with the anticipation of all the great changes to come.

    Most of the tent sites had a decent amount of space, and the perimeter ones were a little more private too. We did see some campers set up on the roadside—not sure if they knew what they were getting at the time (I wouldn’t want to be right on the road).

    There were some decently sized RV spots, but the pull through spaces looked a little crowded.

    There are only two bathrooms, each having a toilet and shower in a self contained unit. Naturally, if two people are showering this means that all flush toilets are also occupied. There are two porta-potties to accommodate for this. The owners did keep the bathrooms as clean as possible—but the bathrooms could use some renovating themselves and have a musty smell. There is laundry on site. It’s not the quietest campground we’ve stayed at (not the noisiest either) and it might benefits from clearly defined quiet hours.

    Two blocks away there are two gas stations with mini-markets.

    Only a few minutes away are the Cougar and Beaver recreation areas in the Lewis River. It only takes 10 minutes to get to Mt St Helens Ape Cave, Trail of Two Forests and Lava Canyon area.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2020

    Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

    Traditional Camping Option Within Short Drive Of Mount St Helens area

    When venturing to Mount St Helens area I wanted to find a campground relatively close by to stay before visiting the next day. I found Lewis and Clark State Park along the way and opted to give it a shot for an overnight. The site looked comfortable and quiet and was well shaded and welcoming. 

    Pulling into the campground I noticed several areas to enjoy recreationally alongside camping including public park areas with covered outdoor kitchen zones perfect for those enjoying the area for day use. Additionally there were several areas with play equipment and outdoor activities for singles or the family to enjoy. 

    Pulling into the camping loop area sites were well spaced and shaded by large vibrant trees. Soft mosses lined walkways and created a feeling of being deep into the forest without being far removed from actual civilization and it was a nice departure from many of the more commercial looking camps of the area which lacked the forest feel. 

    The camp site I chose was equipped with the standard amenities of a picnic table and fire ring and the pull in section was just large enough for my smaller car. Throughout camp I did notice some sites were designed specifically for tent campers while others would cater better to larger units. Something unique about this location was it offered bike in campers sites as well with much smaller pull in areas but just as much space to spread out and set up their tents. 

    The bath house was very nice as it was heated and had hot water, though when I was there I did encounter a slight concern with using this bathhouse because there was a current e coli water warning which was displayed throughout camp on all water spigots. This left me more than a little leary about using the water in the bathroom turning what could have been a warm amazing shower into a bit of a concerning experience. 

    Because of this concern I noticed they had hand sanitizer placed in the restrooms, which was a great concession considering the issue at hand. 

    While this was a campsite I did enjoy, I feel as though with the water concerns I could not fully embrace all the features of camp which did hinder me slightly from fully being able to embrace all of the options. Should I return to this area I would check in advance to see if the water was a concern before staying another night. 

    The campground, like many in the area, advocate recycling.  Not only will you find trash cans and dumpsters throughout camp but you will also find recycling barrels scattered throughout camp.    I truly enjoyed this feature of the park as it is making a difference in the bigger picture and you can commonly find items created from recycled items such as benches and tables located throughout various state parks as continued improvements occur.

    All in all, for someone just wanting to enjoy a night at a quiet campground this would be a great one to check out in the area. While it lacks some of the amenities of other campgrounds in the area which are more destination style camps it has a lot of charm for those wanting to enjoy fun with family or friends in a more traditional camping style. 

    TIPS:

    • Check in advance for water related issues not only at this campground but others in the area. 
    • Make a stop just before the entrance of the park at the Jackson House Historic Site. This site is a major portion of the area’s rich history and with several unique signs which walk you through the significance of the area you will be enriched by this short stop.
    • Make sure you have a Discover Pass!! Any stay in Washington you will want to make sure you have this pass.
  • Ashley B.
    Sep. 27, 2018

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Campground near Mt. Saint Helen's

    This is a campground on one of the roads leading to Mt. Saint Helen's. It was a decent sized campground with RV spots, tent spots, group spots, and walk-in spots. It had a huge playground area as well as a day use site with covered shelters within the park. The visitor center was a short 1 mile walk from the campground that had an under road tunnel leading under the highway. From the visitor center here was an additional path through the marsh with views of Mt. Saint Helen's, or at least I think there are views the smoke was so thick we could not see the mountain. At night the campground had a great Junior Ranger program with a very enthusiastic park ranger that kept the almost 50 people/kids entertained. She was great at engaging all the kids and teaching them about the park, highly recommend this for anyone bringing kids. For being completely full the nights we were there it was pretty quiet with only the occasional noise coming from the nearby highway.

    We stayed in the group site, spot 60/61. Since we booked the group site we were required to book both of the spots at the same time. It was the smallest group site I have ever seen. There was barely room for the 3 tents we set up and originally we would have had almost 6, which would not have fit in this spot. There were 2 large tables as well as 2 fire pits, however 1 fire pit was inches away from the bushes and would not have been good for people to sit around. Luckily the other fire pit was great and we were all able to sit around it. The bathrooms and water were close by.

    There were other sites that were much bigger and would be able to accommodate larger groups. I would not waste my money on the group site if you need more then 4 tents, honestly 3 was a squeeze. It's a great campground for those that are spending multiple days in Mt. Saint Helen's since it was a very short drive away.

  • Cyndi A.
    Jan. 18, 2015

    Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    Bike and Camp...or drive up and walk up

    We LOVE this campground. Quick drive from SE Portland (or bike out all the way on a lovely trail if you are so inclined). We drove up to meet up with friends who biked in so we could camp a few nights. The sites are well situated so that there is enough distance that we could not see our neighbors. The communal fire pit was convenient and wood was provided. The campsite had gravel so we were glad we brought our moving blanket to place under our tent tarp. The trails were extensive and we could hear the brooke!

  • molly N.
    Sep. 16, 2022

    Camp Lakeview

    Great spot

    This 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.


Guide to Toutle

Yurt camping in the Mount St. Helens area offers budget-friendly alternatives to hotels while maintaining comfort. Toutle, Washington sits at an elevation of about 500 feet in the Cascade foothills with moderate summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F. The region's camping season typically runs April through October, with some facilities maintaining year-round operations during milder winters.

What to do

Paddle boarding on Silver Lake: The calm waters provide excellent conditions for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. At Ike Kinswa State Park Campground, "There's a lovely beach up there to explore. And of course plenty of space for motor boats," according to Bonnie H.

Disc golf at nearby courses: Several campgrounds offer on-site courses for all skill levels. "The disc golf course is entertaining, but not super challenging. Located on barely 10 acres the designers have done a good job using every bit of the land here," notes Steve C. about Paradise Point State Park's 9-hole course.

Junior Ranger programs: Educational opportunities for children about the volcanic landscape. "At night the campground had a great Junior Ranger program with a very enthusiastic park ranger that kept the almost 50 people/kids entertained. She was great at engaging all the kids and teaching them about the park," shares Ashley B.

Forest hiking: Explore old-growth cedar forests with well-marked trails. At Lewis & Clark State Park Campground, "This is a lovely park with beautiful trails that wind through very large, old growth cedar forests," explains Theresa R. Some trails are suitable for beginners, while others challenge experienced hikers.

What campers like

Riverside camping spots: Sites next to water are consistently rated highest. "We were able to reserve a lakefront spot. We were able to beach our boat right in front of our spot," says Russ H. about Mayfield Lake Park.

Yurt villages: Dedicated areas for glamping create community atmosphere. Mary C. notes, "The yurt village was my favorite part about this campground. If you are camping with a large family this would be a perfect spot to try and rent all the spaces. You would essentially have your own bathroom, outdoor play area."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers are frequently praised. "Showers are free and very warm. The campground has numerous cabins for rent many with water views," shares Lisa K. about Ike Kinswa State Park Campground.

Seasonal fishing: Stocked ponds and rivers offer recreational fishing opportunities. At Thousand Trails Paradise RV Campground, "My grandson loves coming here with us the two ponds they stock with fish," according to John O.

What you should know

Highway and train noise: Several campgrounds are located near transportation routes. "Noisy! Was hard for us to get a good nights sleep in between a highway and train tracks," warns Hani S. about Toutle River RV Resort.

Mosquito preparation: Insects can be problematic in wooded areas. "Bring bug spray, they werent too bad, but I am prone to mosquito bites and got hit," advises Mary C.

Variable cell service: Coverage is inconsistent throughout the area. "I have Verizon and was able to call and text my husband and occasionally use messenger. I had one or two bars. Probably would have been better with a cell booster," Christina F. reports from Mossyrock Park.

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