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Dash Point State Park Campground and Saltwater State Park welcome pets throughout their grounds while maintaining distinct camping experiences. Both parks permit leashed dogs at campsites and on designated trails, requiring owners to clean up after their animals. These established campgrounds offer varying accommodations including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and in Dash Point's case, glamping options. Game Farm Wilderness Campground provides a more rustic alternative for pet owners seeking electric hookups and basic amenities while camping with dogs. Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island extends its pet-friendly policy to include cabin accommodations. Most locations enforce standard leash requirements of six feet or less and limit pets to two per site, though policies vary by location. The Seattle/Tacoma KOA, once a convenient option for RV camping with dogs near Tukwila, permanently closed in October 2021.
Hiking trails throughout these pet-friendly campgrounds offer varying terrain for daily dog walks, with most requiring pets remain leashed at all times. Saltwater State Park features beach access where dogs can cool off, though planes from nearby Sea-Tac Airport create frequent noise disruptions every 3-5 minutes that may disturb sensitive pets. Campers should prepare for muddy conditions during rainy seasons and bring appropriate pet supplies as amenities like pet waste stations can be limited. Some campgrounds implement quiet hours that include restrictions on excessive barking. Blake Island Marine State Park offers a unique boat-in camping experience for adventurous pet owners willing to transport their dogs to the island. Several veterinary clinics operate in Tukwila and surrounding communities for emergency pet care needs, with most within 15-20 minutes of these camping locations.
"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."
"The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."
from $31 - $91 / night
Check Availability"Nice wooded campground with access to the water. Plenty of opportunities for day hikes and not far from port orchard Washington. Some sites have hookups and others are dry camping."
"Walking the loop I'd say it was one of the best sites for a larger travel trailer that was also mostly level. The site is a bit of a walk to the restroom so if this matters to you, just know that."
from $12 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Pay showers ($1 for 3 minutes) and clean restroom with air dryer, pet friendly, lots of trails to hike and a beautiful beach area with a playground, seasonal/weekend snack shop, outdoor shower by the beach"
"My family stayed here for a night when we went out to Washington a few months ago. It was a nice little place."
from $31 - $43 / night
Check Availability"There is good system of trails, tons of picnic tables along the river, and good river access to the Green rivers. Campground is well maintained, clean bathrooms and showers available."
"It's close proximity to our house allows us to hook up the trailer after work and include a Friday night in our camping weekend!"
from $31 - $254 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Great spot on the edge of bainbridge. Lots of spots depending on your preferred privacy level."
from $7 - $95 / night
Check Availability"We roasted hotdogs and s‘mores over the camp fire and our dog loved swimming in the lake. It’s a beautiful site and the park is kept incredibly clean."
"This is in the shore of Lake Samammish, giving access to swim, paddle, picnic. The facilities and grounds are kept clean and well maintained."
from $65 - $125 / night
Check Availability"The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."
"The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."
"Lots of trees in our section separating us but in other sections your really close to each other. It is first come first serve and lucky us we got 50 amp."
"This is a big park that is part of Thousand Trails. No sales pitch to join, which was nice. Rangers were super nice. Bathrooms very new and clean. Lots of trees between sites. "
"Pet friendly, but not many attractions for children (no playground, no pool)."
"New laundry room almost complete, small dog run, exterior dog bath, clean restrooms, very accommodating staff, 1st Friday movie night. Landscaping needs more improvement. Coming back next year."
from $57 - $104 / night
Check Availability"It’s in the heart of Issaquah and close to every kind of service, shopping and even nature you could want."
"Lots of nice campers stored and people who have made this their temporary home away from home. It’s old and right next to the highway. No fire pits and just a little grass but we couldn’t be happier!"
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!
GuideThis is my new favorite spot to camp in Washington. The spaces are well distributed, the location right next to the river is beautiful and the site staff were extremely gracious. I’d strongly recommend picking a number between 2 and 10 as those are the closest sights to the river if you’re looking to enjoy the sounds of the water. There is also a full bathroom at around the mid 20s if you’d prefer a functional toilet system.
GuideThere aren’t many rv parks that are close (35ish mins) to Seattle but this is the best option. Office staff is friendly, bathrooms are clean, laundry is cheap ($1 wash), maintenance staff is constantly tending to the grounds, full hook ups, and cute (short) hiking paths surrounding the park. The lake is more of a murky pond and the geese are happy residents here so expect a lot of goose poop at any spot near the water. There’s also no dog park.
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.
LegendWonderful RV park for long term Escapee-ers or members just passing through. We stopped here for a night, arriving on the weekend with no prior reservations or contact with them. They make it easy for you to self register when they're closed on weekends, just go up to the office and take one of their welcome packets.
We stayed in a dry camp site for only $7.50, and paid $5 for the dump (dump is only for members as well). FHU sites are around $33 depending on in-season/off-season, but I don't know how we would have figured out which sites were available. There are so many activities and amenities here for the long termers (I believe it's a 55+ park), I couldn't even list them all.
Showers and laundry were clean and efficient. There's a dog park and a dog walking path (there are signs everywhere about not letting your dog pee or poo on their nice plants). Cell service was good and they have good wifi as well. This would definitely be a spot we'd stop at again when we're in the area next.
GuideThis camp ground is not ideal if you have dogs. There is not much grass, in fact you have to go outside the park and across the street to hear compliant pet owner. We also found the electric box to be a little wonky. They office staff did have an adapter which help. It was very quiet and clean just not the most attractive campground.
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.
Camping sites near Tukwila occupy the western foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, with elevations ranging from sea level to 500 feet. The Puget Sound lowlands receive approximately 37 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forested camping environments. Most campgrounds maintain moderate temperatures year-round with summer highs rarely exceeding 85°F and winter lows seldom dropping below freezing.
Explore tidal waters: At Blake Island Marine State Park Campground, accessible only by boat, visitors can hike the perimeter trail for panoramic views. "Hike the perimeter trail for views all around the island. It's a great place to stay in the summer months and relax," notes Christi R.
River wading opportunities: The Green River at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park provides safe spots for cooling off. "Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding," reports Ashlie M.
Beach volleyball and playground access: Family activities abound at Fay Bainbridge Park, featuring a ship-themed playground. "There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court. It is nestled back through an area of homes that back up to sites 1-8," explains Brandon K.
Urban proximity with forest feel: Dash Point State Park Campground offers seclusion despite being near populated areas. "This campground is remarkable in the privacy between each of the camping spots, the bird life, the wild and deep forest vibes, and the walking trails," shares Brittany D.
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and showers. At Tolt MacDonald Park, "The campground, park and trails are very well maintained and they even provide you with garden carts to help you get your stuff across the bridge," notes Mercedes D.
Accessibility to shopping: Many campgrounds offer quick access to supplies. At Vasa Park Resort, one camper mentioned, "15 min walk to the nearest deli and a drive for anything else in town. Being 20 mins from downtown Seattle is a plus, however."
Airplane noise levels: Saltwater State Park Campground sits directly under Sea-Tac flight paths. "No joke- ALL day and night the planes felt like they were in our tent/heads. Every 3-30 seconds it was LOUD," warns Kirsten. The 2024 camping season has been suspended "while the park undergoes planning and development efforts."
Enforcement variations: Park rangers actively patrol certain campgrounds. At Kanaskat-Palmer, "The park rangers are no joke... I usually have contact with them in my campsite at least twice a day. I have been asked by the park rangers at 10:01 p.m. to be quite as myself and three 9 year old girls were talking too loud."
Hookup limitations: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Tukwila lack full hookups. At Tall Chief Campground, "No sewer connections which can be a bummer, but the nice bathrooms make up for it. The staff are always super nice and helpful."
Book reservations early: Popular family-friendly sites fill quickly, especially in summer. Game Farm Wilderness Campground advises, "Book early—reservations open January 1st!" for their riverside sites with electricity hookups.
Varied accommodations: Several pet-friendly campgrounds offer alternatives to tent camping. "We stayed in spot #17 campsite. Parking was wide enough to fit my RV and my son's big Panel Truck," notes Travis P. about Saltwater State Park.
Off-season availability: Fall and winter camping offers quieter experiences at dog friendly campgrounds near Tukwila. "We went here in October and dry camped with our 30' Motorhome. I only took away a star because it was advertised as ok for a Motorhome but the gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground," reports Cody F.
Power limitations: Sun Outdoors Gig Harbor provides options for various power needs. "All types of site- large, small, full hook ups (30&50) to rustic, small tent area. Water pressure challenges on hill, WiFi ok/slow," observes John K.
Cell reception considerations: Service varies significantly even within the same campground. At Tall Chief Campground, "Another thing that can be annoying is trying to find a site with good cell reception due to all the trees. I'm getting 120+ mbs download on AT&T in my site right now, but several sites down from me, it can dwindle down to 5mbs!"
Dump station access: When sewer hookups aren't available, plan for alternative waste disposal. "We don't have room for [a honey wagon] so we used a pumping service halfway through our time there. The park provided the information for the service. It was $60 though," reports one camper at Tall Chief Campground.
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