7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabins along Hood Canal near Union provide varying levels of amenities and comfort for visitors seeking waterfront accommodations. Glen Ayr Resort offers waterfront cabins with full bathroom facilities and kitchen amenities, while Dow Creek Resort provides more rustic cabin options in a forested setting. Most cabins include basic furnishings with beds, tables, and seating areas, though specific amenities differ between locations. Electric hookups are standard across all cabin rentals, with heating systems available for cooler weather stays. Many properties provide access to communal facilities like showers, restrooms, and gathering areas. According to one visitor at Glen Ayr Resort, the cabins offer "all the amenities of a hotel" with "BBQs, games, hot tub, laundry facilities, game room with fireplace and pool table all with a beautiful view of the Hood Canal."
Rustic log cabins and more modern accommodations are both available throughout the Hood Canal region. The Waterfront at Potlatch maintains 16 cabins with direct canal views, while Summertide Resort offers "cozy" waterside accommodations that one reviewer described as "a bit older, but it has a charm to it." Most cabin rentals require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront properties fill quickly. Pet policies vary by location, with many resorts like Glen Ayr and Rest-A-While allowing pets with certain restrictions. Cabins typically accommodate between 2-6 people depending on the floor plan, with pricing reflecting the size, amenities, and proximity to water.
Most cabin accommodations require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and personal toiletries, though beds and basic furniture come standard. Kitchen facilities range from minimal countertop appliances to fully-equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Several properties like The Waterfront at Potlatch and Rest-A-While have on-site markets with basic supplies, but visitors should plan to bring specialty items or stock up in nearby Hoodsport, which has a full grocery store approximately 2-5 miles from most cabin locations. Fire pits and outdoor cooking facilities are common at many properties, though fire restrictions may apply during dry seasons. As one visitor noted about Dow Creek Resort: "Clean sites, as advertised. Sites are dirt, so can get a little muddy in the wet season. Friendly staff - stayed over Thanksgiving, and were able to accommodate our check in."
"It rained a couple of nights but being surrounded by huge trees made it really cozy. Nice walking trails that follow creeks and go right along the sound."
"Friendly staff, clean sites and facilities, coin operated showers. This campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds. Many people were harvesting the delicacy."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"We stayed for one night very clean well organized friendly staff and amazing view of the ocean/ river they have bags of ice to buy fair price gas grills for customers to use over all I will stay here if"
"Full hook ups, showers, BBQ’s, games, hot tub, laundry facilities, game room with fireplace and pool table all with a beautiful view of the Hood Canal!"
from $54 - $68 / night
"The campground has cabins, rustic shelters, and tent and rv site. The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters."
"This campground is right next to a state park. It’s also very close to a river and lots of woods."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"We have the place to ourselves and it’s just like being deep in the woods but with power and water."
"We love this area of Washington!"
from $25 - $90 / night
"Nice showers and restrooms. Complementary WiFi and Verizon signal is great. This is our second stay and would return at some point for sure."
"There are several cabins on the property, as well as a small inn. Property is well maintained. Would have given five stars, if not for the noise from the 101, which is just feet away."
"Town is just 2 miles up the road with a full grocery store. Oceanside view is right off a busy 2 lane road so you hear the cars."
"Good for a short stay, since it's not located near a lot to do besides the Olympic National Forest and Lake Cushman."
"After flying into SeaTac late in the afternoon this campground was a great place to start our Washington trip and only about 30 minutes from the airport."
"I appreciate there is electric, sewer and water. I use this an overnight point to fill my RV before going off grid."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"It’s a nice little place, down on the hood canal, very cozy. We stayed down at a cabin and it was pretty empty, which was nice."
"They have glamping! Or as the campground calls it: pampered camping. This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia. "
"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."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $140 / night
TravelerNice campground, well maintained and rangers often patrol the campsite loops. Bathrooms are nice but dated, but quite expensive campground. Paying in-person was $49 for an RV spot with utilities, but booking online was $69 for the same site. Can be busy on the weekend.
ScoutI wanted to like this campground, but I wouldn’t stay here again for more than maybe one night.
There are signs EVERYWHERE warning about theft, which immediately tells you something about the area. I didn’t have anything stolen, but I was extremely careful about what I left out.
The biggest problem is that you’re basically on your own after hours. There is no campground host, no posted after-hours ranger number, and no non-emergency number at the campground or through the park’s phone system. The staff hours also seem very limited and inconsistent. I arrived around 6:30 PM and nobody was there, and staff didn’t seem to return until around 9–10 AM.
The bathrooms were dirty, out of toilet paper, and the showers were cold. One morning there was a large unleashed dog in the women’s bathroom that growled at me while its owner was showering. I believe she may have been homeless and using the facilities. Again, there was nobody around to contact about it.
Another night, people were extremely loud until almost midnight. Same problem: no host, no ranger and no non-emergency number. Unless something is serious enough for 911, you’re left to deal with it yourself.
There are also a lot of homeless people and visible drug addicts/drug activity around Federal Way. I had been warned about the area before coming here, and I understand why.
The park itself is pretty and might be fine for a quick overnight stay, but for multiple nights, I wouldn’t recommend it. Between the theft warnings, lack of after-hours staff, weird staffing hours, and no way to report non-emergency problems, I never really felt comfortable settling into my campsite.
GuideWe had such a wonderful stay at American Heritage Campground! The campground has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere, and you can really feel the history and care that has gone into the property over the years.
We stayed at site 6 which was right by the playground, laundry, pool (closed for the season), and 2 individual bathrooms. There’s more bathrooms in the main bath house with showers! Our site was also able to use the WiFi since it was close to the front of the campground
A huge part of what made our stay so special was our host, Rita. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Learning that the campground has been in her family for over 40 years makes the experience even more meaningful. You can tell how much pride and love she has for the campground and the people who visit.
If you’re looking for a beautiful, relaxing place to stay in Olympia with a personal touch that you just don’t get at the big commercial campgrounds, we highly recommend American Heritage Campground. We’re grateful we got to meet Rita and experience a little piece of her family’s history. We’ll definitely be back!
Edit: we walked around in the morning and found the farm (sheep and chickens), frisbee golf, horse shoes, volleyball and a pavilion. This would be such a fun spot in the summer!
TravelerThere is single camp-host here, the facility’s are in a deep state of disrepair, and the campground is overcrowded when full.
ScoutGreat little RV park! Check-in was super easy, the campground was clean and there’s a nice path that takes you right down to the river. There were only two other campers while we were there, so it was incredibly quiet and peaceful.
The location is great and really easy to find, especially when you’re traveling in a bigger camper. They have showers, laundry and full hookups, which was exactly what we needed.
Simple, clean, quiet and convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
RangerOne of our favorite stays so far. Schafer State Park has everything you actually want in a campground: flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, and hookups if you need them. The hiking is excellent for how compact the park is—easy, mossy forest loops and river-edge paths that feel much bigger than two miles. The park is split into two worlds: the older West Campground and a newer East side (about three years old). We chose the “old” side for its first-come, first-served sites. They felt private and spacious, with the East Fork Satsop River running right behind us. Kids’ laughter and happy dogs mixed with the sound of the water—this place is very family- and dog-oriented in the best way. We loved it. We were honestly surprised sites were still available over Labor Day weekend. We’ll definitely be back
TravelerI stayed there for one night on my way back to Seattle, and it was perfect for what I needed. Very quiet back there. The people were all super nice and accommodating. They had a dump site, restrooms outside and heated restrooms attached to the office area. I really loved that two of the permanent residents would do security at night as well. Being a woman and traveling alone, that made me feel very safe. Highly recommend this place!
GuideQuiet, but we were here mid week in late August….
LegendWe stayed here for a short overnight as we made our way up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend. Nice park with a some trails right from the campground. We enjoyed the Maple Valley loop. There are elk at Dosewallips but we didn’t see any. Some road noise from our site (21) and heard a low-flying helicopter in the morning. Shower water pressure was a bit low and the water not hot enough.
Cabins near Union, Washington range from basic to well-appointed accommodations scattered throughout the Hood Canal region. Located in Mason County at an elevation of about 30 feet, Union experiences mild temperatures with summer averages of 75°F and winter lows around 35°F. Cabins in this area typically receive 50-60 inches of annual rainfall, making the surrounding forests lush with dense vegetation.
Clam digging and oyster gathering: Rest-A-While RV Park offers direct access to shellfish beds where "you can dig for clams and oysters by paying cash to the office for your gatherings."
River wading and exploration: At Schafer State Park Campground, "the river is really good for splashing and wading, but a little too shallow for swimming and floating. There are some great rock beaches that you can set up chairs and hang for the day."
Paddleboarding on calm waters: The Hood Canal offers protected waters perfect for paddleboarding. According to a visitor at Rest-A-While RV Park, the area has "oceanside view stay, beautiful scenery, calm waters which is perfect for paddle boarding."
Wildlife viewing: Dosewallips State Park Campground provides opportunities to see "elk, river, puget sound" and "no shortage of bald eagles here either."
Secluded forest surroundings: Dow Creek Resort offers a "very clean and kept grounds in the woods. We must have come at a great time, no one else is here. We have the place to ourselves and it's just like being deep in the woods but with power and water."
Direct waterfront access: Many campers appreciate the Hood Canal views. A visitor to The Waterfront at Potlatch noted, "Awesome view of hood canal. Take a hike stroll on a rock beach right in front of you."
Variety of hiking options: Most cabin accommodations provide access to nearby trails. One camper at Millersylvania State Park Campground mentioned, "The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers... A quick walk around the grounds offered a nice hike."
Community amenities: Some resorts offer extra facilities beyond just cabins. A reviewer at Belfair State Park Campground commented, "They've done a lot with the common grounds to make it more family-friendly over the years."
Seasonal variations: Weather impacts cabin stays significantly. According to a Dow Creek Resort visitor: "Sites are dirt, so can get a little muddy in the wet season."
Road noise: Many cabins are located near Highway 101, creating some ambient noise. One camper at The Waterfront at Potlatch noted: "Would have given five stars, if not for the noise from the 101, which is just feet away."
Variable cell service: Connectivity differs by location. At Dow Creek Resort, a visitor reported, "Verizon and T-Mobile have relatively weak signal."
Site sizes vary significantly: Cabin locations have different space allocations. At Schafer State Park, "the tent sites are hit or miss on size. Some are way too small for a tent and some are huge and can easily fit 3 tents."
Off-season availability: Some resorts operate year-round. A camper at Millersylvania State Park noted, "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."
Look for designated swimming areas: When choosing a cabin rental, consider water access. At Millersylvania State Park Campground, "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."
Consider cabin locations: Some areas offer more privacy than others. A Dosewallips State Park visitor advised, "If you are looking for a more tame, less encroached camping experience, the loop that runs along the river is where you want to go."
Bring indoor entertainment: Weather can be unpredictable. A Schafer State Park visitor mentioned, "We watched Harry and the Hendersons here."
Reserve early for waterfront sites: Prime locations book quickly. One camper at Belfair State Park cautioned, "The beach loop fills up quickly - get your reservations in as early as possible if you want to camp there."
Check hookup locations: Site layouts may present challenges. One visitor to Millersylvania State Park noted, "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."
Consider site privacy: RV pads have varying levels of seclusion. At Belfair State Park, a camper observed, "Small sites with little privacy but very well kept for a heavily used park. That is the waterfront loop, the tent loop is also quite nice and a bit more private."
Limited dump station access: Not all cabin resorts offer full facilities. Summertide Resort & Marina lacks a sanitary dump, which may affect longer RV stays.
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