6 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Olympic Wilderness Basecamp in Hoodsport features distinctive geodesic domes and elevated camping accommodations surrounded by the Olympic Peninsula's natural beauty. Located about 30 minutes from Union, this unique glamping destination provides comfortable beds, picnic tables, and wood-burning fires while maintaining proximity to wilderness areas. The campground combines rustic elements with modern comforts, maintaining toilets and firewood access across multiple accommodation types. Nearby, Mike's Beach Resort in Lilliwaup offers waterfront cabin glamping options with electric hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, and close access to Hood Canal's shoreline. Both locations provide a perfect balance of nature immersion and comfort amenities that traditional camping lacks. One guest shared, "I stayed here for my sister's batch party last summer and it was definitely a time to remember! Marc was such a great host and the campsites were beautiful!"
Visitors to these glamping destinations can explore the surrounding Olympic National Forest trails and waterways while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. Olympic Wilderness Basecamp particularly stands out with its dome structures that offer a distinctive overnight experience compared to conventional lodging. The Hood Canal location provides opportunities for oyster and clam harvesting, as mentioned by multiple reviewers of nearby glamping sites. During summer months, most glamping accommodations remain open with advance reservations strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays. A visitor noted, "There are several lodging types to choose from, including domes! Let's help them out and leave some reviews!" Winter glamping options are more limited, with Mike's Beach Resort typically operating from May through October, making summer and early fall the ideal seasons for exploring these unique overnight accommodations.
"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 next weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"On the main loop the camp sites to the right are along the river with great access to the water."
"Most all of the sites are pretty secluded which I like. Bathrooms were closed for the winter but had porter potty’s near ranger station. No wood sold here during winter either."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
"Walking distance to a gas station for supplies. Clean bathrooms with running water."
"The cabins are great for families and have a bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters. Bathrooms and showers on site, though showers will cost you."
Available next weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
"There are several lodging types to choose from, including domes! Let’s help them out and leave some reviews!"
"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."
"This campsite was awesome, we far enough away from other campers so it was still peaceful, you did not feel like you were on top of other campers. The fire pit was nice and had a grill."
Available next weekend
from $23 - $74 / night
"Coho campground is a forested campground overlooking a large alpine lake. Lots of old growth forest, birds and squirrels live in the campground."
"Coho campground is a wonderful spot but it is a 35 miles off of the highway. If you go, pack everything you need. There are no stores or gas stations once you hit the paved road to the campground."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $90 / night
"Nice private camp site, short walk to the river. Dipped our legs in after hiking. Restrooms were okay, by the last day they were a bit ripe, but hey...its a bathroom."
"Beautiful trees and close to some nice hiking trails. It will be busy since it’s the closest Olympic NP campground to Seattle. There is a nice CCC cabin with bunkbeds that you can rent nearby."
"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"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 next weekend
from $12 - $140 / night
"Mike's Beach Resort has a campground located right on HWY 101. The highway is all that separates it from the canal. There are several RV hookup site all with fire pits."
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.
ScoutFirst off you get what you pay for it's cheap but you're packed like sardines in a gravel lot that looks trashy as hell I didn't go in the restrooms because they don't have stuff there till after 6:00 p.m. so I was terrified by how disgusting they might be on top of it the owner is quite possibly the rudest most inconsiderate and unempathetic human I've ever encountered he gaslit the hell out of me he insulted my intelligence he lied about our conversations that place is so shady there's no checking or check out time written on their forms they will just make up a time that seems appropriate and then if you don't respond and how they like they'll tell you that you have to leave I thought it was just me but after moving to a beautiful Campground I talked to two out of their individuals that told me that they basically told him to F off and they would find somewhere else really horrible business practices and his sister is just as rude as he is trashy place with Shady practices and Shady people running it. Also if you're one that noise bothers you you will hate this because it's right on the highway and you can hear everything from every spot in the park. Especially if you're looking for nightly you can go down the street to the one they recommended and pay $18 less a night for way more beautiful place
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.
GuideQuiet campground! Beautiful rainforest features. No showers. Clean flush toilet restrooms. Welcoming and friendly camp host. Long drive off 101 to get here.
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.
TravelerThis is a beautiful state park with plenty of bathrooms, showers, and water points. There are plenty of full hookup RV spots, non-hookup TV spots, and tenet camping sites. There is a playground for kids, easy access beach area for swimming and paddle boarding, and pathways for pleasant walks.
I stayed on the beach loop at site 142. It was sunny during the day with nice shade in the evening. A blackberry patch right behind me was just beginning to ripen.
Great place for families with a loop for the kids to cruise on their bikes.
TravelerUsually, I have a complaint, but there are no complaints.
Camping options near Union, Washington range from established state parks to secluded forest sites. The area's temperate climate averages 45-70°F in summer months with precipitation increasing in fall. Sites along Hood Canal offer access to shellfish harvesting while forested campgrounds provide shade and cooler temperatures during peak summer heat.
Oyster and clam harvesting at Hood Canal: Bring shellfish licenses and harvesting tools when staying near the water. At Mike's Beach Resort, campers report excellent shellfish access. "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," notes Allysa.
Hiking from Staircase area: Trails range from easy riverside walks to challenging mountain climbs. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park serves as a gateway to numerous trails. "Great place quiet sound of the river roaring. Never super crowded," says Tyler S. The campground connects to "an easy attached hike to a large-bouldered river area, and right by the fantastically challenging and beautiful Mt. Ellinor hike," according to Bjorn S.
Boating on Wynoochee Lake: Launch from designated areas and enjoy motorized or non-motorized water activities. Coho Campground provides direct lake access. "The campground is next to Wynoochee Lake, which offers swimming, boating and fishing," explains Norma Y. "In July the water was comfortably warm for swimming," adds Lady L.
Secluded forest camping: Sites within old-growth forests provide natural separation from neighbors. Campers at Millersylvania State Park appreciate the forested setting: "Nice state forest with old growth. Lots of walking trails and a lake. Many families and kids running free," notes Anna P. The park offers "Super easy to get our trailer in and out of the spaces and there was lots of extra parking for our larger group."
Riverside sites with natural soundscapes: Several campgrounds feature sites adjacent to running water. At Staircase Campground, campers report "Spacious secluded campsites along the gorgeous green glacial waters." Another visitor describes the experience: "The Steilacoom River rushing past our campsite was a soothing sound at night."
Variety of accommodation types: From tent sites to cabins and unique structures. Beyond traditional camping, Belfair State Park offers multiple accommodation types. "There's a beach loop for RVs and a woods loop for tents & smaller RVs," explains Leah H. Millersylvania provides "glamping! Or as the campground calls it: pampered camping... The canvas tent option was one I didn't know about until I got there. The tents are cabin shaped and have a few chairs and BBQ grill outside it."
Seasonal variations affect availability: Most campgrounds operate with reduced services in winter months. At Hamma Hamma Campground, "The campground is seasonal with its amenities. There are pit toilets and no water available during the off season. Flush toilets and potable water are available in the on season." Mike's Beach Resort typically operates from May through October.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Some campgrounds offer modern facilities while others have basic options.
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