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Cabins at several campgrounds near Vashon provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping. Fay Bainbridge Park offers cabin accommodations with electrical hookups, while Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground features cabins with more amenities including sewer hookups, showers, and water. Belfair State Park includes cabin options with access to drinking water, electric hookups, and thirty-amp service for heating during cooler months. Most cabins include basic furnishings with bunk beds or futon-style sleeping arrangements. Bathroom facilities are typically shared, with most campgrounds offering shower buildings nearby. A visitor commented, "The cabins are heated and have bunk beds, which makes for a cozy retreat into nature in the winter."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Dosewallips State Park Campground offers cabins with a "bunk bed and futon set up with a table set and even heaters," according to one camper. Most cabin sites include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and gathering. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location—Kitsap Memorial and Tall Chief Campground allow pets in some cabin units, while others like Crista Ministries' Island Lake Camp prohibit pets entirely. Lewis North Travel Camp at Joint Base Lewis McChord limits guests to two dogs per reservation.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins offer only outdoor fire rings while others include indoor cooking space. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park provides heated bathrooms near cabin sites for additional comfort during colder weather. Some campgrounds like Holiday Park Military Base offer water hookups directly at cabin sites, while others require guests to access water from central locations. Many locations sell firewood on-site, though availability may be seasonal. Several campgrounds include camp stores or markets where basic supplies can be purchased, including Dosewallips State Park which features a market for essential items.
"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."
from $23 - $74 / night
Check Availability"The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees."
"Lunch green grass with a fire pit. Shared shelter if needed due to weather with 2 grills for use. Great trees to hang the hammock!"
from $25 - $95 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $12 - $61 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $12 - $61 / night
Check Availability"We stayed 1 night here for the maiden voyage of our recently purchased travel trailer, which was nice since it's only about an hour away from our place near Seattle."
"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 $23 - $254 / night
Check Availability"Excellent 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."
"It is in the wilderness, on the lake, but it is also fairly close to stores and gas stations. Long term max is 28 days per spot."
"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."
"Camping in Tolt McDonald park for Timberfest in the roof top tent was better than any previous camping I’ve done there."
"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."
"We really enjoyed our stay here it was very quiet and peaceful sites were long and roomy with a fire ring and picnic table. Good cell service with AT&T and Sprint."
"Unfortunately the restrooms right next to our site were closed so it was a slight walk to the nearest restroom. Restrooms were heated and well taken care of."
"Very friendly next to the lake plenty of things to do walking, biking, hiking, fishing, Military museums, not to far off of I-5. Full hookups laundry shower facilities. Cabins too."
from $12 - $35 / night
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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.
LegendI’m giving this park only four stars because the roads coming into the park and the road through the park are very narrow and winding. I probably wouldn’t bring a trailer more than 32 or 33 feet long in here as there are tight curves around trees. Did have electric and water. But as others have said, kind of surprised that it doesn’t have a dump station. Very nice walking trail through the forest and next to a lake where one could go swimming or boating. We were here in midweek in September and the park was only about 1/4 full. Our site number 26 was nice, but not very level. Showers were clean and hot water. Very nice play ground.
GuideWe spent one night here. Short walk to the riverside.
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.
Cabin camping near Vashon, Washington ranges from waterfront accommodations to forest retreats within easy driving distance. The region maintains average summer temperatures of 55-75°F, making it ideal for year-round overnight stays. Most cabin locations provide access to the Puget Sound shoreline where temperature fluctuations are moderated by surrounding waters.
Explore beach trails: At Fay Bainbridge Park, visitors can walk along shoreline paths with mountain views. "There is a ship playground for the kids and beach volleyball court," notes Brandon K., who appreciates the waterfront access near cabin sites.
Fish for seasonal catches: The Green River at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park offers designated fishing spots accessible from cabin areas. "Big entertainment for three boys who explored the woods and played on the rocks and in the eddy pools at the public river take-out," writes Julie M. about the river access.
Wildlife viewing: Cabin campers at Dosewallips State Park Campground can observe local wildlife from established viewing platforms. "Every night, my husband and I would walk to the wildlife viewing platform to see lots of birds, or walk down by the river and see lots of elk and bald eagles," shares Amy & Stu B.
Heated facilities: Winter cabin stays benefit from climate-controlled bathrooms at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. "Bathrooms in that loop were pretty nice... heated and very clean," reports Jay F., highlighting the comfort available during colder months.
Privacy between sites: Cabin areas at Tolt MacDonald Park offer separation between accommodations. "Those bucolic woods are our backyard," writes Mercedes D., who appreciated the park's well-maintained trails and facilities.
Lake access: Waterfront cabin options at Lewis North Travel Camp provide direct lake views. "It has a beautiful view of the lake. It's also not too far from the commissary and gas station," explains Missy C., though noting some infrastructure challenges.
Reservation requirements: Most cabins require advance booking, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. "We made a next day reservation due to the weather and just wanted a night away," states Emma Y. about Lewis North Travel Camp, adding that "only some of the sites have fire rings (so make sure to ask when making your reservation)."
Varied utilities: Cabin sites offer different hookup configurations depending on location. At Belfair State Park Campground, "the tent loop is also quite nice and a bit more private but we have not stayed there," notes Doug, who prefers waterfront locations despite fewer amenities.
Road conditions: Some cabin access roads may flood seasonally. "Some of the best spots are prone to flooding on the road but if you have a raised vehicle like a truck or SUV it should be a non-issue," explains Michael B. about Dosewallips State Park Campground.
Playground access: Several cabin locations feature dedicated play structures for children. "Amazing kids area pirate ship. Great beach walk and good camp sites," Tanya B. mentions about Fay Bainbridge Park's amenities for younger visitors.
Beach wading areas: Shallow water access points provide safer swimming options for children. "The beach was great, water is rather warm for in the sound, it's also pretty shallow which is great for the kids to play in," explains Leah H. about Belfair State Park Campground.
Activity options: Tall Chief Campground offers multiple recreation facilities near cabin sites. "The pool, miniature golf, playground and basketball were great. Laundry facilities came in handy," shares Isabel G. about the amenities available.
Electrical capacity: Cabin sites with electrical hookups vary in amperage offerings. "We ended up here during a heat wave and an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues," reports Derek & Alex W. about Tall Chief Campground, suggesting awareness of power limitations.
Parking configurations: Vehicle access varies between cabin sites. "RV sites 1, 2, 4, 9, and 11 will be easier to back in to. The other full hook up sites are 90° approaches," advises K D. about Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground.
Water pressure considerations: Cabin sites may have variable water service levels. "Water pressure is low, averaging just over 20psi," notes a review of Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground, suggesting visitors plan accordingly.
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