Top Tent Camping near Vaughn, WA

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Vaughn and then fall asleep in your tent? Find the best tent camping sites near Vaughn. You're sure to find the perfect tent campsite for your Washington camping adventure.

Best Tent Sites Near Vaughn, WA (84)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lena Lake Campground
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    1. Lena Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    30 Photos
    140 Saves

    This heavily used walk-in campground is accessed by hiking 3.5 miles on Lena Lake Trail #810. This backcountry primitive camping area is located along the west-shore of Lena Lake a large 55 acre lake in the Hamma Hamma drainage at 1,800 feet elevation. There are two pit toilets available on the west and north shores. Camp in designated sites located on either side of the lake. This area is heavily impacted by high visitor use! Campers must be familiar with Leave No Trace principles. Pack out all trash, camp within developed sites, and respect other visitors. From the campground there is access to The Brothers Wilderness via The Brothers Trail #821 which ends at The Brothers Base Camp. Wilderness regulations apply within The Brothers Wilderness. View a Lena Lake Campground vicinity map (.pdf)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $5 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Hope Island State Park
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    2. Hope Island State Park

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    96 Saves
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    • Showers

    $12 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Blake Island State Park

    3. Blake Island State Park

    3 Reviews
    2 Photos
    86 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $12 - $45 / night

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    4. Macie's Brook

    1 Review
    26 Photos
    6 Saves

    A Beautiful quarter acre residence on Carr Inlet.. backed by Penrose pointe State Park...

    There are three spacious campsites below this beautiful quarter acre property in which to camp.

    Macie's Brook has tenting only.. as you will park your vehicle at the top of the property and hike a short distance down to the tent sites.

    This minimal amenity camp experience... Will prepare you for a little survival off grid..

    These campsites are 100 ft above the beach line on high Bank waterfront property.

    There is one trail currently down to the beach ask the owner for details..

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $45 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from NF-2419 Dispersed Site
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    5. NF-2419 Dispersed Site

    4 Reviews
    20 Photos
    158 Saves

    Dispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!

    Campsite

    Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible. If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave Pets

    Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure! Fires

    Only burn wood that is already dead and down Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions Trash

    Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT! Human Waste

    Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
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    6. Malaney Creek Farm

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    29 Saves

    A family owned conservation farm that is open for trail use, camping, horse boarding and more!​ MCF is only available for primitive camping. Conservation is the primary goal at the farm so there will be no hook ups, no roads, no water. Pack it in and pack it out. No open fires are allowed so bring your backpackers stove and enjoy nature. Mountain biking and hiking to your campsite is encouraged! Click on an image below to find out more!​​

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
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    7. Graves Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    56 Photos
    291 Saves

    Located in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.

    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $20 / night

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      8. Green Mountain

      1 Review
      82 Saves
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Dispersed
      • Trash
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Upper Lena Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Upper Lena Lake
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      9. Upper Lena Lake

      3 Reviews
      16 Photos
      38 Saves
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Tent Cabin
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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      10. Enchanted Valley

      6 Reviews
      38 Photos
      230 Saves
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Dispersed
      • Tent Cabin
      • Toilets
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    Recent Tent Reviews In Vaughn

    826 Reviews of 84 Vaughn Campgrounds


    • bThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from NF-2419 Dispersed Site
      Oct. 5, 2024

      NF-2419 Dispersed Site

      Nice free boondocking between Port Angeles and Forks

      Not a bad find that doesn't require any permit of any kind which was great! Would stay here again I pitched a tent which was nice and found a spot right by the river.

    • Samuel H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Fall Creek Campground
      Oct. 3, 2024

      Fall Creek Campground

      Neat Spot

      You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so.

      This was a nice spot to stay the night, clean, nice picnic tables and fire pits, one pit toilet.

    • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fay Bainbridge  Park
      Sep. 30, 2024

      Fay Bainbridge Park

      Puget Sound visit

      Good place for families that looks to be kept really clean. The spaces are packed in fairly tight with no dividing barriers of trees. Campsite 10 looks to be the best as it has a little canopy tree and is in the corner without obstruction for a view of the Puget Sound. Water and electric hookup, picnic table, fire pit at each site with additional bathroom with a shower for the grounds. 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.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Schafer State Park
      Sep. 27, 2024

      Schafer State Park

      Great little place by the river

      Just about 10 miles north of highway 12 near Elma. Got a great site right by the river. Nice toilets & showers (in old building so was pleasantly surprised!) wifi by information center, cell coverage limited (1 bar t-mobile with Weboost)

    • pawan
      Camper-submitted photo from Grand Lake
      Sep. 26, 2024

      Grand Lake

      V

      This is a stunning spot that can be accessed via the Badger Valley Trail, leading through alpine meadows and mobile executor descending steeply into Grand Valley.

    • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Coho Campground
      Sep. 20, 2024

      Coho Campground

      4 Day stay

      Came to stay 4 nights and camp with family.
      Sites are nicely sized but any rig over 25foot would have trouble getting into. Absolutely no cell service. In Site 25 we had enough of an opening to get Starlink to work ok. In the reserved loops bathrooms are flush toilets and kept clean. Forest is thick There is a dump site which says it costs $5. Potable water throughout.

    • Jonathan H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Game Farm Wilderness Campground
      Sep. 7, 2024

      Game Farm Wilderness Campground

      Arrived just a few min too late...

      This looked like a pretty good campground. I could see open tenting spots from the road, even! But I was unable to get in early in the evening with nowhere else to go. Too strict!

    • Sue O.
      Camper-submitted photo from Travel Inn Resort
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Travel Inn Resort

      Guide

      Travel Inn RV Resort offers a welcoming and convenient option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay. Located in a serene environment, this resort provides essential amenities such as full hookups, clean restrooms, and recreational facilities. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended stay, Travel Inn RV Resort ensures a pleasant experience with its friendly staff and well-maintained grounds. For those planning a trip and needing to sort out documentation like an NBI clearance, it's essential to schedule an NBI online appointment for renewal for clearance in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles. By doing so, travelers can focus on enjoying their stay at the resort, knowing their paperwork is in order.

    • BMRTV
      Camper-submitted photo from Carbon River
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Carbon River

      Tons of places to camp, can be a party spo5

      I came on a Friday so i could get up early to go hiking. I put up my hammock around 7pm, nobody's else there. Around 9-11pm a few people including a 5th wheel arrived and spent a bunch of time moving that around. They ran their generator, lights and music until 2:30am. My bad for coming on a Friday. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise and spent time on the bridge taking photos before riding up the gravel road up to the Summit Lake hike.

      Lots of spots along the road which I'll utilize next time to avoid the party :)

    • cThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite

      Funky, convenient

      Langley is a great little town. I don’t know why they haven’t done more to develop the campground- all sites are first-come-first served. They did repair the electrical system this year and just reopened. It’s at the fairgrounds on the edge of town, there’s a largely unlandscaped grass field with electrical boxes & (some) water connections. There is a dump out on site and potable water. There are accessible bathrooms and showers nearby. The campground is on a hill above the horse barn and arena, very convenient to the town of Langley, which is delightful. No camp host available, nobody you can call for assistance. Because the campground just reopened, we were the only ones camped most of the 6 days we were here. I love Langley but they are not as tourist-driven as many towns which have campgrounds like this.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakeview
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Camp Lakeview

      Awesome place!

      I came for my birthday and had a great time. Staff was so friendly and helpful, and the place was clean. They have a little store in case you forget something and firewood that’s way cheaper than buying elsewhere. People were fishing, paddle boarding and swimming. I would absolutely go stay there again!

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dosewallips State Park
      Aug. 12, 2024

      Dosewallips State Park

      Well-Kept State Park Campground

      I spent three nights (arrived Monday, departed Thursday) at this lovely campground about an hour from my house.  The grounds are well-maintained with easy access to some hiking trails that are easy to moderate in difficulty. (If I were in better shape without 50+ years of knee problems, I'd rate all the trails as easy.)

      The campsites are a short walk to the Dosewallips River, which is shallow and not very fast this time of year. It's a longer walk to the Hood Canal itself.

      You're not going to have a private, quiet, pristine wilderness experience here. US 101 runs through the park next to the campground, and the logging trucks can be quite loud. There are lots of families -- meaning, kids running around and riding bikes -- and the campsites are close to one another without any privacy. But, highway traffic is pretty much nonexistent in the evening and night and the entire camp was pretty quiet by 9 pm every evening.

      The camp is arranged in a bunch of loops. The first and last sites in each loop are preferable because of all the open space between the site and the road. The last site -- in my case, No. 20 -- is the best with an RV because the trailer will provide privacy from the adjacent campsite and there's a big space to other sites. (See the attached photo.)

      T-Mobile was 2 bars of 4G LTE reception. I have a Pepwave cellular modem in my trailer and had virtually no problem streaming shows.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cove RV Park & Country Store
      Aug. 9, 2024

      Cove RV Park & Country Store

      Great Customer Service

      Mike and the ladies in the office just great people, very helpful and friendly

      Small park, a little road noise but nothing that bothered us, will stay here again.

      Had full hook up, everything worked as it should.

      The store has a good stock of stuff.

    • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fort Townsend
      Aug. 6, 2024

      Fort Townsend

      Tent spots were nice and large and private

      Really nice campground, particularly for a base camp, or just an easy/quick getaway. I'm slowly overtime trying to visit all of Washington's State Parks, and there are a large number of them in the Port Townsend area. I was able to visit 6, including this one, where I made camp for the night. Got here kind of late so didn't get to explore to much, but did one of the trails down to the beach.

      The RV spots looked pretty tight and not great, other's reviews seem to be right on with that. But the upper campground with no hook-ups had a lot of tree cover, the sites are all very large, and most of them offer a good amount of privacy. Clean campground, and clean bathrooms. I would visit again to explore more for sure.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Belfair State Park
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Belfair State Park

      Bad Situation Turned Out Terrific!

      We arrived at 10pm with 2 exhausted kids and someone had sniped our site! We went to the Campground Host and not only did they get us into an emergency spot (which was actually better) they gave my kiddos each a little toy. They even checked on us each day to make sure everything was going well in the new site.

    • Danielle S.
      Camper-submitted photo from FS-2292 Dispersed
      Jul. 27, 2024

      FS-2292 Dispersed

      Epic views

      Very far off the beaten path, every time I camp here I don’t run into anyone. You’re camping on the Ridgeline so it can be a bit windy. East of the campsite there is a walking trail that takes you to an overlook, perfect for watching the sunrise.

    • Rory J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Fay Bainbridge  Park
      Jul. 18, 2024

      Fay Bainbridge Park

      Amazing spot

      This is the second year we have camped at Fay Bainbridge. Love the whole area. The camp host is friendly and helpful. The spots are spacious and shaded and the beach is easily accessed.

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Saltwater State Park
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Saltwater State Park

      2024 report - Camping closed all year

      I live adjacent to the park. Camping is closed for 2024"while the park undergoes planning and development efforts.". Campfires have been banned for a couple years as the neighbors(who bought houses next to a state park) didn’t like the smell. Kayak rentals moved to Des Moines marina. Trails are fun, jet traffic is frequent. Sunsets amazing

    • Nicole L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Jarrell Cove State Park
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Jarrell Cove State Park

      Fun Forth of July

      Recently we spent the 4th of July weekend at Jarrell Cove and we had a great time. The campground is very family friendly (we have a toddler) and quiet. They had more amenities than I would expect: they had free wifi, loaner life jackets, little library, and kids packets from the park (coloring pencils, bookmark, coloring page). Bathrooms are clean with a shower. A short drive to Harstine Island state park is great for collecting sand dollars and clams, you see a ton of little crabs and we went kayaking. I read previous reviews and they do have deer that roam and when we pulled up there was one at our site to greet us.

    • laura S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sequim Bay State Park
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Sequim Bay State Park

      tight spaces, loud highway

      Upper loop has quite a bit of highway noise. Lower loop might be more isolated. Spaces felt like they were on top of each other. The parking space for our site, 37, was not at all level. Bathrooms not very clean. Wouldn’t stay here again

    • Mar Z.
      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Rock Candy Mountain Trailhead

      Perfect woodsy rest stop off highway

      Right off the highway. Pit toilet and wooded areas. Can still hear highway from this exact GPS location, so I went further on up the road for a quieter spot. A few trucks did speed by in the middle of the night, but it was a Saturday and July 4th weekend. 5 bars of cell service.



    Guide to Vaughn

    Camping near Vaughn, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Wildlife Watching: Many campgrounds, like Dash Point State Park Campground, have miles of hiking trails. One visitor mentioned, "Love coming here to hike with the dogs and kids," highlighting the area's family-friendly trails and wildlife opportunities.
    • Beach Access: Campgrounds such as Dosewallips State Park Campground provide access to beautiful beaches. A reviewer noted, "The beach itself is fairly large with plenty of space to stretch out," making it a great spot for a day of sun and sand.
    • Fishing and Water Sports: If you enjoy fishing, Seal Rock Campground is right on the Hood Canal. One camper shared, "It’s the best of the best!" for beach combing and water activities.

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Millersylvania State Park Campground said, "Super clean bathrooms and showers," which is a big plus for families.
    • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer decent spacing between sites. A reviewer at Penrose Point State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are decently spaced with tall trees," providing a sense of privacy.
    • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Belfair State Park Campground are great for families. One camper noted, "The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach," making it a fun spot for children.

    What you should know:

    • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or other campers. A visitor at Dosewallips State Park Campground mentioned, "The logging trucks can be quite loud," so be prepared for some background noise.
    • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Millersylvania State Park Campground advised, "Probably need to reserve far in advance," to secure a good site.
    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Potlatch State Park Campground noted, "The bathrooms were just ok," so manage your expectations.

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One parent at Fay Bainbridge Park said, "The camp host is friendly and helpful," which can make a big difference for families.
    • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. A camper at Twanoh State Park Campground mentioned, "There is also access to the water across the street," perfect for family fun.
    • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Belfair State Park Campground appreciated the nearby town for supplies, saying, "Town is 5 minutes down the road if you need something."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Potlatch State Park Campground noted, "The spots are a bit close together and a bit difficult backing in to," so be cautious when choosing a site.
    • Look for Full Hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Millersylvania State Park Campground mentioned, "We had access to water and electricity," which can make your stay more comfortable.
    • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for rain or shine. A visitor at Seal Rock Campground said, "The campground and bathrooms are clean and well maintained," which is essential for a good experience, especially in unpredictable weather.

    Camping near Vaughn, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning and the right campground, you're sure to have a great time!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Vaughn, WA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Vaughn, WA is Lena Lake Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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