Best Tent Camping near Vaughn, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Vaughn, WA (85)
1. Lena Lake Campground
Lilliwaup, Washington10 Reviews•30 Photos•142 SavesThis 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)
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$5 / night
2. Hope Island Marine State Park Campground
Shelton, Washington2 Reviews•7 Photos•96 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Drinking Water
$12 / night
3. Blake Island Marine State Park Campground
Manchester, Washington3 Reviews•2 Photos•87 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$12 - $45 / night
4. Macie's Brook
Lakebay, Washington1 Review•26 Photos•6 SavesA 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..
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$15 - $45 / night
5. NF-2419 Dispersed Site
Lilliwaup, Washington4 Reviews•20 Photos•165 SavesDispersed 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
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
6. Malaney Creek Farm
Shelton, Washington1 Review•7 Photos•29 SavesMCF is situated 12 minutes NE of Shelton Washington with secluded wetlands nested against the SW shores of Spencer Lake. Covering over 114 acres MCF offers terrain from grassy fields to heavily wooded forests and an abundance of sanctuary wetlands. Being surrounded mostly by private timberlands expands the remote feeling this location has to offer. More than 3 miles of maintained trails deliver single track/ pedestrian/equine pathways to wider trails joined by a main trunk trail large enough for vehicles.
Malaney Creek meanders through a cool grassy tree lined meadow where a 40 year old wooden bridge serving the main driveway can be viewed.
Established in 1977 as a resident farm, MCF was once rich with an old growth ceder forest feeding a cedar mill and railroad built by early settlers of Mason County. Remnants of the old growth giants still remain.
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- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
$29 - $185 / night
7. Graves Creek Campground — Olympic National Park
Quinault, Washington13 Reviews•56 Photos•294 SavesLocated in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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8. Green Mountain
Seabeck, Washington1 Review•83 Saves- Dispersed camping, or camping outside of a designated campground, is not allowed.
- The camping stay limit is 5 consecutive days, 15 total days per calendar year.
- Tahuya River Horse Camp is only open for weekend camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Dogs are allowed in Green Mountain and Tahuya but must be kept on a leash. Horseback riders may bring unleashed dogs if they are controlled by voice command.
- Day use fishing sites are open for fishing from April 15 to October 30.
- Be alert for other road users, ranging from heavy vehicles to bicycles, and check your speed accordingly.
- Stay on designated trails. Trails are marked with colored diamonds. White: Single-track trail Yellow: Two-track trail Purple: 4x4 trail
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- Tents
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Toilets
9. Upper Lena Lake — Olympic National Park
Lilliwaup, Washington3 Reviews•16 Photos•38 Saves- Reservable
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- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
- Picnic Table
10. Enchanted Valley — Olympic National Park
Olympic National Forest, Washington6 Reviews•38 Photos•230 Saves- Fires
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- Equestrian
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
- Toilets
Recent Tent Reviews in Vaughn
839 Reviews of 85 Vaughn Campgrounds
Nicholas G.
Guide
FS-2292 Dispersed
There was a ton of dispersed sites on this FR
The road was a little rough but my suv made it fine. No signal and got a little snow on the roof in the morning but it was a good spot with a great view.
- Christina F.Guide
Millersylvania State Park Campground
Chilly Thanksgiving
After months of trying to get reservations for this popular campground, we finally got one for Thanksgiving weekend! 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. We had a pull-through site right across from the dumpster, bathrooms, and camp host. We had decent service for Verizon. There are ample trails throughout the park including a lovely trail along the lake, which is not far from the campground. 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. The thin layer of mud on the pavement made things quite slick as I was trying to get leveling blocks down.
Amber G.
Traveler
Hilltop Camp on Forest Road 2419
Amazing
Gorgeous little spot off a national forest road. Stunning views, no light pollution or car sounds at night. It’s December so of course it’s a bit cold at night and I’d recommend at least AWD to get up here. Will be back.
Minecraft A.
Scout
Game Farm Wilderness Campground
Game Farm Wilderness Campground
Game Farm Wilderness Campground is like a real-life Minecraft experience. Just like building and exploring in Minecraft for PC, you can craft your perfect outdoor adventure here, surrounded by nature, and enjoy endless fun and exploration. For More Info: https://www.minecraftapks.com/minecraft-for-pc/
- bbrandon W.Guide
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.Guide
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.Guide
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.
Frank B.Traveler
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Quiet Park
Really liked the park. Everything was good about it. The only thing for me was that we have a rv, and there is electrical hookups but no water hookups.
- TTitti R.Scout
Schafer State Park Campground
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)
Natalie B.Traveler
Middle Waddell Campground
Nice spot
Discover pass required. Host on site. Paved pads. Some pull thru.
pawanScoutGrand Lake — Olympic National Park
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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.
Ranger
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.ScoutGame 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!
- Jonathan H.Scout
Dean's Campground
Dean's Is No More
Unfortunately this campground is permanently closed.
Sue O.Traveler
Travel Inn RV Resort - KM Resorts
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.
BMRTVScout
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 :)
- cchristineGuide
Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campsite - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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.
- KKira M.Scout
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!
- KKenScout
Dosewallips State Park Campground
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.
- AAdrian H.Scout
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.Guide
Fort Townsend Historical State Park Campground
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.
- JJen M.Guide
Belfair State Park Campground
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.Guide
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.
- CCarolyn P.Scout
Hilltop Camp on Forest Road 2419
Incredible view!
Fairly large and level site with an amazing view. No water. First come first served and this one goes quickly!
Bobby J.Ranger
Large Pull Out (Dispersed) on FR 24
Various Large Pullout spots
There was a handful of large pull out spots along this road. Nothing fancy and not secluded but got the job done
Rory J.TravelerFay 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.
- FFlamingo R.Scout
🦩Flamingo Ridge🦩
Beautiful
Beautiful property!
Guide to Vaughn
Tent camping near Vaughn, Washington offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Enjoy the serene environment at NF-2419 Dispersed Site, where you can pitch your tent by the river and experience the freedom of boondocking without permits.
- At Blake Island Marine State Park Campground, campers can take advantage of drinking water, picnic tables, and well-maintained restrooms, making for a comfortable stay.
- Hope Island Marine State Park Campground offers a beautiful setting with picnic tables and vault toilets, perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Experience the magic of nature at Green Mountain, where multiple trails are open for hiking, horseback riding, and motorcycle adventures.
- For a unique experience, visit Malaney Creek Farm, where you can explore trails and enjoy the tranquility of the forest while spotting local wildlife.
- Macie's Brook provides a great spot for fishing and relaxing by the water, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.
Campers enjoy these natural features
- The stunning views and diverse ecosystems at Aldrich Lake create a picturesque backdrop for tent camping, with opportunities for wildlife observation.
- Dispersed Woods Camp offers a truly immersive experience in nature, allowing campers to enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods.
- The scenic trails and lush landscapes surrounding Lilliwaup Creek Campground provide a perfect setting for hiking and exploring the great outdoors.
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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