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Tent Camping near Monroe, WA
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Forested mountains surrounding Monroe, Washington offer tent campsites ranging from developed walk-in sites to free primitive tent camping. Wallace Falls State Park Campground in Gold Bar provides walk-in tent sites year-round with picnic tables and trash collection. The Woodlands at Lake Stickney features four secluded walk-in tent sites with toilets and trash service. For more primitive tent camping experiences, Gothic Basin offers hike-in tent sites accessible via a challenging 7-mile trail. Mountain Loop Highway Dispersed Camp, located north of Monroe, provides free primitive tent camping with fire rings but no facilities, requiring a permit for overnight stays.
Most tent campgrounds in the Monroe area feature natural surfaces with minimal site preparation. Campers should bring their own water, as drinking water is rarely available at primitive sites. Wallace Falls allows fires and provides firewood for purchase, while some areas implement seasonal fire bans during dry summer months. Vault toilets are available at established campgrounds but absent at dispersed sites where campers must follow Leave No Trace principles for waste disposal. The Mountain Loop Highway sites feature dirt or forest duff surfaces with simple fire rings and no amenities, requiring complete self-sufficiency.
In early summer, backcountry tent sites at Gothic Basin offer spectacular mountain views and solitude. According to one camper, "There was plenty of space to set up camp at the lake and down in the basin," though finding flat ground can be challenging. Sites along Mountain Loop Highway provide riverside tent camping with natural log seating and rock fire rings in heavily forested settings. A visitor to South Fork Sauk River noted, "Half way along the Mountain Loop Highway you encounter numerous spacious tent sites with fire rings and gorgeous river and mountain view camp grounds." Tent campers frequently report dusty conditions during summer months, so protective gear for equipment is advisable.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Monroe (42)
1. Wallace Falls State Park Campground
"I picked enough berries to share with my crew. There is nothing better than perfectly ripe blackberries on a camping ⛺️ trip."
"We arrived and only had hammocks to camp in and the two walk up sites did not provides trees to manage our hammocks."
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $12 - $61 / night
2. Woodlands at Lake Stickney
"The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby. Check them out and share some pics from your trip on the Dyrt!"
"However, I've been to the public Access area and have to say that it's very peaceful and has a restroom which is nice. I'm a local."
from $60 - $68 / night
3. Hollyhock Farm
"The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem! Highly highly reccomended :-)"
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $65 / night
4. Paine Field Community Park
"A great clean safe place in the city and surrounded by trees and nature"
5. Paca Pride Guest Ranch
"Camped on a yurt tent pad here and it was awesome. Alpacas and other animals. Mellow and fun!"
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
from $35 - $149 / night
6. Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
"Easy to find and peaceful next to the river. No noise from the road."
"Even on the gravel section most are pull-offs or quite close to the road. They are dispersed sites so no amenities. Most are close or have access to the Sauk River."
7. Big Country
"We're so happy to have this beautiful property on our platform. This site is secluded yet close to the Possession Sound Preserve. Book your stay today and leave them a review!"
Check Availabilityfrom $50 / night
8. Duvalla
Check Availabilityfrom $90 - $100 / night
9. Gothic Basin
"Pros: nice one backpacks there, so you have all the room in the world, and privacy too. Incredible view. Ready access to glacial melt streams for filtering (and swimming 😉)."
"My sister and I hiked to the basin and then another mile over rock faces to Foggy Lake to camp for the night."
10. San Juan Campground
"According to the researchers at the Whale Museum (located in the lighthouse at Limekiln Point SP), the orcas that we saw were the first resident orcas spotted that season!"
Drive Time
- 31 min from Seattle, WA
- 43 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 7 min from Bellingham, WA
- 1 hr 22 min from Bremerton, WA
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Tent Camping Reviews near Monroe, WA
1203 Reviews of 42 Monroe Campgrounds
Austin A.ScoutTrailer Inns RV Park (Bellevue)
This place covers your basics. Electric and water hookup, tight parking with neighbors less than 1ft away on both sides. The rating I gave is mostly a reflection of the staff though. The staff were not friendly, seemed annoyed that I was booking with them and provided incorrect information on how to park/setup so I had to turn my 33ft rig around 3 times in these very narrow driveways.
- Kari T.
GuideFort Flagler Historical State Park Campground
This historical campground has a great deal of history. It is one of the few forts that actually has 2 guns still in place. The campground is showing it's age but still a great place to be. Some of the sites are not private, others are slightly more private. The water flow can be a bit temperamental. There are lots of trails, a beach, bunkers to explore and a museum. During the summer there are kayak rentals, a little store and even paragliding. Fun place for all ages.
- SShannon W.
TravelerBay View State Park Campground
We stay at bay view when ever we are in the area. Staff is great & the views are beautiful.
Marissa O.GuideDash Point State Park Campground
Nice 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.
Dianna and Barney R.ScoutTrailer Inns RV Park (Bellevue)
Delightful RV park close to the city
This place is so nice. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked to the check-in desk. Dave and Victoria are so kind. This place is so nice and neat and clean. They have a pool and a hot tub which is a plus and a sauna. It was very nice to be able to chatter with them and joke back-and-forth like they were old friends. You can’t go wrong staying here. The only thing is I hate to tell anyone how nice it is cause then I might not be able to get in.
sue M.ScoutPort Susan Camping Club
Port Susan Camping Resort Warning
My review is from my own experience but there are numerous other reviews that express my same sentiments. I was there 7 years and only had infractions during one month. (all from the same ranger) and one speeding infraction.
Port Susan Camping Resort has been a bad experience for me and presently turned to bitter. I sold my lot but the check got lost in the mail. I asked the sales agent to replace the check and I have waited approximately 35 days! I finally asked the board to intervene. This is bad business. This is a sample of the treatment or abuse I was given at Port Susan from the sales office. Replacing a check is easy and the money is not even drawn on Port Susan, it comes from the buyer. What would happen if I were paid but the buyer could not access the lot or wasn't given a gate pass or if the sales had to wait for their commission for 35 days after the sale? I was treated so unfairly! They showed me lots for sale with BLACK MOLD.I would think I am being targeted once again but there are many complaints that have been filed about poor management, unfair fines and being targeted if you speak up. The only recourse you have is to go to Tribal court since Port Susan Camping resort is Tribal owned. If you ask me this is a conflict of interest? Bottom line, absolute power leads to absolute corruption. Port Susan is like living under communist rule: The board took a vote to install 50 amp service, the members voted against it because most trailers use 30 amp. The 50 amp was installed any way and members have to pay for it. I spoke up on Campers Chat, but PSCC has the right to determine what will be allowed to be viewed. Freedom of Speech, NOT sat Port Susan. Members have to be careful who they speak to, if they speak against unfair fines to one of"them" they will be targeted. I have been targeted by one ranger who gave me 1200.00 worth of fines in one month. There used to be one ranger who patrolled lots 24 hours a day now there are 2 or 3. You are under constant survelience and fined for violations. Port Susan changes the rules constantly. One example, the road going downhill to the laundra mat and mailbox changed the speed limit to 5 miles per hour. Try going down a hill at 5 miles per hour. I was fined 200.00 at 5:00 am. This was thrown out because no one could do this but later going down hill to the front gate is a radar controlled system. I accidentally was going 17 mph in a 15 mph and was fined 400.00 for going over the speed limit for a 2nd infraction! no where in this country has fines like this but PSCC has unlimited power and no jusidiction. If you take it Tribal Court,( they lease the land to Port Susan you can be held liable to pay the attorney fees against Port Susan. There is less than 30 years on the lease so your membership is a poor investment. Not to mention that they have water pipe problems and boil water warnings posted periodically. If they decide to change all the water pipes the members will pay. I had rats get into my trucks. One was towed to Toyota and they found a rat. The rats got into the cab. I replaced this truck with a brand new Honda and during an oil change was notified that rat tracks were found all over my distributor cover and it was only at my site for 2 weeks!!! Many members tell the truth once they leave and abuse and mistreatment is the norm. THIS IS A FEAR BASED COMMUNITY Good luck with your purchase
- TTeresa A.
LegendMountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
Overnight stop
The dispersed sites are on the narrow, gravel section. There are a few on the paved area but most have been blocked off. Even on the gravel section most are pull-offs or quite close to the road. They are dispersed sites so no amenities. Most are close or have access to the Sauk River. The road and TH’s were very busy but cleared out as evening settled in.
- TTeresa A.Legend
US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
Overnight stay
Road closures due to a bridge out closed off probably the better sites up top but we did find a great spot off the road with a view. Enjoyed a nice evening under the stars and a campfire.
Guide to Monroe
Tent camping near Monroe, Washington provides diverse options from county parks to free dispersed camping within the surrounding Cascade foothills. Most campgrounds in the area are situated between 500-1,200 feet elevation, with summer temperatures averaging 75°F during daytime and dropping to 50°F at night. Rainy conditions persist from October through April, creating muddy terrain at unimproved sites during shoulder seasons.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Squire Creek Park & Campground, campers can access the creek where seasonal fishing is permitted. One visitor mentioned, "A trail takes you to Squire Creek where there's a little beach area" that provides good access to the water.
Hiking to waterfalls: The Wallace Falls State Park Campground serves as an excellent base for waterfall exploration. A camper notes, "The hike to Wallace Falls (lower & upper) is moderate & enjoyable. The 'wooded hike' meanders along the Wallace River, which is said to have salmon & steelhead in August."
Wildlife viewing: Several campsites offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. At Paca Pride Guest Ranch, you can stay near farm animals. One visitor shared their experience: "Camped on a yurt tent pad here and it was awesome. Alpacas and other animals. Mellow and fun!"
Foraging opportunities: Seasonal berry picking enhances the camping experience in summer months. A camper at Wallace Falls mentioned, "If camping in July-August, blackberries abound! I picked enough berries to share with my crew. There is nothing better than perfectly ripe blackberries on a camping trip."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Hollyhock Farm offers secluded tent camping spots that provide solitude. A camper shared: "The sites were secluded from one another within a beautiful forest, the toilet was clean and fairly close to the sites, parking was easy and the host was a total gem!"
Natural surroundings: Woodlands at Lake Stickney provides a natural setting despite being near urban areas. A visitor noted, "The tent sites at Hearth Street Properties offer secluded spots near the water, with conveniences like restaurants nearby."
Riverside locations: Many campers prefer sites along water. At Mountain Loop Highway Dispersed Camp, one camper described, "Easy enough to access right off the mountain loop highway. Meandering sites along the river with good logs for benches and fire rings made from forest rocks. Heavily forested and beautiful."
Seasonal tranquility: Timing affects the camping experience significantly. A camper at Squire Creek Park noted, "Busy summer = road noise. Early spring and fall much more tranquil. Love playing the creek. Campsites are nicely spaced and private enough."
What you should know
Locked facilities: Some campgrounds have limited restroom access. A camper at Squire Creek Park reported, "During the early evening of our first night, they came and locked the bathrooms leaving the entire campground with one, well used portable toilet."
Road noise concerns: Several campgrounds near Monroe are affected by traffic sounds. A visitor to Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp cautioned: "The directions had me believing that the dispersed camping was just various pull offs on the highway loop and that's where I stayed. It was loud and it felt like the traffic was coming through my tent at times."
Campsite selection matters: At Squire Creek Park, the location within the campground affects vehicle access. One camper advised, "If camping in a trailer, take special note of accessibility of the site by checking out the campground map. I would recommend the sites 1 - 11 area as most accessible for trailers."
Limited amenities: Most tent sites near Monroe have basic facilities. At Wallace Falls, a camper noted, "We arrived and only had hammocks to camp in and the two walk up sites did not provide trees to manage our hammocks. Therefore we parked in the parking lot near a tree and strung our hammocks from the tree to the car."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Paine Field Community Park offers recreation facilities for children. According to one visitor: "We visit this park frequently as it is great for the kids. It's clean and has bathrooms available!"
Off-season visits: Families can find more availability during shoulder seasons. A visitor to Squire Creek Park was surprised: "Reservable campsites, mature forest, 2 hours from Seattle, not full on Labor Day weekend! I didn't know that existed."
Pet-friendly options: Many campgrounds allow dogs with proper supervision. A camper at Paine Field Community Park shared: "A great clean safe place in the city and surrounded by trees and nature" that works well for both "dogs and kids in the city."
Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies widely across camping areas. At Squire Creek, one camper noted, "Great pitstop on the way to northern cascades. We had a site away from the road so minimal road noise. Good connectivity on verizon" - important for families needing to stay connected.
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup options: Few campgrounds near Monroe offer full hookups for RVs. At Tulalip Casino, a camper explained, "Nice free camping for up to three nights. Just call security (number is on the sign) to register when you arrive. Very nice friendly security staff."
Campsite dimensions: Many forest campsites have tight clearance. An RVer at Squire Creek Park warned, "The site we chose was based on length but it was narrow, with a tree branch that kept us from going further back on the site and some tricky turns to get to it."
Overnight alternatives: When formal campgrounds are full, some options exist for self-contained units. A visitor to Tulalip Casino noted, "This is just a parking lot for you to park your RV while gaming. There is a spot for the animals to wee and that is about it."
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