Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Yelm, WA

Yelm is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Yelm is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Yelm, WA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Yelm, Washington (155)

    1. Millersylvania State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Tenino, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $45 / night

    "This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."

    "This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia.  The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers.  "

    2. Alder Lake Park

    31 Reviews
    La Grande, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 569-2778

    "They were also very dog friendly, they had a pet post outside the bathrooms and poop bags available."

    "It's about an hours drive from Paradise, which makes it less ideal than Cougar Rock if that's your destination, but the reservations do not fill up nearly as quickly."

    3. American Heritage Campground

    16 Reviews
    Tumwater, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 943-8778

    $40 - $60 / night

    "The dog park is a wonderful addition."

    "Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us."

    4. Riverbend Campground

    7 Reviews
    DuPont, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 491-2534

    "This site does is a back in, but the slab is at a 90 degree angle from the drive.  So you will have to back your trailer around a corner if you plan to park it on the slab. "

    "Friendly staff, nice river walks and nice picnic spots. Children and dog play grounds."

    5. Dash Point State Park Campground

    72 Reviews
    Federal Way, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $20 / night

    ""Firstly, I just have to say what a positive and amazing experience I had at this campground. The volunteers were friendly, kind and absolutely awesome to interact with."

    "The campground itself is tucked into a beautiful, forested area with plenty of trees and privacy between sites. Ours had a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table."

    6. Elkamp Eastcreek

    37 Reviews
    Mineral, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 492-3104

    $25 - $40 / night

    "This is a great place to stay, clean, creek access, tons of space for dogs to play in the field, nice little trail access from the field next to the campground."

    "We stayed at site #10 it is a fantastic pull through site super close to the creek(if you want to be real close check out site #3). Super dog friendly and nice big sites."

    7. Lewis North Travel Camp - Joint Base Lewis McChord

    7 Reviews
    DuPont, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 967-7744

    $12 - $35 / night

    "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."

    8. Penrose Point State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Lakebay, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $32 / night

    "Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons."

    "Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING!"

    9. Camp Murray Beach

    4 Reviews
    DuPont, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 584-5411

    $8 - $32 / night

    "This was a beautiful pet friendly camp site showers water to play in animal friendly all around beautiful and amazing"

    "Need to reserve your site online with the JBLM MWR or go to the adventure center building nearby on base. Nice access to American Lake and fishing nearby as well."

    10. Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "The Mayfield Lake is the main attraction. Be sure to visit the day use area across the road for lake access with swimming, picnic, and a dog park on the water."

    "One of my favorite campgrounds in Washington! Lots of camping spots right on Lake Mayfield with tons of trails in and around the campground."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Yelm, WA

1161 Reviews of 155 Yelm Campgrounds


  • Carla S.
    Jul. 31, 2016

    Dash Point State Park Campground

    Dash Point Beach

    Really cute camp spot and play area!! Pet friendly and dog park! Went here on our trip to Tacoma north of the city. Very nice beach and area!! There's also a light house to check out while you are here!

  • Daniel L.
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Ike Kinswa State Park Campground

    On Mayfield Lake

    The Mayfield Lake is the main attraction. Be sure to visit the day use area across the road for lake access with swimming, picnic, and a dog park on the water.

    Very good privacy for the standard campsite loop. Standard campsites are either pull through or back in.

    There's a trail around the edge of the lake in campsite loop. Find the point, you wont be disappointed.

  • Natalie S.
    Sep. 15, 2021

    American Heritage Campground

    Great RV site

    Comfortable peaceful if it had wifi it would be perfect. The dog park is a wonderful addition.

  • Jake R.
    Nov. 5, 2023

    American Heritage Campground

    Great campground right before Olympic NP

    Great campground right before Olympic national park. Facilities are amazing and great dog park! Host was very friendly and took great care of us.

  • Susan O.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mt. St. Helens RV Park

    Very Poor Quality - False Advertising

    This place is totally disgusting and in need of repairs. False advertising, many amenities are listed on their website and are not offered, nor are in working order. Only one bathhouse, that is very dark and dirty. Rotten old stairway that leads to dog park, very unsafe. Wooden structure in children's play area is leaning and rotted. Broken metal toys. Dried grass and tall weeds everywhere, berry bushes. No maintenance. No wifi, no cable tv, no level RV spot. No public access to game room/club house area. Which looked more like their private storage area with tires. No community kitchen. Everything in total disarray and in need of repair.

  • Stephanie V.
    May. 12, 2021

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Regular campsites and yurts - YES; RV spots - NO!!!

    I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in. But don't go for the RV sites, which are laid out in a parking lot setting with no real distance from neighbors and not surrounded by trees. Unless that's your jam. It was definitely not ours, tent camping alongside some friends with a trailer who liked nothing more than to hang out at said trailer, and walk through the campground to look at other.. trailers. I don't think they even stepped foot in the 7+ miles of forest trails which is a few steps away. If you can step away from the hookups and get a real campsite off the RV pad, it is a stunning experience. Each site is surrounded by trees, creating privacy and serenity.  Another great option is the yurts. We stayed in Yurt 2 (the only pet friendly yurt) and loved it. 

    For those with RV's, trailers, campers - look into the regular sites because I think some of them even have hookups and can accommodate most sizes. Just steer clear of RV sites T1-T16.

  • Christine L.
    Apr. 13, 2020

    Holiday Park Military - Lewis McChord Base

    NW Adventure Center

    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.

  • Jody S.
    Jul. 5, 2020

    Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground

    Joecoastie and his dog

    Spent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet. Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days. Just register campsite upon arrival at front billboard or call ahead with questions or availability. First come first serve. Entire campground has decent roads but go extra extra slow in areas. Their are also couple nice campground public toilets but NO water or power. Bring sewer if able. Pet friendly but rules strictly enforced. I gave it 5 stars due to MY stay was amazing and my dog had a good time too. Thanks Margaret McKenny Camp hosts Ginny and Steve.


Guide to Yelm

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Yelm, Washington, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Yelm

  • At Elkamp Eastcreek, you can explore beautiful meadows and trails, perfect for long walks with your dog.
  • Alder Lake Park offers a designated swim area and playground, making it a great spot for family fun with your pet.
  • Enjoy hiking and fishing at Penrose Point State Park Campground, where your dog can accompany you on adventures along the trails.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • American Heritage Campground features clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Thousand Trails Chehalis, you’ll find spacious sites with plenty of room for your dog to roam and play.
  • Camp Lakeview provides a small store for essentials, making it easy to stock up on supplies for your pet during your stay.

Tips for camping with dogs near Yelm

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while exploring the grounds at Joemma Beach State Park Campground, as it helps ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Riverbend Campground, as amenities may be limited.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog at Midway RV Park to maintain the campground's cleanliness and keep it enjoyable for all guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Yelm, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Yelm, WA is Millersylvania State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 34 reviews.

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