Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

Camping in Tolt McDonald park for Timberfest in the roof top tent was better than any previous camping I’ve done there. 

I would highly recommend getting a premium site if you can, we set up two ground tents, a roof top tent, and had three cars parked in our spot. We also had a picnic table and a fire pit with room left over. 

The music is always the best part of timberfest but there’s something to be said about wandering around the park at night with 100’s of other music lovers. 

The food trucks and merch were great as always, but per usual the toilets were not emptied enough for the number of people. The normal park bathrooms are shut down during this festival. 




timberfest

We were eager to see Seattle, especially Jason Jr. who had been waiting a year to go. First, we wanted to make a stop at the REI flagship store downtown for some climbing gear.  We circled the block several times unable to find parking that could accommodate our 45 foot length. There was another store, just outside of town at Redmond Town Center with plenty of parking and a Red Robin. Woo-Hoo! After some ropes, harnesses, D-rings, hiking shoes, pocket knife, climbing book, etc. our pocket book was a little sore. We were exhausted from the long day of driving and eager to get to the campground.King County Tolt MacDonald Park was on the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers. It looked like a very nice place to camp, fish, hike, etc. but we didn't intend on spending much time there. There were only a small amount of sites but they had full hookups which is always great. There were trails and a suspension bridge that went across the river. But our main reason for being here was to see Seattle. The next morning, we rented a minivan so it would be easier to get around town. Our first stop was the Space Needle. The elevator ride to the top was pretty quick. Then you could go out on the deck and walk around to see the  views of the city and Puget Sound.
Afterwards, we found a skate park around the corner for the boys to release some energy. 
 In Seattle Center there were many cool attractions like the glass museum, children's museum and lots of parks to sit and relax.  After skating for about an hour, we rode the monorail to the Pike Place Market downtown. We were hoping to see some fish being thrown around. We couldn't find the right spot but it was still a neat place to buy fresh produce, seafood and unique items from local vendors. 


Closest to Seattle we could get...

Okay. I know I'm so out of the loop because I haven't been to timberfest, But outside of the music festival this is still a great spot close to the city if you want to get away but not drive too far. 

Great spot close to the city

The only campground we've been to where we didn't need to level the trailer.  RV sites are all pull through its fairly quiet. Nice setting lots of outdoor and indoor activities with in a short drive.  We didn't use the restrooms since we have a self-contained trailer.  There's a charge dump station at the ministorage at the turn off.

Great location 

This was part of our questival and we had an amazing time with our co team we met for the first time!!! We will never forget our experience

We had a blast!!!

**Campground Review:**

This park is big, beautiful, and very family friendly. I've been camping in this park a few times and the only complaint I have during a high traffic weekend (like a music festival - [TimberFest](http://www.timbermusicfest.com) happens here yearly) is that there are not enough rest rooms! There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car. There are also spots with RV hookups if you roll like that. If you venture across the Shakey bridge there are hiking trails, access to the water, and plenty of trees to hang your hammock in. There are also additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge. You can access the water from both sides of the bridge so don't fret! This park is super close to downtown Redmond so if you are looking for an easy trip, or something a little more remote on the other side of the bridge, this is the spot for you.

**Product Review:**

As a Ranger for The Dyrt I get the opportunity to test awesome products! At Told MacDonald Park I tested out my Belmont Blanket. I've had the opportunity to use my [Belmont Blanket Hella Good blanket](http://www.belmontblanket.com/thedyrtcom/) a couple of times now and it has been a great addition to my trips. The soft side is super soft (and baby friendly) and the waterproof side is great to put down on the grass (or facing up in your hammock) to keep any condensation off of you. The blanket also has a great rustic look to it that all my friends loved. I leave it in the back seat of my car all the time in case I want to go hang out in the sand or grass, or need some emergency warmth. I've owned a couple of other adventure blankets and now that I have this one it has become my go-to blanket. Sleeping in my hammock with it was awesome for an extra layer of warmth - underquilt on the bottom, Belmont Blanket on top! Overall I would highly recommend this blanket to adventurers, campers, and casual picnickers alike. You don't have to be a nomad to enjoy a nice cuddle in this blanket.

Ranger Review: Belmont Blanket Hella Good Blanket at Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

told macdonald is super cute park and campground! they offer the typical primitive campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, as well as yurts and shipping container conversions for those who want more of a "GLAMping" outdoor experience. the campground, park and trails are very well maintained and they even provide you with garden carts to help you get your stuff across the bridge. great spot for steelhead + salmon fishing. we've fished steelhead and pinks out of the snoqualmie river in the past. it's located right smack in the middle of carnation so on a nice sunny day you could walk out of the park to get pizza, ice cream or even mexican food. the suspension bridge is pretty cool, but hold onto your phones tight because it could slip through the holes into the river below. i would rate this place as 4-5 star park / 3-4 star camping since it's not even close to roughing it. those bucolic woods are our backyard.

cute woodsy getaway super close to the city!

Love this campground! So beautiful here and peaceful!

Questival camp

Bridge.

This campground was clean there are alot of rat holes  so make sure you keep tents and car doors closed and bring pepper spray there are bears around other then that it is a cool place to camp

Pretty cool 

Overall we had a good time here, river is close by for water playing, and there is a playground for kids in the park. Grocery store is only two minutes away which makes it super convenient. However, the tent campsites have no shades, so on a sunny day it can get really hot. It's not a place where you can spend much time at the campsite during the day in my opinion. 

Ok tent camping site for family 

What a beautiful place!
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.
All the RV sites are drive-through, with water and 20, 30, and 50-Amp service.  (There is a privately-run RV dump on the way to the park.)
The sites are wide because of the driveway.  No trees between sites, but some bushes between sites offer some privacy for the back half of the sites.
The 17 RV sites are around a huge lawn, with the restroom building at one end, and a path down the middle that is part of a long, level, paved bike/walking trail.
There is a shower in each restroom, so the whole building is heated (which was really nice, since the lows were in the 30s in April, 2022)
Access to both rivers is at the South end of the RV loop.
There are tent-only sites to the North, and also yurts and more tent sites across a picturesque foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River.  There are carts available to roll your stuff over the footbridge.

Beautiful & Quiet Campground only 36 minutes from Seattle

Love this place, the view from the bridge makes for some amazing photographs and it’s so well hidden, one of my favorite places.