Adam A.

Seattle, WA

Joined September 2018

Hipster and over priced

This place was a great idea that just tried to do too much, then charged too much. They have a hotel, a hostel, covered camping, open camping and rv parking all in a very tiny spot. The van/rv parking is just a large gravel lot with power and i think water hookups. We only used power. The covered tent sites are very odd. Like camping in a carport. One table, one tent, 3 walls and a permanent canvas tarp overhead. Our parents stayed in a hotel room which was nice, very hipster instagram cute. We also checked out the hostel space and it seemed great. Probably the best deal here since you get all the shared extras for less cost. The big draws here are the shared amenities, a field between the tents and vans with a stage where they often have bands in the summer. A communal cooking area with grills, prep area and sinks and inside they serve coffee and beer in the morning and afternoon respectively. I followed and donated to these guys when they were on kickstarter pitching it as a place for surfers to hang and an alternative to the rv laden state parks. Then when it finally happened it was at prices that surfers would rather stay at the state parks than pay extra for less space. I think they got their wires crossed. But for what they are they do it right. Pay a little extra and post lots of photos of almost camping.

The back up plan

This is the backup plan when you want a last minute spot and Twin Harbors is booked up. Nothing online. This is run by a very nice older lady who will take call in reservations but always seems to be more full when you call than they are when you arrive. Last stay she said I got one of the last sites and it was maybe 30% full. The tent sites are variable in size from a single tent to a party zone open field. There are bathrooms but I never noticed if there were showers since we shower after surfing at westhaven. She has plenty of rv spots and plenty of long term residents. The best thing about Kila hana is you can almost always get a site and it' s inside city limits so you can have a fire when there is a burn ban on twin harbors.

Beach fun within walk

This is the spot to camp if your heading to westport, wa. The A side, sites 192-299 are the best for summer camping but in the late fall and winter this side can get flooded out and it is often closed. There are trails that lead thru the woods out to the beach and for the less adventurous you can follow a paved road just to the north. There is a winery/restaurant within walking distance that was recently rebuilt. There is a gas station just down the road for the few things you forgot and right beside the gas station is a great help yourself firewood seller with very reasonable prices for the area.

The A side has two bathroom buildings with showers that are coin operated but you have to get coins at the ranger station at the main entrance on B side. Make sure you pick up a few to save a walk. You can also rent cabins or yurts on the A side.

The B side offers better RV access with hookups and a dump site. The tent sites on the B side are slightly more closed in with a cozy woodsy feel.

Bring the bug spray, the mosquitos can get rampant during the wetter times since there is often standing water thru the bogs and marsh nearby.

Down the road is the cute town of westport where you can catch your own fish or buy fresh caught right off the docks. If you missed Brady's oyster farm on the way in you can pick up some at Merinos along with a great selection of seasonal local caught fish.