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Most popular campgrounds in Western Washington

Ohanapecosh Campground in Mt. Rainier National Forest Map Ohanapecosh Campground on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs. Directions and more information Cougar Rock Campground in Mt. Rainier National Forest Map Cougar Rock Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is convenient to the Paradise area. Cougar Rock campground is located at an elevation of 3,180 feet. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. Cougar Rock Campground has one lookout point from which campers can view Mt. Rainier. Cougar Rock is relatively rustic, but has drinking water, flush toilets and picnic tables at all 173 campsites. Directions and more information Saltwater State Park near Des Moines Map Saltwater State Park is a camping park featuring 1,445 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound, halfway between the cities of Tacoma and Seattle. The two cities jointly and literally buried a hatchet at the park during the 1926 park dedication as a symbol of the end of their mutual competition. The park is a recreational destination nestled in the core of urban living, with forested trails and beach access. Directions and more information Pearrygin Lake State Park in the Methow Valley Map Pearrygin Lake State Park is a camping park with more than 1,200 acres in the Methow Valley of north central Washington. The park features expansive green lawns leading to 11,000-feet of waterfront on Pearrygin Lake. The lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating. Old Willows and Ash provide shade on hot summer days. Hikers can also walk the Rex Derr trail, a 3.1-mile loop through the east campground and along the shrub steppe hillside above Pearrygin Lake. Directions and more information Larrabee State Park on Samish Bay Map Larrabee State Park is a 2,683-acre camping park with 8,100-feet of saltwater shoreline on Samish Bay near Bellingham in northwest Washington. The park features two freshwater lakes, coves, and tidelands. Sunsets are gorgeous. A variety of non-motorized, multiple-use trails wind through the park. Directions and more information Rockport State Park Map Rockport State Park is a 670-acre park in an ancient forest. The old growth was never logged, and the entire ecosystem remains in place, creating a rare, natural forest with a canopy so dense that minimal sunlight penetrates to the ground. The park stands at the foot of Sauk Mountain, which has an elevation of 5,400 feet and a steep but climbable trail to the top. Directions and more information Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island Map Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000-feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900-feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for breath-taking views, old-growth forests, abundant wildlife, sand dunes, 174 varieties of birds, spectacular views of shoreline, mountains, islands, and sunsets make this park a favorite for visitors to the Northwest. Directions and more information Kachess Lake Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Map Kachess Lake Campground is a pleasant 5 1/2 mile drive from Interstate 90, Exit 62. The 92 acre U.S. Forest Service facility is located on the northwest shore of Kachess Lake with Little Kachess Lake to the immediate north. Set in dense old-growth evergreens and surrounded by high mountains, Kachess Campground has over 100 campsites and one group campsite (by reservation only). It is an excellent location for family camping. Directions and more information Nason Creek in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Map Nason Creek Campground is located on the southeastern end of Lake Wenatchee - close to I-90. Canoeing in the creek is a popular activity. Directions and more information There are a few different camp systems in Washington, including the state, and two federal systems. (file photo) Denny Creek is in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Map On the Snoqualmie River, this is one of the oldest Forest Service campgrounds in the forest. You can walk to nearby Wagon Road Trail, Franklin Falls Trail and Denny Creek Trail, which enters the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Directions and more information Verlot Campground is in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Map Verlot Campground is much sunnier than its camping neighbor Turlo. The tree canopy is more open allowing more sunlight to hit the ground. Although just off the Mountain Loop Highway, Verlot is a relatively quiet camp, and its close proximity to the South Fork Stillaguamish River allows easy fishing access. Directions and more information Seal Rock in Olympic National Forest Map This popular campground with its beautiful views of Hood Canal and the mountains to the southeast is located directly on Hood Canal. Seal Rock Campground is one of the few national forest campgrounds located on salt water with harvestable oysters for public use. Directions and more information Falls Creek in Olympic National Forest Map Falls Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Quinault Lake next to Falls Creek, a crystal clear stream, in the temperate rainforest. Access to the Quinault National Recreation Trail System from the campground. A short walk along the lake shore brings you to Quinault Lodge. Directions and more information Lower Falls in Gifford Pinchot National Forest Map Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (60 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water. Directions and more information Sunset Campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest Map Sunset Falls is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall with other wonders also within a short hike of the day use parking and campground. The campground is open all year. Directions and more information Panther Creek Campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest Map Panther Creek Campground is located in the deep forest, with a stream close by. Close access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. Directions and more information
Most popular campgrounds in Western Washington