The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Lake Cavanaugh, Washington

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience near Lake Cavanaugh, Washington. With over 2,100 options that accommodate pets, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friend. Whether you're looking for a rustic spot by the lake or a cozy cabin nestled in the woods, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like The Landing at Index WA (597 reviews), Bumps & Bruzas (333 reviews), and Cedar+Fern (258 reviews) to see why they're so popular. Plus, enjoy amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and showers. And don't forget to take advantage of the nearby activities such as surfing, climbing, and swimming. Prices range from as low as $5 per night to an average of $50 per night, so there's something for every budget. Start planning your unforgettable camping trip today!

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience near Lake Cavanaugh, Washington. With over 2,100 options that accommodate pets, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friend. Whether you're looking for a rustic spot by the lake or a cozy cabin nestled in the woods, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like The Landing at Index WA (597 reviews), Bumps & Bruzas (333 reviews), and Cedar+Fern (258 reviews) to see why they're so popular. Plus, enjoy amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and showers. And don't forget to take advantage of the nearby activities such as surfing, climbing, and swimming. Prices range from as low as $5 per night to an average of $50 per night, so there's something for every budget. Start planning your unforgettable camping trip today!

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1. Oostema Farmstead Campsites

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47mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging · Everson, WA

Hi we’re Glen and Lisa Oostema – the proud owners of Oostema Farmstead, a working farm located a short drive from Lynden, WA. You will roam the 117 acres. We have raspberries and field crops that surround the Farmstead. You will also find our herd of cattle as we raise Grass-Fed Wagyu here on the Farmstead. We have loved sharing our home, and the Farmstead with many guests, turned friends, from all around the world! It is indeed our priority to provide a comfortable, beautiful, and peaceful space for you. But most importantly, we hope you will find rest and relaxation close to nature with a glimpse into a slow living pace, and we hope to share that experience with you through your stay. If you have difficulty with anything, do not hesitate to let us know, and we will be more than happy to help you. 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Oostema Farmstead is delighted to offer an exclusively adult retreat experience, crafting a serene and mature atmosphere for guests aged 18 and above. It is a working farm and children, machinery and animals don’t mix well! 1 pet per RV (no dogs in tents) and must adhere to our rules, ask us for more information.

2. The Chuckanut Rock

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29mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 1 site · Lodging · Edison, WA

Watch the sunset into the world famous San Juan Islands. Our property is located on the scenic Chuckanut Drive. It is a 15 minute walk to Taylor United's Seafood Bar that has beer and wine. You will need boots just below the knee, or hiking shoes that will get wet. The Creek crossing is a little deeper this year. You will also be crossing a muddy area for about 20 yards, you will sink about 3 inches into the mud. The hike into the campsite takes 12 minutes. You need to contact me to check the tides, as to be able to get to the campsite. We need to hike in below a 5 foot tide. Starting October, the campsite closes for winter. Again , this campsite is Tide dependent. The first question to me should be, What is the latest we can hike in? I am not Moses, I can’t part the sea. Camp closed during winter October/ march

3. A Taste of Whidbey

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33mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 9 sites · Tents · Clinton, WA

Take a break from the city and connect with nature by staying at our magical farm property located on the very south end of Whidbey Island, WA (12 minutes from the Clinton ferry dock). You can enjoy such activities as swinging in one of the many hammocks, getting goldfish pedicures, feeding some of the sweet animals, talking with the parrot, doing goat yoga, picking fresh fruits and vegetables for dinner you can prepare in our outdoor cabana kitchen, eating s'mores at one of the many firepits, visiting the beautiful flower gardens or simply enjoying the peace and quiet. Wildlife galore including bald and golden eagles, red tail hawks, deer, raccoons, heron and coyotes. Some nights, we have live music in the evening by one of South Whidbey's amazing bands and beer flowing from the taps built into the wall of the cabana. It is just me and an occasional worker operating the property so you may see us weeding, feeding farm animals or watering some of the many gardens. You are encouraged to participate in activities on the farm and children are welcome to do the same. We are 5 minutes from Bailey's Corner Store, Whidbey's best burger joint, which has great music various nights of the week, and Ogres Brewery which also has great entertainment and beer. Langley and Freeland are each 20 minutes away. Note that all sites are TENT-ONLY sites. There is no car, roof-top tent or RV camping availability.

4. Gooseberry point off-grid homestead

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41mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 16 sites · Tents · Marietta Alderwood, WA

The property is 20 acres surrounded by the Lummi First Nations Reservation. It is near the ocean however beach access is for tribal members only. Please respect this. There are some trails on the property, more being developed. The area is on the west side of Bellingham Bay and within 15 min scenic drive to Bellingham. The area is also close to the Lummi Island Ferry which is a great day trip. Also a gateway to the Mount Baker Wilderness Area, so much to see! BONUS - this area is a hotspot for Sasquatch (Bigfoot) sightings. There has even been a sighting on this property, in addition to several having heard a sasquatch call/scream. There are others living on the property in a community setting, please be respectful of their privacy. They live in renovated school buses. Property is off-grid. Absolutely no electricity here, or wi-fi. Cell service is poor except for AT&T. Water is very good quality but not available at all times. When water runs out the generator needs to be ran to fill the tanks (typically done by someone living there). There is a porta potty along the side of the road as you enter, it is serviced weekly.

5. Electric Blue Lady's Land'

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19mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 4 sites · Tents · Granite Falls, WA

6 acres of land located in the Robe Valley on the bend of the south fork of the Stillaguamish River . The property is bordered by national forest and the river making nice and secluded but still have close access to the local store on the Mount Loop Hwy . There are three campsites by the river that can sleep 4 guests each and a fourth site that is larger and can sleep 8 guests all have river access with a nice beach . There is one composting toilet on site but no potable water. There are two popular trails nearby, Heather lake trails is 4miles away and Lake 22 trail is 1.7 miles away . There is no cell service or phones on site. No potable water, or electricity. The perfect unplugged get away.

Public campgrounds near Lake Cavanaugh

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Rasar Campground

15mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rasar State Park

Turlo Campground

18mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Verlot Campground

19mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Gold Basin Campground

21mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 91 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Clear Creek Campground

21mi from Lake Cavanaugh · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Stories from the community

Huy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Here on a rainy weekend so I got the whole campground to myself. My favorite Hipcamp around Seattle. The location is perfect I love the creek a lot. Would recommend to everyone

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Matt

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at A Taste of Whidbey

I really enjoyed my few days. The property is beautiful and my dog loved every minute of it. I loved being able to explore the property and meet all the animals. Debi was quick to respond and made my entire trip easier. I’m leaving Washington, but am very sad that I didn’t find this spot earlier. I will definitely be back during the warmer months and can’t wait for my next adventure at this beautiful property.

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Jillian

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Great river access, had a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

J

Jonathan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

This was a lovely, flat site next to the river with a fire pit and lots of trees. It was well-spaced out from the other sites and felt private.

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Brett

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Great campground and the host was very nice. Even with other sites around being occupied we still had good privacy. We will definitely come back again.

Huy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Great experience here. The campsite is very easy to find, clearly marked. The sites are quite close to each other but there are trees in between to separate. I absolutely love the river, so close to the site. Would recommend to anyone

Ericka

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A Taste of Whidbey

It was great, we loved walking around looking at all the cool pieces, campsites, and animals. The cabana was wonderful cozy and had everything you could need. Loved getting to snack from the garden. Debi was great and very kind.

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Ashley

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

I booked this site for my husband's birthday camping trip. The location was awesome, and Andrew was really responsive and accommodating to make his birthday trip the best.

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Daniel

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at A Taste of Whidbey

Lovely grounds and the hospitality was excellent. Will certainly be coming back.

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Alex

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Good communication with the host, beautiful location, great camp sites. Compost toilet was great to have, but there were not enough wood chips for all 4 sites. Signage to the site was also difficult for us to find initially.

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Mimi

September 2025

Group trip

3 nights at The Chuckanut Rock

Absolutely beautiful location and we really loved it! It was so fun to canoe and paddleboard on the water in the late afternoon when the tide was high. -

Shiv

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Amazing space, would absolutely come again. Wonderful bending river, and amazing hosts. Can’t recommend enough.

Marco

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at A Taste of Whidbey

Amazing place. Debi is a great host! Loved the layout of the property. And the cabana is awesome!

Deena

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Electric Blue Lady's Land'

Great spot by the river! Just private enough from the other sites for my nervous dog to maintain his composure. Hosts were friendly and kind.

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Tatiana

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to A Taste of Whidbey

My friends and I loved staying at A Taste of Whidbey! The animals provided us a lot of entertainment, and we loved seeing and tasting some of the fruits and veggies that were planted. We are so grateful of the space and time we had there.

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Mary

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Taste of Whidbey

Taste of Whidbey was an absolute delight. The entire site was so beautiful and thoughtfully curated, from the delicious vegetable garden to the cute animals to watch and interact with to the whimsical details throughout the property. The on-site amenities and proximity to the city made it a really easy way to have a relaxing experience out in nature with my kids.

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Sam

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A Taste of Whidbey

It was beautiful! I loved the animals so much. The goats stole my heart. So peaceful at night with the water fall noises. Will definitely be back.

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Jiannalyn

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Electric Blue Lady's Land'

We loved camping here! We were on site Kronos & it was very spacious for our group of 7 plus 2 dogs; we had 4 tents, a canopy & a stand alone hammock & it accommodated us perfectly. The walk to the river was very short & the access point we had was beautiful. We hope to be back next year!

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Jesse

August 2025

Tent

1 night at A Taste of Whidbey

Debi has a beautiful spot, I’m glad we got to spend some time there. She was a gracious host. Would recommend

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Tammy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A Taste of Whidbey

A wonderful and quirky forest/farm/campground, with an astounding shared kitchen space and generous host. I arrived on a hot day, having reserved the J-pod site, and Debi graciously allowed me to move to a shaded spot instead (I don't know the name of the spot, the furthest South on the property).