The best campgrounds near Nooksack, Washington with surfing

Surf’s up in Nooksack. With over 180 campsites tailored for surfers, you’ll find spots within striking distance of breaks, rivers, and stretches of open water. Prices average $52 a night, but you can snag a site for as low as $45. Not sure where to start? Check out Squatch glen (58 reviews), Praktical Magik (54 reviews), or Zen Living | Retreat Center (22 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have showers—so you won’t have to rough it after a long day chasing waves. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife-watching round out the experience if you want to mix things up between sessions. I’ve camped here plenty; the waves and river views never get old.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nooksack

Surf’s up in Nooksack. With over 180 campsites tailored for surfers, you’ll find spots within striking distance of breaks, rivers, and stretches of open water. Prices average $52 a night, but you can snag a site for as low as $45. Not sure where to start? Check out Squatch glen (58 reviews), Praktical Magik (54 reviews), or Zen Living | Retreat Center (22 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have showers—so you won’t have to rough it after a long day chasing waves. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife-watching round out the experience if you want to mix things up between sessions. I’ve camped here plenty; the waves and river views never get old.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nooksack

1. ‘Squatch glen

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(110)

3.1mi from Nooksack · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Discover the breathtaking scenery of the furthest reaches of Pacific Northwest Washington, just 15 minutes south of the Canadian border and north of Bellingham, Washington, USA. Squatch Glen is nestled at the base of Cloud Mountain, far enough from the city to disappear into nature and still close enough to all of Bellingham's main attractions. Whether you want to stay close to camp and enjoy time with your family or have Squatch glen as your base camp for exploration, we have something for everyone. Whatcom County is home to the original Ski to Sea multisport relay race. The aptly named event highlights just some of the activities available to the outdoor enthusiast open year-round and close by. Travel up the scenic Mt. Baker Byway for stunning views of our mountain range and the winding forks of the Nooksack River. Each season, you will uncover different activities to enjoy, such as fishing, snowboarding, skiing, backpacking, and hiking. Lakes and seas are within easy driving distance for kayaking or canoeing or exploring the local archipelago of the San Jan Islands by ferry from Anacortes, Washington. Squatch Glen is a newly created minimalist campground owned by a local registered nurse, Cheryl. Cheryl dreams of cultivating an affordable, small, private campground that you will want to return to year after year to experience the wonders of the PNW.

2. Mt. Baker Lodging

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(3)

18mi from Nooksack · 87 sites · Lodging

Conveniently located just 2-hours north of Seattle, and 1.5-hours south of Vancouver, B.C., Mt. Baker Lodging is your source forprivate, self-catered, fully equipped Mt. Baker area cabins, cottages, condos,chalets, and executive vacation home rental accommodations, located in themountain villages of Glacier and Maple Falls, at the magnificent gateway to theMt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, and the adjacent Mount Baker Ski Area!

3. Frog's Leap Lane

94%

(9)

44mi from Nooksack · 1 site · Tent, RV

Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature on Frog's Leap Lane.

4. Larrabee State Park

95%

(10)

86 sites · Bellingham, Washington

Camp between the gorgeous Chuckanut Mountains and the Salish Sea at Washington’s first state park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Campfires

5. Bay View State Park

100%

(6)

85 sites · Bay View, Washington

Discover the scenic charm of Bay View State Park and its array of outdoor activities.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

6. Praktical Magik

95%

(66)

49mi from Nooksack · 8 sites · Tents

Imagine a magical property made for camping. It's located in a secluded forest, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery. The air is fresh and clean, the sound of birdsong surrounds you. There are limited signs of civilization, just you, the forest, and the stars. The property is perfect for camping. There are several campsites to choose from. There's also a communal area with a large fire pit area. The property is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. The best part about this magical property is the magic. There are fairies that live in the forest, and they love to play tricks on campers. They might steal your food, or they might lead you astray. But they're always good-natured, and they'll never do anything to hurt you. One night, you're sitting by the fire pit, telling stories with your friends. Suddenly, you see a shooting star streak across the sky. You make a wish, and without thinking twice it comes true. You spend the rest of the day exploring the forest. You come across a hidden hiking trail and follow it to the beach.. You have the time of your life at the magical property. You make memories that will last a lifetime. And when it's time to go home, you're sad to leave. But you know that you'll be back someday. The magical property is a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It's a place where you can relax and reconnect with nature. It's a place where you can make memories that will last a lifetime.

7. Joseph Whidbey State Park

100%

(3)

1 site · Freeland, Washington

Discover the scenic beauty of Joseph Whidbey State Park.

Pets

Campfires

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Nooksack

95%

(10)

Larrabee Campground

20mi from Nooksack · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Larrabee State Park

100%

(6)

Bay View Campground

31mi from Nooksack · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bay View State Park

100%

(3)

Joseph Whidbey Campground

46mi from Nooksack · 1 site · in Joseph Whidbey State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Hannah

September 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Frog's Leap Lane

Courtney’s land is a rustic, peaceful oasis conveniently located near town yet feels tucked away in the middle of nature. We had our boat hauled out at Jensens on San Juan to do some routine bottom paint and maintenance. It was wonderful to have an affordable accommodation to camp at with our pup while we were on this island. Courtney was helpful and kind allowing us to extend our stay as our job took longer than anticipated. We will definitely stay here again the next time we haul our boat out or camp on San Juan. Thank you Courtney for sharing this space with us.

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Mel

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to ‘Squatch glen

Location was excellent. Listing described it perfectly. We stayed in site 6. One neighbor to one side of us. Close to the bathrooms and hot showers! We got to pet the cows. Cheryl was friendly and answered our questions with ease. We will definitely spend another weekend here!

Doug

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to ‘Squatch glen

We had an amazing stay at Squatch Glen and can’t recommend it enough. Our host Cheryl, made us feel genuinely welcomed. She’s friendly, attentive, and clearly takes pride in the space she’s created. The campsites are clean, level, and thoughtfully laid out. While you can see neighboring sites, they’re spaced far enough apart to maintain a sense of privacy, which we really appreciated. Amenities here are top-notch for a rustic getaway. Each site comes with a table and clean drinking water, which was super convenient. The portapotty was impressively clean, and the shower stalls had hot water and were well-maintained, definitely a step above typical campground standards. Overall, Squatch Glen strikes a great balance between comfort and nature. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just dipping your toes into the outdoors, this spot is worth checking out. We’ll definitely be back!

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Julia

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to ‘Squatch glen

Such a serene and quiet place to camp. Toilet was spotless and it was great to have a hot shower. Peaceful, quiet and clean. Would love to stay here again if in Northern Washington!.

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Robert

August 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Frog's Leap Lane

This one is deep! If you’re looking to leave the world behind and feel miles away from anybody, this is the spot. We were very happy with our two night stay, and would come again!

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Peggy

July 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at ‘Squatch glen

Thoughtful host. Easy communication. The space was well laid out. Loved the big trees. We would definitely stay again.

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Keith

July 2025

16 ft campervan

Group trip

1 night at ‘Squatch glen

Great spot and great host. Clean toilets, water provided and private camping.

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Shauna

July 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at ‘Squatch glen

It was clean (including the portapotty’s) and a a full water jug was waiting at each campsite. Highly recommend.

Corina

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Frog's Leap Lane

We loved this spot because it's super private and beautiful. Courtney's descriptions on how to get there were perfect. What a nice, hidden gem on San Juan Island! We hope to be back again soon!

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Pat

July 2025

14 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Frog's Leap Lane

Beautiful, out-of-the way site. We woke up to a deer grazing outside our camper van.

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Alexa

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at ‘Squatch glen

Fantastic host and beautiful secluded site! We stayed here for the 4th of July and it was exactly what we hoped for

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Lindsay

June 2025

Tent

3 nights at Frog's Leap Lane

Our stay at Frog’s Leap Lane went above and beyond our expectations. My fiancé and I have stayed at many different hipcamps, and this was one of our favorites. It was quiet, cozy, and full of beautiful nature. We took a short walk down a trail and were amazed by all the natural growing flowers and plants. Even though it was secluded, it is only a short and extremely easy drive to all the shops in Friday Harbor, the ferry, and Roche Harbor. 10/10 would recommend staying here!!

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Kathleen

June 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to ‘Squatch glen

‘Squatch Glen is a gem! We loved our stay there with the beautiful mature trees, the songs of the birds and the beautiful countryside. Cheryl, the Host is extremely kind and welcoming. We will definitely be back and bring our friends too.

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Grace

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Frog's Leap Lane

The name fits the spot well, it truly is tucked away in the trees in a beautiful, cozy corner. There’s plenty of space to tent camp or car camp and there was even a fire pit with chopped wood and everything! I enjoyed my stay here and would book again in a heartbeat.