Camping near Port Townsend
Enjoy Victorian charm and historic forts on the edge of the Olympic Peninsula.
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Wandering Joy Campground
14 sites · Tents33 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Located less than 10 minutes from Lake Crescent, directly across US-101 from Lake Sutherland, and 20 minutes west of downtown Port Angeles, Wandering Joy Campground is the perfect homebase for your Olympic National Park adventures!
Wander the property trails to discover giant moss-covered boulders, aged big leaf maple, towering grand fir, and western red cedar. Heavily forested with mixed conifer species, dense alder stands, and a rich understory, you'll enjoy a vibrant habitat for wildlife, especially birds.
We are committed to protecting the health and wellness of this magical forest and kindly ask that you pack out all trash, exercise extreme caution with campfires, be a respectful neighbor to fellow campers, and leave only good vibes behind!
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* We are primarily a tenting campground. Not all sites are suitable for car-camping/rooftop tents as the parking may not be level and/or large enough for your rig. Please send us a message PRIOR to booking and we’d be happy to recommend any available sites that may fit your need.
*All of our sites have their own shape, size, and characteristics, no two are alike! Please refer to the site descriptions and pictures to assist you in choosing a site for your adventure. If in doubt, just send a message and we’ll help steer you in the right direction. Your experience is important to us!
*We are a small, private campground. As such, our site limits are set to 2 ppl, 1 vehicle, 1 tent. You can select to add up to 2 more ppl on select sites, for an additional charge. Our sites are simply not large enough to be considered group sites. For your comfort, we recommended that you book multiple sites if you have a larger party. As always, we can help you choose the best site for your party, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
* 4-wheel drive is recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel driveway loop. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.
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SHADOW MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Whether you are looking to spend some quality time with your family or enjoy a weekend away with friends, you are going to find the perfect camping vacation at Shadow Mountain Campground!
With newly added Kayak Rentals.
We have a convenient General Store and Gas Station on site.
We have beautiful campsites, entertaining activities, and quality staff to ensure that your Olympic National Park camping vacation is all you need to relax and unwind! Come spend a weekend, a week, or a season with our Monthly RV Park Spaces and let us show you what we have to offer!
Did I mention HOT SHOWERS and LAUNDRY FACILITY!!!
The views are Amazing!
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Compass Rose Farms
15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Port Townsend, WA
This magical 40-acre cultivated ecosystem will wrap around you and leave you enchanted.
Enjoy this peaceful retreat site truly a place to rest and reconnect with the earth and yourself.
A great place to stop for the night but one day will not be enough to wander the grounds, drink a cup of hot tea from the herb garden, sit on a bench talking to ancient trees, walk the labyrinth, wander the sacred Grove, and camp under the stars.
There's so much to see here from the rose and vegetable gardens to the orchards and sheep. Spend the morning sipping tea in the greenhouse, an afternoon walking the gardens, and an evening watching the moon and stars from the observatory platform. Take a tour or a workshop and learn to spin yarn from our Icelandic sheep. bring your knitting, bring friends, or just a book and spend a few days here on the land.
Contact us about small gatherings and retreats We love to host groups.
NOTE: This is a working farm we have animals, dirt, sticks, bugs, and poop, and lots of opportunities to "connect" with Nature. All of our amenities are shared spaces, designed to foster community. You will find good signs with clear communication here. All of our lodgings are off-grid with no electricity or running water. Water, electricity, and wifi are available in the kitchen, garden, cafe, and lounge areas. Please bring battery-operated lights, bedding, and a pillow, unless otherwise noted.
We request that campers check in before 8 pm. Remember you are coming to someone's home, Please communicate if you are coming in late so we can accommodate you.
We have tent camping, glamping, and cabins available from May to September. We also offer tours of the animals and gardens by arrangement.
Amenities include a showerhouse, bathhouse, semi-commercial kitchen, library, cafe, fiber studio, yarn shop, and plenty of outdoor seating. Additionally, we have safe potable water, 2 portable toilets, a hand washing station, and two charcoal/wood barbeques available for your use.
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Weekend Worrior Camping
24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Port Angeles, WA
This unique destination at 62 Howard Road Port Angeles WA 98363 is a short two miles west of joyce WA. And only one mile east of Reynolds rd. Beach access. another quarter miles is lyre river state park. Half a miles more you will find Murdoch beach, and following that is Sadie crk. O.R.V. park as well as the Discovery trail just a few min away. Non stop fishing action along the accessible waterfront. Freshwater fun at lake Cresent as well as lake Sutherland.. Hiking, Kyaking, Bicycling, Bird watching, local legendary Elk herd can be seen passing between campsites. Fire pits and tables on site , easy access driveway and enuff room to park boats , trailers , etc. Pet friendly... must clean up after animal, and must be on leash at all times. Host or hostess is available in the afternoon as well as fpirewood by bundle onsite. Social style camping be ready to meet new fun people.
Also for some reason the map is taking people to the driveway after HOWARD rd. So make sure you turn on HOWARD rd. Not just a driveway. Thanks. For patience were trying to figure it out so we can can resolve and fix the issue.
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High Bluff
13 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Bellingham, WA
High Bluff Campgrounds are situated on 13 acres of pure nature. Offering 8 camp sites suitable for tenting and campers, and 3 RV sites with water and electrical hook ups. Each camp site has a firepit with cooking grill top, and a picnic table. Enjoy a complimentary bundle of firewood upon your arrival. The camp sites have community potable water, portable toilets, and power.
Large Chuckanut boulders lie on the mountain side surrounded with large cedar and alder trees. Just minutes to Old Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham, but yet tranquil and private. Lake Samish is also 5 minutes away for swimming and boating. Galbraith and Squires Mountain are close by for the mountain bike community!
ATTENTION: Trail is under maintenance!
Also new this year is our own private hiking trail to High Bluff. This advanced hiking trail is a challenging jaunt to magnificent views of Lake and surrounding mountains.
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Crescent Beach & RV
74 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Welcome to Crescent Beach & RV! We are a privately-owned and operated campground and RV park located in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, just west of Port Angeles. With a wide range of accommodations, such as full and partial hook-up RV sites, tent sites, and rental cabins - our park is the perfect destination for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. In addition to stunning views and access to our 1/2 mile sandy beach, we offer a variety of amenities, including a volleyball court, horse-shoe pits, camp store, quarter-operated laundry facilities, and quarter-operated hot showers. No need to limit stays to the summer, we are open year-round for overnight stays as well as day-use.
Popular activities include walking on the beach, flying kites, building sandcastles, surfing and paddleboarding, birdwatching, playing with seaweed, checking out the tide pools at Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary, and hiking Striped Peak - to name a few. Our proximity to Olympic National Park and other local attractions make us a great base for exploring the nearby areas.
Whether you're in a trailer, sprinter van, tent or even your car - we have a spot for you! Come and visit Crescent Beach and RV, where the staff feel like friends and the beach feels like home.
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Lyre River Retreat
6 sites · Tents15 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Come enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness of the beautiful outdoors. This 15 acre retreat lies directly on the Lyre River just 5 miles west of the quaint country town of Joyce. The 6 site flat next to the river is ideal for tent camping or camper vans. Lots of native plants to view through out the camp ground area. You may be visited by local wildlife in this secluded slice of heaven. Located just minutes from hiking trails, boating on the Strait of Juan De Fuca or freshwater lakes, the Spruce Railroad trail on Lake Crescent, and beautiful Hurricane Ridge. We look forward to sharing it with you.
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Elwha RV Park
23 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Our RV Park & Campground has sites for RVs, van life, and tenting alike whether full hookups, partial hook ups or just dry camping.
We have our dry camping & tenting sites listed through Hipcamp.
Please inquire with us directly at www. elwhadamrvpark .com for sites with hook-ups and for RVs larger than 20' long.
We will need the specs of your tent or RV, your preferences as far as power, or privacy, as well as the number of people, so we can check availability easier.
Our Elwha campground property has a peaceful healing vibe, with majesty all around: surrounded by forest with natural springs and the Elwha River just a walk down the trail. We have mountain peaks stand in the distance; with lakes, waterfalls, and ocean experience 5 minutes away, as well as biking and hiking trails starting right from our property.
We include amenities of Wi-Fi, garden, laundry and showers, games, and more. We usually fit people to the best site available according to their preferences.
You'll find this park conveniently located just off of Scenic Highway 112, by the beautiful Elwha River Canyon and the former Lower Elwha Dam site.
***PLEASE NOTE: Our site number assignments are subject to change at any time. We do not have designated RV site assignments in advance of your reservation date. WE CANNOT PROMISE SPECIFIC SITE NUMBERS, although we can guarantee that you will be accommodated in the site class you have booked and we will do our best to accommodate any request for a specific area.***
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Frog Creek Meadow
6 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Beautiful mountain views and open skies, perfect for star gazing. Quiet and close proximity to Deer Park Campground, Olympic National Park, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Hurricane Ridge. Some of the local recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, fishing, whale watching, beach combing, or just plain good ol' relaxing.
Closed October 1-December 1.
Upcoming local events:
-Sprint Boat Races July 27-28
https://www.extremesportspark.net/
Clallam County Fair
August 15-18, 2024
-Concerts on the Pier - Port Angeles
https://www.visitportangeles.com/series/concerts-on-the-pier-in-port-angeles/
-Olympic Cellars Summer Concert Series
https://www.visitportangeles.com/series/olympic-cellars-summer-concert-series/
We are a great home base for access to:
*Perseid meteor shower from mid-July to late August with peak activity August 11th and 12th
*Comet A3
Deer Park Campground 8 miles
Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club 3.5 miles
Olympic Discovery Trail for walking and biking 6.5 miles
Olympic Game Farm 16.5 miles
Shopping in Port Angeles 10 miles
Hurricane Ridge 45 minutes
Lake Crescent 1 hour
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort 1 hour
Ocean beaches 1.5 hours
Hoh Rain Forest 2 hours
Our property is a work in progress. We may be working onsite away from camping area as we continue to make improvements.
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Glamping at the Gateway
12 sites · Lodging, Tents2 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Great base camp where the mountains meet the sea on the Olympic Peninsula. So many great sights in a short distance from camp. Salt creek recreation area is a short 3 miles away, beautiful views of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Coin operated showers are also located there. NO SHOWERS AT CAMP
Tide pools to explore and WW2 bunkers. Striped peak trailhead offers panoramic views. Take your hike then shower at their coin operated showers. Showers closed during winter)
Spruce Railroad trail to Devils punchbowl is 3 miles away as well as Log Cabin Resort. Coin operated showers are also there.
The resort offers paddle boats and kayaks for rent. (Closed for winter months)
A restaurant and beautiful views of Lake Crescent await you. Hurricane Ridge visitor center is 16 miles away explore the glaciers of the Olympic mountains.
Check out the Joyce General store for all your needs including wood for the fire and a laundry mat within 1 mile from the property. 2 night min stay in the RV no fireworks on property.
No pets allowed in the RV
RV has toilet, NO SHOWER, all bedding, comfy beds, dishes, cooking and cleaning supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, 1 gallon drinking water and instant oatmeal are supplied. corn hole, charcoal bbq (not during burn ban), picnic tables, small zip line, rope swing, tire swing, port a potty, and fire pit are all in the communal area. During burn bans a propane fire (not included) is allowed in the firepit communal area only. 4 people per spot with a 5.00 charge per night for each additional up to max 6 people per site. please go to extras for the charge pick a unit per person per night. 1 car per site 5.00 charge per car per night max 2. please pay thru the extras.
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Lazy River Camping
13 sites · Tents30 acres · Lake Stevens, WA
PLEASE READ!!! DO NOT use the coordinates that Hipcamp provides. It will take you to the other side of the river, about 20 minutes out of the way, only for you to have to drive back. You MUST use the address for navigation. 4729 Schwarzmiller Rd, Lake Stevens. Once you start down the gravel driveway, continue down past the main house, down to the red barn. I'll be there at the red barn then will guide you to your campsite.
Ok, so, we're on a total of 30+ acres, with over 1,000 feet of the Pilchuck River running through our property. Your choice of a sandy beach, or a rocky beach, as well as forest land to explore. We often see deer, hawks, bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, as well as other wildlife living on, or roaming through our beautiful land. Feel free to float the river, enjoy a picnic, host a bbq, put in a game of horseshoes, roam, explore, or simply lay in the hammock all day. We're just a few short miles from the falls @ Granite Falls, as well as many local hiking trails. Or, if you prefer the lake, we are just a couple minutes from beautiful Lake Stevens.
Of course dogs are welcome, however we ask that you keep them leashed as to avoid potential conflict with other guests or pets. On that note, 5'x5' kennels are available upon request, if you would like, for a small fee.
Firewood bundles also available onsite.
Lastly - DO NOT use the coordinates that Hipcamp provides. It will take you to the other side of the river, about 20 minutes out of the way, only for you to have to drive back. Use the address for navigation. 4729 Schwarzmiller
Lake Stevens
Come one, come all, for a wonderful getaway at Lazy River Camping, where the fun never quits!
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Zenie Bean's Hideout
19 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Port Angeles, WA
Cozy little Hideout where we have designated some land located in Washington's Beautiful Pacific Northwest 🌄🌅We are minutes drive to beaches, rivers, walking, bicycle trails, wildlife, fishing, hunting, hiking, museums and more.Enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer and at night relax to the sound of the waves and the view of the stars 🌟
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Camping near Port Townsend guide
Overview
On the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend is a pretty, historic port town full of elegant 19th-century homes and lots of little shops and restaurants. While the charming, historic ambiance is the city’s biggest draw, it’s an equally great base for those who want to get out in nature. There are two Washington State Parks within city limits: the sprawling Fort Worden Historical State Park and the low-key Fort Townsend Historical State Park. Both of these former US Army properties offer RV and tent camping plus easy access to local beaches.
Where to go
Olympic National Park
Encompassing nearly a million acres, this huge park is characterized by its diverse ecosystems, with beaches, old-growth forests, hot springs, and a glaciated mountain all within its boundaries. It's also home to the Hoh Rainforest, which protects trees up to a thousand years old, as well as tons of campgrounds and even its own thermal spring: Sol Duc Hot Springs.
Whidbey Island
A popular weekend getaway spot for Seattle residents, Whidbey Island is known for its excellent arts scene and its numerous state parks. The island is also the location of the massive Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, the first historical reserve in the nation, which encompasses beaches, woodlands, historic buildings, and two state parks.
Fort Flagler Historical State Park
Just shy of 1,500 acres, this former fort is a great place to learn about military history. Docents provide guided tours of the fort during the summer and there's a military museum for those who want to learn about the fort's history. Camping is also available, and the park offers a balanced mix of standard campsites and full hookup sites.
When to go
Rainfall in Port Townsend is to be expected throughout the year (this is the Pacific Northwest after all), but summer is usually warm and dry. If you don't mind chillier weather, the holiday season is another excellent time for paying a visit, not only to see the beautiful lights that illuminate many of Port Townsend’s historic buildings, but also to see Santa steamroll through town on his very own "Kiwanis Choo Choo" train.
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