The best big rig friendly campgrounds near University Place, Washington

If you're looking for the perfect camping experience near University Place, Washington, Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find something that suits your style. With an average price of $55 per night and options as low as $20, there's a campsite for every budget. Check out top campsites like Four Directions Retreat (300 reviews), Bumps & Bruzas (333 reviews), and Maple Creek Outfitter Campsites (263 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, potable water, and showers. And if you're into paddling, surfing, or climbing, you'll find plenty of opportunities to indulge in your favorite activities.

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Waterfront resort with great amenities, surrounded by forest and trails.

If you're looking for the perfect camping experience near University Place, Washington, Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find something that suits your style. With an average price of $55 per night and options as low as $20, there's a campsite for every budget. Check out top campsites like Four Directions Retreat (300 reviews), Bumps & Bruzas (333 reviews), and Maple Creek Outfitter Campsites (263 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, potable water, and showers. And if you're into paddling, surfing, or climbing, you'll find plenty of opportunities to indulge in your favorite activities.

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1. The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

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31mi from University Place · 58 sites · RVs, Lodging · Hoodsport, WA

Right off the 101 fronting Hood Canal, this cozy motel and RV park is 1 mile from Hoodsport and just down the road from Lake Cushman. It sits 30 minutes from the entrance to Olympic National Park with easy access to Staircase Trailhead and Campground. A quick hour and forty minutes from Seattle and you can watch orcas breach, salmon swim, and bald eagles fly! Our crew is kind, facilities clean, and amenities are quality. Brand new benches at each site that also fold to become a table! Amenities include beach access, barbecue facilities, coin operated laundry, hiking trails, observation decks, grassy meadow, a guest clubhouse with showers, and a boat dock. Guests also have access to a hot tub, a picnic gazebo, and a communal lounge. There are several different types of RV sites ranging from creekside, pull throughs, and water views. All sites are FHU (full hookup) and there is wifi/internet on site for RV guest use.

2. Riverbend Campground

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13mi from University Place · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · Nisqually Indian Community, WA

Experience the unique charm of camping along the tranquil Nisqually River, where the stunning natural landscape offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This campground stands out for its diverse selection of picturesque sites, each providing easy access to the river and its serene surroundings, making it an ideal destination for families and friends seeking relaxation and adventure. As you explore the area, you'll discover a wealth of outdoor activities, from hiking scenic trails to swimming in nearby natural pools. The lush environment invites you to immerse yourself in nature, while the peaceful ambiance ensures privacy and comfort during your stay. In addition to the breathtaking views and recreational opportunities, you'll find local restaurants and shops just a short drive away, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals and unique finds. Create unforgettable memories in this beautiful setting, where the Nisqually River and its enchanting surroundings await your arrival!

3. Tahuya Adventure Resort

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24mi from University Place · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Belfair, WA

3 sisters and our brother in law decided we wanted to make a place where people can enjoy the Northwest that we grew up in. It doesn't matter if you bring your own tent, drive an rv, or rent the luxury tent, the great outdoors is there for all to enjoy! We have great places to pitch your own tent and enjoy the rustic pleasures just being outdoors. The sites are rustic and access to trails are nearby. We also have a wonderful covered outdoor kitchen with propane grill, microwave, and coffee pot. A safe place to gather with family. Bring your RV and park and have a large site to yourself. You have room to spread out your awning without hitting the next vehicle. Each site has its own picnic table and fire ring. Also if you are in the mood you have a covered kitchen to meet and mingle with other guests. We also have a big screen tv in the kitchen so you don't miss the Seahawks games. Drive in and enjoy a lovely view of unspoiled woods from the deck of your canvas tent. Enter the door into a spacious area with a king or queen size bed and small kitchen area. Each tent has its own heat source for your comfort. Each tent has its table right outside on the deck but it you are feeling social come enjoy our outdoor kitchen. We are open year round and It is different every season Our guests love staying here "This site has absolutely everything you need. You'll want to bring your own shampoo and conditioner, but I think that was the only things I noticed I'd want. They even had firewood for us, no extra charge! David, his wife, and everyone else that helps maintain the property were SO sweet and welcoming. Seems like it would be a lovely place to stay in the winter, so thats when I'd like to come back! 5 stars all the way for everything here, the thoughtfulness of the cabins, the cleanliness, the readily available kitchen and the hospitality. You NEED to check this place out."

4. Oregon Trail Park

37mi from University Place · 34 sites · RVs · Centralia, WA

Peaceful Wooded RV Campground - Grand Mound, WA Discover a peaceful retreat on 10 historic acres featuring a majestic 200-year-old forest, located just down the road from Great Wolf Lodge and its popular indoor waterpark. Nestled between Old Highway 99 and Oregon Trail Road, we offer the perfect blend of natural tranquility and family entertainment access. Campground Features: 20 total sites: 13 full hook-up sites and 5 back in sites, all with potable water access, two have 30 amp hook-up Self-contained units preferred (limited bathroom facilities on-site) Pet-friendly with leashed dogs welcome Perfectly positioned halfway between Portland and Seattle Unbeatable Location: Short drive to Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark and resort Historic downtown areas: Olympia, Centralia, and Tenino offer unique shopping experiences Outdoor recreation: Discovery Trail, Natural Area, ATV trails, and Capitol Forest Natural wonder: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve Cultural experiences: Local distillery and antique shops Coastal access: Just one hour from beautiful Pacific beaches Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, historic charm, family-friendly activities, or simply a safe and serene place to rest during your Pacific Northwest journey, our campground offers the perfect base camp for exploring all that southwestern Washington has to offer.

5. Deer Haven Family Farm

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31mi from University Place · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Olympia, WA

Just 2.2 miles from I-5 is 10 acres of beautiful farm land with Beaver creek running through it. There are trees, open playing fields, volleyball net, play yard with trampoline and rope swings, pond with adjacent sand play area, deck and fire pit. 7 spots have full hook-ups (water, sewer, 30 amp electricity) also great for tents. Site 8 is for tents or RVs without hook-ups. Site 9 is for tents only. Furry friends are welcome! Please count them as a person when booking, and keep dogs on a leash. Hot outdoor showers are available to campers mid March through mid October. There is one composting toilet near the volleyball field. We sell large firewood bundles for $10. There are two community fire pits. Wildlife likely to be seen: black-tailed deer, raccoons, grey squirrels, rabbits, opossum, various birds, frogs and crawdads. *10% WINTER DISCOUNT CODE FOR Nov 1 - Feb. 28: JHZHMBMQ

6. Tony’s Campground

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46mi from University Place · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Onalaska, WA

Welcome to Tony’s Campground, a serene and tranquil oasis perfect for pitching your tent and enjoying a peaceful night under the stars. Located conveniently between Portland and Seattle, just 7 minutes from I-5, our campground offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere for weary travelers. The Yurt is available at an extra fee (See extras option at check out). Unwind in our gazebo and gather around the fire pit to roast s'mores and share stories with friends and family. Relaxation awaits you in our large hammock, where you can sway gently in the breeze and soak in the peaceful surroundings. For your convenience, we provide water, power and a porta-potty on site, ensuring that your camping experience is comfortable and hassle-free. Explore the nearby outdoor attractions, including Mayfield Lake, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming in the pristine waters. The Mill Pond offers excellent fishing opportunities, while the Cowlitz River, just 10 minutes away, beckons anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tony’s Campground. Whether you're passing through or looking for a peaceful getaway, our campground offers the perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Please leave Camp Ground clean and take all of your garbage with you. We do not provide firewood.

Stories from the community

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Augusto

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverbend Campground

After hours check in and check out easy. Location is great right along the river ample space for set up and spread out from neighbors. We came on a storming evening but made the best of it.

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Tim

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tony’s Campground

This was our second time to Tony’s campground. This trip was just as great as the first time. It rained majority of the time, but the extra large gazebo was fantastic for staying dry while still being able to enjoy the outdoors. BreAuna and Tony were nice enough to let us use the yurt since the weather was so rough. The yurt is very spacious and the pool table was a ton of fun. The yurt has a fireplace which we did not use, but seemed well-maintained and stocked with firewood. There was also a TV and DVD player with drawers full of DVDs to choose from. The yurt is great for getting out of the weather while still feeling that outdoor vibe. There’s also a full kitchen and bathroom, although we did not utilize either during our trip. Thanks again for another great stay.

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Tim

September 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tony’s Campground

Tony’s campground is a Hidden gem. Ample space to spread out for the kids to run and play freely. Nice amenities like power and water hook ups and a large gazebo to catch some shade or stay out of the rain. There are a few solar lights spread across the property which provide a relaxing ambience at night. There are some small trails that loop around the property that kept the kids entertained for hours. The site is maybe 10 minutes from downtown Onalaska. The night sky was incredibly clear and we were able to see the rings of Saturn with the telescope before the clouds moved in. Tony and a BreAuna were incredibly kind and checked in to see if there was anything we needed. We will stay here again.

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Lindsey

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

The Glen was even better than expected! The booking was easy and the staff were SO friendly and helpful. Our site was clean, easy to find and easy to access. There were so many amenities I didn’t even know to expect! I already recommended it to friends traveling out here.

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Kelly

September 2025

26 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

Wonderful place with great sites that have all services available. Great family game area, pool table in the beautiful lobby and a hot tub that has great views of the Hood Canal. Our dog and I found a well established low impact trail that went quite a distance out into the woods with benches and a picnic table.

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Eevie

September 2025

40 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Deer Haven Family Farm

This is our 2nd time at this lovely place. We met Linda this time and she made us feel so welcome. We were next to, what seemed to be, long term campers but they were very quiet and respectful. We definitely plan to stay again in the same #3 spot.

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Jenny

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Tony’s Campground

The hosts were great! Our group had forgotten our roasting sticks, but luckily the hosts were able and willing to help us out. Definitely not necessary but we were very grateful for their kindness.

Terry

August 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

Great staff - really helpful & friendly! Wonderful spot to see the Canal - either clubhouse or private dock w/ big deck & seating. Nice amenities - coffee in morning, games, comfy seating in clubhouse. Clean showers w/ towels available.

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Eric

August 2025

11 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

I couldn’t have planned a better weekend trip. The amount of fun my kids and I had was amazing. Great place to stay, I absolutely recommend it. There were lots of activities for my kids that were put on by the lodge as well as a movie and s’mores on the lawn on Saturday night. Can’t wait to come and do it again. Thank you to the management, you are fabulous hosts.

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Megan

August 2025

3 nights at The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

We stayed in the Coho Cabins - what a luxury! Clean, upgraded, with every amenity you could think of, including a Nespresso. The park itself felt safe, with a nice spa-like hot tub with water views, great staff, and even games in the community area. Walk across the street to a deck with stunning views (you might even catch a glimpse of a seal) and a fairly quiet beach area. I spent many relaxing mornings on that deck. Only complaint is that the photos of the views from within the cabin are inaccurate - the cabins are stacked right next to each other, so there is no mountain or water view as advertised (just trees or the other cabins). Otherwise, such a nice experience.

Site 8 Flat and close to outhouse and water spigot. Choose your own spot in this area.

John

August 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Deer Haven Family Farm

Nice quiet place with clean bathroom and shower. We enjoyed our stay

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Amanda

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

We really enjoyed this unique campground. It was exceptionally clean (I noticed they checked each site after a camper left and power washed the pad). The staff was very kind and helpful. The hiking trail behind the campground was really great and almost surreal! Our pup loved it! We will definitely be back soon!

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Robert

August 2025

25 ft Class B

1 night at The Glen - Olympic Peninsula RV

Great spot across from the water, has all the hookups for your van or rv plus a killer hot tub and laundry. Great place to stay!

Site 9, open tent camping along east side of playing field

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David

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Deer Haven Family Farm

This place was magical. Kids wife and I had a blast at the park, zip line, picking berries in garden, going on a walk/hike around a small lake/pond. Would recommend and would stay again 🤙

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Kelda

August 2025

34 ft Class A

With kids

7 nights at Deer Haven Family Farm

Such a fun place to camp. A large open area which made it easy to connect with other campers. The community fire pit was fun, too.

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Kirstin

August 2025

34 ft Class A

With kids

7 nights at Deer Haven Family Farm

We really enjoyed ourselves. The property is beautiful and, though not paved, the full hookup site we used was pretty close to level. We were very comfortable in our 32' motorhome. Linda and her family were very friendly and helpful. The play area was ideal for a range of ages. My 10 year old niece loved the trampoline and the zipline.

Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Deer Haven Family Farm

Linda was very responsive and kindly showed us where to set up our tent as well as other amenities on site. We were only staying for one nights so we didn’t check out too much but the composting toilet was spacious and clean (sooo much nicer than a porta potty!) The kids enjoyed the play area, particularly the trampoline and zip line. If we had had more time, we would have loved to check out the trail to the creek. There were a few RVs on site but they were far enough from our tent that we still felt we had our space even though there’s no trees between the spots. That being said, if you want shade, you’ll probably need to bring it. There’s early morning shade along the edge of the property, but most of the sites we saw were in full sun. We also fortunately had our own folding table as there isn’t one at the site. So, with a little preparation (I.e. pack a shade structure—there are not enough trees to set up a tarp— and a table along with your propane grill), the space can be quite comfortable. There was some road noise (several motorcycles seemed to be drag racing around midnight) but that’s to be expected and totally out of the hosts’ control so if you’re a light sleeper, ear plugs might be beneficial. It woke my husband and I up, but our kids slept right through it.

Site 1 near the big playing field and volleyball. Full hook-ups.

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Terry

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Deer Haven Family Farm

Host were awesome greeted us when we showed up and we were even able to check in early which was perfect for us , the play ground and in general the campsite was super clean and awesome for our two kiddos. Enjoyed our stay!