99% (6.5K) • 155 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Washington Coast
Camp Birdwatch
1. Camp Birdwatch
98%
(162)
13 sites · Tents, RVs · Elma, WA
Camp Birdwatch is 15 acres up against a wetland slough that has wildlife galore. Many bird species, come and see what birds you can find. A mile from the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds which has car racing all summer long. Capital Forest entrances are nearby. Located in Elma, WA. Local access to Chehalis river, Porter Creek falls and Vance Creek Park for your fishing, swimming and hiking needs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Pacific Shores Hideaway.
2. Pacific Shores Hideaway.
100%
(11)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Hoquiam, WA
There are a few things coming up…
We have clam digs and you can check it out on
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams
Confirmed & Tentative Dates for Early 2026 (Copalis Beach):
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026: Digs at Copalis (and other beaches) around New Year's.
January 2026: Dates included Jan 2, 4, 5, 16, 17, 20, 21, 30, 31.
February 2026: Dates included Feb 1, 2, 3, 4.
Also the beachcomber and glass float expo will be happening February 20 to March 8, 2026. How to Find Floats (General Tips)
Look above the high tide line, below the beach embankment, and near public access points.
Check the official Ocean Shores Beachcombers Facebook group for the most current 2026 details as the event approaches.
Come find your adventure with us!
This rustic beachside camping experience offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With two RV hookups—one covered and one uncovered—you can choose the setup that best suits your needs. The back-in sites ensure easy access, making it convenient for families and groups. There are also plenty of room for tents as well.
The area is designed for social gatherings, ideal for friends and family looking to enjoy the great outdoors together. You’ll appreciate the complimentary WiFi, allowing you to stay connected while enjoying nature.
Nestled in a quiet area, the campsite is just a short walk from the beach, where you can soak up the sun or take a refreshing dip in the ocean. Nearby amenities provide convenience for any supplies or entertainment you may need, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
Fire pits are available for evening gatherings—just bring your own wood to enjoy cozy nights under the stars. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundant wildlife that surrounds the area, providing opportunities for observation and photography.
Pets are welcome, making it easy to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, but please remember to clean up after them to maintain the beauty of the campsite. Additionally, the presence of a lovely gazebo, complete with chairs and tables, offers a comfortable spot to relax, socialize, or enjoy meals together.
Whether you’re looking for an active getaway, a peaceful retreat, or a large group site this beachside camping experience has something for everyone.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Sol Duc Waterfront
3. Sol Duc Waterfront
100%
(37)
1 site · RV · Beaver, WA
Come camp on the Olympic Peninsula. Our 10 acre property has Sol Duc River waterfront, a shared meadow with Roosevelt elk, and a forest with mature Sitka Spruce and Hemlock trees.
In the designated camping area there are RV electrical hook ups and water, a picnic table, porta potty, solo stove, lounge chairs, and weber propane bbq.
The driveway makes a circle making it convenient for trailers. We recommend pulling into the first driveway so you face the river.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Calm Waters
4. Calm Waters
96%
(134)
4 sites · Tents · Forks, WA
Calm Waters is bordered by the Bogachiel River. It is approximately 2 acres of timber and a little meadow area. On site, enjoy swimming, bird watching, eagles & sunbathing with total peace & relaxation. There are many hiking trails nearby. You can hike through our beautiful forests or take a stroll along our gorgeous beaches. There are many beaches within a short driving distance from our location, and you can take your pick of sandy shores or a little rockier shore. Plan a picnic as you watch the beautiful sunset after a day of combing the beach of all its little treasures, Seashells, rocks, and Sea-glass. Dine in at any of our local restaurants. You can take your pick, we have lots to choose from. The Hoh Rainforest is also just a short drive from our location along with many lakes and rivers. The city of Forks is located approximately 6 miles from our location. You can find a place to supply all your needs from our local grocery store " Forks Outfitters", to our pharmacy / gift store. We also have 'Native to Twilight' for all our Twilight fans, the Sasquatch and many more little shops, and restaurants. Forks is a very unique town with a population just under four thousand. For more history on our town, you can visit the timber museum and information center located is the city of Forks.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Wandering Joy Campground
5. Wandering Joy Campground
98%
(859)
14 sites · Tents · 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!
PLEASE NOTE:
* 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!
* 4WD/AWD drive recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel access road. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
99% (6.5K) • 155 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Washington Coast
Camp Birdwatch
1. Camp Birdwatch
98%
(162)
13 sites · Tents, RVs · Elma, WA
Camp Birdwatch is 15 acres up against a wetland slough that has wildlife galore. Many bird species, come and see what birds you can find. A mile from the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds which has car racing all summer long. Capital Forest entrances are nearby. Located in Elma, WA. Local access to Chehalis river, Porter Creek falls and Vance Creek Park for your fishing, swimming and hiking needs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Pacific Shores Hideaway.
2. Pacific Shores Hideaway.
100%
(11)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Hoquiam, WA
There are a few things coming up…
We have clam digs and you can check it out on
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams
Confirmed & Tentative Dates for Early 2026 (Copalis Beach):
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026: Digs at Copalis (and other beaches) around New Year's.
January 2026: Dates included Jan 2, 4, 5, 16, 17, 20, 21, 30, 31.
February 2026: Dates included Feb 1, 2, 3, 4.
Also the beachcomber and glass float expo will be happening February 20 to March 8, 2026. How to Find Floats (General Tips)
Look above the high tide line, below the beach embankment, and near public access points.
Check the official Ocean Shores Beachcombers Facebook group for the most current 2026 details as the event approaches.
Come find your adventure with us!
This rustic beachside camping experience offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With two RV hookups—one covered and one uncovered—you can choose the setup that best suits your needs. The back-in sites ensure easy access, making it convenient for families and groups. There are also plenty of room for tents as well.
The area is designed for social gatherings, ideal for friends and family looking to enjoy the great outdoors together. You’ll appreciate the complimentary WiFi, allowing you to stay connected while enjoying nature.
Nestled in a quiet area, the campsite is just a short walk from the beach, where you can soak up the sun or take a refreshing dip in the ocean. Nearby amenities provide convenience for any supplies or entertainment you may need, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
Fire pits are available for evening gatherings—just bring your own wood to enjoy cozy nights under the stars. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundant wildlife that surrounds the area, providing opportunities for observation and photography.
Pets are welcome, making it easy to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, but please remember to clean up after them to maintain the beauty of the campsite. Additionally, the presence of a lovely gazebo, complete with chairs and tables, offers a comfortable spot to relax, socialize, or enjoy meals together.
Whether you’re looking for an active getaway, a peaceful retreat, or a large group site this beachside camping experience has something for everyone.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Sol Duc Waterfront
3. Sol Duc Waterfront
100%
(37)
1 site · RV · Beaver, WA
Come camp on the Olympic Peninsula. Our 10 acre property has Sol Duc River waterfront, a shared meadow with Roosevelt elk, and a forest with mature Sitka Spruce and Hemlock trees.
In the designated camping area there are RV electrical hook ups and water, a picnic table, porta potty, solo stove, lounge chairs, and weber propane bbq.
The driveway makes a circle making it convenient for trailers. We recommend pulling into the first driveway so you face the river.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Calm Waters
4. Calm Waters
96%
(134)
4 sites · Tents · Forks, WA
Calm Waters is bordered by the Bogachiel River. It is approximately 2 acres of timber and a little meadow area. On site, enjoy swimming, bird watching, eagles & sunbathing with total peace & relaxation. There are many hiking trails nearby. You can hike through our beautiful forests or take a stroll along our gorgeous beaches. There are many beaches within a short driving distance from our location, and you can take your pick of sandy shores or a little rockier shore. Plan a picnic as you watch the beautiful sunset after a day of combing the beach of all its little treasures, Seashells, rocks, and Sea-glass. Dine in at any of our local restaurants. You can take your pick, we have lots to choose from. The Hoh Rainforest is also just a short drive from our location along with many lakes and rivers. The city of Forks is located approximately 6 miles from our location. You can find a place to supply all your needs from our local grocery store " Forks Outfitters", to our pharmacy / gift store. We also have 'Native to Twilight' for all our Twilight fans, the Sasquatch and many more little shops, and restaurants. Forks is a very unique town with a population just under four thousand. For more history on our town, you can visit the timber museum and information center located is the city of Forks.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Wandering Joy Campground
5. Wandering Joy Campground
98%
(859)
14 sites · Tents · 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!
PLEASE NOTE:
* 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!
* 4WD/AWD drive recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel access road. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Sara
2 weeks ago
24 ft campervan
This was our second trip to Camp Birdwatch, first time in the winter - Don let us know due to the flooding there would be less area to walk around. It was still very beautiful and filled with wildlife for us to watch! A very peaceful and enjoyable stay as expected - thanks again Don!
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David
2 weeks ago
24 ft campervan
This was our second stay at Camp Birdwatch - it was a great space to visit in the winter. Don was very friendly and communicative, and we enjoyed seeing the area a different time of year. Would love to come back!
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lisarose
November 2025
25 ft toy hauler
With pets
This spot was awesome! Private but very close to the beach and town. My bestie booked the other spot so we shared the whole site to ourselves for Friendsgiving. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The covered spot was awesome to park out trailer under. Would love to return in summer. Thank you!
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Victoria
November 2025
33 ft Class A
With pets
Large private property run for kids and dogs to run and play . Separate areas for camping and fire pit .
plenty of room for the whole family and friends
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June
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
A pretty campsite in a great location. All utilities worked as expected; electrical, sewer, water. Quiet and private enough for us. (For reference that means we did not use our shades on our extensive trailer windows nor was sound ever an issue.) Particulary when compared to a standard campground or even worse, a standard RV park. We would love to return.
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Kim
October 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
Having stayed a week, a full hookup site was really nice. There are homes around but you'd never know it. Being an introvert and a nature nerd, I hated to leave. The property is absolutely stunning. I did my very best to leave it as I found it. Please do the same! I'll never forget my experience here.
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Tommy
October 2025
Tent
Cool site! Everything was as advertised. We ended up sleeping in our car due to heavy rains but that’s no fault of the site, that’s ol’ Mother Nature doing what she does. Would definitely recommend this site, especially in better conditions.
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Krista
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Loved having the place to ourselves. Don and his wife are very sweet people. We will be back.
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Sherry
September 2025
27 ft travel trailer
We enjoyed our stay at Elisa's camp. It rained which didn't affect us. We parked under the covered roof. Keeping us dry while visiting with family. We would definitely like to stay there again along with family. Thank you Elisa.
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Rae
September 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Just a sweet little clearing in the woods with the camping essentials: pretty views of trees and a short walk to a nearby river, fresh water, an electrical hook-up, a clean portable toilet, and peace and quiet. It is close to the Olympic Discovery Trail, Rialto Beach, Forks, and other places for daytime activities. We had a very nice stay. Blake was helpful and answered our questions promptly.
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Laurie
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Lots of birds, and ducks
In the water at the back of the camp. Quiet and dark, great sleeping.
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Chelsea
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We stayed at Wandering Joy for 4 nights, and I am so glad we did! Erin was so nice, came and chatted with us and shared information about the land. The campground was easy to find, and very close to Lake Crescent. The campsites are cozy and just the right size for 2 people. The porta potties were spotless, and the campground was quiet and peaceful. We saw little critters and stargazed, followed a trail in camp through an old growth forest, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Erin!
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Julia
September 2025
Tent
This was my third time camping at Site 0 and I look forward to camping there again. Wandering Joy puts so much care and love into the property- from the condition of the picnic tables to the shelter to the porta-potties, everything is beautifully maintained.
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Kimberly
September 2025
24 ft Class C
With pets
We had a great time at Blake’s property. Directions were simple, it was a plus to have full hookups. Plenty of space. Privacy was good but there are neighbors nearby so just an fyi. One rental house is within eyesight but it wasn’t a problem for us. Some kind neighbors came by to say hi and give us some wood for the solo stove. River access was easy and nice to have. The porta potty was very clean. If I could recommend anything, it would be to find a way to allow dogs to roam freely without worry. That would be amazing and a cherry on top.
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Garrick
September 2025
Tent
Clean camp, good facilities, absolutely fantastic spot if you plan to ride the Olympic Adventure Trail.
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Danica
September 2025
Tent
With pets
It’s absolutely perfect. The in a beautiful area, clean campgrounds, and the cleanest porta potty’s I’ve ever used ! It’s about 10 mins from the absolutely amazing and beautiful Crescent Lake and about 30 mins from town if you need any last minute supplies, but there is also a General store directly next to the campground. The sites are perfect, wonderful area for your tent(s) and equipped with a picnic table and fire pit!! I absolutely cannot wait to stay here again.
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Emily
September 2025
Tent
Loved tent camping here! The location and site were easy to find, very spacious and clean, large site, with new gravel and wood chipping. The portapotties were a short walk and the cleanest I’ve ever seen. Beautiful ferns and trees surrounded our camp. Great location for Olympic NP.
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Danielle
September 2025
Tent
I love this camp ground because it is so close to Lake Crescent, they have the CLEANEST porta potties I have ever experienced, and each campground is well maintained and nicely set up! Will definitely be staying here again in the future
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Timothy
September 2025
Tent
Sites 0 and 1 are great! Site 0 has a covered wood tent platform. Site 1 is the largest site, with room for 2 tents.
The wood shaving tent pads are terrific. The porta potties are immaculate. There is a small market just past the entry to Wandering Joy from 101. We enjoyed the proximity to Lake Crecent and swam there every afternoon
The only downsides to Wandering Joy are:
No potable water and
noise from nearby hwy 101.
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Warren
September 2025
Tent
Great basic campsite with a wonderful river to sit by. Fairly quiet and private. It was a perfect overnight spot for us to car camp.
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The best star host camping in Washington Coast guide
Where to go
The Olympic Peninsula
From west of the Puget Sound all the way to the Pacific Ocean, the Olympic Peninsula is among the least developed expanses in the state. Its biggest draw is Olympic National Park, known for the rejuvenating Sol Duc Hot Springs, snow-clad Mount Olympus, and the old-growth groves of the Hoh Rainforest. While outdoor adventure is the area’s star attraction, the Olympic Peninsula also features a handful of cute coastal communities, including Port Angeles and Moclips.
Puget Sound
Between Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula, Puget Sound is an inlet and estuary that offers solid opportunities for urban adventure and quiet repose. The eastern part of the sound is predominantly urban and dominated by the Seattle metro area, while the communities to the west offer a slower pace of life, with farms, state parks, and wineries. Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island, and Whidbey Island are all popular weekend getaways, with easy access to nature and camping.
The San Juan Islands & Northwestern Coast
Sandwiched between the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of San Juan de Fuca off the coast of northwest Washington, the San Juan Islands are known for their coastal forest scenery and outdoor adventure. The islands attract plenty of vacationers for camping, sea kayaking, and whale-watching. If you're short on time and don't want to take a ferry, stay on the mainland at the sprawling Larrabee State Park or the more compact Birch Bay State Park.
Washington’s South Coast
The southern Washington coast is characterized by wooded state parks and compact fishing communities. Popular spots include Leadbetter Point State Park, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, and the town of Long Beach—though for truly epic ocean views, head to Cape Disappointment State Park, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.