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Camping near hiking trails in Washington
499 camps in Washington within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Jul–Aug, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 71°F and lows near 48°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Lake | 2.4 mi | 14 | Image Lake Group Campground · 0.3 mi |
| Necklace Valley | 7.4 mi | 12 | Dispersed spot · 8 mi SE of Skykomish · 0.0 mi |
| West Fork Foss | 5.9 mi | 12 | Copper Lake Camping Area · 0.0 mi |
| Loowit | 26.1 mi | 11 | Loowit Trail Camping Area · 0.0 mi |
| Toutle | 10.8 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 9 mi N of Cougar · 0.0 mi |
| Lower Wolf | 0.1 mi | 10 | Old American Kampground · 0.3 mi |
| Quartz Creek | 9.8 mi | 9 | Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Mount Defiance | 6.0 mi | 9 | Mason Lake Backcountry Camping · 0.1 mi |
| Pratt Lake | 5.9 mi | 8 | Pratt Lake Backcountry Camping · 0.0 mi |
| Gotchen Creek | 3.0 mi | 8 | Campground: Morrison Creek · 0.6 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Trout Lake112 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Startup74 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Cliffdell55 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Marblemount44 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Skokomish35 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Washington are good for hiking?
499 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 234 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jul–Aug, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 71°F and lows near 48°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 28% also offer fishing, 22% also offer wildlife & birding, 19% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in WashingtonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Red Bridge CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 miRed Bridge Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway along the pebble-strewn bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Red…
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Panorama Point CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.9 miPanorama Point campground is located on the western shore of Baker Lake in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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Silver Springs CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miSilver Springs Campground is situated on the banks of the scenic White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, just outside Mt. Rainier National Park's North Arch entrance. Silver…
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Takhlakh Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.7 miTakhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with…
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Park Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.8 miPark Creek Campground sits along the banks of Park Creek in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The unique setting offers many recreational activities and scenic views. Baker…
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Patos IslandFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miWelcome to the northwestern-most point in the lower 48 states! Patos Island is a wild and remote 200-acre island in the beautiful Salish Sea. The mountains of Canada and the spectacular…
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Swan Lake KitchenFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campA variety of activities await visitors at the open air Swan Lake Kitchen. Located within the Swan Lake Campground, the group site is situated on a large, flat open space near the beach. The…
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Swift Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 2.3 miSwift Creek Campground is tucked into a mixed-conifer forest at the edge of Baker Lake in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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Free camps for hiking
- Wickiup CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Located near the Triple Ridge area surrounded by The Jones, Huckleberry, and Hogback ridges; Wickiup Campground offers great hiking opportunities (within five miles), hunting, and views.…
View camp → - Lambert Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
This shaded horse camp is located across the road from the [Old Stage/Midnight Ridge Trailhead](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/colville/recreation/recarea/?recid=67890), which offers a…
View camp → - Campground: Wicky ShelterFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
This site is a small camping site with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. This is located in an attractive wooded area on the south flank of Mt. Adams. It is popular for winter recreation.…
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