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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Washington
128 camps in Washington that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 50°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Cle Elum23 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Verlot20 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Cliffdell15 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Marblemount11 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Ione10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Washington are good for wildlife watching and birding?
128 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 7 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 50°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer hiking, 76% also offer fishing, 44% also offer winter sports.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in WashingtonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Govt Mineral Springs Guard StaFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalNestled in a grove of towering old-growth conifer trees, the Government Mineral Springs Guard Station is a delightful setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Gifford…
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Halfway Flat CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalHalfway Flat Campground is located about 30 miles west of Naches, Washington on the east side of the Cascades mountain range.
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Big PinesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching…
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La Wis Wis CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSituated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank…
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Denny Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSituated near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of…
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Douglas Fir CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSituated on the banks of North Fork Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Douglas Fir Campground offers stunning scenery and access to numerous recreational activities…
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Clear Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalClear Creek Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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Lake Creek Campground - Entiat RiverFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalNestled in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on the Entiat Ranger District, Lake Creek Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in the central Washington area with…
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Free camps for wildlife watching and birding
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - James IslandDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
3 CMT sites. No water. Access via wooden stairs on the south of the western cove. High rock bluffs provide excellent bird and whale watching. The western cove, facing Decatur Island, has a…
View camp → - Wapaloosie Horse CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Wapaloosie is a small campground with a circular drive and two pull-thru campsites for trucks with trailers. It is a wonderful (circle the wagons) experience for Pack and Saddle…
View camp → - Trout Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This small campground has private tent sites close to the lake with access to a fishing dock. There is a small boat launch and the lake is noncombustible motors only. The campground also…
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