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Places to Camp Around Seattle

If you are planning on staying in the Seattle area for your RV rental vacation here are some nice campgrounds that you may want to consider.

Lake Pleasant RV Park – a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. Lake Pleasant RV Park offers picturesque lakeside camping, shower and laundry facilities, as well as nearby shopping, restaurants, and repair facilities. 24025 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell Washington.
Eagle Tree RV Park – a cozy, clean, family-friendly park with full hook-ups and cable included. Short drive to Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Naval bases, and the Seattle Ferries. 16280 WA-305, Poulsbo Washington.
Lake Ki RV Resort – located on a clean beautiful lake. 2904 Lakewood Rd, Arlington, Washington.
Tall Chief RV & Camping Resort – playground, pool, miniature golf, full restroom, and shower facilities. This forested, kid family campground has it all and is still close enough to the city. 29290 SE 8th St, Fall City Washington.
Trailer Inns RV Park of Bellevue – quiet with indoor pool and hot tub, laundry facilities, and showers. 15531 SE 37th St, Bellevue Washington.
Blue Sky RV Park – lots of greenery and natural beauty. Showers, laundry facilities, and hiking trails nearby. 9002 302nd Ave SE, Issaquah Washington.
Thunderbird RV & Camping Resort – located on the beautiful Skykomish River this campground has minigolf, pools, hot tub, playgrounds, boat ramp, and on-site fishing. 26702 Ben Howard Rd, Monroe, Washington.
Lakeside RV Park – located only 30 minutes away from Seattle this park has a fishing lake, playground, walking trails, and is very pet friendly. 12321 WA-99, Everett, Washington.
Issaquah Village RV Park – this park is surrounded by the beautiful Cascade Mountains with hiking/biking trails and a playground. 650 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, Washington.

Places to Camp around Washington

You have rented your RV and now it’s time to decide which campground to stay at. Do you want one filled with great activities to keep the kids entertained all day or do you want a secluded getaway where you will be at one with nature? Here is a list of some of the great campgrounds around Seattle.

Olympic Peninsula / Port Angeles KOA – pool, hot tub, sauna, bicycle rentals, RV dump station, and wifi. 80 O Brien Rd, Port Angeles, Washington.
Harmony Lake RV Park – beautiful lakeside camping, boat rentals, volleyball court. 563 WA-122, Silver Creek, Washington.
Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman – kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals as well as access to hiking trails in Olympic National Park. 7211 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport Washington.
Kenanna RV Park – this forest getaway is very popular with RV’ers. Kids area, horseshoe pits, and the ocean right around the corner. 2959 WA-105, Grayland, Washington.
Thousand Trails La Conner RV & Camping Resort – quiet campground with coastal access. 16362 Snee Oosh Rd, La Conner Washington.
Winthrop / N. Cascades National Park KOA – located in an old mining town on the Methow River campers can go tubing, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. 1114 SR, Washington 20, Winthrop, Washington.
Long Beach RV & Camping Resort – short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. 2215 Willows Rd, Seaview, Washington.
Mount Vernon RV Campground – mini-golf, hiking trails, pool, and hot tub are a taste of what this campground has to offer. 5409 Dark Ln, Bow, Washington.
Chehalis RV & Camping Resort – a large park with lots of trees and a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier. There is a pool, a hot tub, and many more amenities. 2228 Centralia Alpha Rd, Chehalis, Washington.
Quinault Marina & RV Park – beachfront sites and friendly staff. 1098 Discovery Ave SE, Ocean Shores, Washington.
Newport / Little Diamond Lake KOA – this is a large wooded campground with endless activities for the family. From fishing in a canoe, jet skiing, hiking, frisbee golf, weekend family activities, and bonfires. This campground is also near attractions like Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Water Park. 1002 McGowen Rd, Newport, Washington.
Boyer Park & Marina – at this park you will find immaculate facilities, walking/biking trails, boating on the river, hunting and fishing, a swimming area, and historical information about the Lewis-Clark Trail route. 1753 Lower Granite Rd, Colfax, Washington.
Dayton / Pomeroy / Blue Mountains KOA – placed in a gorgeous country setting this KOA has everything you need to get your outdoor fix. Watching the wildlife, hiking the scenic trails, swimming in the fresh lakes, and fishing are some of the activities you can do on your outdoor adventure. 2005 Tucannon Rd, Pomeroy, Washington.
Premier RV Resort – a great location on the Snake River, you might even spot an old riverboat passing by every now and then. This campground is well maintained and has amazing views. 306 Granite Lake Dr, Clarkston, Washington.
Hells Canyon Resort – watch the sunset over the banks of the Snake River. Full hookups, marina, indoor pool/hot tub. 1560 Port Dr, Clarkston, Washington.

Seattle Airport & Transportation

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea-Tac, boasts a half-mile Art Walk through the airport. It has 16 exhibits featuring local artists. Some of the Art Walk you actually walk on. So slow down a little and enjoy the view, your RV rental will be waiting for you when you get there.

When traveling to or from the Seattle airport you can use one of the many Ride Share Van companies in the area. These Ride Share companies have quite an extensive network taking you almost anywhere in Washington. There are RV rental locations in Ferndale, Seattle (Tukwila), and Bellingham, click on the link of each city for the corresponding shuttle company, Ferndale, Bellingham, and Tukwila.

Taxi cabs and limousines are located on the 3rd floor of the parking garage. There is a supply of 8-10 passenger van there as well. Visit Seattle Yellow Cab or more information.

STILA is located at the airport and will pick up passengers in a limo, SUV, or a town car. Pickups can be arranged for curbside outside the baggage claim area or on the 3rd floor of the parking garage. All taxi and limo drivers are required to be credentialed. They must pass a health exam, drug testing, criminal background check, and successfully complete driver, customer service, and map training. Wow, I’m impressed. Who wouldn’t feel safe in a cab in Seattle? You can contact STILA at (206) 243-1811.

If you would like to save a few dollars, try taking the Kings County Metro Transit. Google maps also has a public transit tab if you need help figuring out how to get from Seattle Airport to your RV rental location.

Depending on where in Washington you need to pick up your RV rental you may want to consider a rental car. There are many rental companies at the Seattle Airport to choose from. You can consider both Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and Thrifty Car rentals. All rental car companies use a shuttle to get you to your car. Just collect your luggage and then proceed to either the north or south end of the main terminal, just outside the baggage claim, to one of the two designated shuttle areas.

Shuttles run 24 hours a day. The benefits of a rental car are that you can go directly to the rental location and you do not need to wait for a shuttle to drop other people off.

Things to do in Seattle

Woodland Park Zoo – Come visit the lions and tigers and bears, oh my. RV parking is available.
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival – An 11 day event featuring a food fair, carnival, art and craft sale and a parade.
Wenatchee Confluence State Park – Enjoy year round camping on the 197 acre park where the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers meet.
Nisqually Nations Wildlife Refuge – This salt water marsh is home to over 200 bird species.

Annual Festivals & Events

World Rhythm Festival – (free admission) come enjoy the rhythm or sign up for a workshop.Three days packed with an amazing range of world music traditions, including African, Middle-Eastern, Latin, Indian, Brazilian, North American and more.
Seattle International Beerfest – over 130 World Class Beers and from the countries that made them famous.
Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival – 12 assorted concerts held in July, from Purcell to Poulenc, Beethoven to Boulanger.
Seafair Seattle – a summer festival that includes arts & crafts, live music, parades, triathlons, and more.
Pride Festival – a pride parade with a family & kids area, dozens of artists and hundreds of vendors.
Bumbershoot Festival – an end of summer party with over 2500 artists from around the world.
Northwest Folklife – the largest Folk Festival in the country, with arts & crafts, food, dance, music and more.
Seattle International Film Festival – a 25-day event in various locations across Seattle, with over 300 original works to be seen.
Bite of Seattle – if you love food, this is the place to be; featuring more than 50 of Seattle’s best restaurants, 30 food product companies, 5 beer gardens, wine tastings, family fun zone, live music – r&b, jazz, funk, top 40 and more.
Festa Italiana Seattle – (free admission) food, entertainment and fun, with a wide array of cultural and educational opportunities mixed in.