Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Shaw Island, WA
Nestled in the breathtaking San Juan Islands, Shaw Island, WA, offers a variety of exceptional camping opportunities that immerse outdoor enthusiasts in stunning natural beauty. For those seeking a true wilderness experience, dispersed camping around the island allows you to pitch a tent amidst lush forests and serene beachfronts, providing unparalleled views of the surrounding waters. Adventurers looking for RV camping can find well-equipped sites at nearby campgrounds, featuring essential amenities for a comfortable stay while enjoying the island's picturesque landscapes. Tent camping is also widely available, with popular spots like Shaw Island County Park, where you can enjoy pristine beaches and scenic hiking trails that wind through the island’s captivating terrain. The geography of Shaw Island, characterized by rolling hills and rocky shorelines, offers incredible opportunities for kayaking, birdwatching, and exploring tidal pools. Whether you’re an avid camper or a weekend warrior, Shaw Island is a perfect destination to connect with nature and escape the hustle of everyday life.
Horseshoe Cove Campground is located in the Mt. Baker Ranger District, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (1 hr 4 min east of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 736 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $35.00 to $92.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Douglas Fir Campground is located in the Mt. Baker Ranger District, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (52 min east of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 1,045 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 22 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 57 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $30.00 to $32.00. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Boulder Creek Campground is located in the Mt. Baker Ranger District, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (1 hr 5 min northeast of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 1,037 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $30.00 to $85.00.
Birch Bay Campground is part of Birch Bay State Park in Washington (just 27 min northwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 56 feet. There are a total of 160 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 159 sites can accommodate RVs between 11 and 78 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 2 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 17 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Camano Island Campground is part of Camano Island State Park in Washington (47 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 7 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 68 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 150 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cranberry Lake Campground is part of Deception Pass State Park in Washington (56 min southwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 28 feet. There are a total of 234 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 223 sites can accommodate RVs between 8 and 57 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 82 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Quarry Pond Campground is part of Deception Pass State Park in Washington (34 min west of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 77 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 11 and 40 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 48 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Fort Ebey Campground is part of Fort Ebey State Park in Washington (1 hr 25 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 189 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of October. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 10 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include drinking water. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Fort Flagler Campground is part of Fort Flagler Hist. State Park in Washington (2 hrs 26 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 85 feet. There are a total of 112 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 106 sites can accommodate RVs between 10 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 54 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Fees range from $12.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, boat ramp, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Fort Townsend Campground is part of Fort Townsend State Park in Washington (2 hrs 18 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 233 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 32 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 44 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Fort Worden Forest Campground is part of Fort Worden State Park in Washington (2 hrs 28 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 55 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 40 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Kitsap Memorial Campground is part of Kitsap Memorial State Park in Washington (1 hr 22 min west of Edmonds, WA) with an elevation of 44 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs between 25 and 51 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 8 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 3 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Moran Adirondack Campground is part of Moran State Park in Washington (2 hrs 43 min west of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 1,140 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Obstruction Pass Campground is part of Obstruction Pass State Park in Washington (2 hrs 52 min southwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 219 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include picnic table, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Posey Island Campground is part of Posey Island Marine State Park in Washington (about 33 miles from Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 6 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Rasar Campground is part of Rasar State Park in Washington (38 min east of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 143 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 39 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 18 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $76.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Spencer Spit Campground is part of Spencer Spit State Park in Washington (2 hrs 12 min southwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 139 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 11 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 10 and 40 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, playground, swimming, restroom. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lower Oak Bay Campground in Jefferson County is located 2 hrs 5 min west of Everett, WA with an elevation of 7 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Upper Oak Bay Campground in Jefferson County is located 2 hrs 5 min west of Everett, WA with an elevation of 37 feet. Upper Oak Bay Campground is rated 5.0 stars from 1 reviews. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 10 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, playground, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include fishing.
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