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julianacha
We are planning on camping at the end of June (tents) two adults two children... We have checked into some National park camping, but they charge $15-$80 to enter the forest for only 7 days or year membership and then charge again up to $20.00 a night for a tent sight. You are then placed in a sight of their choice... Also due to heavy rains last Fall, many of the popular attractions in these camping areas are off limits or heavily damaged. We don't want to pay a lot just to enter the park then get stuck in some undesireable camp sight. We normally are very outgoing and content, very easy to please but under these circumstances we feel poorly. Now we are seeking a free or cheap, family camping area in the mid to NW Washington state area that won't require us to pay the price of The Hilton and offer us over crowding and lacking things for young children to do. Thank you for any kind suggestions you may have! Happy Summer to you!
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North of Concrete off Hwy 20 on the road to Baker Lake are several different camping opportunities...
The Kulshan Campground is managed by Puget Power and is free from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and costs less than $20 per night during the summer. Includes flush toilets, water, hiking trails, nice views of Mt. Baker and Baker Lake.
Map to campground... http://www.rv-camping.org/images/WashingtonMaps/ConcreteCampLocationMap.JPG
There are several USDA Forest Service campgrounds along the road past the Kulshan Campground. These campgrounds offer vault toilets, fire rings and cost up to $17 per night.
Campgrounds Link... http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/campgrounds/bakerlake.shtml
Dispersed camping is allowed anywhere in the national forests not posted "No Camping". Dispersed camping is defined as camping outside a developed campground. There are some excellent places off the Baker Lake road, you just have to explore a bit to find the spot you want.
Some of our favorite free (well almost, you must have a wildlife stamp for $10.95 per year) camping in Washington is in State Wildlife Management Areas. Not all WMA's allow camping, and the state of Washington WMA website isn't great for the entire state, but for the north central part of Washington, the information is excellent with maps and more.
Wildlfe Areas Website... http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildarea.htm for the whole state (I get frustrated with all areas except the north central area... http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/r2wlarea.htm
Boondocking is a term many RVers use for dispersed camping, and the following page has tips for finding dispersed campsites... http://www.rv-camping.org/Boondocking.html
These are only a few ideas...along the Mt Baker road east of Bellingham are many free dispersed campsites up forest roads. Check the source link below for more Washington camping ideas.
Young children love camping...be sure to take outdoor toys and games for them, and they will be completely content.
North of Concrete off Hwy 20 on the road to Baker Lake are several different camping opportunities...
The Kulshan Campground is managed by Puget Power and is free from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and costs less than $20 per night during the summer. Includes flush toilets, water, hiking trails, nice views of Mt. Baker and Baker Lake.
Map to campground... http://www.rv-camping.org/images/WashingtonMaps/ConcreteCampLocationMap.JPG
There are several USDA Forest Service campgrounds along the road past the Kulshan Campground. These campgrounds offer vault toilets, fire rings and cost up to $17 per night.
Campgrounds Link... http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/campgrounds/bakerlake.shtml
Dispersed camping is allowed anywhere in the national forests not posted "No Camping". Dispersed camping is defined as camping outside a developed campground. There are some excellent places off the Baker Lake road, you just have to explore a bit to find the spot you want.
Some of our favorite free (well almost, you must have a wildlife stamp for $10.95 per year) camping in Washington is in State Wildlife Management Areas. Not all WMA's allow camping, and the state of Washington WMA website isn't great for the entire state, but for the north central part of Washington, the information is excellent with maps and more.
Wildlfe Areas Website... http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildarea.htm for the whole state (I get frustrated with all areas except the north central area... http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/r2wlarea.htm
Boondocking is a term many RVers use for dispersed camping, and the following page has tips for finding dispersed campsites... http://www.rv-camping.org/Boondocking.html
These are only a few ideas...along the Mt Baker road east of Bellingham are many free dispersed campsites up forest roads. Check the source link below for more Washington camping ideas.
Young children love camping...be sure to take outdoor toys and games for them, and they will be completely content.
How much does it cost to camp in the campgrounds near lake wenatchee in Washington State?
My friends and I want to go camping in July and I need to know how much it costs to use a campground for a few days. There will be at least 8 of us maybe more. Do they charge per person? per night?
Answer
The park has 155 tent spaces, 42 utility sites, one dump station, seven restrooms and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call (509) 763-3101 for information.
The south campground (sites 1 through 100) has parking pads 30 to 40 feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 through 197) which includes42 large pull-through utility sites.
Maximum tents: one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents.Maximum vehicles: two per site (additional vehicles may park in overflow areas).
To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
From Nov. 15 through April 1, winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area, adjacent to the beach. There are no hook-ups available. All north campground camping and trailer dump access are closed in the winter, but the south campground will remain open. A heated restroom and hot showers are located near the camping area.
Group Accommodations:
The park offers a group camp that accommodates 20 to 50 people. Only tent camping is allowed in the group camp. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Camping fees are usually $12 for 1st vehicle; $9 for 2nd vehicle. I would certainly call first and set a reservation as they fill up fast.
The park has 155 tent spaces, 42 utility sites, one dump station, seven restrooms and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call (509) 763-3101 for information.
The south campground (sites 1 through 100) has parking pads 30 to 40 feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 through 197) which includes42 large pull-through utility sites.
Maximum tents: one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents.Maximum vehicles: two per site (additional vehicles may park in overflow areas).
To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
From Nov. 15 through April 1, winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area, adjacent to the beach. There are no hook-ups available. All north campground camping and trailer dump access are closed in the winter, but the south campground will remain open. A heated restroom and hot showers are located near the camping area.
Group Accommodations:
The park offers a group camp that accommodates 20 to 50 people. Only tent camping is allowed in the group camp. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Camping fees are usually $12 for 1st vehicle; $9 for 2nd vehicle. I would certainly call first and set a reservation as they fill up fast.
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