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Wrace
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014

Campgrounds near Olympia WA?

A close relative will be in the hospital in Olympia for a week recovering from surgery and my wife and I are considering taking our trailer down there to stay in for several days.

While I am a WA resident, I am completely unfamilar with the Olympia area. Are there some campgrounds within 45 mins or so of Olympia? Not a big fan of RV parks per say as we like to have a campfire and some privacy for our site.

Thanks
  • rollexx's avatar
    rollexx
    Explorer
    Feb 06, 2014
    Potlatch State park is about 45 mins NW of Olympia. It's on Hoods Canal.
  • mockturtle's avatar
    mockturtle
    Explorer II
    Feb 06, 2014
    Millersylvania State Park is OK and is just south of Tumwater. The private, wooded sites are no-hookup, though. The water/electric sites are in an open area, not much privacy although the sites are ample. Only 15 miles from St. Pete's.

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