7 Nearby Campgrounds for Seattle-Area Families to Reserve Now
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Driftwood along the shores at Birch Bay State Park. Credit: iStock
Birch Bay State Park
North of Bellingham, about a 2-hour drive from Seattle, Birch Bay State Park offers a bayside spot with views, relatively warm water and wide-open tidal flats for exploring. Close to 150 campsites include both tent sites and hook-ups.
Terrell Creek flows by this state park and the creek marsh forms a rare saltwater–fresh water estuary in northern Puget Sound. You can follow a trail through the marsh and spot abundant wildlife.
If summer weekends are already taken at this popular stop, consider reserving a family campsite at Bay View State Park or Larrabee State Park.
Next stop: Penrose Point
