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Hello, both excited and nervous for my upcoming camping trip. When I was growing up we always camped in places that had obvious check in points, but for my trip I've booked at a state campground - Verlot to be exact - and I just have no clue how things work and it doesn't say anything other than check-in time.

Do you just drive to your reserved spot and you're good? Do you have to check in with the host? When you're finished and cleaned up, do you just drive away?

Would love some guidance here. Thanks in advance.

Hi, some friends are visiting from California in early/mid March and want to do a nature day trip. We were originally thinking of rainier or Olympics, but that's probably not feasible. So just wondering what other cool day trips we could take not too far from Seattle (Uw area). Thanks!

I'm a camping novice, but the idea of having a wood-burning stove in my tent sounds so nice. I've weighed out the pros and cons and the only thing that's really preventing me from biting the bullet so to speak is that I don't know of anywhere I could actually use the tent stove in western WA that isn't dispersed camping.

I'm a solo camper so I'd prefer to have my car for safety reasons. The campsites I found are strictly for campfires in designated areas only. I'm new to the area and still finding my bearings so this might seem like a stupid question.

Are there campsites where I could use a tent stove, or are they too few and far between in WA to be worth the investment?

(I am aware I can't use a wood-burning stove no matter what during burn bans.)

edit: feel free to reply even if it's been a while since I posted. I've got time to decide.

Hello, I am looking to day hike the Enchantments in the Cascades this weekend (10/7) and would appreciate some company. I'm 24(m) and live in Olympia but will be staying in Seattle the night before to make the drive easier. Please lmk if you're interested and/or want to join.

Thanks, I appreciate the read.

I keep my car empty, but obviously have to put up my pass. I feel nervous putting up my America the Beautiful pass at more remote trailheads.

Am I overthinking this?

Hi all, sorry if this question is weirdly specific. Would anyone know how parking is for weekend camping? A friend reserved a spot but failed to pay for 2nd vehicle during the reservation. I know it’s first come first serve and we can pay upon arrival. Is it a struggle to find parking at or near our site if we’re arriving on a Saturday? The other party has a pretty large car so not sure if that would cause issues for parking. I tried searching for pics but am nervous considering it’s peak season.

Does anyone know of a campsite in Washington with a good view of the Milky Way. The spot I’ve found is at sunrise point Mt Rainer park but you can’t camp there. Any ideas? (Preferably no more than 3 hours car drive form Seattle)

I am looking for a place to go on a first time tent camp with my 2 year old. Most of the S. Sound state parks are booked through most of July and August. I don't mind going inland, but I am limited to 2 hrs or less because he falls asleep in the car still. I have not camped a state park here before. Any recommendations?

Hello! We are going this 4th of July to Lake Diablo in our new Scout Olympic (truck camper). We technically don't have a site for an RV, but at the same time, this is not an RV and we could still sleep there or in a tent. Does anyone know if we will get in trouble, or if it's not allowed to do this ? Curious to hear what we should do. Thx!

Anyone know good free overnight areas to park near Bellingham? This weekend I'm car camping and just need an area to pull over and sleep for the first night. Somewhere near the beach would be ideal, but up for any suggestions!

Hello,

I am a student from the UK who will be doing some field research in Cowlitz County this summer in a pretty remote area, and as someone who always takes a knife with them camping and hiking, I was wondering what the knife laws are in WA?

Looking at first glance I was thinking of taking either my non-locking byrd knife or my locking chinese knockoff spyderco to keep on my person, as these where under the 3.5", but then I read somewhere about it being illegal to "conceal" knives, I normally use the pocket clips to carry all of mine on the inside of the waistband so A people dont see them and freak out and B so they dont fall out whilst im climbing/hiking. So Im just looking for some clarification on what the laws are, and what maybe some of you carry when outdoors.

We're doing long camping trip at Kachess Lake Campground in July, and for the life of me I can't figure out from the website if there are restrooms or showers.

Has anyone been there and knows what facilities are there? Hoping for flush toilets, sinks, and showers but would need to make plans if not. Thanks!

Please don't hate on me for not doing more digging on here - I don't know how to use reddit super well yet.

I'm here with my family in the south sound and kinda losing my mind. I want to find cheap or free campsites (tent and a car) that are safe for a solo female traveler. Doesn't need to be scenic or anything, just away for a night. It's usually kind of last minute when I know my availability which is where I tend to find the issue.

What apps or websites do y'all suggest i check into? Any advice as I've never camped in this state before. I've just solo camped in the Midwest and there's not much to worry about in the middle of nowhere of South Dakota.

Thanks ☺