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6 Places to Camp and Sleep Under the Stars

As the summer months come to a close and the evenings start to cool down, the weather is prime for weekend camping excursions with family and friends. Pack your sleeping bags, bug repellant and all the necessities for a campfire and S’mores and head to one of these six campgrounds convenient to Bothell and perfect for sleeping under the stars.

S'mores roasting over a campfire

Beckler River Campground

Explore some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Cascade Region of Washington from the Beckler River Campground. The spacious campsites are nestled in Douglas fir, cedar and western hemlock and within walking distance to the river in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest providing convenient access to many of the recreational activities at neighboring North Fork Skykomish and West Fork Foss River areas.

Lake with park bench

Camp Gilead

Located in Carnation, Camp Gilead is a faith-based family-friendly camp that offers youth camps, day camps and even family camp opportunities for the entire family all summer long. Each year the camp also hosts Mother/Daughter or Father/Son Fishing Retreats, and Women’s or Men’s Retreats.

Lake Pleasant RV Park

The Lake Pleasant RV Park has amenities and something for everyone—wooded nature trails, a putting and chipping green, and paved bike trails you can take all the way to Seattle.  If birdwatching and fishing is more your speed, explore the wildlife habitat and small lake filled with fish and waterfowl. The location makes it a great spot to camp and then spend your days wine tasting in Woodinville or touring the Boeing Aircraft factory in Everett. The summer months are the most popular so booking ahead of time is recommended.

Middle Fork Campground

Located within driving distance of some of the great hiking trails in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Middle Fork Campground is surrounded by towering Douglas fir, cedar and Western hemlock trees. The size and locations of sites available are accommodating for both individual and small group camping excursions.

campfire and tent in Washington

Money Creek Campground

For a private, rustic setting that’s close to the waterfront, you’ll want to explore Money Creek campground. Each site is scattered beneath a towering canopy of old-growth forest and sits on the banks of the South Fork Skykomish River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The scenery here is some of the most stunning the northern Cascade Range of Washington has to offer.

RV at campsite with chairs

 

 

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