Best camping near University Place
28 campgrounds · 28 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near University Place, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 28 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Murray Beach Military
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Camp Murray Beach Military Camping Area in Washington offers stunning views of the Puget Sound and nearby islands. The campground offers 30 first-come, first-served campsites with…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 196 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Dash Point Campground
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Dash Point Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Washington. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can take…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 390 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Dash Point State Park
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Dash Point State Park is a beautiful camping area located in Washington state. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' experience, including picnic tables…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 393 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Holiday Park Military - McChord AFB
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Holiday Park Military - McChord AFB is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Washington. The campground offers a variety of amenities, making it a great choice for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 192 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Fort Lewis Military
Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Fort Lewis Military Camping Area (now part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord) offers established campsites primarily at Camp Murray Beach and Holiday Park FamCamp (open to military…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 188 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Tacoma Center
Good
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Tacoma Center is an RV park located near Federal Way in the Puget Sound region of Washington. The facility accommodates recreational vehicle camping in the greater Tacoma area…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 340 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp Edgewood
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Camp Edgewood is a campground located near Puyallup in western Washington. The facility offers camping opportunities in the Pacific Northwest region, which experiences mild…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 335 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
RV Parking
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
RV Parking is an RV park located near Puyallup in western Washington. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in the Puget Sound region. The area experiences mild, wet…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 283 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Point Robinson Campground
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Located in the state of Washington, Point Robinson Campground offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 502 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
WWTA Campsite
Good
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
WWTA Campsite is a campground located near University Place in Washington's Puget Sound region. Situated at approximately 47.3°N latitude, the area experiences mild, wet winters…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 243 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Gig Harbor RV Resort
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Gig Harbor RV Resort in Washington offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak season. There are nightly fees…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Kopachuck State Park
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Kopachuck State Park, located in Washington State, offers a serene camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities, including picnic…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 212 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Penrose Point State Park
Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Penrose Point State Park, located in the state of Washington, is a picturesque camping area nestled on the banks of the Puget Sound. The campground offers a variety of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 180 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Cascade Marine Trail Campsite
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Cascade Marine Trail Campsite near University Place, Washington, is a tent camping facility operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The campground offers…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 178 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
wwta camp site
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 84°F
WWTa Camp Site is a picturesque camping area nestled in the beautiful state of Washington. Known for its stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 178 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near University Place
The University Place area has 28 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near University Place
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.