Best camping near Yelm
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Yelm, 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 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Brightwood Train Cars
Good
1.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
The Brightwood Train Cars Camping Area is a unique and charming experience for visitors to Washington. The campsites are nestled in a forested area with stunning views of Mount…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Alder Lake - Tacoma Power
Good
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Alder Lake - Tacoma Power camping area, located in the state of Washington, offers a delightful camping experience with a range of amenities. The campground provides basic…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Eagle's Nest RV Park
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Eagle's Nest RV Park is an RV park located near Graham in Pierce County, Washington. Situated in the Pacific Northwest lowlands at approximately 500 feet elevation, the park…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Rocky Point - Alder Lake
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Rocky Point - Alder Lake camping area, located in the state of Washington, is a picturesque and serene destination for campers. Offering a range of amenities, this campground…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Kapowsin Country Park
Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Kapowsin Country Park is an RV park located near Graham in the Puget Sound region of Washington. The facility accommodates recreational vehicles in a rural setting in Pierce…
Why 100: 65 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Tenino City Park
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Tenino City Park Camping Area is located in the small town of Tenino, Washington. The camping area offers beautiful views of the surrounding woods and the Tenino Quarry Pool…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Fort Lewis Military
Good
18.8 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 100: 188 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Holiday Park Military - McChord AFB
Good
19.1 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 100: 192 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Camp Murray Beach Military
Good
19.3 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 100: 196 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Martin Way Mobile Home-Rv Park
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Martin Way Mobile Home-RV Park is an RV park located near Lacey in Washington's South Puget Sound region. The facility caters to RV campers seeking a convenient base for exploring…
Why 100: 113 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Harmony Lake Rv Park
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Harmony Lake RV Park is an RV park located near Centralia, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest lowlands. The facility accommodates recreational vehicles in a lakeside setting…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Yelm
The Yelm area has 11 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 Yelm
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.