Best camping near Yelm

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Tenino City Park
#1 Tenino City Park Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°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 90: live conditions (good) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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Fort Lewis Military
#2 Fort Lewis Military Good
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°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 90: live conditions (good) · 124 things to do within 15 mi
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Holiday Park Military - McChord AFB
#3 Holiday Park Military - McChord AFB Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°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 90: live conditions (good) · 129 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Murray Beach Military
#4 Camp Murray Beach Military Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°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 90: live conditions (good) · 130 things to do within 15 mi
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Brightwood Train Cars
#5 Brightwood Train Cars Good
1.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°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 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Rocky Point - Alder Lake
#6 Rocky Point - Alder Lake Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°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 74: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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Alder Lake - Tacoma Power
#7 Alder Lake - Tacoma Power Good
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°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 72: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated

Camping near Yelm

The Yelm area has 7 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

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