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Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is not only rich in political and historical significance but also offers various camping opportunities in its surrounding areas. The city itself has a few parks where you can set up for a day or enjoy picnics, while nearby national parks like Rock Creek Park provide a more immersive nature experience with hiking trails, picnic areas, and camping sites. Further afield, the Shenandoah National Park and the Catoctin Mountain Park offer expansive forests and scenic vistas, ideal for overnight camping. These areas allow visitors to escape the urban environment while still enjoying access to the cultural and historical attractions of the capital.

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Campsites in Washington

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Cape Disappointment State Park campsite photo

Cape Disappointment State Park

244 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624, United States

Rating: 4.7

(5833 reviews)

Millersylvania State Park campsite photo

Millersylvania State Park

12245 Tilley Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, United States

Rating: 4.6

(2563 reviews)

Larrabee State Park campsite photo

Larrabee State Park

245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, United States

Rating: 4.7

(2494 reviews)

Beacon Rock State Park campsite photo

Beacon Rock State Park

34841 WA-14, Stevenson, WA 98648, United States

Rating: 4.8

(2247 reviews)

Lake Wenatchee State Park campsite photo

Lake Wenatchee State Park

21588 SR 207, Leavenworth, WA 98826, United States

Rating: 4.7

(2156 reviews)

Camano Island State Park campsite photo

Camano Island State Park

2269 Lowell Point Rd, Camano, WA 98282, United States

Rating: 4.7

(1499 reviews)

Potlatch State Park campsite photo

Potlatch State Park

21020 US-101, Shelton, WA 98584, United States

Rating: 4.4

(1251 reviews)

Steamboat Rock State Park campsite photo

Steamboat Rock State Park

51052 WA-155, Electric City, WA 99123, United States

Rating: 4.8

(1235 reviews)

Seaquest State Park campsite photo

Seaquest State Park

3030 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA 98611, United States

Rating: 4.6

(1186 reviews)

Kalaloch Campground campsite photo

Kalaloch Campground

Forks, WA 98331, United States

Rating: 4.7

(850 reviews)

Lincoln Rock State Park campsite photo

Lincoln Rock State Park

13253 US-2, East Wenatchee, WA 98802, United States

Rating: 4.7

(778 reviews)

Rasar State Park campsite photo

Rasar State Park

38730 Cape Horn Rd, Concrete, WA 98237, United States

Rating: 4.7

(668 reviews)

Cascade Peaks campsite photo

Cascade Peaks

11519 US-12, Randle, WA 98377, United States

Rating: 4

(661 reviews)

Penrose Point State Park campsite photo

Penrose Point State Park

321 158th Ave SW, Lakebay, WA 98349, United States

Rating: 4.6

(638 reviews)

Wildhorse Campground campsite photo

Wildhorse Campground

22456 W Baseline Rd, Quincy, WA 98848, United States

Rating: 4.8

(605 reviews)

Rainbow Falls State Park campsite photo

Rainbow Falls State Park

633 Leudinghaus Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States

Rating: 4.3

(552 reviews)

Olympic Peninsula  Port Angeles Koa Journey campsite photo

Olympic Peninsula Port Angeles Koa Journey

80 O Brien Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, United States

Rating: 4.4

(546 reviews)

Winthrop  N Cascades National Park Koa Holiday campsite photo

Winthrop N Cascades National Park Koa Holiday

1114 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, United States

Rating: 4.5

(377 reviews)

Fairholme Campground campsite photo

Fairholme Campground

Port Angeles, WA 98362, United States

Rating: 4.5

(364 reviews)

Friends Landingcamping campsite photo

Friends Landingcamping

300 Katon Rd, Montesano, WA 98563, United States

Rating: 4.5

(363 reviews)

Wanapum State Park Campground campsite photo

Wanapum State Park Campground

Vantage, WA 98950, United States

Rating: 4.4

(339 reviews)

Ohanapecosh Campground campsite photo

Ohanapecosh Campground

Ohanapecosh Rd, Randle, WA 98377, United States

Rating: 4.8

(333 reviews)

South Beach Campground campsite photo

South Beach Campground

Forks, WA 98331, United States

Rating: 4.5

(322 reviews)

Mora Campground campsite photo

Mora Campground

Forks, WA 98331, United States

Rating: 4.6

(300 reviews)

Lower Camp Area campsite photo

Lower Camp Area

Lower Camp Area, Flagler Campground Rd, Nordland, WA 98358, United States

Rating: 4.8

(297 reviews)

Heart O The Hills Campground campsite photo

Heart O The Hills Campground

2823 S Oak St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, United States

Rating: 4.6

(292 reviews)

Colonial Creek South Campground campsite photo

Colonial Creek South Campground

State Rte 20, Rockport, WA 98283, United States

Rating: 4.6

(277 reviews)

Staircase Campground campsite photo

Staircase Campground

NF-24, Hoodsport, WA 98548, United States

Rating: 4.6

(275 reviews)

Elk Ridge Campground campsite photo

Elk Ridge Campground

13880 WA-410, Naches, WA 98937, United States

Rating: 4.9

(269 reviews)

Newhalem Creek Campground campsite photo

Newhalem Creek Campground

Marblemount, WA 98267, United States

Rating: 4.6

(238 reviews)

Money Creek Campground campsite photo

Money Creek Campground

Stevens Pass Hwy, Skykomish, WA 98288, United States

Rating: 4.4

(213 reviews)

Sunset Falls Campground campsite photo

Sunset Falls Campground

40806 NE Sunset Falls Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675, United States

Rating: 4.3

(195 reviews)

Potlatch State Park Campground campsite photo

Potlatch State Park Campground

21020 US-101, Shelton, WA 98584, United States

Rating: 4.1

(186 reviews)

Lake Wenatchee North Campground campsite photo

Lake Wenatchee North Campground

21588 WA-207, Leavenworth, WA 98826, United States

Rating: 4.6

(185 reviews)

Silver Springs Campground campsite photo

Silver Springs Campground

68317 WA-410, Enumclaw, WA 98022, United States

Rating: 4.7

(177 reviews)

Shadow Mountain Rv Park Campground campsite photo

Shadow Mountain Rv Park Campground

232951 US-101, Port Angeles, WA 98363, United States

Rating: 3.7

(174 reviews)

Skagit River Rv And Camping campsite photo

Skagit River Rv And Camping

60751 State Rte 20, Marblemount, WA 98267, United States

Rating: 3.9

(158 reviews)

Hood Canal Ranger District  Quilcene Office campsite photo

Hood Canal Ranger District Quilcene Office

295142 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376, United States

Rating: 4.5

(149 reviews)

Beckler River Campground campsite photo

Beckler River Campground

Beckler Rd, Skykomish, WA 98288, United States

Rating: 4.5

(120 reviews)

Fort Flagler Upper Campground campsite photo

Fort Flagler Upper Campground

10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland, WA 98358, United States

Rating: 4.8

(115 reviews)

Rock Creek Campground campsite photo

Rock Creek Campground

NE Dole Valley Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675, United States

Rating: 4.5

(105 reviews)

Olympic Adventure Campground campsite photo

Olympic Adventure Campground

192602 US-101, Forks, WA 98331, United States

Rating: 4.6

(98 reviews)

Fort Worden State Park Beach Campground campsite photo

Fort Worden State Park Beach Campground

200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States

Rating: 4.7

(91 reviews)

Graves Creek Campground campsite photo

Graves Creek Campground

Quinault, WA 98575, United States

Rating: 4.8

(69 reviews)

Colonial Creek North Campground campsite photo

Colonial Creek North Campground

North Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Rockport, WA 98283, United States

Rating: 4.5

(40 reviews)

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