We have stayed at Kid Valley three times this past year. We love this campground because it's…read moresmall and set in among tall pine trees. If you want WiFi, swimming pools, and cable TV, then you should stay at a KOA, but if you want peace and quiet in a pretty setting, then this is the perfect little campground to enjoy. We go here to get away from TV, telephones, and computers. Kid Valley is a perfect campground if you want to explore the Johnston Observatory at Mt. St. Helen's or go hiking. There are many good hiking trails--we have hiked Coldwater Lake, the Hummocks, and Harry's Ridge, to name a few.
It's true that there is not much else close by, so make sure you have enough fuel and food for your stay. You can buy ice and firewood at the campground. There is also a restaurant within walking distance, but we have never tried it. There are eighteen RV sites with full hookups and two more sites with just electric and water. There are also tents sites and all camping sites have fire rings, picnic tables, spacious campsites. There is not much for privacy between the sites, but the sites are not crammed that close together either. They don't take credit cards, so plan to pay in cash. The rates are very reasonable too.
The restrooms are older, but they are clean. If there are any problems at all, Ray, the camp host, is more than happy to assist you. There are some full time campers living here, but they are all located up in the front part of the campground. For us, camping is enjoying nature and getting away from it all. So if you love rustic and peace and quiet, then Kid Valley is a great place to stay.
