We took our RV on pretty short notice to this beautiful place. All the serious clammers had early…read morereservations for prime spots, so initially we had no hook up. Great park. Every site has a variety of good points. Joy, who worked daily in the park office was incredibly friendly and helpful. She assisted us when there was an opportunity to move to another site for electricity. The beach access is ADA accommodating, and downtown Pacific Beach is within walking distance. This portion of the shore is lovely. We will be back. Take note that on a busy weekends, there will be experienced RVers using their generators in non-hook-up sites:) My husband wants me to provide a less glowing report, as he is concerned you all will show up.

A state park that is nothing more than a glorified RV camp is fitting for this town. I owned a…read moresecond home in town for the past 8 years and have been to the park on several occasions. It borders on decent in the off season when deserted, if you can overlook all the run down and abandoned structures surrounding it. But in season it is a true trailer park with all the fixings! On my last visit in July, I was taking photos for the sales ad for my property -- trying to find anything of interest that might lure a potential buyer. During this "adventure," I was accosted by a group of locals who told me to go f*** myself for photographing and, 25 mins later, by another woman who thought I was code enforcement looking to "get her again." I was so happy when I convinced some rose-colored glasses vacationer to buy my 8-year mistake. The only reason I would ever return to this park or this town would be if I lost everything, became an addict, and wanted to live with those who considered that high living. That's really the only notable thing about this place -- just how unimaginably bad it is!

I have been to this beach at least once for sure. I think one other time when the weather was nicer…read morealso. We came here on such a stormy day to see the King Tides come in. The waves weren't as big and dramatic as they could get but it was still very cool to see the ocean rolling so much. Normally we go when it's nice and tranquil but we finally took it in with a storm coming in to boot along with the tides which created a cool but really intense experience. The wind was very strong and it was raining so staying outside for a long time wasn't really an option. Still it was really a fun experience and this sandy beach is normally a great place to go to in the summer!

It was perfect! The facilities were great! The campground was well maintained and the beach was…read moretruly magnificent!

This RV park is absolutely whimsical, beautiful, and fun…read more It currently has four walking trails two of which take you right down to the copalis river, one that leads to a giant rope swing then loops around to the largest trail. You can tell how much the owners care about each person's stay by the attention to those fine details such as the high-tech dog wash, excellent bathhouse, the flowers, the bird feeders, and houses throughout. The camp hosts are all wonderful you can tell they want each person to enjoy their stay and go above and beyond.

Wonderful place! Very well kept with beautiful views of the river. We had site 23, which we were…read moretold is the best location in the park, I agree! Nice walking trails, restrooms, and even a dog wash. The owners are very friendly and have thought of every detail. Be careful with your dogs in the river, the currents are strong when the tide is changing, and you could easily lose your dog. I'd give them 6 stars if I could!

My friend and I came here and had a great time. This park has something for everyone, whether you…read morewant to swim, fish, or walk. The park's pure natural setting and serene ambience make it a great place to unwind and clear one's mind. Its year-round upkeep has kept it in excellent condition, making it well worth a visit in any season. I would strongly recommend it to anyone searching for a memorable outdoor adventure.

We were passing through after visiting Olympic Park and looking for a hiking spot in the area. Lake…read moreSylvia seemed like a possibility so we stopped off last Sunday around 10am. There were a few hikers there, but otherwise mostly those preparing to fish. We didn't visit the camping section, but they've got a decent sized day-use area with a good amount of parking, tables, and restrooms. We took the forest loop trail that leads from the lake along the stream through the forest and back around to the day-use, about 2 1/2 miles. There are sections of the trail that are simply gorgeous, and other parts not quite as pretty. But the trail is pretty fun, ups and downs, winding with steps and bridges. While the path is completely passable right now, it was very muddy in many places. A bit precarious at times, as some of the soupiest, slickest spots happened to be on inclines and declines. You'll definitely need waterproof shoes and prepare to get dirty, but Sylvia is good for a quick hike. They've got some interesting educational info along the trail too...and the lake has a very peaceful feeling.

August 2-4, 2025 - Montesano, WA…read more We loved this campground--especially after coming from a busy, crowded KOA. The peacefulness here was a welcome and much-appreciated change. There are 18 RV sites with water and electrical hookups. The campground is nestled between a river and a lake, offering a scenic and serene setting. A trail loops around the lake, and I really enjoyed taking peaceful walks there with my pup.

Friends Campground, Site #RV8 - Montesano, WA August 2-4, 2025…read more We drove straight through from Astoria, Oregon. We arrived at about 12:30 pm. We were starving when we arrived so had a bite to eat and then finished setting up camp. It's a nice campground, nestled between a lake and river, with about 18 RV sites and a few tent sites. They have bathrooms and showers. RV sites have a paved pad with water and electrical hookups together with a picnic table and fire pit/grill. There is a paved path around the lake as well as a couple fishing platforms.

Laundry room is tiny, only 2 washers/2dryers, do your laundry before you get here. Other than that,…read morea great place to stay. Nice and quiet, located on a pretty river, nice long walking trails for humans and dogs, good location as a beginning to explore the Olympic Peninsula.

Quaint, quiet, and tranquil. Friendly hosts who greeted us with cake!! Great walking trail along…read morethe river.

August 21st, 2026 I…read moream camping for the summer as part of a mental health journey I am on and getting back to my old self. I booked online and the online unlike in the past apparently allowed me to book more than 8 days. The ranger (although not dressed or introduced himself as such) said I would only be able to stay a couple more days. I said that was fine and then the lady at the ranger station said that she would look into starting the refund and she would stop by my site before she got off to let me know about the progress. SHE DIDNT DO ANYTHING!! Then I get a notice saying I was basically breaking the law and i needed to see the ranger. so when I went down he explained it to me and told me that he would not be issuing a citation. then processed the refund and said because I paid with a card the money would immediately be put back onto my card. which was false! Then instead of the full amount that I would of had returned had the lady done her job like she said she would i received only half back and was told by the ranger that there is nothing he will do. when i called the reservation line she told me there was nothing she could do since i started the refund in the ranger station. so when i asked her due to the fact that the ranger didnt do what she said i was getting penalized and her exact word back to me was "yup". When I went back to the ranger station and explained my dissatisfaction he told me I could of done the refund myself. But why would I have if the lady said she would... isnt that part of her job to help with reservations and refunds? he then kept repeating the loss I took was cheaper than a ticket. as I told him not too nicely either I was upset as i walked back to pack up and leave I could hear him laughing at me even with the drive thru window closed and the door shut~! Now I am 40 years old and I have worked and take pride in customer service. These two were some of the worst examples of customer service that you could have working for you! please get back to me regarding this.

We stayed and camped here for 4 nights total leading up to the 4th of July. The park was mostly…read moreempty when we were there and overall was not too noisy. Most of the noise were children playing around during the day but most got very quiet once dark. The park is nice and well kept, this is a newer section that I stayed at. They do have an older side that is a bit more rugged and off grid. The new side spots have power and water. They do provide a sewer dump station which is out off the street. The power hookups had both 30 and 50 amp and it had 2 normal 120 plugs which is what I used to run things. Most of the sites are decent size, not all of them are leveled though, the one I was in was a bit steep and the one next to me even steeper and they had a trailer they had to fight to level. Some of the sites are easy pull thrus but only a few. I noticed at least one ADA site that also has concrete around the pit for those with disabilities. They also had several first come first serve sites. The new side also has a brand new bathroom which is pretty nice and it has multiple bathrooms multiple showers available all newer and upgraded. I am missing those as I am in the grayland state park now where nothing is very new and there seems to always be a line to use one of 2 toilets in the loop. The park is along the river and you can get to it very easy with a couple of trails they have. There is also a trail you can enjoy that goes along the river between it and the campground that is very green. As for staying connected to the world at this park.... you cant unless you bring Starlink, I was able to get pretty decent speeds with my starlink but it can be a challenge depending which site you get and how many trees are in line of site. I was in 2 different sites during my stay and one was easier than the other. None of the cellular networks were working from what I was able to see, T-Mobile was a dud for sure with SOS the whole time, the park wifi allows you to load a page or two for checkin but nothing other than that if you can even get it to connect. Overall it was a pleasant stay and a campground I would possibly consider again in the future. Its a bit more remote for those who need to be connected.

We chased the sunset to get to the beach's gravel road, we noticed some people with dogs. I asked,…read more"Did we miss the sunset! ?" and they enthusiastically responded, "You're just in time. It's just Right there." pointing to the sunlit background. We gallantly jogged our way to the the beach and found that there was a restroom, picnic tables, a few grills, all the amenities for summer time fun. We were there for the last bit of sun and the wind wasn't harassing us, so that's a bonus. We stayed for about 25 minutes on December 28th and captured these pictures.

Beautiful spot right on the water. Not much in the way of amenities but walking the beach is…read moreglorious. No reservations and it doesn't seem to fill up. Just a large gravel parking area and an alternative to Kalaloch when the choice sites there are taken.

Very interesting and informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great views. Hike…read moreto the top was not bad even for a 73 year old.

Went here on a dreary gray day and I'm sure the weather affected my opinion of this place. A friend…read moreof mine loves this place because he used to come down here with his wife when she was still alive and it is near and dear to his heart. He convinced a bunch of us friends to check it out and well, it's nice. We ordered our seafood lunches at Merino's and I was excited about eating at the tables on the curb. He really wanted us to wait and eat at the beach. Okay! That sounds awesome. Five minutes later we're at the park and the picnic benches had no view of the beach. You literally were sitting at a bench next to the parking lot. At least it was right next to the restrooms. Then he wanted to walk around the shore. The path did technically see the shore, but the distance was like half a mile and these senior citizens were not going down to the sand. My sister and I were not going to miss being actually on the beach, so we ran down the the beach head and it was nice, but it was cold so we didn't go in the water. We later headed up to hang out with our senior friends and it didn't look good. They got to the first bench and one of our friends has a bad knee, another has leg cramps, another didn't feel steady, and another was doing great because she brought her walker with her and was getting in her steps. Our fearless leader was planning on walking another mile and a half to the lighthouse but my sister put the kibosh on that. We would've been fine, but looking at these poor ladies, they needed to walk back to the car before they couldn't. I felt bad for our leader because he wanted to show us the magic of this place, but naw, maybe next time because these ladies need help. I will give the beach area props because they are very accessible, but even with that, you have to know what your people can handle.

Very clean park and bathrooms was clean and always stocked. Nice showers available., great owners…read moreand close to beach.

Richard was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. The hook ups, facilities and grounds were well…read moremaintained! Who wouldn't like the name as well! 5 stars