Admittedly, we have not done a lot of camping at campgrounds like this one, in fact we haven't done…read morea lot of camping at all. That said, this is the sort of place that we want to go camping all the time now! We're definitely not go out in the woods and sleep on a camping pad under the stars type people. We're more camp where we can see the car and have a bathroom around type people. This definitely trends towards the latter. This little campground is about 17 miles past Bron Yr Aur in Naches and is an absolute gem of a spot. Upon checking in, you find they have a small store with plenty of food and beverage options. They have spots for tent camping, cabins with beds, and plenty of RV parking. We went up here for a friends birthday weekend and opted for one of the small cabins. It was named "mamas place "and was lovely. The cabins are newly renovated and have small kitchenette's, a nice TV, And most importantly were warm! The two that we saw in so I did not have bathrooms, but there is a shared central bathroom and shower house that's close to everything, and is also heated! On the grounds, they have a small beach area where the kids could go throw rocks in the River and during the summertime everyone is able to get into the water to cool off. They have tons of play equipment for kids to run around and play on, some awesome area for people to ride 4 x 4's if they brought them, and they even have a meadow type area where they hold weddings. It's incredibly picturesque with the river in the background and the cliffs behind it. Go out there at night and check out what they called the fire flies - a bunch of lights set up in the meadow the dance on the trees. It's pretty awesome! You are just close enough to be able to run into town for something you forgot, but also far enough away that your cell phone isn't going off all the time because the reception is bad. This is actually about as close to perfect spot as we've been, and we're really excited to go back!

What a great family friendly campground. Water and electric hookups only, but the onsite bathrooms…read moreand showers were nice and well kept. They are located in a remote area, so there is no cell service, and wifi is only available right by the office, but they do have a great selection of loaner DVDs, which kept my hubby . They have a gathering space with movies and popcorn, an onsite store. They even had a great DJ on Saturday night.

Back in WA for a wedding and the kids and I HAVE to visit La Wis Wis!! We moved to NC in 2018 and…read moreNOTHING comes close to the beauty of this campground!

In August 2019, our family stopped by La Wis Wis Campground, which is about 4 miles east of…read morePackwood, WA on U.S. Route 12. We were searching for the Blue Hole Swimming Area, based on a spectacular picture I found in a Washington state travel magazine. Inside La Wis Wis Campground, the blue swimming hole has a cliff where bold teenagers can jump into the deep, glacially cold water below. The campground is somewhat difficult to find, but once you enter the complex, it's best to ask campers where the Blue Hole Swimming Area is located. When we arrived, the rocky area on the beach felt a bit painful on the feet - if you have water slippers, it might be more comfortable. The river is pristine but frigid (the water comes from a glacier) and has a pretty indigo (light aqua color) from above. My 14 year old son and 12 year old son jumped from the cliff into the blue swimming hole and were cheered by.a crowd of families on the opposite shore! This is a fun and memorable activity if you're visiting Mt. Rainier National Park and would like to do something fun on a hot afternoon with teenage kids. But it's not for the faint of heart. We stayed for about 45 minutes before continuing on to Packwood.

I made a reservation several months ago, and have asked one simple question, via email and phone…read morecall message: Do you have AC in your cabins. NOBODY has had the decency to even call or email me back. This place is terrible: I cancelled on April 24th, 2026 for a June 5th reservation. They better honor it. Terrible customer service. How difficult is it to respond? I had one simple question, due to my health issues.

DON'T STAY HERE!!! made Reservations on Saturday to stay the following Friday and Saturday- was…read morerequired to pay 1/2 of 2 night stay and cannot cancel less than 14 days before even thought made it less than 5 days before and tried to cancel 3 days before! RIP-OFF

The views on this hike warrant a five star review for sure! Loads of waterfalls, mountains, and of…read morecourse trees and flowers to see on this route up to Rachel Lake. The problem? Not a clear trail at all. My hiking group and I found ourselves asking, "Is this trail?", numerous times on this extremely strenuous seemingly endless uphill trek to the lake. Now, granted, some of our group was in better shape than others and managed the physicality of the trail better than others but still we all agreed it was extremely hard. First you drive up a gravel road approximately 6 miles to get to the parking lot. One bathroom is available there which wasn't too gross. Once you enter the trail it starts heading up. And up and up and up. It is seemingly endless. I believe it about 4 plus miles up. The trail starts out fairly marked and easy to follow. Then it doesn't. Unfortunately I got separated from my group for a good portion of this hike due to my attempt to stay with the "faster" ladies, lol. I just kept going up. Thank goodness a few other people passed me to let me know I was on the right track. No trail at all really for a good portion and I merely followed a dry creek trail. Extremely rocky and loads of bushwhacking. I had to stop every five to ten feet to catch my breath. The steepness reminded me of a hike in Big Sur called Garrapata which after I competed that one I said I would never do again, lol. Now to the good parts of the hike. Gorgeous scenery beyond words! Loads of amazing waterfalls as you are following a creek flowing from a lake high above. The lake was outstandingly beautiful. I took a quick dip in the icy water at the top! Quickly it changed my outlook on the hike and cooled me off. Will I do it again? Maybe, but next time. I will bring more snacks for the hike that give me energy. I will start out slower and take more frequent deliberate breaks. And please please don't forget your mosquito repellent! Also, long pants as a large portion of this hike you go through tall grasses and overgrowth. I consider myself an experienced hiker when I was in CA, but here in WA, I am a beginner for sure. Stay hydrated and go at your own pace. This is worth it at least once. SYOY and No FOMO for me here! Lol.

Lake Rachel is a great hike if you're looking for a beautiful end view and lots of fun sights along…read morethe way. Unfortunately, the trail is not marked well and we went off path and up towards different falls a couple times but going off trail was worth it for the extra couple views we saw! Be prepared to get your feet wet and be careful climbing over the slippery rocks.

I'll start off by saying the camp grounds were pretty standard. You had a fire pit and a table and…read morethere were two trash bins within walking distance. The campsites were clean and there was no trash. The river was walking distance and there were some people fishing there. Wildlife was mainly chipmunks, deer, and the occasional bird. We had no problems with raccoons or anything none of our stuff was touched except for the chipmunks getting into our crackers lol. No mosquitoes and not very many bugs. We made a nice little fire and drove to nearby areas where we were able to get good photos and just relax. The scenery was beautiful and it was super peaceful and quiet. We had absolutely no cell service (Verizon) idk about anyone else. It was a nice getaway for the weekend. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable experience and I would do it again

We stayed at Sawmill Flat Campground for 3 nights in July 2014. We stayed in Site 5 with a large…read moretent, 2 adults, 2 kids and our puppy. We were able to fit our truck and box trailer on the parking pad. Site 5 was spacious, flat, and afforded some privacy - only neighbors on one side/behind you. Easy walk to bathroom and close to drinking water. This is a smaller campground, but it has a nice paved loop for the kids to ride their bikes. There is access to the Naches River but it was very swift and cold, so not really suitable for young kids to do more than splash at the shore. We did see adults fly fishing up river. There are plenty of decent vault toilets and the drinking water was cold and clear. Camp host was friendly and had lots of firewood to sell. The campground was quiet even though it was almost full. There wasn't much noise from Hwy 410. Site 7 is the closest to the Hwy, but has no neighbors, The sound of the river is nice. Bugs weren't bad at all during our stay, but there are lot of ant (they didn't bother us). Lots of chipmunks so keep you food closed up. The Whistling Jack Lodge is about 5 mins away if you need more provisions. Overall, a nice campground.

We got here and saw that the lake was hardly there anymore. They gave us site 7. We have a 44-foot…read moretoy hauler, and have learned over the years that we just don't go to the site with the truck/trailer if the road looks a bit scary. My wife walked down to the site and saw it was really unlevel, and the back 15 feet just fell off. Gravel was dumped but not spread out, with no attention paid to where it went. The trees were so tight on every side of it, and at the site, there is just no way of either getting to it or getting into it with any safety. When we showed the pictures to the teenage girls running the office/store/restaurant, they said there were pictures of the site online, and we should have seen the way it was. There is one picture, and it's from a low level, looking back at a lake that was full years ago. Tried to explain that we could NOT get there safely, they said no refunds, and there are no other sites. We never PICKED that site; it was assigned by a manager months earlier when we made the reservation and explained what we had for a trailer. This was Labor Day weekend. We had to leave and try to find a different place at a moment's notice. No refund period at this place. Stay away. Unless you want a forest floor drive, Tree roots and all, and rude customer service. We camped at Silver Beach Resort in a Fifth Wheel.

I have stayed here in the past and it was great, not so much this time. Could not close the…read morebathroom sliding door it was off the hinges. Locks did not work on the doors and were covered by duct tape. They had fly tape hanging by the bed that you needed to walk past to get into bed. the vent above the stove was dirty and greasy and hasn't been cleaned in a very long time. Housekeeping needs to do a better job at cleaning way too many cobwebs. I know it's a cabin in the woods and not a 5-star hotel but good lord some care in the property would be nice. I sent an email and the response I received from Shar was I have addressed this with housekeeping and maintenance. Would have been nice for her to mention sorry your stay wasn't as nice as before but it's obvious they don't care. Please stay elsewhere and don't waste your money.

Stayed here over Memorial Day Weekend. I was a bit skeptical driving out to Desert Aire because…read morethis campground has very little internet information. Well internet, IT EXISTS and I survived to tell the tale. The campground is in Desert Aire which is a little community south of Matawa on the Columbia River. lf you're interested in boating or want a base to explore the rest of the area this is a great place to stay. During memorial day weekend the place was full (so reserve online ahead), the people there were mostly families and it wasn't very noisy at night. If you have a boat, the boat launch was rebuilt this year and is really nice. Couple of downsides to keep in mind: there's only pit toilets and no showers, there's one water tap from a well near spot 14, it can get windy in the evening so if you have wind protection you can put up bring it, the grills are near the lake and not by the camp spots so if you have a portable grill/firepit etc. bring it too. Closest big grocery store is in Mattawa, but there's a gas station and convenience store in town.

I really had a great time here. This place is well maintained and is a great place for the kids…read more The scenery is gorgeous. My only complaint is that the boat launch isnt next to the beach area. It would be great if they put up another dock but overall it was a great day and can't wait to go back!

I really want to start this by saying that the folks who run this are excellent! Very kind and very…read morevery helpful. Tha bathrooms and grounds are clean. The game room is ecclectic. It felt like I was stepping into my grandparents basement which was somehow a sweet feeling. It has things to do in there, however also a whole whole lot of random things mixed in that are dusty which makes it feel like a storage basement or attic. The hard parts: The camp ground sold to us online was VERY different than what we received. See pictures attached. The listing shows a picture of T6 with trees and privacy. Upon arrival we notice a completely open space with what appeared to be a hoarder living behind us. There was no separation between sites so we moved the picnic tables, because otherwise our kids would be surrounded by that persons junk. This was very disappointing. We felt that this person should be required to not camp or "live like this" in such a space. Otherwise if allowed, than at least close that camp site as it looks, "ick." There was also a community port a potty 15 feet from where we slept. While convenient... not many want that downbreeze smell. The freeway is extemely loud which to me felt like white noise, but it drove my husband crazy. This was a very sweet family feel campground, however due to the misleading of what we were getting as a camp site, camping next to a hoarder / what felt like a condemned home and sleeping within feet of an outhouse... this will be a last option camp site.

Well...when we first arrived and saw trailers in a big open field, we thought CRAP this sucks…read more.. But once we traveled farther, the campground itself was actually quite beautiful. Lots of trees with the sun shining through and birds chirping pleasantly in the morning. Now the negative :( We requested two sites next to each other so we could be side by side and set up our tables and chairs and enjoy a full circle. Ha! We got two sites bumper to bumper. Not only that, but we had to pull in with our doors facing AWAY from our campsite, so no room to open our awning, set up chairs and enjoy our outside lights in the evening. Not only THAT, but there was only ONE covered area for both sites. Now picture this...what if you were put there with people you don't know??? The front trailer has the covered area, the back spot has...NOTHING. And lastly. The site was totally at a slope going DOWN to the covered area. Tough for old folks (we aren't that old, so we were okay. Lol!) Just word to the wise, ask lots of questions about your site when booking.

DO NOT google maps to Franklin Falls Trailhead. It will lead you to a ski resort. Instead map to…read moreFranklin Falls. It's a two-mile hike, but it felt much longer! After Snoqualmie Falls, Franklin was a little underwhelming. It is an easy hike as it is mostly flat. The waterfall is nice, but nothing compares to Snoqualmie.

This is a fantastic hike in the Greater Seattle area, which rewards you with an up close view of…read morethe falls from the base, where you can bask in the cool gentle mist before beginning the trek back. I typically stick with hikes that are considered "easy", popular with families, and don't require hiking boots. This one fits the bill. At about 2 miles roundtrip (out and back), the trail is made up of well-kept dirt pathways and you'll experience a gradual incline of only about 400 feet. There were several short sets of wooden steps along the way, which were pretty easy to navigate since they were of even height and not too tall. Just be careful towards the end while heading down to the base of the falls. You'll go down a set of stone steps, then the pathway narrows and becomes pretty rocky with a jagged surface, so watch your footing and take it slow. You can also hang on to the rock wall on the right side for balance. I saw some people equipped with their hiking poles and hiking boots which would come in handy for this small section of the hike, however I was able to traverse it with my running shoes, taking small steps. I was grateful there weren't many bugs and the hike is mostly shaded by all the trees above. It was over 80 degrees on the day we went, but it felt like the 70s since we were never really in direct sun. The trail runs parallel to Denny Creek below, so for the duration of the hike, you can hear the tranquil sound of the flowing water. There are two sections of parking which cost $5 per day, unless you have the "Washington Forest Pass" or "America the Beautiful Pass". Toilets are located near the parking lots, but there are no sinks, so make sure to bring some hand sanitizer. During the summer, weekends can be pretty crowded, so I recommend going on a weekday for a more relaxed atmosphere. We went on a sunny Monday and there was plenty of parking left even when we headed out around noon.