Great location! *Peaceful park with beautiful views…read more We were greeted by the kindest woman who gave us our paperwork and lowdown on the park. Showers and laundry facilities available if needed. Volleyball net and horseshoes available as well. Plus fishing boating, swimming and stargazing Easily found our level site and set up camp. Accessibility to the lake is fantastic. Campground is clean and well maintained.

Great place to take ebikes. I feel that there is not a lot of privacy. Our spot had an awkward…read moreangle so when someone took the spot next to ours, it felt like they were in our spot. There were loud parties which made going to sleep difficult. No one stopped them. We were able to kayak. Granted, you have to go down a steep hill then carry the kayak up that steep hill. That part was not fun. I will need to return so that I can give it a second chance. At least the view was nice. The only problem was that it had a chicken wire fence (is that what you call it) so trying to look out, I'd see the wire first. ........ ....... .. ..

It's a lovely place with fun rec field and clean facilities. Very quiet. Great rates.read more

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.

Overall we had a very wonderful stay over the weekend. The park is very clean and well maintained…read more However there is a lot of goose poop on the grassy areas. We tried fishing but didn't catch any. We had a few bites but did not latch on. We stayed in a standard cottage that had everything we needed. There were quite a few things we could have left behind and not have brought. The AC kept the whole unit cool although we brought our own fan to help battle the extreme heat of 90°. We would have given a 5 star review if not for the wifi being totally unavailable even though it is advertised as having it and the hot water running out after one shower. The next person would have to wait at least an hour to be able to enjoy and finish a short shower. Overall it was a nice stay and would go again if we can. Price is on the spendy side..as much as a hotel room.

Definitely not an RV *resort…read more Friendly and efficient service. Gravel/dirt sites that are generous but very uneven. We had an unusable picnic table and old fire pit. Zero shade.

TL;DR: Great lakefront campground with easy access, clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and…read moreabundant wildlife. Some of the sites are fairly close together but well maintained and well run. Great for fishing, kayaking, or a relaxing PNW lake stay. Bring most of your own food, there's a small nearby store for basics, but limited dining options near the campground. We camped at Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground over Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) with two adults, two tents, and one vehicle. Overall, it was a peaceful lakefront camping experience with great wildlife, easy water access, and solid amenities. Sites are fairly close together but well maintained and organized. They have tent and RV sites some with power and water. Reservations are made online and the process was simple with instant confirmation. Check-in was smooth. We had about 3 to 4 bars of cell service during our stay. Quiet hours were generally respected. Camp hosts were helpful, friendly and present. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked, and coin-operated showers were available (we didn't use them). There are dumpsters conveniently located near the sites, which made it easy to keep everything tidy. Firewood is available for purchase on-site ($9 per bundle), which came in handy. There is a road outside the campground, but we didn't notice road noise during our stay. The lake itself was the highlight. Multiple docks make it easy to get right out on the water. We saw plenty of fishing activity, and conditions ranged from choppy water on Friday to glassy calm on Saturday and Sunday. Wildlife was abundant: ducks, ducklings, geese, goslings, osprey, eagles, red-winged blackbirds, and even deer. There's a small local store within walking distance that carries basic supplies and a nice selection of snacks. It's best to bring your own groceries for the stay, as dining and full food options nearby are limited unless you drive into Ashford, Elbe, or Eatonville. The local Mineral store is great for essentials, last-minute items and souvenirs. Overall, really nice spot. I'd be happy to camp there again.

This is our first time at Cowlitz Falls Campground. It is beautiful , quiet , and lots of walking…read moretrails . Our site had water and 30/50 amp hookups with a dump station in the park. Very affordable too. The camp hosts / Rangers are very friendly and make regular rounds to make sure everyone and everything is in good order. We will definitely be back !

Excellent, well maintained campground. Lots of activities and a boat ramp. Bathrooms and showers…read moreare available too.

What a delicious find!! Hidden. Beautiful. Upscale and lovely. New owners have brought this…read morecampground up to a 5 star and more. The setting is ideal with hidden trails and river access. They have created a magical maze across an old bridge. A wonderland. The office area has delightful and tasteful gifts and an airstream so polished you can see yourself serves coffee on the weekends. We did the logging trail ride 16 miles on our e-bikes. Elkcamp gets a 10!!!

We spent two weeks here. The camping was fantastic, all the sites are really nice. The owners were…read morealways available if we had any issues. The restrooms were always kept clean and look as though they have been recently renovated. We were able to ride our bikes from the campground to a forest road giving us access to some very pristine forested land with both paved and gravel roads. We live in Michigan but if we were closer, we'd go back. Highly recommend!

This time, I visited just to get some ice cream. I decided to stay at another campsite and rode my…read morebike here for ice cream. It was crazy busy yet the owner was just as friendly as can be. I realized the mistake that I had made by staying at the other place. This place has more to offer. Even though the other place is more expensive and has larger spots, this place has a swimming area, easy access to the water for those with boats or kayaks, or just floats. I will return to this place in summer 2026. Plus, I do like the idea of ordering breakfast and not having to cook. ;) Ice cream is the double plus. (Labor Day 2025)

Ginger is THE BEST host!!! Love the hand dipped ice cream, gorgeous lake, even has a bakery on the…read moreweekends!! She is so accommodating and a true blessing to the community

I am writing this review for the camping area here at Sahara Creek. Although it's mentioned as…read morebeing a Horse Camp with a trailhead...I didn't see any horses, any stables or any trails. For those interested in camping, this is your place...bar none! Yes...anyone visiting Mount Rainier National Park and looking for affordable accommodations during their trip....look no further than Sahara Creek. I highly recommend it! It was a fantastic spot for me to stay during my time at Mt. Rainier along my cross country road trip. First off, this Sahara Creek Campground was ideally located. I knew that coming to Mt. Rainier and this national park being quite popular especially during the summer months...I gave into the fact that hotels/motels would be limited and expensive. And since I was basically living out of my car for the entire summer...camping for me was just fine. Yes, this Sahara Creek Campground was perfectly situated just outside the main entrance gate to Mt. Rainier....located in the quaint town of Ashford, Washington...simply 7 miles away. How convenient! And...Sahara Creek was easy to find as well, being right off Highway 706. I initially used my favorite app to find campsites...CAMPENDIUM to discover Sahara Creek. I was then immediately drawn to this place with all the good reviews about it. I plugged Sahara Creek's location into Google Maps and boom....I was here in a matter of no time. Although the sign for Sahara Creek was a little hidden off of 706, when using Google Maps I just drove slowly and turned right into it. After I turned, the entrance to the campsite and area was basically right in front of me. I drove just a tad to find my campsite and I was setup for the evening. What pleasure a this was! Also, more good news...it was FREE TO CAMP here as long as you held a Washington State Discovery Pass. And of course I had this pass. The pass was $30 and good for an entire year at all the parks in Washington state. I had bought it early on in my journey because I also had visited North Cascades NP, Olympic NP and plenty of other scenic spots within Washington. Having this Discovery Pass was a no brainer. So, coming back to this Sahara Creek Campground...just perfect...especially with accommodations being so pricey within Mt. Rainier...now I was relaxing and camping for free! And...it's first come first served in regards to grabbing a campsite. There's no reservations needed or a Camp Host on the grounds to check in with. I simply drove right into a campsite and was good for the evening. Best of all...is that it wasn't crowded whatsoever! This aspect was shocking! Because during summer times at national parks and all around the country every night that I camped out...places were packed with campers and RV'ers. But not here, how great...it was very quiet even for being in the month of August. Since I enjoyed camping here at Sahara Creek...I had to spend at least 2 nights. I didn't mind at all driving into Mt. Rainier exploring the primary Paradise Section of the park for the day...and then driving about 20 miles or so and exiting to return here. Another great aspect is that Ashford offered convenience stores so I could grab cheap breakfasts in the mornings along with gas or any needed essentials. Continuing on...another wonderful point is that I had cell phone reception. Yes! Woohoo! This was great. So many times during my road trip and at so many national parks or around the areas, there was nothing. But yes at Sahara Creek, I had reception and was able to fall alseep at night watching some YouTube videos. It did get a little cold during the evenings, but I was prepared for this...no issues because I bundled up. In this entire campground area, there were tables and benches along with fire-pits for barbecuing. This was terrific as I bought hamburgers and hot dogs at the convenience stores in Ashford and then grilled for dinner. Also, when I pitched my camping tent, the ground was nice and soft and not hard at all or with many rocks or pebbles. The ground was virtually ideal for camping. Both nights I had terrific sleeps. Overall, the campground area was picturesque as well. Just for being right off the main 706 road, it felt like I was in the heart of the forest far from reality, yet I was in Ashford with cell phone reception within a quiet ambiance and atmosphere. Sahara Creek was absolutely a hidden gem and AS GOOD AS IT GETS in regards to camping for those visiting Mt. Rainier National Park. I can't say enough good things about staying here. Lol...I hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag with this review. Although this place is under the radar...it so deserves recognition for being so great. Sahara creek was one of the BEST CAMPGROUNDS I uncovered during my 3 month cross country road trip.