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4.5 (36 reviews)

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Suspension Bridge
Jacques I.

What a great, little escape from the hustle and bustle in Carnation. While in the area on a sunny day, we wanted to find a park to walk around in and found Tolt-MacDonald Park & Campground, right in the business center of Carnation. I had no idea this park was here before, and didn't realize this was a campground. That would be fun! We did see the yurts they had on the grounds, as well as the showers and bathrooms for campers. It's definitely a quiet spot for it. To enter the park you cross a suspension bridge, that looms over the Snoqualmie River. On the other side, you spot the yurts and easily see trails that you can walk along. We decided to walk along the Cottonwood Trail, which was an easy hike. There is only one small area of incline, as the trail loops around to where the yurts are. The trail is mostly gravel/rocky. I loved seeing all the trees, especially those covered in moss, which made for a nice setting. If you're looking for a nice stroll in Carnation, then Tolt-MacDonald will have you covered.

Trails of the Tolt MacDonald
Chris J.

A beautiful park right up against the Snoqualmie River with trails, a playground, campground and yurts. Lots of room to explore and even a nearby grocery store and Starbucks for those needed items.

Playground - close to the barn.

Another beautiful little gem for families on the Eastside. I came out here today to check out the campground for a small group gathering and mother-daughter camping trip. Really sweet area - "beach" for playing by the river, picnic areas, and a variety of camping options. Also some sweet picnic spaces for day use. Small circuit of drive up tent sites and RV sites - but in all honesty, if you're willing to carry gear across the bridge to walk-in campsites, it's completely worth the trouble. The tent sites are much more private, there's more space between sites - and more options in general. The park provides wheel barrows for moving stuff and the trails are not very steep and well maintained. Yurts and cabins: look cute ... Not my thing but maybe yours? Small group amphitheater: pretty sloped ground. Not wonderful for tenting - especially with multiple tents, but cute set up. Lots of shade. Large group campsite is Beautiful. Large picnic shelter, lots of tables. Large stone fire pit and plenty of space for tents. If you have a group that is happy to make a short walk, this is your place. And the smaller tent walk ins are very sweet! They are well marked and maintained, like a state park, but you happen to walk to them Lots of trees and privacy but if there was a large group at the large group site, youre close enough to hear them.

Snoqualmie River

Great little place to camp. A hidden gem on the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers. Electric and water hookups, but no dump station.

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Pamela T.

What a beautiful, unique, quaint camp ground. Electric and water hook up. Easy short walk to many trails and the beautiful flowing river. There's a big bridge to walk across with view of the river running under, and very visible fish!

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Krissm A.

Cool beautiful place to come, we came in April and we enjoyed every minute. We camped here for 1 night and family did 3 nights. There's a gorgeous river where you can bring your float boat and enjoy a nice camp ground. They have nice bathrooms and shower stall. I'm not a big fan of tubbing but it was so fun that I got hooked pretty fast. Anyways have fun and roast them marshmallows!

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Great place with reasonable pricing for RV spots! A hop, skip and a jump to the river.

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How I love roaming here any time of the year. Trails, fields, playgrounds and more. My grandsons love it too!

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Very muddy, but get trails and views. The race that goes out over the railroad tracks, over the bridge is pretty awesome

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Love to walk around and sit by the river. Lots of families and campgrounds in the summer. Easy going and idyllic.

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