Middle Waddel Campground

Category: Campground in Olympia, Washington

Address: Waddell Creek Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, USA

Phone: +13609021000

Reviews

T Snowy23

Jul 27, 2022

Campground host was kind & polite. Toilets are portapoties. Think there are blue Jay's in the tree cause had black gunk on my car in the morning. Blue Jay's use tar to prevent squirrels from getting to their nests. Camp areas are mostly private, some shrubs but don't entirely seclude. Not the best camp but not worst either. I needed a spot for the night and this was only area I knew.

Brandon

Jul 24, 2022

Great campground with direct access to atv trails and kid friendly atv trails around camp. Basic toilets, but no running water. Come prepared! Camp hosts are very friendly and are a great source of information!

Legguar

Nov 6, 2021

Beautiful and quiet place. Open the latest of nearby camp grounds in capital forest. Well worth the trip regardless of the weather. Campsites are nearby each other, but plenty of space between you and neighboring campers. Bathroom is usually a bit off-putting, but at least it encourages people from staying in there for long I suppose. Highly recommend this site overall

Sandy Greve

Nov 5, 2019

This campground is in the Olympic National Forest and managed by the WA State Department of National Forest. You can stay free for 7 days in a 365 day period. Pit toilet only, no trash recepticals ( pack out what you bring in). The hiking trail is shared with atv's, quads, and dirt bikes. There is constant gun fire from wherever the front folks go to target practice.. generally, 10am till dusk

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Questions & Answers

how much a nite or weekly?

Cameron “C.j.” Lucas | Apr 16, 2019
Martin Hunt | Apr 17, 2019

Free as long as you have a discover pass. You must register and your allowed 7 days. We open to the public May 1st

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Are you guys open now

Norma Jean | Apr 15, 2021
Jessica Haley | Apr 16, 2021

They are open we just went camping

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Can I park somewhere before the gate and walk in to tent camp when it's closed for the winter?

nic allen | Apr 15, 2020
Walt Griese | Apr 16, 2020

No they are closed for the season

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When is the park closed for winter

Jeffery Say | Apr 15, 2020
Maria Maria | Apr 16, 2020

The park is closed from May til the end of November for camping and the trail's are closed to motorized traffic. The Campground is open to foot traffic on the off season as well as the trail's.

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So the park is open till the end of November this year 2021?

jason bent | Nov 16, 2021
Rhonda Russell (Rhonda323) | Nov 17, 2021

Yes it is!

is the campground open now? does it get packed. if I came now would it be a bad idea to maybe risk not getting a site? and just go in the morning? ty

Bambi Ortega | Sep 17, 2021
John Walter | Sep 18, 2021

We got a spot everytime . I'm sure after today there will be a spot tomorrow

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I have a discovery pass but it's not up to date. Van i still camp there for free?

Danielle Dawn | Sep 17, 2021
Celina Kingery | Sep 18, 2021

No, you need to have a current Discover Pass.

Do you reserve a spot? Or just show up?

Mollyjo Anderson | Jun 19, 2021
Joseph Reed | Jun 20, 2021

1st come 1st serve this camp ground is more for if you have ATV or dirt bike to be able to ride directly from campsite to trails but anyone else welcome regardless but just know you will see them come through the campground all throughout the day

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Can I bring my side by sides here? I have 2 seater rzrs I'd like to camp and ride around?

Gilbert Martinez | May 20, 2021
Chase Woods | May 21, 2021

The trails door not support side by sides.

Are there camper rental spots?

Kayla “Kay17” M | Apr 15, 2021
Tanya Anderson | Apr 16, 2021

No. There is not unfortunately. But plenty of camp sites on 3 different "loops" (A loop, B loop, and C loop) and very nice camp hosts.

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Is this campground open for camping? Is there a burn ban? Thank you..

Kimsan Sim | Apr 15, 2021
Chad Berry | Apr 16, 2021

Yep open for camping till November and just told everyone this last weekend no more fires.

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Can you light campfires here

Marv | Apr 15, 2021
kelsie Campbell | Apr 16, 2021

Yes you can they have fire pits there

Is it free to camp on free park days?

Marv | Apr 15, 2021
ZombieE 14 | Apr 16, 2021

It's free to camp everyday

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What is the maximum size trailer that will fit in the campground?

Becky Knoke | Apr 15, 2021
Richard Lehman | Apr 16, 2021

While I was there a full size motor home (the size of a bus) was there.

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Do you have to be out of your site by a certain time?

Stephanie Power | Apr 15, 2021
Josh Evald | Apr 16, 2021

It's first come first serve and I've stayed there twice. Nothing seen about check out times

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Do you have to be 18 to register and camp?

Joe Radcliff | Apr 15, 2021
Dawn Needham | Apr 16, 2021

Just have to have a discover pass that covers your car or truck

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How do you register to camp??

Sharah Cass | Apr 15, 2021
Ashley Fueston | Apr 16, 2021

It's first come first serve. All sites are free.

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Is there free shower, and can you camp by any water and is it going to be open on 10-16-19. And can you have fire also.

Wannette Pierce | Apr 15, 2020
Martin Hunt | Apr 16, 2020

No showers. There is a Creek that runs behind the campground. We will be open until December 1st and campsites are available on a first come first serve basis as we don't do reservations. Every campsite has a firepit.

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Can fill our trailer with water anywhere?

Betty Hammonds | Apr 15, 2020
Walt Griese | Apr 16, 2020

No dry camping

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Can we still camp when the renovations are happening with the road? I just looked and it states some of park is closed?

Rachelle Gebhardt | Apr 15, 2020
William Bandy | Apr 16, 2020

Unfortunately if the website says closed it will be closed.

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what city are you guys lokated in?

2026 Joshua Taylor | Apr 15, 2020
Christine Heib-Ishitani | Apr 16, 2020

Waddell Creek campground is located just outside the Black Lake area. It's a cute site. They have bathrooms, groomed areas to set up your camp. There is a gun range just down the road about 1/2 a mile. The camp hosts Amy and Marty are wonderful. They have firewood there that you can also purchase if you are in need.

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Can you make reservations

Chris Thompson | Apr 15, 2020
Susan Smith | Apr 16, 2020

No, first come basis

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Can you stay for 30 days if you are doing a find your self jouney If not is there a place that I can do A find myself journey

Angela Hernandez | Apr 15, 2020
Robert Holland | Apr 16, 2020

If you read the fine print it is 7 days in a 365 day year any State Park

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When does this site close for winter? Or does it stay open.

Lora Kohn | Apr 16, 2019
Maria Maria | Apr 17, 2019

It is open year round to foot traffic but is officially open for camping and riding trails from the first weekend in May til the last day of November.

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How much w/o a discovery pass?

Patti Greco | Apr 16, 2019
g unit. V | Apr 17, 2019

Required from my understanding

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Is there trailer spots

Titus Bennett | Apr 16, 2019
Britney Kaye | Apr 17, 2019

Yesif by dry camp only he means there are no water hook ups for trailers thats true, however, people are more than welcome to bring containers and pack water from the camp hosts outside water spicket in front of their trailer

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Does anyone know when the gates close?

You are Always beautiful | Apr 16, 2019
Martin Hunt | Apr 17, 2019

We don't close them unless we get an abundance of late night traffic.

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Is there a fee to go tent camping

Vernon Snodgrass | Apr 16, 2019
Chris Halliday | Apr 17, 2019

Nope. Just fill in the sheet at the front gate after you pick a spot and enjoy! Its a great spot to ride from

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