Elkamp Eastcreek

Beautiful campground, we booked months in advance and unfortunately they have since been informed that their dump station is indefinitely closed. Since there are no sewer hookups on site, this made for a long period of time watching water usage very carefully (closest dump station is 10+ miles away). Additionally there is only 1 shower at the campground, and although very clean (and hot water!) they do charge $1.00 per 2 minutes - making water issues overall, an issue during our stay.

Would recommend staying, if it is short term as longer stays require too much water/sewer planning/management

Don't think we've stayed in a campground that was this quiet!! Very peaceful, enjoyed our stay very much, will be back for sure. Owners are absolutely wonderful, very friendly!! Only thing I might add , maybe marking the site numbers better on some sites, ours did not have a marking that I saw. Others were marked just fine. Did look like they were doing some clean up of brush and perhaps adding more camp sites, maybe hadn't finished putting up site markers? Wish the creek had more water running so we could hear more, but that's our fault going so late in summer. Loved the meadow walk across the bridge, great place to relax in the Adirondacks. Sure glad we discovered this campground!!

Very well maintained camp sites in the woods. The owners are meticulous and very friendly. Bathrooms, showers and laundry are spotless. There have a nice little open air store and there is a meadow adjacent to the campground with adirondack chairs set up to enjoy morning coffee or evening wine. Some sites may be challenging for large rigs but others would be perfect.

Elkamp is very beautiful. Campgrounds in rain forests tend to be. That said, one must deal with the rain that makes it so lush. We were supposed to be here for 11 days but left after 5 solid days of rain and no chance to see Rainier with all the clouds. This was in Mid-June 2023. Of course, we got no refund but did not expect one.
Because their dump station was closed for repairs, they gave us to the only full hookup site in the campground. Very nice of them since all the rest are partial only or tent sites. There are two restrooms and one shower for the whole park, but it isn't that large so there never seemed to be anyone waiting. They do need to have a bench or some sort of seating in the shower room. The store they have is very upscale and lovely, but not really filled with anything you might need, just classy souvenirs. We had excellent Wi-Fi the first night, but after that it was sketchy at best and usually non-existent, at least at our site. The camp is in a fairly isolated spot, with a couple of very small towns a few miles away so best to come prepared. One complaint we had was that they keep the entrance gate closed but not locked. When we would leave at about 10 a.m. the gate would still be closed and you have to get out and open it, then shut it. Small issues but a bit of a bother. We felt that the gate should be open by 8 a.m. and stay open until around 8 p.m. Overall, Elkamp is a beautiful campground, one of the nicest private parks we've ever stayed at and we cannot hold them responsible for the weather. We would return, perhaps later in the summer when it might be drier. We did not have any cell service.

My wife and I are fairly new to camping and we're probably ruined now that we spent two nights at Elkcamp. We had an amazing experience that included a trip to Mt. Ranier NP. The campground is small and intimate but really beautiful and includes a great meadow for afternoon libations or stargazing at night. Tom and Brian are incredibly welcoming and were helpful with great recommendations for local flavor. Make sure you visit the camp store if you can. It was as nice a retail experience as any shop in any city. Highly recommend staying at Elkamp.

If you are looking for a campground near Mount Rainier National Park, we highly recommend Elkamp Eastcreek in Mineral, WA: about 15 miles from the Nisqually entrance. The campground is gorgeous, and the sites are large, quiet and private. We had site #10 and could only see one other RV while we were sitting outside, and one when we were inside. There is a lovely creek, walking paths and a beautiful meadow to enjoy. The owners are very welcoming and they have a cute store on the property. We would definitely stay here again, even if we were not going to Mount Rainier 😀

This is our third year at elkamp. We have an annual getaway with our friends, we book 6 spots and have a great time. We also do a family getaway book 4 spots and have a great time. The setting is peaceful even though you’re surrounded by other campers you don’t really notice them because of the way the sites are set up. The owners are fantastic, they really make you feel welcome, Tom comes around in his cart about 6 in the evening to see if you need ice or firewood for the evening’s event. Bathrooms are clean, showers are great. There’s a great store on the property that has items made by local artists. Kid and pet friendly. Elkamp is truly a gem of a camp grounds.