Campgrounds and RV parks near Marietta-Alderwood, WA

Marietta-Alderwood sits on the western edge of Bellingham, Washington, where the Nooksack River meets Bellingham Bay. The location puts RV travelers within a short drive of the San Juan Islands ferry terminals, the Mount Baker foothills, and the Chuckanut Drive coastline. Whatcom County serves as a common staging point for trips to the North Cascades and the Canadian border at Sumas or Lynden. The area offers a mix of private RV parks and one well-known state park campground. Bellingham RV Park, The Cedars RV Resort, and Hidden Village RV Park and Campground sit on the Bellingham side of the county and cater primarily to RV travelers with full hookups. Larrabee State Park, Washington's first state park, is known for scenic coastline views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands and covers 2,748 acres with 8,100 feet of saltwater shoreline along the Chuckanut Drive scenic byway. Farther north, the Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey sits on 25 acres about 4 miles from the Canadian border and 15 miles north of Bellingham, making it a practical stop for travelers crossing into British Columbia.

Larrabee State Park uses the Washington State Parks reservation system. Campsites are reservable up to nine months in advance for arrival dates from May 15 to September 15, and reservations can be made online at parks.wa.gov or by calling (888) 226-7688. Outside that window, sites are first come, first served. Washington requires that all visitors purchase a Discover Pass to access state-managed recreation lands, though registered campers do not need one during their stay. KOA properties book directly through the KOA system. The Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey takes reservations online or by phone at (800) 562-4779. Private parks such as Bellingham RV Park, The Cedars RV Resort, and Hidden Village RV Park and Campground typically book directly through their own websites or by phone. Summer weekends fill earliest, so reserve months out for July and August stays.