Hause Creek Campground

Loved it.

Big walk-in site on the river, near hwy but the road noise was largely drowned out by the water. Port-a-potties were clean and well stocked with hand sanitizer or had running sinks operated by foot pumps and soap. Site was breezy, which we hadn't expected. Be prepared to guy out your tent!

Very basic but kind of lovely campground. The site that you're staying at really makes or breaks the experience. We were at site 22 which is as close as you can get to the river without being on top of it which was perfect, and kept us away from the 12 highway. Other sites that seemed most idyllic were 17-20, and 23. Porta-potties were very clean and well stocked, and camp hosts were very kind and helpful! The other campers were super quiet and respectful and we got the feeling that this tends to be a very chill campground. There is a lake in the area for recreation or, if that's not your style then the entrance to Mount Rainier is only a 45 min drive away (which is what my husband and I did). Overall I would recommend this campground as a good basecamp for other activities in the area.

*NOTE* as of 8/9/2020 there was a campfire ban. Check the park's website and know before you go!

CONS: This is a neglected campground. By the looks of the weeds around the bathrooms, they have been out of order for some time. The portapottys as a substitute were almost full. Pretty gross! Some of the camp sites the weeds are overgrown and I would have hated to drive up and find that with the family in tow. If you do not know there's a power station in the middle of the campground. That never showed up in the pictures. The fire rings are pretty old, and I was a little concerned about a fire in our ring in site #17.

PROS: We came on a Sunday and left on a Tuesday. It was very quiet. The site was clean and free of the previous visitor’s garbage but they grounds where not raked as some more attentive keepers do. The size of the sites was generous compared to other places I've been to. Our site was on the river which we used to cool our feet after an all day hike. We did notice that the river rose considerably over night, so be cautious about that.

Overall I'd consider looking at other campsites near Hause Creek.

Perfect camping area within easy driving distance from many recreational opportunities.

We had a great time. The facilities were clean and as expected.

Loved my camping trip here. The only thing I wish the campground had was showers and working bathrooms. Portable bathroom was always clean and had toilet paper! Firewood was available everyday. Hearing the river every night while sleeping was a dream.