Anacortes lures RV travelers as the ferry gateway to Washington's San Juan Islands. Camp at one of 17 parks and launch day trips to Friday Harbor or Lopez Island. Salty air, whale sightings, and Mount Erie hikes make this coastal gem your perfect base.
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Anacortes buzzes with maritime energy on Fidalgo Island. Ferries rumble from the terminal at 2100 Ferry Terminal Road toward Orcas Island and beyond. Kayak Rosario Strait, hike the 3.2-mile Mount Erie trail for sweeping views, or bike the Tommy Thompson Trail past guillemot bluffs. The annual Anacortes Arts Festival fills summer streets with live music and crafts.
RV parks turn these adventures into easy escapes. Pioneer Trails RV Park fits budget campers with WiFi and rates from $45 a night. Fidalgo Bay Resort welcomes groups via showers, 50-amp hookups, and spacious sites starting at $50. Lighthouse RV Park suits solitude seekers near the marina. Washington Park delivers beachfront camping amid old-growth firs.
Anacortes stands out as the main ferry hub to the San Juan Islands. Ferries from 2100 Ferry Terminal Road zip campers to Orcas and Lopez for kayaking and orca spotting. Mount Erie rises 1,273 feet for hikes with Puget Sound vistas, while Deception Pass Bridge arches nearby for dramatic drives. (62 words)
Pioneer Trails RV Park, Fidalgo Bay Resort, Lighthouse RV Park, and Washington Park top the list near Anacortes. Pioneer Trails sits close to town with WiFi from $45 nightly; Fidalgo Bay offers showers and group sites from $50. All 17 directory parks cluster within 10 miles of the ferry terminal. (68 words)
Most Anacortes RV parks welcome pets, including Pioneer Trails and Fidalgo Bay Resort. Check individual policies for breed or leash rules, but leashed dogs roam freely at Washington Park's beach trails. Fidalgo Bay's waterfront sites let pets splash near the shore. (58 words)