Camp Murray Beach A Gem in the Heart of Washington State

If you enjoy a lakefront view, this is the famcamp for you. Owned and operated by the Washington State National Guard, this park was built by volunteers years ago. Fortunately it’s not run by MWR and that’s why it so nice and inexpensive for lakefront property. There are 24 sites total, eleven are right on the shore, and eight that have a lake view. The maximum stay is 30 days and the cost is $14.00 per night. All sites are full hook-ups with 30 amp service.

This facility has a nice dock where you can tie up your boat for free. Satellite dish for Direct TV is cable ready at each site, but you must have a satellite receiver and a subscription to Direct to get this service.

Chuck Jex has been the campground host here for a while and is an accomplished artist. Ask to see some of his work after you’re all hooked-up.It’s always a good idea to call ahead for reservations at (253) 584-5411

GPS coordinates for this campground are 47.109017 -122.584561

Driving directions. From I-5 get off on exit 122 and enter Camp Murray. Note, the speed bumps here are enormous, so if you have a problem dragging a hitch be careful here. You can also get here the back way by following the directions to the Ft. Lewis North gate then past Ft. Lewis RV park and through the back gate of Camp Murray - use you GPS for this or you’ll get lost. The back way avoids the huge speed bumps.

Enjoy my video tour of Camp Murray Beach:


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Holiday Park FamCamp A Nice Retreat In The Woods

RVers enjoy this camp because it's surrounded by a nicely forested area. The trees provide a sound barrier from noisy Interstate 5, however you will still be able to hear the “sound of freedom” made by the many types of aircraft that visit MCChord AFB. Located near Tacoma, Washington this is not only a nice place to camp, it's a great place to leave your RV stored (for a mere dollar a day) while you take a cruise to Alaska. A shuttle service will pick you up at McChord and deliver you to your cruise ship that sails from Seattle. You can contact the office at (253) 982-5488 or visit the website at http://www.62services.com/adv_famcamp.html
Directions: Off of I-5 take the McChord exit (Bridgeport Road) and go through the main gate. Stay in the right lane and turn right at the stop light toward the BX and Commissary. Turn left at the gas station (on your right side). Burger King is on the opposite corner from the gas station. Turn onto Outer drive, pass by the end of the runway and follow the curve left until you see the “Holiday Park FamCamp” sign. $11 per night for full hook-ups, $10 water and electric only, $5 for dry camping, $1 per day for storage. GPS 47.120368, -122.469334 Watch this video as I take you on a guided tour of the facilities. Jim Twamley

Want to Connect With a Fellow Military RVer?

Military RVing is it’s very own category of RVing because the various branches of service have campgrounds that are not open to the public. Want to know if a campground is worth visiting? Want to know what is in the area to see and do while you’re there? Try the Military RV Forum here. Military RV Forum If you need a great source for finding all the military campgrounds in the US and Canada then go here: Military Campground Directory This is absolutely the best resource available and it also happens to be on sale. Jim Twamley