Triangle Recreation Camp
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Camp under the cedars
Camping at TRC

Camp under the cedars

Eighty acres of Cascade foothills, a river to fall asleep beside, and a whole community glad you showed up. Whether you're in a tent, a car, or a van, here's how camping at TRC works.

The basics

What camping here is like

Camp is what you make of it. Some folks pitch a tent by the river and don't move for a week. Others roll in for a single weeknight. And honestly, some of the best days at camp are a quiet Tuesday.

Ten communal fire pits

Ten communal fire pits are scattered around camp, and they are where the evenings land. There are no personal fires at limited sites, so pull up a seat at one of ours, meet your neighbors, and stay until the stars come out.

A communal fire pit glowing at dusk
A tent tucked among tall trees
Pick your patch of forest.

First come, first served

Tent sites are not numbered, and you do not reserve them. Find a patch that feels right and set up. You can pre-register online first, so you breeze through check-in when you roll in.

Camp during the week

Weekends can get busy, but weekdays are blissfully chill. Pitch a tent, snag a spot by the river, soak up the quiet, and light a cozy fire in the communal pit.

Tent sites along the riverbank
Riverside, on a weekday.
Crossing the river
Firepit
A couple of heads-ups

We open the second Saturday of April and wrap up the second Saturday of October, though weather can nudge those dates. And there is no cell service once you are up the Mountain Loop Highway, so grab directions and anything you need to look up before you leave town.

10Communal firepits
80acres of rainforest
1975camping here since
100%volunteer-run

Do I need to be a member?

Yes. TRC is a private, queer-centered campground for LGBTQ+ adults 21 and up. What changes between membership levels is how overnight camping is paid for: free members pay per night, while most annual members are already covered. Party and event costs apply either way.

Not a member yet? Joining takes a few minutes.

Getting online at camp

Camp runs on Starlink satellite internet. There’s a free Basic plan, and Premium is available for the season. See internet plans.

Ready to book your nights?

Pick your dates, pre-register, and you're set.

Still have questions? Read the camping FAQ