Lake Pleasant RV Park

We stayed six nights here in late July and swam in the lake most afternoons — something you can’t say about many campgrounds near Seattle. Lake Pleasant is a small private lake in Bothell that actually warms up in summer, and the park built around it hits a sweet spot: better than budget camping, cheaper than a luxury resort, 20 miles from downtown and 5 from Woodinville wine country.

Is it a good base for the Seattle area?

Yes — it’s the best full-service RV park in the north metro for families and anyone working from the rig. Bothell sits 20 miles north of Seattle off Highway 522, close enough for daily downtown runs but far enough to skip the traffic and noise. We day-tripped to Pike Place, the Space Needle, and the Woodinville tasting rooms from the same site. Our Seattle RV guide covers the metro in more depth.

What does it cost, and does that price hold?

When we researched rates in July 2026, sites ran about $60–$80/night — but this is private-resort pricing that moves with season and demand, so read it as a snapshot, not a promise.

Site type	Approx. rate (as of July 2026)	Notes
Lakefront pull-through	~$75–$80	Up to ~45 ft, 50 amp, water, sewer, lake views
Standard pull-through	~$65–$70	Up to ~40 ft, 50/30 amp, gravel pad
Standard back-in	~$60–$65	Shorter rigs, 50/30 amp, forested

That’s 50–100% more than a state park like Dash Point, and you’re paying for the lake, the WiFi, and the amenities. The park runs weekly and monthly discounts worth asking about. Our RV rental cost guide breaks down where a nightly campground rate sits against fuel, the rig, and food.

What makes it stand out?

A genuinely swimmable private lake and WiFi that holds up to real work — two things that are hard to find together near Seattle. The lake warms to roughly 68–72°F in summer with a gradual, sandy swimming beach that suits kids, and there’s catch-and-release fishing plus kayak and paddleboard rentals. The mesh WiFi held 25–35 Mbps through six days of video calls and uploads for us, backed by strong cell on every major carrier.

Which sites should you request?

Pull-throughs if you’re over 35 feet or tired of backing in; lakefront if you want the beach at your door. Site spacing runs about 30–35 feet wide with trees between neighbors — comfortable for a private park this close to the city.

• Request: a pull-through for a larger rig, or a lakefront site for the views and beach access.
• Consider: interior back-ins to save money if you’re confident backing and staying longer.
• Know: quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM) are actually enforced here, which keeps it family-friendly without getting chaotic.

Bottom line

If you want clean, well-run camping with a swimmable lake and reliable internet near Seattle and Woodinville, Lake Pleasant earns its premium. Book a few weeks ahead for summer weekends, pick a pull-through if your rig is long, and treat the posted rate as a moving target. Pair it with our Seattle guide and Washington state guide.