Question 1

Do I need to be a member to camp at TRC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TRC is a member-only campground. You can sign up for free as a limited member, or sign up as a regular member for free overnight camping throughout the summer. Join TRC here

Question 2

Where is camp, and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

47715 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls, WA 98252

Download your directions before you leave town, as there is no cell service up here. Camp and parking maps.

We have two turnouts off the highway. If you’re coming from Granite Falls (which you almost definitely are), the lower campground for tents is to the right, and the upper campground is just after that, to the left.

Question 3

When is TRC open?

Accepted Answer

We officially open the second Saturday of April and wrap the magic up the second Saturday of October. Mother Nature has the final word, though. Snow and storms can always shift things, so check for updates.

Question 4

Is there cell service?

Accepted Answer

Nope. Signal drops past Granite Falls and does not come back. Download directions, playlists, and anything you need to look up before you head up the highway.

Once you are here there is free Starlink Wi-Fi, which is good enough for texting home, but not for streaming.

Question 5

What should I bring/pack?

Accepted Answer

Costumes and twinkle lights, of course!

But for all the other stuff, we keep a full list so you do not have to remember it all: What to bring.

Question 6

Can I come just for the day?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A day membership gets you in until 6 PM, and then it is time to head home.

Day memberships are not available on party weekends. If you want the whole weekend, you want to camp.

Question 7

Who can stay at TRC?

Accepted Answer

Triangle Recreation Camp is a private, queer-centered sanctuary. Membership is exclusively for LGBTQ+ adults (21+) — that means gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, and queer folks only.

The only exception? Friends & Family Weekend, where chosen family (yes, even the straight ones) are welcome under the watchful glitter of their queer host.

Question 8

Membership & camping fees

Accepted Answer

Limited Membership (visitors): $22/night for tent camping.

Regular Membership: $195/year — unlimited camping for the season. Seniors & members with disabilities save 15% (because yes, we see you!).

Question 9

Can I pay with a credit card?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Pre-pay online for memberships and camping, or use your card on-site for purchases. Easy peasy.

Question 10

Does tent camping require reservations?

Accepted Answer

Tent sites are first come, first served — but you can (and should!) pre-register online to breeze through check-in. Faster check-in starts here.

Question 11

Where do I park?

Accepted Answer

If you’re tent camping, pull into the lower campground (on the right side of the highway), and unload your gear. Wait for someone from the parking staff to guide you to a spot in the upper campground. We’ve got a lot of folks to squeeze in, and we’ve got it down to a science!

If you’re RV/trailer camping, head directly to the upper campground (on the left side of the highway)

One note for tent camping - you cannot drive up directly to your site. That’s what wheelbarrows are for. If you have mobility challenges, please ask for help! We’re a community here.

Question 12

Do RVs / trucks / sleeper vans require reservations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you must reserve in advance.

Spots go fast, especially during event weekends. Reserve your RV spot now.

Question 13

Can I camp during the week?

Accepted Answer

Yass queen, you can! Weekends may be busier, but weekdays are blissfully chill. Pitch a tent, snag a spot by the river, enjoy the peace, and light a cozy fire in the communal pit.

Question 14

How long can I stay?

Accepted Answer

Max stay: 14 consecutive days.

Then it’s a mandatory 5-day break before you return (rest, do laundry, and come back refreshed).

Question 15

Can I camp on the beach?

Accepted Answer

Sadly not, most beach areas are National Forest land, but you can snag a riverside campsite on TRC property for that waterfront fantasy.

Question 16

Is there drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Potable water is on site, across from the Woodpeckers seasonal site and at another station on Trail 6. Bring jugs or bottles to fill.

Question 17

Where's the nearest store?

Accepted Answer

Ten miles out for a small grocery, 22 miles for a full supermarket. Shop before you drive up.

Some very basic essentials like ice, bug spray, and batteries are available for purchase at the host hut when it’s in stock, but do not build your weekend around that.

Question 18

What about bears and other wildlife?

Accepted Answer

We are in their neighborhood, so lock your food up and never leave a cooler sitting out.

We keep a whole page on what to do if you meet a bear. Read it before your first night. Bear info.

Question 19

How do I book an RV site?

Accepted Answer

Through Roverpass, our reservation partner. RV, trailer, and van sites are not first come, first served the way tent sites are. You book them ahead.

You’ll enter your rig length so you land somewhere it actually fits, and book early for party weekends! More information can be found here: RV camping.

Question 20

What size rig will fit?

Accepted Answer

Sites come in a range of lengths. Put your rig’s length and width into Roverpass and it will show you what fits. Hookups and amperage are listed per site too.

Question 21

Do limited (free) members pay extra for an RV site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Limited members pay an RV reservation fee on top of the nightly camping fee, charged per reservation and per vehicle. The current amount lives in the board’s fee schedule.

Regular (annual fee) members are already covered by their annual dues and add a discount code at checkout.

Question 22

Can I dump my gray/black water tanks at camp?

Accepted Answer

Black water dumping is not allowed here, plan a stop on the way home.

Limited gray water disposal is allowed with camp approval. Please reach out to operations management for questions about this.

Question 23

Do I need to pay for parking?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time you do not need to pay for parking. However, during party weekends you do need to purchase a parking pass if you are a limited (free) member and driving alone. We try to encourage people to carpool during party weekends when parking can become incredibly impacted.

Question 24

Is there electricity?

Accepted Answer

The lower campground (the side for overnight tents) does not have electricity. However, RV electric hookups are available at certain hours supplied by our camp generator, amperage is limited to 15 amps. Please note you can't use AC units, microwaves, or appliances with this connection.

Check out our generator hours here.

Question 25

Is there Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

TRC offers free Wi-Fi on site using Starlink, just don’t expect to stream with it.

It’s great for messaging and keeping in touch with folks back home. Besides, who really wants to be on instagram when you have a wild sanctuary in front of you?

Question 26

Wheelbarrows?

Accepted Answer

Yes hunny, and they’re fabulous for hauling your glam gear to your site. Just return them when you’re done - sharing is sexy.

Question 27

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! But please keep that fur baby on a leash at all times. Camp can be overstimulating for pups, so monitor their comfort and never forget those doggie bags (you’re not that camper, right?).

Question 28

Campfires?

Accepted Answer

No personal fires at Limited sites.

Use our designated communal fire pits only, due to summer fire danger.

Be smart. Be safe. Be smoky in the right way.

Question 29

Is clothing optional?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes it is. Nudity is totally allowed except in areas visible from the public (like the highway and parking lot). On the beach? Let it fly, darling.

Question 30

What are quiet hours?

Accepted Answer

10 PM to 9 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 1 AM to 9 AM Friday and Saturday. Organized party areas are the exception, which is rather the point of a party weekend.

Please do not drive on trails 5 and 6 between midnight and 9 AM.

Question 31

Can I take photos at camp?

Accepted Answer

If it includes people in them, ask for permission, every time. Camp is a sanctuary for many, and respecting privacy is part of that.

Video always needs written permission too. Anything you post to social media needs written consent from everyone in the shot. Drones are a hard no without written approval from the VP of Operations.

Question 32

Got questions?

Accepted Answer

Slide into our DMs on Facebook.

Or email us: info@camptrc.org. One of our sparkling volunteers will get back to you faster than you can say "Where’s the glitter?"

Question 33

Are there showers?

Accepted Answer

The lower (tent) campground does not offer showers. Some seasonal sites on the upper campsite have their own showers, depending on the site. Maybe offer a little volunteering, and someone might be nice and share!

Question 34

Can I hold onto campsites for my friends?

Accepted Answer

Camping at TRC is first come, first served. You can’t reserve or set up tents for people who are not present at the campground.

Question 35

What are the membership tiers?

Accepted Answer

Limited member: No annual fee, pays for overnight camping as needed. Limited members do not get a vote at the Annual General Meeting or Elections.

Regular member: Pays annual fee for overnight camping all summer long (See “How long can I stay?”), among other benefits. Regular members get to vote at the Annual General Meeting and Elections.

Everyone is required to pay for party passes, regardless of membership status.

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