Campers who play together can also stay together at Tacoma Power’s four parks. Here’s how.

Check out maps and features of our group camps in our Group Camping brochure (pdf 523 kb).

Got reservations?
To get your group camp reservation request form:

• Download the interactive reservation form (pdf 318 kb)
• Visit or contact the park where you want to stay (phone numbers below)
• Pick one up at Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S. 35th St. in Tacoma, Washington

How to apply
Mail in or drop off forms and deposits at the park where you wish to camp after Jan. 1 for that year’s reservations.

To give everyone a fair chance at a reservation:

• Dropped-off applications are treated as mail.
• Multiple applications received on the same business day are randomly drawn.   

Confirmations

• You will receive a confirmation by mail if sites are available for the dates you requested.
• We'll return your form and deposit if the group camp is already booked.

When can you stay and play?

• You can camp in the group sites at Mossyrock, Taidnapam and Alder Lake parks between April 15 and Oct. 15.
• Camp at Mayfield Lake Park’s group camp area between Memorial Day weekend and Oct. 15.
• Campground check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. Check out is at 1 p.m.

Alder Lake Park
Round up your friends and family and apply early for your stay at Alder Lake Park's spacious group camp.

• You must reserve at least five sites
• Kitchen shelter includes barbecue grills, a sink and electrical outlets
• You may reserve the kitchen shelter for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day
• Horseshoe pites and playground
• Picnic tables and fire rings at each site, plus community fire rings
• Restroom with showers

Mossyrock Park
If you’ve got a gaggle of friends and family who need at least five campsites, plan ahead for Mossyrock Park’s two group camp areas.

Main group camp

• You must reserve at least five sites
• Kitchen shelter includes fireplace/barbecue grills, sinks and electrical outlets
• You may reserve the kitchen shelter for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day (available only for the main group camp).
• Horseshoe pits, a volleyball area and restroom with showers
• Community water stations, fire rings and picnic tables

Primitive group camp
The primitive group camp offers a back-to-the-basics experience for campers.

• You must reserve all 10 sites
• Picnic tables and fire rings in each site
• Water available
• Vault toilet, no showers

Mayfield Lake Park
Mayfield Lake Park’s primitive group is separated from the other camping areas, which gives group campers a sense of privacy.

• You must reserve all 12 sites
• No hookups
• Kitchen shelter in group camp area is free of charge
• Restrooms with showers

Taidnapam Park
Two group camps at Taidnapam Park offer loads of fun activities.

Main group camp

• You must reserve at least 10 sites
• Kitchen shelter includes barbecue grills, sinks and electrical outlets
• You may reserve the kitchen shelter for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day (available only for the main group camp)
• Horseshoe pits and volleyball area
• Restroom with showers

Primitive group camp
For a rustic group camping experience, reserve Taidnapam's primitive group camp.

• You must reserve all 12 sites
• Space for 12 tents
• Picnic tables and community fire ring
• No hookups
• Nearby restroom with showers

For more information

To learn more about our group camps or ask about available dates, please call:

• Alder Lake Park at (360) 569-2778
• Mayfield Lake Park at (360) 985-2364
• Mossyrock Park at (360) 983-3900
• Taidnapam Park at (360) 497-7707