Skate Creek Campground Fishers and campers, you’re gonna love these spots. It’s a great drive along the creek for 23 miles, lots of parking areas along the way to camp and fish. Take Route 7 from Tacoma/Spanaway, go towards Mt. Rainier National Park [do not cross bridge at Elbe State: Washington City: Tacoma Olympia Nearest Town: Ashford Status; Unofficial boondocking Cost: Free Nearest Road: Paved Scenery Rating: 5 Months Opened: Late May – November Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: -