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Dispersed camping opportunities are available at many sites on the forest but few are detailed here. For more information contact one of our Forest Service offices.
Upper Stillwater Lake Campground has 5 designated campsites, restroom, gravel boat launch, and day parking. The area has several hiking trails near by and the Stillwater River borders the campground.
This dispersed campsite offers two hitching racks and an unloading and loading ramp for animals.
Scout
Terrible spot between road and rail, not good for tents, possibly a so-so rv spot in a pinch.
GuideThere are several dispersed sites up here along Pack River. Good for horses, camping and solitude.
Legend
It’s Saturday and no one is here but me. Picnic tables, metal fire rings with grills, vault toilets. Big pretty pine trees! I get one bar of Verizon service but it’s not very useful.
LegendIt’s closed until fall 2023 where the pit toilets are for maintenance. The spot GPS directed me to however is across the road under some power lines. It’s really just a big turnout. The road isn’t busy but it’s active. There are train tracks below that are pretty noisy. OK for a night, wouldn’t actually want to camp here. But I do get 1-2 bars of Verizon service so that’s nice! And it’s somewhat shady. The lake is far down below.
GuideCedar Creek trailhead is not officially a campground but the parking lot can be used for camping at after 5PM. It is not massive lot, but there is plenty of space for five or six tents or car campers. A spring runs next to the lot and if you have a filter, its makes for a great place to resupply on water.
I stayed here in June 2022 and had no issues with locals driving up.
Guide
This was my first ever backpacking experience and was a great introduction for me. We did the 3.5-mile trail. It was challenging and encouraging. My dog loved it too, and she's a larger breed! I would recommend this trek for anyone who is wanting to learn and practice backpacking skills. There are a few cleared areas for dispersed camping at the lake and a few other locations along the 3.5-mile trail and the 11-mile trail to Engle Lake. It is mostly uphill along both trails, though, so be mindful of that when considering equipment and weight. It is a gorgeous spot and is close to the Engle Peak summit with 360-degree views of the Cabinet Mountains. When we were here, there were a lot of Elk and Moose foot-traffic. They probably won't bother you. Just be aware of them and store your food properly. There have been grizzly bears spotted here, but not that frequently, apparently. Nonetheless, bring a bear canister and place it 100-300 feet from your tent. Enjoy the preserved and lightly trafficked gem! And as always, leave no trace and follow COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines :)
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