Quiet enough that some visitors go the entire stay without seeing another person, Radar Ridge sits atop a forested ridge in the Washington State Department of Natural Resources land outside Naselle, where the road ends at a concrete pad with open sightlines south toward Astoria and, on clear days, glimpses of the ocean between the peaks. The elevation means weather can shift fast. Fog and rain are common, particularly in summer, and several campers note they missed the views entirely due to cloud cover.
The camping here is dispersed and free, with no facilities on-site. A handful of spots are scattered along the access road near the cell towers, but reviewers consistently recommend driving to the end of the road, where the concrete pad sits away from the infrastructure and the drop-off on both sides opens up the view. As Ryan S. puts it, that final spot is "away from the towers and buildings, plus has a great view overlooking the valley and bay." Cell coverage is strong, with at least one camper completing three days of remote work with no issues. Jeremy B. notes that "a lot of the trees around seem to be new growth," giving the ridge a more open feel than densely canopied forest campgrounds.
The access road is gravel and generally manageable for two-wheel-drive vehicles, though sections with washboard, steep grades, and occasional washouts mean low-clearance cars should proceed slowly. One reviewer made it in a Nissan Versa by keeping to 5 to 10 mph. There are no marked hiking trails, but side roads along the ridge provide room to wander. A small trail behind the main spot reportedly leads to a nearby creek. Trash left by previous campers has been noted in several reviews, so packing out carefully matters here.
Crowd levels stay low. Weeknight visits frequently result in having the area to oneself, and even summer weekends can be quiet. A Washington State Discover Pass is required. Campers wanting a developed alternative nearby can consider Snag Lake Campground to the west, or WADNR Dispersed near Naselle, Petes Creek Area for another dispersed option in the same general corridor.
Description
Unless otherwise posted, you can stay 10 days in a 30-day period at any of DNR's campsites. During your stay, please practice leave no trace principles and pack out what you pack in. Dispersed camping, camping outside of our designated campgrounds, is allowed in some of our forests. Dispersed camping is not allowed at day-use sites. Toilets, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and fire pits are not available in the backcountry. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything you pack in. Dispersed fires are prohibited.
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Map & DirectionsRadar Ridge is located in Washington near Naselle
Coordinates
46.42225988055726 N
123.79858252200654 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs from Olympia, WA
- 2 hrs 10 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 46 min from Bremerton, WA







































