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Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park

Dispersed Camping NF 2918, near Olympic National Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills of a developed campground. This area allows for tent and RV camping, but be prepared for a more rugged experience—there's no drinking water, electric hookups, or trash services, so you'll need to pack out what you bring in.

Visitors rave about the scenic surroundings, with easy access to the river and plenty of space to set up camp. One camper noted, “You’ll fall asleep to the sound of running water,” highlighting the peaceful ambiance. The area is also known for its dense, moss-covered trees, giving it a rainforest vibe that many find enchanting.

While some spots can be a bit muddy, especially after rain, there are numerous pullouts along the road that provide options for a quick overnight stay. Reviewers have mentioned the convenience of being just a short drive from the freeway, making it easy to access while still feeling secluded. Just remember to respect the environment—“PACK OUT YOUR TRASH” is a common reminder from fellow campers.

For those looking to explore, the nearby Olympic National Park offers stunning hiking trails and breathtaking views. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer adventure, Dispersed Camping NF 2918 provides a unique opportunity to connect with the wild side of Washington.

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Location

Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park is located in Washington

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Coordinates

48.0477265 N
123.97158818 W

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Access

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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • 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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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2024

Good Spot for a Night

Couldn’t get a spot at Fairholme so I opted for this location. I only saw 2 small areas you could back in with fire pits. One closer to the 101, and one further back before you cross the bridge. Spots are muddy so I’d be cautious in regular non AWD/4WD vehicles. Secluded enough, but with easy access to the freeway just a 5 min drive down the road. There are plenty of other pullouts off the road that would suit someone just looking for a spot to sleep for the night, or van folks who are fully contained.

My only gripe, PACK OUT YOUR TRASH. Saw numerous bags, tissues, etc. stretching down the road and one of the fire pits at the sites had toilet paper all over it. Seriously? Pack it out or dig a cat hole at least.

SiteFirst Back-In on the way in
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Evan H., June 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Evan H., June 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Evan H., June 28, 2024
Reviewed Mar. 26, 2024

Tree farm RV spot

First we must note that the exact coordinates for this spot are actually NOT usable according to spray paint on boulders there that say “no camping - private”. This whole road is paved which is really nice. We found a spot just a few hundred feet off the main road that looked like an entrance/exit for logging trucks. But as it was after hours it wasn’t a problem to park there. It was level and had some gravel on it.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2022

Perfect Spot

This spot is excellent. Easy river access (you’ll fall asleep to the sound of running water). Very scenic and plenty of space. Only one spot in vicinity of the pin though. Might be more around, but I didn’t see any.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2022

Dispersed camping

We camped here over Labor Day weekend.This road has a good few dispersed camping sites, We went a little past where the river site is and there were two good sized spots on the right right side of the road. It rained but there was enough tree coverage that our stuff stayed relatively dry. The site was good good although there are ATV trails near enough and a shooting range it sounded like so it might not be as quiet as others would like. Overall good base for hiking around lake crescent! There was a black bear walking around in the morning near the river also so had to be careful with our things.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2022

Beautiful area, ok spot

First couple miles of FS 2918 are in the National Park and no camping us allowed. After a small logged area, you get into the National Forest and there are several areas, some great, some ok

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by David , September 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by David , September 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by David , September 5, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2022

Happy Campers

We wanted to get away fairly last minute for Labor Day weekend and didn’t have a reservation anywhere. We found a spot on the River that is absolutely perfect. The site is spacious and has good tree cover, plus cell service and a nearby store and firewood source. Will definitely come back!

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022

Stunning rain forest with a river

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spent a lot of my childhood out here in the Olympic National Park. Coming back to this scenic area was a real treat! We arrived very late at night and found a quiet spot up the mountain but moved in the morning in search of shade. We came upon a little dirt road off of 2918 near the river. We have a Jeep and I will say, it was needed for the area we found but if you have a high clearance whip, I recommend it highly. There are plenty of spots to stop on the paved areas too, but they are less ideal for my kind of camping. The spot we chose had three firepits: two up above and one down on the bank of the river. It's about 1/4 mile off the paved road and the river noise is enough to drown out the occasional passerby. We parked our Jeep along the road to let others know the area was occupied. I recommend doing so because you cannot see the dispersed area until you're right on top of it. We had a few people pull in looking to see if the area was taken. It can accommodate a group or a single party. Absolutely stunning, quiet area in the rainforest with trails and fresh water.

PLEASE remove your trash when you leave. The previous occupants left a full large black trash bag. THIS IS A RAIN FOREST IN A NATIONAL PARK. Have some decency people.

T-Mobile has 5G service in this area. Verizon is 1-2 bars of 4G.

Sitedispersed
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Andi F., August 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Andi F., August 1, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2022

Plenty of great spots

Great dispersed camping. We arrived about 3/4pm during the week and got a spot up the FS-2918, right on the river down a short track. There was a burnt up car up on the road but well away from our spot. There were plenty of places further up the road, felt like a great result for dispersed camping!

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2022

Campin in the rainforest

A few miles off the main road on NF 2918 we found a cute little site. There was two fire pits and enough room for at least 3 small tents. Was 30 minutes from Sol-Duc Falls trailhead as NF 2918 runs parallel to that road. Showed up around 5pm on 4th of July and was not busy at all. Super dense and full of moss, felt like we were in a jungle. Good internet and coverage from the rain. Would definately stay here again.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Jade M., July 6, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Great campsite, close to the park

This is a nice small campsite right next to a river very close to Olympic national park. I arrived at night and had a little bit of trouble finding the site but it is immediately before the bridge on the right coming in and dips down into a little bit of a lower area on a dirt road that is about 20 feet long to the landing.

I was driving a Toyota sienna with a 120 inch wheelbase and going over the edge down towards the sites I scraped the bottom of my car so be careful if you have a larger vehicle. There are three-ish sites down in the area next to the creek I would say to you could put a tent at two and maybe if you had a good sleeping pad you could place one on the third. You can hear the water from the site and it is quite peaceful and a great place to stay for the night.

I have AT&T and there was no service at this location, my car has Verizon built-in and it was able to get a good enough service to browse Internet and stream videos. Going to include some pictures and videos with this review that show where the site is and some more details of what is available there.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Grayson , October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Grayson , October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Grayson , October 22, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Sweet Free Site!

Super beautiful mossy green scenery right next to the river. We arrived around 5 on a Wednesday and we’re able to snag what I think was the second camp site. An easy pullout for our SUV where we’re able to set up a tent but ended up just sleeping in the car due to rain. The perfect location for exploring Olympic NP. The longest we drive was about an hour and a half to the Hoh Rainforest. Felt safe for two solo girls camping. Great service for Verizon, none for at&t. Would definitely stay again.

Site2?
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by isabelle B., September 18, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Cool rain forest

Super cool spot to camp en route to going down Olympic NP. Only about a mile from the highway. 3 sites are here, the first is just before the bridge and the second right after which is very limited parking. The 3rd is a little farther down with lots of parking room. Great site but definitely a lot colder than expected. Very beautiful and a river runs by the site. Would camp here again

Sitesecond site
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2019

Beautiful!

A local told us about this spot as we ate breakfast at the Hungry Bear Cafe off the 101. There are a handful of great spots along 2918. We stayed next to the Sol Duc River and it was beautiful! This site didn't have a ton of room for parking but we had a motorcycle so it worked out. It is also pretty steep to get down to the site. There are two other nearby sites -- one that is smaller and has limited parking and is steep to get to and the other is very large with parking space for a larger vehicle.

  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park by Katherine D., July 11, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park?

    Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park is located at 1027 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.