Dispersed Camping NF 2918, near [Olympic National Park](https://thedyrt.com/camping/washington/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](https://thedyrt.com/camping/washington/near/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.

Dispersed Camping NF 2918 — Olympic National Park

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Joyce, WA has a lot to offer. Joyce is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Joyce and user-submitted reviews.

Joyce

The Best Camping Near Joyce, Washington

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. 

Beautiful!

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

Cool rain forest

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&amp;t. Would definitely stay again. 

Sweet Free Site!

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&amp;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.

Great campsite, close to the park

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. 

Campin in the rainforest

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!

Plenty of great spots

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.

Stunning rain forest with a river

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!

Happy Campers

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 

Beautiful area, ok spot 

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. 

Dispersed camping 

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. 

Perfect 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. 

Tree farm RV spot

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.

Good Spot for a Night

My husband and I recently purchased a 23' Jayco travel trailer and were eager to try it out, but almost every established campground we looked at was booked out for months. We gave this one a try, despite neither one of us being familiar with the area \*at all\*, and were absolutely delighted to find a perfect spot not once, but twice. Both of the spots we stayed each time we went are past the bridge and up the fork on the right. The last time we went, just last week while my mom was visiting, we took the first road off the fork, and it looked to be an ATV/Dirt Bike playground, but we tucked ourselves into the back, and only saw one other person the whole three days we were there. The first time we went, we found a spot a bit further up, that looks to be an logging road that is no longer in use. It's closer to the road than I typically would like, but with the truck and trailer backed in, it was actually quite private. There were several spots we saw while exploring the left fork of the road, but wouldn't be possible for us to get into with the trailer. I saw several vehicles with overland tents, and even just people sleeping in their cars. It really does have something for everyone, just be careful not to go \*too\* far, as the road gets a little dicey higher up the mountain, and I can only say I am so glad we had disconnected the trailer from my truck so I could run to the little store on the shore of Lake Crescent when I found out just how hairy it can get.

Just what we were looking for

Chill dispersed campsite. Northwest Forest Pass is needed to camp. I couldn´t count exactly how many sites there were, but my best guess would be around 8-10. About half of the sites were walk-in, but we secured a site with our car. The approach was surprisingly easy too! I have the smallest lil hatchback boi, and it made it easily the 5 minutes down the gravel road to reach the camping area. The campsites are also sufficiently removed from the highway that it´s not possible to hear any car noise, which was good. I would stay here again!

Littleton Horse Camp

Best dispersed spot I’ve ever found. Forest road is also a through road for locals or they just camp super far up there. Anyways a lot of trucks going through but no trouble. Lots of spots

Sol duc 

This site served its purpose; gave us a place to sleep for the night.  Directions in were not very clear and not sure if we were in the right spot.  We did see “no camping” sprayed painted on trees about a mile before we found a large clearing that had been used for a camp spot.  Could have fit probably six more campers in that spot.  We never saw the vault toilet that was previously mentioned.

The site was clean and offered beautiful view of the sky.  Two other campers showed up but parked along the road in front of the site.  At some point there was a very loud truck driving at a fast speed, possibly a local as a previous review stated.  Road in was bumpy and narrow but not bad.  Site fit my 42 foot truck/teardrop fine. 

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