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Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop

Description

Dispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!

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Location

Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop is located in Washington

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Coordinates

48.04892855785158 N
124.11132124957896 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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 Aug. 31, 2025

Easy Access

Last minute found this place it was nice. Fellow campers were up late and at 10:00 PM using a chainsaw :((.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2024

Good for buses and coaches

We just spent the last three nights across the street from this location. There are a few spots for large RVs at this loop, but if it's full, you can go about 100 yards past this loop and across the street to this location (48.0512793, -124.1110441) and there's a lot of room in a large gravel area that is perfect for buses and coaches. We were about to settle for a muddy spot in this loop but luckily we scouted ahead with the toad and found the area across the street. Not as wooded and pretty as the loop area but plenty of level space still available.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

Great options in the woods

  • 4 bars LTE with Verizon
  • several gravel roads with large open spots for decent solar/Starlink access
  • quiet, secluded
  • not super busy (2 other vans at the road I went down, but plenty of space for our campsites)
  • very pretty, quiet, mossy forest
  • a bit buggy, but not the worst
  • easy to find level spots
Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2022

Last minute spot with great cell service

All of the other campgrounds near Olympic NP were full, so we checked this spot out that we found on Campendium. Just a simple loop that you can park along, no privacy from neighbors but very quiet. There were 3 big rigs and then us in the Outback. Also lots of roadside pull offs that you could park at too!

Month of VisitJuly
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rules and regulations for dispersed camping on Forest Road 29?

Dispersed camping on Forest Road 29 follows standard Forest Service regulations. There are no formal designated sites - camping is allowed alongside the loop road and in pull-offs. The area operates on a first-come, first-served basis. While specific quiet hours aren't posted, standard courtesy is expected (some visitors have noted late-night noise from fellow campers). The road may occasionally close for construction or maintenance, so checking current status before arrival is recommended. For complete and current regulations, contact the local Forest Service office.

Where is Forest Road 29 dispersed camping located?

Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop is located near Olympic National Park in Washington. It features a simple loop where visitors can park along the roadside. The area includes several gravel roads with large open spots nestled within a pretty, mossy forest setting. Some camping spots offer mountain views from the loop. For those who find the main loop full, additional camping can be found about 100 yards past the loop and across the street in a large gravel area (coordinates 48.0512793, -124.1110441).

What amenities or facilities are available for dispersed camping on Forest Road 29?

Forest Road 29 dispersed camping offers very minimal amenities, typical of dispersed camping areas. There are no restrooms, running water, trash services, or electrical hookups. The area does have good cell coverage with 4 bars LTE reported for Verizon users. Many spots provide decent solar access and Starlink connectivity. The gravel roads accommodate various vehicle sizes, including some spots suitable for large RVs. Be prepared to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste as this is a true dispersed camping experience that requires self-sufficiency.