Dispersed Camping

Hwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground

About

National Park Service

Olympic National Forest

Camping vehicle seen through the trees

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!

Campsite

Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water
Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible. 
If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave

Pets

Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure!

Fires

Only burn wood that is already dead and down
Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it
Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions

Trash

Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp
Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT!

Human Waste

Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source

Reservation Info

Your dispersed campsite must be at least ¼ mile away from any developed recreation site Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands

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Location

Hwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground is located in Washington

Coordinates

47.56886073861575 N
124.35894012854004 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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Nick

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 28, 2024

Quick & Easy Private Camping spot

We drove in about ½ a mile and decided to turn around and go back to the first spot we saw. It’s close to Hwy 101 but we were not able to hear any road noise. We love dry camping. We have a 2023 class C 30 foot motorhome. We were able to easily turn it around by doing a three or four point turn on the road in a section where it widened.

Month of VisitApril