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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

Hwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground

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Taholah

The Best Camping Near Taholah, Washington

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.

Quick & Easy Private Camping spot

The view of the ocean is beautiful. It’s first come first serve with vault toilets. Love the view and short walk to the beach. People are very friendly. 

Oceanview campground 

The coordinates for this location takes you into a road that is within the National Park. There is “No free camping” in the national park. 
Across the road you’ll find the South Beach Camping. This is a FCFS open campground provided by NPS. It’s $20/night or $10/night if you have a reciprocal pass.  
There’s toilets and a great ocean view and beach access. 
If you choose to park down the access road, you could potentially be ticketed. 
I did choose to stay 1 night at the campground. Pretty crowded by RV’s but was okay for a single night. 

Watch where you are. 

Drove about 1 mile down the road and it was closed off. A couple of pull offs that were super muddy so didn’t bother. South Beach Campground just down the road is also closed. 

No campsites 

South Beach Campground across the road was closed so I drove up the gravel road here a bit. Not many spots but if all you need is a place to park and sleep then you’re good. No amenities, but a place to park and sleep. Definitely stop at the campground picnic area and hike in 2 minutes to see the ocean. You’re up on a bluff and it’s beautiful 

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