Top Free Dispersed Camping near Beaver, WA
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Beaver, WA (22)
1. Dispersed Camping NF 2918
13 Reviews•21 Photos•724 Saves- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. Forest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
4 Reviews•2 Photos•131 SavesDispersed 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
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
4 Reviews•4 Photos•95 SavesDispersed 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!
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
4. South Fork Calawah River
3 Reviews•3 Photos•196 SavesDispersed 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
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
5. FS-2918 Dispersed Site
4 Reviews•9 Photos•146 SavesDispersed 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
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Dispersed
6. Camp Creek Olympic Discovery Trailhead
1 Review•5 Photos•127 SavesThis site provides western access to the Olympic Discovery Trail that parallels the winding course of the Sol Duc River. It is a dog-friendly trail that is also open to touring bikes, mountain bikes, stock, wheelchairs, and hikers. The trail follows the original Spruce Division Railroad Grade east for about six miles. This six miles section of trail also passes through 100 year old temperate forest stands of western hemlock and giant sword ferns. Historic area: In 1916, due to World War I, the Spruce railroad was initiated to harvest the giant spruce in the Sol Duc Valley. The properties of the wood from these giants made it suitable for airplanes, created for the war. At the turn of the century, much of the surrounding lands were early homesteads. Along this trail segment, near Camp Creek, is the start of the great 1951 Forks Fire. The fire burned over 30,000 acres from this railroad grade into Forks in less than eight hours. Amenities iclude : An accessible vault toilet, picnic tables, two stock trailer parking pads, a hitching post and a short stock trail on the north end of the trailhead to access the Olympic Discovery Trail.
- Pets
- Tents
- Dispersed
7. Hoh River Dispersed Camping
2 Reviews•9 Photos•237 SavesDispersed 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
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Upper Hoh Rd Dispersed Camping
1 Review•245 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
9. Dispersed, just off 101
1 Review•20 Saves- Phone Service
- Dispersed
10. DNR Dispersed Campsite
1 Review- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Beaver
43 Reviews of 22 Beaver Campgrounds
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Ariel W.
Scout
Hwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground
No campsites
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.
- GGarrett B.
Guide
Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
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.
- GGarrett B.Guide
FS-2918 Dispersed Site
Looks nice but NOT for big RVs
I usually only stay at the places identified as "Big Rig Friendly" but I gave this location a shot since a review said there were buses that found a spot... we tried it in our 40ft Class A and got pretty jammed up down a narrow road, trying to follow the directions in the comment. Disconnected the toad and ran around trying to find anything that would work but there was nothing for our size. I do not recommend trying if you're in a large Class A.
Tyler C.GuideHwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground
Watch where you are.
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.
Amber R.
TravelerFS-2918 Dispersed Site
Several spots, paved road
The road keeps going and there are many pull offs and forks. Right on the other side of the national park road. Found a spot right by the river.
Tee C.
LegendForest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
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
- SSpencer L.Traveler
Forest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
Great spot
Spot is great, it’s a little tight for a truck but tent camping would be easy. Reception was pretty good as long as you stay near the asphalt road
Evan H.Traveler
Dispersed Camping NF 2918
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.
- MMimi N.Guide
Hwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground
Oceanview campground
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.
A B.Scout
South Fork Calawah River
Closed it off
Doesn't exist and they closed off all other camping up here. Absolutely nowhere to camp anymore.
- RRobert N.Guide
Dispersed South Shore Road
Quilaut River-South Shore Road
Several campsites along the gravel road, we found the perfect secluded spot next to the Quinault River. Drove right into the hidden alcove in our stealth camper van.
raelea R.Traveler
Forest Service 2918
questionable
the pull offs on either side of the road have cement barriers with “no camping” and “private” spray painted onto them. fire pits are just beyond the barriers.
- PPayton N.Scout
South Fork Calawah River
Beware local idiots
I've stayed at this spot before and it was quite lovely, local people and loging trucks drive up and down the road, but this last stay here my boyfriend and I were forced to leave due to someone setting off 3 explosives and firing a pistol 6 times on the other side of the river from us (the last explosion was thrown in the river practically at our tent). I don't know if this person even noticed (or cared to notice) the campfire smoke or the blue tarps because the site is quite exposed. Luckily forks is really close and we slept in a motel that night, but its still rude that we had to cut our trip short at all.
NickGuideHwy 101 - Near South Beach Campground
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.
- NickGuide
Dispersed Camping NF 2918
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.
Christian M.Traveler
Hoh River Dispersed Camping
Great quick spot with a river view and mountain.
Went tent camping there on Sep 30 into Oct. 1. Had a spot right next to the river with a fire pit. Logs provided just down the road for $5. My 03 Honda Accord made it there just fine, might have to be smart with sedans as there was an interesting spot where you could scrape the underside of your car. Not really any people if you get there early.
Austin R.GuideForest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
Lots of sites, spotty service
Overall a pretty good spot, there are plenty of spaces for any size (I pull an 18 ft tear drop with my truck). I ended up staying in a spot further up next to a burned up trailer which wasn’t ideal but it had a nice fire spot next to the river. The internet was very spotty but was most likely due to the smoke, but was ultimately the reason I left (I work from the road). It did get busier on the weekend so if you want more options I’d suggest Sunday - Wednesday. As others have mentioned, there is a big open area with a few spots and then a fork in the road, dirt path takes you all the way up the mountain and the paved road takes you to more sites. Pretty close to popular hikes/places
- LLevi J.Scout
Forest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
Great spot
An all-around pretty good spot 
- AAndrew S.Guide
FS-2918 Dispersed Site
Several large spaces
Traveled up the service road until I found a large 3 way fork in the road. To the immediate right there was a rough uphill road, no good for a trailer. Straight was a nice road with a few spots if you’re in a single car or tent. 1/4 mile up, take a right and there is a massive gravel open area where 2 people were parked with bus sized rigs. I didn’t check out the fork to the left. But there is a large campsite hard left of this intersection that I stayed in. Nice atv trails with more tent sites down in the trees.
- JJayden B.Scout
Forest Road 2918 Dispersed Site
Amazing!
This was a wonderful little spot located before the river spot. There were plenty of areas for hammocks, a spot for a tent and a little fire pit!
Audrey R.ScoutSouth Fork Calawah River
Great River site!
Easy to miss pull in to the dispersed site with river views and access. Small but intimate tent site with nice fire ring. Logging season was in full swing when we stayed, so lots of trucks hauling off the mountain started early.
- NNoah E.Legend
FS-2918 Dispersed Site
Easy spot for a large rig or a big group.
This area is down a paved fire road. The campsite is a couple miles down and directly before the road splits into two. You'll see a fire safety sign. Very quiet night, only had two vehicles pass by the entire time I was there.
There is one area that is a large flat clearing with gravel and a firepit, and would be great if you have a big group, as it could accommodate a lot of campers. I didn't park there because there was some large puddles and mud at the entrance and I didn't want to get stuck. You could probably manage without 4x4 (I recently got stuck a month ago, and didnt want to risk it). I parked just outside the camp area on the pavement, this area would be great for an RV or Trailer because it's paved and has a fire ring. You could also go back into the woods for tent camping. I followed a few trails and saw some spots, but some of the areas were drowned or muddy.
No services. Pack in, pack out. Verizon service was slow.
- BBenjamin R.Traveler
Upper Hoh Rd Dispersed Camping
Great spot by the river
This is a killer camp site, we parked a 25 foot travel trailer here with a lot of room to spare. The bluff it very steep into the river so watch how close you get to the edge. As a note, it is NOT on the national forest. It’s on the nature conservancy land. The best googling I can do says it’s legal to camp here. Just FYI.
Paula C.TravelerForest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop
Road closed
As of 9/25, the road is closed for construction.
Nick S.ScoutDispersed Camping NF 2918
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.
- llauraScout
Dispersed Camping NF 2918
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.
- MichaelScout
Dispersed, just off 101
Dispersed off 101
Gated shut. Go to next road west. Many spots along side of road.
Guide to Beaver
Camping near Beaver, Washington, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different preferences.
What to do
- Explore the beaches: Check out the beautiful beaches like Rialto Beach, which is just a short drive from campgrounds like Mora Campground. One camper mentioned, "It was close to Forks so you can check out all the Twilight items in the town if you are a Twilight fan."
- Hiking: The area is filled with trails. Many campers enjoy the nearby hikes, with one reviewer of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground saying, "We stayed here and enjoyed the location. Easy to hike to the falls, spend time at Lake Crescent or go up the Elwah."
- Tide pooling: For a unique experience, visit Salt Creek Recreation Area. A reviewer raved, "This park offers one of the most stunning tide pool experiences that these two naturalists have ever seen."
What campers like
- Scenic views: Campers love the breathtaking views, especially at Kalaloch Campground. One visitor said, "Camping right on the ocean was lovely; we watched the sunset."
- Access to nature: Many appreciate the proximity to natural attractions. A reviewer of Hoh Campground noted, "Loved this campground! Steps away from the rainforest trailhead, so a great one-night stay to hike the trails."
- Quiet atmosphere: Campers often mention the peacefulness of the sites. A visitor at Lyre River Campground shared, "The grounds were quiet and clean. The river is gorgeous and provided us with the perfect background noise."
What you should know
- Reservations are recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Kalaloch Campground advised, "Get here early! The campground filled up very fast."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Hoh Oxbow Campground, have basic facilities. A reviewer mentioned, "There is a pit toilet, but no other services."
- Road noise: Some sites are close to highways, which can be noisy. A visitor at Fairholme Campground noted, "Road noise kind of sucks at night because of how close you are to the highway."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Salt Creek Recreation Area mentioned, "The playground in the main campground area is also great for kids."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. One camper at Mora Campground said, "The site was close to Rialto beach, perfect distance to get there early."
- Pack extra supplies: Be prepared for anything, especially if you're camping in a more remote area. A visitor at Hoh Campground advised, "Bring plenty of food. There’s a small visitor center, but it’s a long drive to the nearest grocery store."
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spots. A reviewer at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground mentioned, "The negative is that it's so tight you can share dinner dishes with your neighbors."
- Look for full hookups: If you need more amenities, consider campgrounds like Crescent Beach & RV Park, which offers full hookups. A camper noted, "Full hookups were nice but we have stayed in much nicer resorts for the same price."
- Arrive early: Popular spots can fill up fast. A visitor at Fairholme Campground said, "Arrive as early as possible."
Camping near Beaver, Washington, provides a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for families and RVers alike.
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