Top Free Dispersed Camping near Dryden, WA

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Dryden, WA (45)

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103 Reviews of 45 Dryden Campgrounds


  • Abrianna M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Oct. 5, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Beautiful but creepy

    Nice area by a creek, very peaceful and quiet during the day, a ton of people around and lots of passerby’s. As soon as it got dark, someone decided to sneak around my campsite with a flashlight and stand outside my tent for some time. Packed up quick and zoomed out of there, very uncomfortable and would not recommend for solo campers.

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 4th of July Trail Levenworth
    Sep. 29, 2024

    4th of July Trail Levenworth

    Happy Tail on the River

    Nice little spot along the river off Icicle Road…approximately 2 miles west of eight mile campground. Though the water level was low due to the time of the season, this spot still offered the tranquil sound of river flowing over boulders. Doors open on a brisk morning with clear skies made it that much more beautiful.

  • b
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    My home away from home

    I travel for work and I stay here almost every week to save money on hotels. I’ve also taken my family here over the summer for camping and hiking. We all love it. Very quiet. Weekends can get kinda busy due to hikers and rock climbing enthusiasts. I suggest coming up early if you plan to stay the weekend. Many beautiful views. There is even a waterfall I sleep across from. On clear nights you can see all the stars. Which is my favorite! There are lots of sites to camp. In car/tent/RV it’s pretty accessible. There are some rougher spots where you probably should have four-wheel-drive or at least a higher stance vehicle.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chelan Lookout - NF 8410 Dispersed
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Chelan Lookout - NF 8410 Dispersed

    Awesome View from the Top of the Ridge

    Great campsite with an awesome view. Sandy dirt camping site near the USGS sensor station. No fires today due to high fire danger, but there was a pit in the camp. Tent right on the ridge. Dirt road was 12 miles up the mountain. Lots of switchbacks, but passible in a sedan. Takes 45 mins to get up. Take shady pass road to the top.

  • Jamie J.
    Camper-submitted photo from French Cabin Creek Recreation Area
    Aug. 22, 2024

    French Cabin Creek Recreation Area

    Right next to the river

    I loved this spot for a quick overnight. I got a spot right next to the river and there were almost no people there. There is a lot of trash so next time Is bring some gloves and trash bags to help clean up any space I stay in. If we all do a little it will help.

  • Lets Go O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kachess Lake Lakebed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Kachess Lake Lakebed

    Land Destruction

    Up to $5,000 fines for litter and $10,000 for illegal fire (plus up to a year jail time) now enforced!

    People are destroying this lake. There is NO legal driving in the lake bed, even when the water is low. The lake bed is spawning grounds for the endangered Bull Trout. The lake nearby, Kacheless, is now closed due to people driving in the lake bed.

    There are also burn bans July-September due to extremely high fire danger. Mountains of garbage around due to no garbage services, and human feces everywhere.

    PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Respect the land on which you travel, or this too will be closed down.

  • Tia A.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Aug. 1, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Little pocket of peace.

    A lit if the spots are on the smaller side, so we had a bit of trouble finding one that could fit our motorhome, but it was worth it. The place is beautiful. Super dark at night, and besides the sound from the interstate and cars driving up and down, it's quite. Even with the noise, it's peaceful and perfect for a little getaway. We have Verizon and have decent service, even with crappy weather.

  • Phoebe H.
    Camper-submitted photo from FS Road 7601 Dispersed
    Jul. 29, 2024

    FS Road 7601 Dispersed

    Great place to camp!

    Beautiful scenery, not hard to find, and lots of spaces open along the road. The road did get quite bumpy and rocky at points, but I assume this is normal for dispersed camping (this was my first dispersed camping experience). The only concern my friend and I had was an old RV near the entrance. That being said, the spot we chose was much higher and farther up the road from where the RV was, and we were not bothered. We actually didn’t see anyone else up there when we went in late July.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Keechelus Lake
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Keechelus Lake

    Good stay

    The spots are crowded by the lake but there are some pretty quiet’s spots further up the mountain that I liked.

  • Jada P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kachess Lake Logging Road Campsites
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Kachess Lake Logging Road Campsites

    BEAUTIFUL!!

    So, this was my first time to this spot. The reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because of how crowded it was. We had a hard time finding an open spot so we could set up camp. We almost made it to the end of the dirt road before we found a lot with a fire pit that could fit our group of 4. AMAZING views of the mountains and it was about 7min (drive) from the beach access point. There were signs saying “camping closed”, however, everyone ignored the signs and still camped out. There wasn’t anyone coming to kick people out. On a side note, there were plenty of disrespectful people who left their garbage at the beach…other than that, this was an overall fun and memorable experience!

  • Joanna W.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Jul. 10, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Great place to sleep for a night while on a road trip

    So dark I couldnt even see my own hand in front of my face! I loved it. Quiet enough, could hear gentle highway hum but cant see anything but trees n nature. Earplugs ftw. Some bugs but nothing major. Plenty of spots along the road. U dont need to go all the way to coords. Just pick a spot along road n park. Some wild raspberries at our spot :) firepit nice, a little trash but not much. Thats the cost of free. Spot is free, the cost is picking up a few pieces of trash. Seems fair to me!

  • Joanna W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Keechelus Lake
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Keechelus Lake

    Road Closed on 7/10/24 for endangered fish

    Says when water gets below 2840 ft to protect the fish they close the road and no camping is permitted.

  • Ginger M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Jul. 8, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Quick easy getaway

    Went up at the end of 4th of July weekend. Found a great spot but it was apparent that the group before us used everywhere to go to the bathroom and covered it with paper towels. PRO TIP: make the hole first for when you need it and you want have any excuse not to use it! PLEASE LEAVE NO TRACE! Other wise we really enjoyed a quick night away in our van.

  • Joshua C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    Nice Spot Mid Week to Beat the Crowds

    Popular rock climbing area that gets many people through the day. Dispearsed camping in 2 areas. The first spot as you come from the road is much smaller and doesn't have any pit toilets. I prefer to park here when its not busy as the "Feathers" basalt columns are really pretty to camp up next to. The second open site down the road has pit toilets and is a much larger area. Both are nice but also there are many cars, campers, tents and becomes a much more lively area in the evening depending on the crowds.

    I think this is a great spot but I move on during the day when the rock climbing crowds start to swarm and park near you. There are some nice trails that take you up above the climbing area and you can get to the backside to get some nice views and away from the crowds. Can get pretty hot here in the warmer months but a beautiful spot to camp if you can avoid the busy/peak times.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Keechelus Lake
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Keechelus Lake

    Sweet spot

    Great spot to land after long day of driving. Definitely some spots have more human waste and trash than I would want to camp too close to—not to mention the impacts of some campers’ poor habits on the many natural water sources throughout this area. Still, such a sweet spot with uber PNW vibes (water, tree lines, mountains, etc.). I love any spot where I can camp free and safely at night and wake up early to paddleboard a few hundred feet away. Great spot to SUP.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Jul. 1, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    It was alright

    You can hear the road from most camping spots. When we arrived at our site there was garbage all over the place in a fire pit so we cleaned it up.

    There was a nice long trail that took us to the river. That was nice. Cleaning up sucked because the floor got muddy.

    Lots of mosquitoes.

    Lots of camping spots. We left Friday evening and most spots were taken.

  • F
    Camper-submitted photo from Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Frenchman Coulee Overland Overlook Dispersed Campsite

    A good getaway from the crowd

    This, like the other spots in Frenchman Coulee, is seldom empty, but it's much less packed than the areas closer to the climbing. This spot offers the best views, sunrises, and sunsets, at the cost of no shade and a healthy dose of wind. If you're going for the rugged feel, this'll do it. OF NOTE: The vault toilets are about a mile away from here.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Jun. 27, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Great Camping in the PNW!

    This spot was truly beautiful. Green as far as the eye can see, with a creek by that provides the perfect white noise to fall asleep to. The road is fairly accessible, though there are some fairly large potholes that could damage smaller vehicles, and the road could become muddy after raining. On weekends you might have to drive pretty far down the road to find an unclaimed spot, but I didn't have a hard time on a Tuesday night. There was some trash, including broken glass in firepits and a few beer cans spotted in the woods, but for the most part it was clean! The sites further down the road are definitely cleaner. No bathrooms, so plan on dropping the kids off at the pool before visiting. Seeing as there is water nearby, there are plenty of mosquitoes. Bring some bug spray! There are towns within 15 minutes of the road.

  • Katrina H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Cascades Highway Dispersed
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Old Cascades Highway Dispersed

    Beautiful Area with Small Campsites

    It's a lovely area right by a beautiful river. However, it was hard to find a large enough spot that was also level to park our van. There was some traffic on the road, and a great bonus is that the road is paved, so no worries about destroying a tire. We did have phone service, and it's close to a small deli and other conveniences.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wenatchee Airstrip SnoPark
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Lake Wenatchee Airstrip SnoPark

    Lake Wenatchee Airstrip

    We turned at (47.8178974, -120.7258512) which you travel a short distance down a well maintained FS road to a very large gravel and dirt parking area. You can park in this parking lot if you choose, lots of space, great internet speeds. To the right of the information sign you will see a small sign with a snowmobile on it. That is the road that you can take back to the airstrip portion of the site. You will only travel about 100 yards on that road before it opens up to a very large grass field (and airstrip) you will need to turn left to head toward the camping locations. To the right will be the landing strip so you need to avoid that area. There is a dirt/sandy road leading back to 2-3 sites with fire rings but also a very large open field where you can camp as well. MOSQUITOES WERE AWFUL AT NIGHT FYI. A forest service rig pulled up on us in the AM and just waved :)

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kachess Lake Logging Road Campsites
    May. 29, 2024

    Kachess Lake Logging Road Campsites

    Kachess Lake Logging Road Dispersed Camping

    First of all, this is western Washington: it rains! We had two days and two nights of rain. Snow was still on the ground, and it was cold. Fortunately we were in an RV. There are only one or two sites on this logging road that are available for RVs our size (ours is a Class A 35') about a mile up the compacted gravel road from the lake. Road is packed well, washboard in some sections. Great for vans. Secondly, the site was trashed. We picked up a full garbage bag of trash. On the upside, it was very peaceful, and there are very cute little critters--chipmonks, humming birds, and butterflies. Beautiful wildflowers and a beautiful creek running behind the campsite. There are three fire rings, and plenty of places for tents. No water. No electricity.  We enjoyed our stay and we sat outside for a couple of hours in the sunshine on our last day.

  • Sydney D.
    Camper-submitted photo from 4th of July Trail Levenworth
    May. 16, 2024

    4th of July Trail Levenworth

    2 night “Lake Front Property” Asking price- FREE

    This pull in is nestled behind a HUGE rock. The little loop has enough room for big rigs, it’s flat, it has one fire circle, little to no shade, large enough for 6 average sized vehicles, right on the river, and due to the big rock(depending where you park) the road noise is blocked out. Between the sound of the rivers tides whipping and the bugs cheeping, I would be surprised if anyone can hear the cars go by at night. This spot did have a few bees buzzing around but I couldn’t find the location. The site has a cool natural rock staircase down to the river. I highly recomend getting there early becsue we got there and parked at 11 AM and hiked to the trail head till 5:30 and every 15 min cars were driving by slow to see if anyone was there. WE GOT LUCKY



Guide to Dryden

Camping near Dryden, Washington, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Swimming: At Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground, visitors rave about the stunning lake. One camper mentioned, "We plan on going back when it’s a bit warmer so we can take our kayaks." The calm waters are perfect for a day of paddling or swimming.
  • Hiking: The area around Nason Creek Campground is great for hiking. A reviewer noted, "There are a ton of trails in the area. The scenery is amazing with lots of river and mountain views."
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Families will enjoy the amenities at Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA. One parent shared, "There was a great shallow area for the kids and Dog to swim around," making it a fun spot for kids to play.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Lake Chelan State Park Campground said, "The water was calm like glass and so clear," highlighting the park's stunning natural beauty.
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, like Lincoln Rock State Park Campground, are praised for their cleanliness. One camper mentioned, "Bathrooms are clean and showers are hot," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the helpful staff at various locations. A reviewer at Kachess Campground noted, "Hosts are always nice and helpful," making the camping experience even better.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially at Kachess Campground. One camper warned, "The amount of mosquitoes were off the chart," so bring your bug spray!
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds, like Lake Easton State Park Campground, are close to highways. A visitor mentioned, "The biggest negative is the road noise from I90," which might be a concern for light sleepers.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, Salmon La Sac has no showers or electric hookups, so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for spots like Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA, which has a playground and daily activities. One parent said, "There’s tons of activities, playground and even a pool," making it ideal for kids.
  • Bring Entertainment: If you're camping at places like Johnny Creek Campground, where the scenery is beautiful, pack games or books for downtime. A camper noted, "We felt very secluded at camp 7," which can be perfect for family bonding.
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options. A visitor at Ellensburg KOA enjoyed a "dollar rib night," so check for special events or plan your meals ahead.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should pay attention to site sizes. A camper at Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA mentioned, "The sites were so tight that we could barely fit the provided picnic table next to our trailer," so make sure to reserve appropriately.
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Lake Chelan State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A reviewer said, "Great option to camp at Lake Chelan," emphasizing the convenience.
  • Be Mindful of Check-in Times: Some campgrounds have strict check-in policies. A visitor at Kachess Campground noted, "They are strict about the check-in time at 2pm," so plan your arrival accordingly.

Camping near Dryden, Washington, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, it's a great place to enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Dryden, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Dryden, WA is FS Road 7601 Dispersed with a 5-star rating from 5 reviews.

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