Best Dispersed Camping near Glenoma, WA
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Glenoma, Washington (49)
1. Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
10 Reviews•42 Photos•659 SavesCougar, WashingtonForest Road 83 provides access to Mt St Helens campgrounds. There are dispersed sites along this road for camping, and the area provides access to Climber's Bivouac, Ape Cave, and Lava Canyon. Camping near Mt St Helens is open from Memorial Day until snow blocks the roads. Food, lodging, gas, and other services are available in nearby communities.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. NF-52 Dispersed Camping
7 Reviews•23 Photos•183 SavesPuyallup, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Cora Lake Back Country
3 Reviews•19 Photos•158 SavesLongmire, WashingtonThis trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, horse and bicycle use. No motorized use from March 1 to June 30. This begins on Forest Road 8420 and climbs steeply to Big Creek and Cora Falls before reaching Cora Lake. Skirting the lake, it passes a junction with Teeley Creek Trail #251, enters a dense forest and climbs to its terminus on Forest Road 8440. Features include Cora Falls, Cora Lake, and High Rock.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
4. White River Dispersed Camping
19 Reviews•58 Photos•737 SavesGreenwater, WashingtonThe historic Mather Memorial Parkway (State Route 410) is the gateway to a recreational haven. On a clear day, enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. For more excitement, take a spin in the off-road vehicle area at Evans Creek, or zip down the slopes of Crystal Mountain Ski Area. Or if you prefer solitude, escape into the solace of the forest and leave the world behind.
Mather Memorial Parkway Created in 1931, this paved two-lane classic Cascades drive along Highway 410 from Enumclaw to the eastern edge of Mount Rainier National Park presents majestic views of Mount Rainier and surrounding peaks. More than 200 miles of trails accommodate hikers, horses and mountain bikes. Drive, hike or ride to the Suntop Lookout Cabin at the top of Forest Road 7315. Choose a primitive campsite along forest roads east and west of the parkway. In November buy a permit at the Enumclaw office and take the family out to the woods to cut your own Christmas tree. Most forest roads are unpaved and minimally maintained. Cell phones have limited coverage in the mountains.
Dispersed camping is the term used for camping in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Typically, it refers to roadside car camping, but also refers to backpacking in undeveloped sites. Dispersed camping means there are no services like trash removal, and amenities such as toilets, tables and fire pits, are not usually available.
It is your responsibility to plan ahead and learn the extra skills necessary for dispersed camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Dispersed camping along Forest Service roads is allowed where there is adequate space to safely park completely off the roadway and not on any vegetation. Whether car camping or backpacking, choose an existing campsite on bare or compacted soil. Unless signed as an area where a fee is required, dispersed camping is free. Dispersed camping is prohibited in developed campgrounds and areas posted closed or no camping. Some designated Wilderness areas have additional restrictions.
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- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Gifford Pinchot National Forest Dispersed Site
5 Reviews•8 Photos•540 SavesGifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
7. Sluice Creek Dispersed Spot
3 Reviews•6 Photos•86 SavesPackwood, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Skate Creek Dispersed
1 Review•1 Photo•280 SavesLongmire, WashingtonDispersed camping, or camping outside of campgrounds, is permitted throughout most of the Forest! Always follow Leave No Trace principles and PACK-OUT all trash and leave the area cleaner than you found it.
The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows the roads, trails and areas where you can legally drive. These roads, trails and areas are designated by type of motor vehicle allowed and the allowable season of use.
The following guidelines apply to anyone camping outside of developed campgrounds on the National Forest:
Camping
Camp 100 feet away from lakes and streams. Camp outside of fragile meadows and restricted areas, preferably on bare or mineral soil. Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. Clean up and remove any trash, manure and straw before leaving. Avoid trenching. Water
Streams and lakes are home to many microscopic organisms; some of them can make you very sick! Treat your water or bring water from home. Never clean dishes in a stream or lake.
Campfires
Have extra water & shovel available to extinguish your fire. Never leave a fire unattended. Never burn plastic, aluminum or non-paper trash.
Use an existing fire ring where available. If you need one, build it small and away from overhanging branches. Be sure your fire is DEAD OUT before you leave -- drown it, turn it, stir it until it's cool to the touch. Gather only dead and down wood for your campfire. Human WasteChoose a suitable spot at least 100 feet away from any stream or lake. Dig a hole 6 inches deep. After use, re-fill the hole with soil and replace the duff. This allows the waste to decompose naturally. Bury toilet paper in the same hole. Empty built-in or portable toilets at sanitary dump stations.
- Dispersed
- Market
9. Butte Camp/Climbers Bivouac Dispersed Campsite
2 Reviews•13 Photos•5 SavesCougar, Washington- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
10. Wakepish Sno-Park
1 Review•1 Photo•20 SavesRandle, WashingtonPaved road to the camp. Originally conceived as a drop off point for RVs there is a large paved parking lot with lots of room for RVs. Visitors can then continue on Road 99 to view the east side of Mount St. Helens. In the winter this area becomes a snow park. It has a small shelter and toilet.
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Recent Dispersed Reviews near Glenoma, Washington
109 Reviews of 49 Glenoma Campgrounds
Sarah S.
Legend
Dispersed Camping above Panther Creek Falls
Beautiful dispersed camping near Panther Creek Falls
This area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest has lots of dispersed camping spots but this area was a gem. To access it, as you are driving on NF 65 you will see a small road to the right just a bit before you see the parking for Panther Creek Falls also on the right. If you are at the parking area for Panther Creek Falls and look up you will see a huge wall of rock…the area is up there and you need to turn on the road before the parking area to access it. There are actually 3 areas where you could camp: As you drive up the small road, you will notice the first, pretty large area for camping straight ahead. It looks like a road continues up toward the right but that is actually blocked. If you go to the left you will see the road continues (and you might not think there is anything up there) and you will see one more spot straight ahead and then if you continue up toward the right (hitting some branches along the way) you will come up to a large, wide open area with tons of space for camping. We were pretty excited when we saw it!
We spent one night in that huge open area and it was beautiful - the stars were amazing. During the day we would go peek over the edge and could see people parking to go to the falls. You could hear a tiny bit of road noise from up there but it was very light. You can also hear the noise of the waterfall from up on the ridge. The only downfall about this spot is that there is no shade and it was very hot, so hot that we couldn't have a fire. The second night we spent in the spot just down a tad so that we could have some shade and a fire.
The hike down to Panther Creek Falls is literally right across the road and I think these falls may be the most beautiful falls I've seen in OR or WA. It's a short mile or so hike but really pretty scenery.
Madison D.
Guide
Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
Free and Secluded
This dispersed camping is free, huge bonus in my book. While searching for our perfect spot we did come across a few large parties, making us apprehensive that we would experience our ideal peaceful experience, but we were wrong to be. There were dozens of open sites that we had our pick of. A handful of cars drove by throughout the evening and night, but not an outrageous amount. Pretty dang good for very accessible NF camping spots. There are a good deal of trailheads near by, meaning you're never too far from a pit toilet or a bulletin board with information.
We visited in early September and found the weather to be very pleasant. Our view of Mt. St Helen's was obscured by the tall trees that offered our site seclusion and privacy, but we relished the view of the active volcano while driving to and from our site.
Vanessa T.
Scout
Panther Creek Creekside Camp
Best spot ever!
I was headed down 14 looking for somewhere to camp between the Dalles and camas. I got stuck in road construction and decided to open up the dyrt app. I clicked on one that looked closish lol I decided to take the chance and go check it out. Man I'm glad I did This is one of the best dispersed camp sites I've ever stayed at!!
- MMenneCampScout
Ranger Creek Airstrip Dispersed
Good alternative to regular campgrounds
Nice place for dispersed camping and only 5$! close the NP entrance and plenty of space here
Adam K.
Traveler
Clear Lake Campgrounds
Depends on the day of the week
If you come during the week, you're going to enjoy quiet, gorgeous dispersed camping. Big spaces, big trees, big lake.
But if you come during the weekend, be prepared for the most inconsiderate, noisy, rude neighbors you've ever found. They leave trash everywhere, play music and shoot guns late into the night, and don't respect boundaries whatsoever. I had multiple people drive right into my campsite and park 10 feet from my rig, walk through camp yelling and playing music, you name it.
So, four stars because the place is amazing - but choose your timing wisely.
- KKarenTraveler
Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
Busy on weekends
There are a lot of places for dispersed camping along FS-83, but they do get pretty full on nice weekends. Overall enjoyable camping, just expect neighbors and some trash from previous occupants.
Stephanie Z.Legend
Pumice Butte- Dispersed Campsite
Dispersed Camping with a great view at the Foot of Mt St Helens
Pumice Butte is a dispersed camping area along the Loowit trail that circles Mt St Helens. If you're starting from Ape Canyon or June lake Pumice Butte is a great place to camp for your first night (about 5-6 miles in respectively) There is some tree cover here before you enter the Plains of Abraham that works for shade or a wind break - you mind need both.
There is not much water along the trail, but we found a small spring about 1 mile past Pumice Butte
- MMichalyn M.Traveler
White River Dispersed Camping
Amazing
Right off the main road, but several sweet camping spots more tucked away and along the river. I’d definitely recommend a higher clearance vehicle if you want to camp deeper near the river due to rocks and tree roots. People need to clean up after themselves though. We pulled up to a spot that was thrashed. That is how free things get shut down.
MouniTraveler
NF-65 National Forest Dispersed Site
Don’t recommend
Good luck. This takes you to the middle of nowhere with no camping spots. You’ll have no service.
- BBella M.Traveler
NF-52 Dispersed Camping
Beautiful views but semi busy road
Got here around sunset. Looks like some good camping spots to walk into. Beautiful view of Rainier. There was a little bit of traffic but nothing crazy. Would stay here again.
Danielle S.LegendMount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
Dispersed Camping - s. Mount St. Helens
This is a dispersed campsite near the south side of Mount St. Helens. It's free, which is always great. The drive in is just off the highway and up a little hill, but my car had no problems with it. There's a lot of space here. From our spot, we saw at least a half a dozen fire pits, but we were the only ones there. It has some nice trees and a trail. Up the road is Lava Canyon, where there are toilets if you need. There are some decently flat spots for a tent and I felt was all around a good site.
Alex R.Scout
Sluice Creek Dispersed Spot
Amazing
Amazing place. 8 min from brewery and isolated
Christopher H.Traveler
Wakepish Sno-Park
Good for one night in a pinch
No real campsites here, but large parking area where you can put an RV overnight. There is one dispersed tent “site” with fire ring just uphill of warming hut on decommissioned road. Pit toilet, but no potable water. Great option if you leave St. Helens late and can’t make it to town. Signs do say “day use only” for winter.
Eric H.Guide
Peninsula / Rimrock Boat Launch
Island in the Lake
Peninsula Camp is one of 3 designated camp grounds on the East end of Rimrock Lake. From the UPFS air field you will pass the first designated camp - suitable for dispersed RV'ing and the roomiest area. As you travel the One-Way loop, you will pass multiple locations for tent camping just off the road and cars lining the shoulder. You can find a few med sized camp site for RVs especially near the boat launch.
The views were amazing but all the campers made so much noise, we moved. This might be a better review on a less busy weekend.
Bring your own water and the facilities were lacking attention, if they were open at all. Be prepared to rough it.
- Danielle S.Legend
Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping
Dispersed Camping Near Great Hikes - Mount St. Helens
Found this campsite when driving up to the south side of Mount St. Helens Hikes - it is situated between Ape Caves (farther away) and pretty close to Lava Canyon and Ape Canyon.
It is pretty close to the road, so we could hear road noise. However, there's nothing past the campsite really besides a couple more campsite spots and the hikes, so there really wasn't any road traffic at night.
It's easy enough for a car to pull in to - my honda fit had no problem. This spot on a circle pull-out that has a couple more sites, but this is the only one you drive right up to. The circle pull out looks like a spot for RVs. My hiking buddy said the middle of the pull-out had a fire ring, but I didn't go investigate.
Our spot had a fire ring, a nice flat spot for the tent and trees close enough together that we set up the hammock.
There is a little trail that I didn't use too much, except to find a place to use the bathroom. If you do this method, remember to bring a trowel and dig. Please practice this method and keep it nice for the next people. I did see a fair bit of TP on the trail :( There is also a toilet up the road at Lava Canyon, but despite a sign in the bathroom proclaiming it a smell-free toilet, it was frankly the worst smelling toilet I have ever experienced, so I preferred the outdoors.
The site is sheltered by large trees which gave it a nice feel of privacy.
Annie C.LegendRanger Creek Airstrip Dispersed
Camp next to an active airstrip!
This is such a cool place to camp! You are literally right on an active airstrip. There are roughly 40 sites spread out along a long narrow loop, with some walk in sites. There are no services here- no water, no, wifi, no trash pick up, no campground host(there is a moderately clean vault toilet). But it’s also free, or a$5 donation at the iron ranger. It was a little confusing. AND IT'S ON AN ACTIVE AIRSTRIP!! Most sites have good trees for hammocks. I strongly suggest you have a way to secure your food and trash as there are lots of squirrels and raccoons. Did I mention it's on an active airstrip? While no planes came in while I was there, I walked across the airstrip to the“comfort station” for fliers and read the log book. Two planes had flown in earlier in the day and left nice messages. It looked like 3-5 planes used the airstip a week in the warm months. The White River is between the campground/airstrip and the highway and it drowns out most of the road noise. I didn’t check things out on the other side of the airstrip too much, but it looked like there were some dispersed sites there as well.
Ethan H.
Ranger
Cora Lake Back Country
cozy lakeside camp
secluded lakeside camping underneath high rock. 3 mile hike to the lake, 6 round trip. Tons and tons of frogs and tadpoles which meant no bugs! beautiful area
- TTrenton S.Scout
White River Dispersed Camping
Real coordinates
Real coordinates for turn off of 410 is (47.0822353, -121.5828194), stay left in the gravel road until you see 7315 marker for plenty of open dispersed sites. 10/10 spot.
Bobby J.RangerPanther Creek Creekside Camp
Awesome stay on the creek
This was an awesome stay right on the creek which was secluded and nice to hear the rushing water of the creek
samuel C.RangerNF-52 Dispersed Camping
One of my favorites!
One of my favorite dispersed sites of all time, now let me say , there can be a lot of bugs, but there are lots of sites , and the view of rainier is amazing. !!!! There is a lot of traffic but I love it everytime.
- BBella M.Traveler
FS Road 44 Dispersed
Secluded
Could not find the spot in the previous review. They must have parked off the highway. Multiple spots to camp. We went a little further in for a more secluded area and barely had any traffic. Would stay here again.
- BBella M.Traveler
White River Dispersed Camping
Beautiful spot!
This place was gorgeous. Right off a busy road but with being right by the water it tunes out the noise of the traffic. Plenty of spots and can drive in further to be more secluded if needed.
- Michael F.Guide
White River Dispersed Camping
Fantastic Camping On The White River
Lots of campsites along the White River right outside of Rainier National Park. Lots of campsites throughout the area. We arrived mid afternoon on a Friday and there were plenty of options to pick from but it did fill up by around 9pm.
- LLucas B.Scout
White River Dispersed Camping
Secluded Spot
This road was pretty hard to find but we’ll worth it. Spot was secluded even though there seemed to be two other groups camping at the site. There was an obnoxious amount of used toilet paper in the area but it was avoidable. If you come here you must leave no trace.
- BBrynn P.Traveler
Clear Lake Campgrounds
Very loud neighbors!!
We camped specifically at the Indian Creek Dispersed sites. There is a collection of camp grounds in this surrounding area, so I wouldn’t be concerned about finding a spot.
The views are incredible, beautiful grounds. Sadly the sites were covered in trash, people were riding quads and chainsawing until 2am, as well as yelling and loud music.
We did come on a weekend so it got very busy.
- Ashlyn C.Guide
FR-604 Dispersed Site
Private and spacious campsite!
The campsite was nice, right off the road but there wasn’t an absurd amount of traffic to where it bothered me but you will hear the cars on the road while you sleep if you’re in a tent. If you follow the trail by foot in the back of the forest for maybe 10 minutes you will find a beautiful swimming hole and small waterfalls! I recommend blocking the entrance with your vehicles to block noise and people trying to drive in to the campsite.
- Shawna B.Traveler
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Dispersed Site
Amazing spots
We went camping twice this past week because it was so beautiful! We entered near Cougar and passed Lower Lewis Falls. There are multiple sites along the road, some have plenty of room for RVs but I wouldn't want to drive one on the roads. We explored the Forrest and ended up driving all the way to Trout Lake. Found great sites for multiple people, on the river or off the river, and multiple sites that are smaller and more secluded.
Guide to Glenoma
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Glenoma, Washington, where nature lovers can find serene spots away from the crowds. With stunning views and a variety of landscapes, these areas offer a perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Glenoma, Washington
- Many spots, like NF-52 Dispersed Camping, allow for campfires, making it easy to enjoy evenings under the stars.
- Be prepared for limited amenities; for instance, Cora Lake Back Country has no drinking water or toilets, so bring your own supplies.
- Mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the warmer months, especially at places like NF Big Dispersed Camping Spot, so pack insect repellent.
Scenic views for dispersed campers
- The breathtaking vistas of Mount Rainier can be enjoyed from various spots, including Sluice Creek Dispersed Spot, which offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful surroundings.
- Campers at Dome Camp are treated to 360-degree views, making it a fantastic choice for those who appreciate stunning landscapes.
- For a lakeside experience, Cora Lake Back Country provides a secluded setting with picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Dispersed campers should check out NF-52
- Located near Glenoma, NF-52 Dispersed Camping is known for its accessibility and variety of camping spots, perfect for both tents and RVs.
- This area is popular among campers looking for a balance of nature and convenience, with easy access to hiking trails and scenic drives.
- While it can get busy, the beautiful views and the chance to connect with nature make it a worthwhile destination for any outdoor enthusiast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Glenoma, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Glenoma, WA is Mount St. Helens Dispersed Camping with a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews.
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