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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Sydney D.
    Camper-submitted photo from China Point on Cle Elum River
    Apr. 22, 2024

    China Point on Cle Elum River

    Easy in and out for no all wheele drive

    Pretty simple pull in and out! There was about 3 spots, the farthest back one was big enough for a group to stay. All 3 had fire rings. No snow on the roads but there was snow on the ground. Sun light didn’t really hit us till about an hour after it came up because of it being in a valley. Ground was a bit in even but if you go to the farthest one, there is plenty of space to stretch out and find a spot. Also- all around is private property so be careful. It’s labeled pretty well though.

  • Sara J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Beckler Creek
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Dispersed Camping Beckler Creek

    Beckler creek riverside

    Nice large campsite near the water. There were many campsites along the road. I had to clean up a lot of trash when it got here. Please pack out your own trash and follow other leave no trace rules. The campfire was awesome

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Keechelus Lake
    Apr. 3, 2024

    Keechelus Lake

    Solid Spot (in the right season)

    Super easy to drive up to the lake and camp, have a fire, hang out and explore! Should always be able to access aside from when the snow is melting, as they don’t service the road until it’s mostly all melted.

  • Mary B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site
    Jan. 2, 2024

    South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    Quiet and Free Camping

    My friend slept in her vehicle(end of the road) and I camped next to the river. There were no other tent campers on this day; many RVs and campers on the way to the river. I highly recommend for peace and solitude.

  • Jack R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cabin Creek Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 22, 2023

    Cabin Creek Dispersed Camping

    The area was beautiful

    It was a really nice spot but we left early because an old man took a picture of our campsite in a very rushed matter, making us feel uneasy so we left a couple hrs later we stayed here 2 days and slept good we were upset that we needed to leave so soon

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Sauk River
    Oct. 20, 2023

    South Fork Sauk River

    Remote, no services, easy enough to access, beautiful

    Half way along the mountain loop highway you encounter numerous spacious tent sites with fire rings and gorgeous river & Mountain View camp grounds.



Guide to Leavenworth

Camping near Leavenworth, Washington, offers a fantastic mix of stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Swimming: The clear waters of Lake Wenatchee are perfect for kayaking. One visitor mentioned, "We plan on going back when it’s a bit warmer so we can take our kayaks" at Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground.
  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. A camper at Johnny Creek Campground noted, "There are a ton of trails in the area. The scenery is amazing with lots of river and mountain views."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near rivers and lakes, making them great spots for fishing. A reviewer at Salmon La Sac mentioned, "This was a last-minute reservation... All sites look nice but we probably got one of the nicest, just next to the river."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Lake Chelan State Park Campground said, "We stayed in a tent site which was perfect for our campervan. The water was calm like glass and so clear."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A camper at Lake Easton State Park Campground remarked, "The booth host was very helpful... bathrooms were clean and comfortable."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA are great for families. One reviewer noted, "It’s a great family-friendly experience with a store, ice cream/coffee shop, daily activities, and green space to play games."

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Kachess Campground warned, "The amount of mosquitoes were off the chart. Even with multiple means of combating them, it was a losing battle."
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Lake Easton State Park Campground mentioned, "The site was overrun by black ants... the biggest negative is the road noise from I90."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A reviewer at Beckler River Campground noted, "There’s no water available in the CG so make sure you bring extra water."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly spots like Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA, which has a playground and activities for kids. One parent said, "There’s tons of activities, playground, and even a pool."
  • Pack for Bugs: Bring bug spray and other repellents to keep mosquitoes at bay. A visitor at Kachess Campground mentioned, "A constant cost of DEET and an anti-mosquito candle kept them at bay."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids entertained. A camper at Lake Chelan State Park Campground enjoyed, "There’s a playground and plenty of grassy areas for kids to run and play."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tight, so check the dimensions before booking. A reviewer at Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA said, "The sites were so tight that we could barely fit the provided picnic table next to our trailer."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need amenities, choose campgrounds with full hookups like Lincoln Rock State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "It’s well cared for though and the park staff doesn’t let campers get out of control."
  • Be Mindful of Check-In Times: Some campgrounds have strict check-in times. A camper at Kachess Campground mentioned, "They are strict about the check-in time at 2pm."

Camping near Leavenworth, Washington, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the unique aspects of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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