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Best Dispersed Sites Near Marblemount, WA (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
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    1. Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

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    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. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities and local restrictions, please contact the nearest ranger district office.

    Rules for Dispersed Camping These rules apply to car camping and backpacking

    You may camp in a dispersed area in an individual Ranger District for up to 14 days within a 30-day period. After 14 days, you must move to another Ranger District or off the National Forest until the 30 days has elapsed. Do not blaze new roads to campsites, create new campsites, clear ground, cut or harm vegetation or construct a trail. Do not drive beyond constructed physical barriers, such as berms or gates.
    Do not drive through streams or wetlands to access a camp. If campfires are legal in your location and you choose to have a campfire, pick a site with an existing fire pit. Do not create new fire pits. Make sure your campfire is always attended and is dead out and cold to the touch before you leave your site. Fires may be restricted or banned based on the fire danger rating. Follow Leave No Trace principles and come prepared to “Pack it in. Pack it out.” Pack all trash home. Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner. In high use locations, areas above tree line and snow-covered areas it is not possible to bury human waste in a sanitary manner. It will need to be packed out and disposed of at home using a wag bag, blue bag, portable toilet or another Leave No Trace approved method.
    Do not block roads or gates. Keep food and scented items secure from wildlife by keeping a clean camp and store items in your vehicle or use a wildlife resistant storage canister. Failure to follow regulations can lead to legal consequences. Additional Forest rules and links to report crimes can be found on our Law Enforcement page.

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    3. Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

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    What is Dispersed Camping? 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. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities and local restrictions, please contact the nearest ranger district office.

    Rules for Dispersed Camping These rules apply to car camping and backpacking

    You may camp in a dispersed area in an individual Ranger District for up to 14 days within a 30-day period. After 14 days, you must move to another Ranger District or off the National Forest until the 30 days has elapsed. Do not blaze new roads to campsites, create new campsites, clear ground, cut or harm vegetation or construct a trail. Do not drive beyond constructed physical barriers, such as berms or gates.
    Do not drive through streams or wetlands to access a camp. If campfires are legal in your location and you choose to have a campfire, pick a site with an existing fire pit. Do not create new fire pits. Make sure your campfire is always attended and is dead out and cold to the touch before you leave your site. Fires may be restricted or banned based on the fire danger rating. Follow Leave No Trace principles and come prepared to “Pack it in. Pack it out.” Pack all trash home. Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner. In high use locations, areas above tree line and snow-covered areas it is not possible to bury human waste in a sanitary manner. It will need to be packed out and disposed of at home using a wag bag, blue bag, portable toilet or another Leave No Trace approved method.
    Do not block roads or gates. Keep food and scented items secure from wildlife by keeping a clean camp and store items in your vehicle or use a wildlife resistant storage canister. Failure to follow regulations can lead to legal consequences. Additional Forest rules and links to report crimes can be found on our Law Enforcement page.

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    4. South Fork Sauk River

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      Camper-submitted photo from US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass

      6. US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass

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      Traveling along Highway 2, enter the center of the forest along the Skykomish River, a rafting adventurers' dream. Grab your skis! In just two hours you will be gliding down the slopes at Stevens Pass Ski Area. Check in at the Stevens Pass Historic District for an overview of the area's colorful railroad and mining past. Recreation Area Map National Scenic Byway

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      $50 / night

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          Recent Dispersed Reviews In Marblemount

          21 Reviews of 13 Marblemount Campgrounds


          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
            Oct. 13, 2024

            Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

            Quiet camp with great views

            Arrived around 4pm on a Friday and there were a few spots left. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables available. No water. Got a spot with lake and Mountain View’s. Very small, quiet, stunning campground. Felt safe. We have a rooftop tent, not many sites with large enough spots to park trailers or vans. Mostly tent sites that are walk in. Mostly open, some sites in the forest. Had one bar of Verizon service. Would stay again!

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
            Aug. 19, 2024

            Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

            Great spot on the lake

            We found an amazing site right on the lake, with great views and it was fairly quiet. There were a couple people who decided to have campfires despite the statewide burn ban in effect, which was a bit of a bummer. Despite that, great campground with toilets, picnic table, fire ring (when allowed), and lots of trees for hammocking. Loved our weekend here!

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Baker Lake Road Dispersed Campsite
            Jul. 28, 2024

            Baker Lake Road Dispersed Campsite

            Plenty of spots

            If you think all the spots are taken, keep driving. So many spots along Baker Lake Road.

            Late July, there’s a lot of partying on the lake. It’s not so bad but you’ll definitely hear people having fun.

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            Jul. 22, 2024

            NF Dispersed Camping

            Bacon Point

            Beautiful spot near the water also has some more secluded spots if wanted. Didn’t see too many people. And had no issues picking a spot to car camp. Definitely recommend.

          • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
            Jul. 21, 2024

            Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

            Coordinates off

            The directions had me believing that the dispersed camping was just various pull offs on the highway loop and that’s where I stayed. It was loud and it felt like the traffic was coming through my tent at times. After driving to North Cascades I discovered that there was real dispersed camping on that road but probably 45 minutes to an hour past where the coordinates took you. Once the highway turned into a gravel road is when I started seeing nice dispersed campsites

          • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp
            Oct. 20, 2023

            Mountain Loop Hway Dispersed Camp

            Sites just off the gravel portion of the mountain loop

            Easy enough to access right off the mountain loop highway. Meandering sites along the river with good logs for benches and fire rings made from forest rocks. Heavily forested and beautiful.

          • 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.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
            Aug. 30, 2023

            Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

            Beautiful spot

            We was there during the week and we could to find a free spot easily.

            Just turn right after the Horseshoe Cove CG. It’s a unpaved road, go until the lake. Has a toilet and 10ish campsites with fireplaces and tables.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp
            Aug. 25, 2023

            Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp

            Great free spot on Baker Lake

            Loved this free campground on Baker Lake near mt baker, WA! Take the first turn after horseshoe cove campground and follow the gravel road all the way to the lake.

            Lots of spots with tables and fire rings, some spots have nice tent pads. Some sites are marked and some are not. There’s a single pit toilet and no running water. Seems like a pretty popular spot but we were able to get a site mid week at the end of August.

            Parking for some of the spots is not the best but we were still able to car camp comfortably. Will definitely be staying here again!

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            Jul. 3, 2023

            NF Dispersed Camping

            Deep in the woods

            Really deep into the woods. Driveway is a little rough but I made it in a car. All the other paid campsites were packed but found a few open spots here on the 4th of July weekend. Right next to the river! This app is great. Never would have found this!

          • Russel M.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Mar. 31, 2023

            NF Dispersed Camping

            Beautiful

            No rain while I was there but I dont imagine it would get too muddy/sloppy. The road does have minimal gravel lining it. (CLEARANCE NEEDED - around the same amount as the Subaru line of vehicles or greater - 4wd not necessary)

            Beautiful area, small town nearby where you could likely pick up a few things. I didnt stop. Gas station nearby.

            There is a fast flowing stream with crystal clear water. Quiet mountain/forest area. No sounds of civilization. Multiple turnouts/improvised camping spaces. Keep driving till you find one you like. Easy to access the creak bank at any point along the road by walking through a little brush.

          • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from NF Dispersed Camping
            Aug. 23, 2022

            NF Dispersed Camping

            Great location

            The location is amazing!!!! Sadly though the campsites are not well cared for. I stayed at two different sites, one toward the end of the road and one closer to hwy 20. The end of the road spot did require 4wheel drive and higher clearance (suv height), the one closer to hwy 20 could have easily been driven to in a std. car. The river was gorgeous! The further down the road the likelihood you won’t have access to the river (creek). Both sites were straight up trashed! Trash everywhere!!! The site closer to hwy 20 had both trash and food debris (pineapple and coconut shell) everywhere. The tent pad was completely unusable because of trash. This site has a gorgeous water access but again found plastic bags floating on the creek edge. The site further down was littered with toilet paper and a huge polystyrene cooler full of “waste” so gross. I just used these spots as jumping off point for my hikes in the cascades and I slept in my car so it was a fine stay both times.

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            Camper-submitted photo from NF Dispersed Camping
            Nov. 18, 2021

            NF Dispersed Camping

            Quiet, secluded, good hangout spot.

            This site will be on your right as you drive up NF-1062. someone made a firepit using stones, it will be easy to spot. 

            This was my very first dispersed camping that i did with my dog. will comeback if i drive by or something.

          • Nikki R.
            Camper-submitted photo from US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
            Jul. 25, 2018

            US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass

            Skykomish

            Skylomish is a fairly short drive away from the city but towards the mountains. You have a great view of the water in some places and it’s still pretty peaceful and quiet. The only noise you’d probably hear is the trains and the cars passing on highway 2.

          • Karina J.
            Camper-submitted photo from US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
            Jul. 9, 2018

            US Highway 2 - Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass

            A Quiet Escape

            Our favorite camp spots are right on the water, and most spots you'll find here deliver - creeks run through the (what seems to be) endless forest, trees provide shade and lovely hammock set ups, and most spots are separate from others giving you a private, relaxing experience. Hike out to Blanca Lake!



          Guide to Marblemount

          Camping near Marblemount, Washington, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, this area has something for everyone.

          What to do:

          • Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, including the Thunder Knob Trail, which is just across the street from Colonial Creek South Campground. One camper mentioned, "You can swim in the lake, there is a boat launch and there is a hiking trail across the street. Super convenient."
          • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters of Lake Diablo. A visitor at Colonial Creek South Campground said, "Swimming in the lake is an absolute must if after a long day outdoors if you can brave the cold!"
          • Fishing: The Skagit River is a great spot for fishing. A camper at Goodell Creek Campground noted, "Saw a boat on the river with people fishing."

          What campers like:

          • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Marble Creek Campground said, "Campsites are super spacious and spread out, so it felt very private."
          • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, like Howard Miller Steelhead County Park, are noted for their cleanliness. A visitor remarked, "Very clean, quiet and easy to park."
          • Wildlife: Campers appreciate the chance to see wildlife. A reviewer at Colonial Creek North Campground mentioned, "Despite the presence of bears, there was also a pretty cavalier attitude to bear safety."

          What you should know:

          • Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds, like Newhalem Creek Campground, do not have showers or water hookups. A camper noted, "There are no showers. No paper towels or air dryer so make sure to bring your towel."
          • Busy Weekends: Expect crowds, especially on weekends. A visitor at Colonial Creek South Campground said, "Lots of people come into the park on the weekends from Seattle."
          • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs. A camper at Swift Creek Campground warned, "There are plenty of mosquitoes but they seem to be kept mostly at bay with standard bug spray and candles."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and easy trails. A reviewer at Rasar State Park Campground said, "Fantastic site for young kids. Trails are easy to hike and the sites are clean and well spaced out for a bit of privacy."
          • Plan for Meals: Bring your own food and cooking supplies, as many campgrounds lack stores. A camper at Goodell Creek Campground mentioned, "Closest camp store is about 25 minutes with limited supplies."
          • Choose Your Site Wisely: Some sites are more private than others. A visitor at Colonial Creek North Campground noted, "If you’re going to have to haul your gear, you should at least be rewarded with a private site."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Newhalem Creek Campground said, "I think it may have just been the campground I stayed at, but mine was very very small."
          • Look for Hookups: Some campgrounds offer electric hookups, while others do not. A camper at Howard Miller Steelhead County Park appreciated, "With electric and water hookups on the Skagit River."
          • Be Prepared for Noise: Some sites are near busy roads. A visitor at Colonial Creek North Campground mentioned, "1 star removed for the horrific traffic noise from large semis revving engines to get up the hill."

          Camping near Marblemount, Washington, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference!

          Frequently Asked Questions

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

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Marblemount, WA is Lower Sandy Dispersed Camp with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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