Best Dispersed Camping near Rockford, WA
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Rockford, WA (12)
1. Hog Lake Campground
Sprague, Washington26 Reviews•79 Photos•299 SavesEntire area is open year round. There are no fees. There are no facilities or services available with the exception of one vault toilet at Folsom Farm. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
2. Rose Lake
Cataldo, Idaho11 Reviews•25 Photos•205 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
3. Bull Run Access Dispersed
Medimont, Idaho7 Reviews•32 Photos•145 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
4. Fishtrap Recreation Area
Sprague, Washington7 Reviews•11 Photos•49 SavesThe Fishtrap Area offers 9,000 acres of beautiful landscapes and an old farmstead, with habitats ranging from forest to shrub-steppe, grassland, and wetlands. Fishtrap is home to two scenic fishing lakes and numerous species of birds and other wildlife. The historic Folsom Farm Recreation Site demonstrates how the landscape was converted into small farms, ranches, and communities beginning in the late 1800’s. Enjoy the chance to explore, view and study nature, picnic, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike, or hunt throughout the entire Fishtrap area. Fishing for stocked rainbow trout is popular at Fishtrap Lake, and during the winter season at Hog Canyon Lake. Know Before You Go: Fishtrap Recreation Area is open year-round has no developed campsites. The South Loop Trailhead parking lot has substantial space for vehicle and RV parking/camping. Additional minimal space is available at the Folsom Farm, and Hog Lake Loop Trailhead parking lots. See the Fishtrap Area map. vehicle and RV parking/camping is limited to existing parking areas and camping pull-outs. Dispersed (tent) camping is allowed. Please practice the seven Leave No Trace principles when recreating on Public Lands. Check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishing regulations for fishing seasons at Hog Canyon Lake and Fishtrap Lake. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (a paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
7. Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
Lamont, Washington6 Reviews•53 Photos•197 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Picnic Table
8. Horse Camp Trailhead
Harvard, Idaho1 Review•9 Photos•23 SavesThe Horse Camp Trailhead serves as the north end of the popular Sand Mountain OHV Trail system. The actual trail begins on the north side of the 381 road while the trailhead is on the southern side. Some dispersed camping is available on a first come first serve basis.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
10. Saint Joe NF Dispersed Camping
Be the first to review!Santa, Idaho•1 Photo•5 Saves- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Rockford
60 Reviews of 12 Rockford Campgrounds
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Jessica S.
Traveler
Bull Run Access Dispersed
great spot except the hunters
We were glad we read the reviews for directions & info about spots — like others mentioned, the best spot is a big grassy area amongst the trees (continue past the first circular parking area). However, the entire area has sportsman access, so we listened to gun shots most of the day… not exactly the peaceful nature vibe we were hoping for. Would likely come back, but pray it’s a day of no hunters
- TTyler B.
Guide
Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
Crowded primitive
A bathroom and a parking lot to camp in. THE VIEWS are are a must see, the scablands of Washington are up there with the badlands in unique
- TTyler B.Guide
Hog Lake Campground
Dispersed Private
Free pack in pack out dispersed camping
ron R.
RangerHog Lake Campground
Very quiet out of the way boondocking area
What an amazing spot. Many of the spots are RV accessible a decent gravel road goes through the entire area. Very little traffic people seem to care about the area cuz it's really clean. No hookups excellent phone service cell phone towers just around the corner. No traffic noise. Depending on where you are in the camp you will hear a train come by every couple hours. It's not too close I'm not too loud. Around 2:00 a.m. every morning the coyotes have a 2 to 3 minute party. It's amazing to hear him. Never saw one though they keep away.
- Steve G.Traveler
Bull Run Access Dispersed
Calm Breeze and Amazing Sunset!
Stopped at the little restaurant and got a fantastic meal after being on the road all day then headed past all the massive houses to end up in such a gorgeous location. This is one of my favorite spots now!
Josh S.Traveler
Fishtrap Recreation Area
Quiet Prairie Camping
Quiet campsite in Fishtrap Recreation Area.
Pros:
Very quiet open sites. Plenty of opportunity for solar 3 bar 5g Tmobile Open mostly level sites Not very busy Some larger sites able to accommodate bigger rigs (25' at least)
Cons:
No amenities (where we are, maybe further in they have them) Dusty and dry Fire restrictions in place Sites have some trash in them.
Overall we enjoyed it for a layover stay. It's very quiet, open skies were good to recharge solar and stargaze and it was a nice break from some of the more crowded campsites.
Kaitlin K.GuideBull Run Access Dispersed
Buggy but Beautiful
We were able to get our fifth wheel (40ft long, 13 1/2 ft tall) in and out easy! Lots of spaces and places to turn around. After crossing the bike path, take the first right onto the dirt road at the sportsmans access sign (parallel to the small paved parking lot.) Like another said, the best spot is past the first circular area. Keep going down the road and you’ll see a big shady area in the trees. (You can go further along to two more sites more suited for smaller pop-up campers, tents, or vans.) Close to the water so of course, there were some bugs: lots of bees and mosquitoes.
Bethany S.GuideHog Lake Campground
Easy Find! Great Sites!
This campsite was the perfect break in our drive from North Cascades to Glacier. The road was easy to find and there were so many great sites. There is a porta potty too. We found a site that was both tent-able and hammock-able. Lots of mosquitoes though!
samuel C.RangerHog Lake Campground
Good stay
Arrived early in the afternoon and got the last spot, looked to be a lot of people staying longer term; but still was quiet and there are lots of places to walk with pets/explore around camp.
Overland S.GuideEscure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
Astro Photographer’s Dream
The drive was mostly dirt roads. I managed just fine in a Subaru for context. The hike itself was incredible and a bit primitive at points. Bring bug spray and maybe a machete lol. I was getting close to where one of the waterfalls was and ran into a Coyote who would not budge. That pretty much ended the hike as I could hear others howling nearby.
The hike back was even amazing with the Sunset and landscape making me feel like I was on another planet. The best part was pure luck as I setup camp on the road back during a new moon which was perfect for star gazing and astro photography. I’m an amateur and took my time to learn my camera a bit. This little adventure was my favorite thus far this year.
NickGuideHog Lake Campground
Spacious sites
A lot of places to camp here all equipped with fire rings. We had a 30ft RV and drove in on the nice gravel road. We took the very last camping spot closest to the lake and it had a good amount of shade on all sides. It was big enough to fit two campers if camping with friends. The spot was very spacious and felt private. It was clean with only a couple specks of trash that we found.
We walked down to the lake and it looked great for paddle boarding or small boats/rafts but not for swimming. There is a lot of seaweed and it’s murky.
The area/sites are really dusty in July. Lots of dirt but the road is gravel. Sites are pretty well spread out.
We took a little hike and saw a buck with a big rack on it, other deer, and a coyote. Great spot for back country hiking.
- KKelly P.Traveler
Bull Run Access Dispersed
Beautiful area with mosques
Just stopped for one night but I enjoyed the rest. Pretty spot close to the lake, but the mosquitoes are abundant! I had my door opened for just a few minutes and had to kill like 20 before I could sleep.
- MMelanieTraveler
Hog Lake Campground
Nice spot with wildflowers
Easy access off of I90. Mostly quiet overnight stay as we heard some people from another site and the road was trafficked with people looking for sites. Train noise as well. A fire pit was available. But there was some broken glass and shell casings at our site
- Traci B.Guide
Hog Lake Campground
Nice over night stay
Nice over night stay, but 1st come 1st served. We got there about 4pm and luckily found the last spot. May have been one of the best spots as well.
- LLinnea W.Traveler
Fishtrap Recreation Area
Tent Camping meets dust
A nice location! I will advise tent campers it is tent accessible but not the easiest spot in a tent. The soil is very dry and a couple of the spots were hard rocks and not accessible for tents. We did end up finding a spot in our tent, but this is site is much easier with an RV or van. Would recommend a backup plan ahead of time in case the sites available here are not compatible.
Sheila A.
ScoutHog Lake Campground
Lots of fire pit spots
Access to Hog Lake was closed. Found a spot with a fire pit. All the spots are pretty spread out. Unfortunately not many treed areas for wood. Fairly rough terrain of sand and rocks
- SSnake P.Traveler
Bull Run Access Dispersed
Very good camping
Went with the family in mid May on a perfect weekend weather-wise. If you drive past the first couple grass campsites and continue on the narrow road with water on both sides, just off to the right is a single secluded campsite amongst the tree. The best site there imo. privacy, lots of trees so the site gets a good amount of shade but sun still pokes through, perfect.
Mosquitos weren't so bad that it affected us but we all had a few bites. My only knock on this site, which isn't much, is that you can see homes from the sites. What can I say I like to feel like I am far from everyone.
Good site to camp for a family.
Gisele S.Scout
Rose Lake
Weird place
We didn't feel secure at this location, it was very removed from the main road, it was not looked after (grass was very high), and it seemed liked someone was living there permanently. Generally weird vibes.
- Angie A.Ranger
Hog Lake Campground
Spectacular!
We found the most amazing site! We felt like we were on top of the world! Clear open skies! Loved the sound of the cows, coyotes, and owls! Total dispersed camping! Thank you to whoever left us wood!
Matt G.TravelerHog Lake Campground
Great Spot
We really enjoyed our night stay , it was very quiet and the campsites were spread out well enough that it was quite private! We will be going back . Can’t drive right down to the lake , but you can walk in and take the trail around it .
- WWill R.Guide
Hog Lake Campground
Safe for car camping
Stopped hear from driving fatigue for the night. Glad I did. Plenty of spots to choose from & friendly waves from other campers (RVs, busses, cars).
Be aware there is a lot of noise from planes and trains but not enough to keep me from my sleep.
- GGraceScout
Fishtrap Recreation Area
Lasted a minute
Pulled in, hoped out and immediately got stung.
- AAndrew S.Guide
Rose Lake
Not many spaces
I followed the road past the sportsman’s access sign as suggested by someone else. Turned left at the first corner, found one campsite and continued. The road turns into private land and I had to turn around. Camped at the first site. Wasn’t bad. Very open. Right near the water. Good gravel road. Only saw 2 other people while there. One stayed at the corner. Stayed one night. A deer walked right through camp.
Teresa T.
LegendLakes Divide Road
Definitely a place if needed
It is a steep but well maintained forest road. There was one clear pull off early and it had someone in it. Wanted some privacy so I kept going. Someone had parked on the side of the road and went past that. Found a blocked entrance to a forest road about a mile in. Wasn't flat but not bad and off the road a bit with a place to walk the dog.
Anam S.GuideHog Lake Campground
Easy breezy
Cutting through this area needed night to crash, stumbled upon this last minute. Easy to find easy to access in our Honda accord. Lots of spaces but also lots of ppl. Was peaceful though. Lots of cows singing at night. I didn’t mind though. Heard some coyotes in the distance. Wasn’t a problem though
- samuel C.Ranger
Hog Lake Campground
Stayed here in March , going back today and was a very nice campground
Was a good site, safe, people def. Stay longer than 14 days lol
- SSabriyaTraveler
Bull Run Access Dispersed
Great Campsite!
Very quiet, isolated camp spot. This is the best spot to set up: Cross the one-lane bridge > make a right till you hit the parking lot > make another right towards the sign that says "sportsman access (or something like that)" > stay straight until you are prompted to make a left. Instead of making that left, stay right there. Spacious enough for you to set up a tent and park your car.
Guide to Rockford
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Rockford, Washington, where nature meets tranquility. With a variety of options, you can enjoy the great outdoors while embracing the freedom of camping without the constraints of traditional campgrounds.
Top Activities While Free Camping Near Rockford
- Enjoy a serene experience at Bonnie Lake Island, where you can paddle up Rock Creek and set up camp on a rocky island surrounded by stunning canyon views.
- Experience the thrill of fishing and hiking at Hog Lake Campground, known for its spacious sites and proximity to the water, perfect for a day of exploration.
- Take in breathtaking sunsets and the sounds of nature at Bull Run Access Dispersed, where grassy areas among the trees provide a peaceful retreat.
Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Rockford, Washington
- Always pack out what you pack in, especially at Rose Lake, where maintaining cleanliness is essential for preserving the natural beauty of the area.
- Be prepared for limited amenities at Lakes Divide Road, as this location does not offer drinking water or toilets, making it crucial to bring your own supplies.
- Keep an eye out for wildlife while camping at Fishtrap Recreation Area, where you might spot deer and hear coyotes in the distance, adding to the wilderness experience.
Scenic Spots for Dispersed Campers
- Find a secluded spot at Tingley Springs on Phillip Draw, where the peaceful surroundings make it an ideal location for a quiet getaway.
- Set up camp at Saint Joe NF Dispersed Camping, which offers picnic tables and a chance to enjoy the natural landscape while being close to hiking trails.
- Experience the beauty of the outdoors at Idaho Horse Camp Trailhead, where you can hike into the wilderness and enjoy the serenity of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Rockford, WA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Rockford, WA is Hog Lake Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.
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