Best Dispersed Camping near Steptoe, WA

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Steptoe, WA (15)

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45 Reviews of 15 Steptoe Campgrounds


  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Hog 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.

  • Josh S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishtrap Recreation Area
    Sep. 3, 2024

    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.

  • Bethany S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Hog 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Hog 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Escure 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.

  • Nick The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Hog 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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 2, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jun. 17, 2024

    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.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishtrap Recreation Area
    Jun. 14, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Hog 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

  • Angie A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Oct. 6, 2023

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Hog 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 .

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Sep. 21, 2023

    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.

  • Anam S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Aug. 8, 2023

    Hog 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Aug. 4, 2023

    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

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishtrap Recreation Area
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Fishtrap Recreation Area

    Nice spacious camping near the highway

    Love it! Some shady spots. Not a ton of traffic. Easy gravel road to come and go from. There’s even an outhouse. 2-3 bars of Verizon service.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Hog Lake Campground

    Nice flat site with some service

    Plenty of campsites and Verizon gets 2-3 bars of service. I found a shady spot by a large pine tree. Only a couple miles from the highway and the road is in good shape for getting in and out. Only a few other vehicles here but still plenty of space for all!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    May. 30, 2023

    Hog Lake Campground

    Excellent quiet spot!

    Lovely and quiet! Spacious! (Rare train but it does not bother me.) Picturesque lake surrounded by pine trees! So lovely! So glorious!

  • Stephenie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Mar. 17, 2023

    Hog Lake Campground

    Coyotes and trains, OH MY!

    Nice little place. The road gets a bit rough. I personally would not want to drive anything bigger than a camper van down there but there are quite a few bug turnaround spots and some nice big sites. Be careful going into the sites as there is a dip. My Kia seemed to think I was just nose diving into a crevice as I was getting across with all its sensors screaming at me. Some coyotes came through camp at some point during the night. I heard them howling from a distance but only knew they came into camp because they left footprints in the frost. Only one other person was out there so nice and quiet

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Hog Lake Campground

    Good car camping

    A friend and I car camped here overnight on our way through the state. We couldn’t get down to the lake by car because a gate was closed but we were able to park at a pull off up the road a ways. We could hear someone shooting skeet or something and the train nearby but it didn’t bother us much.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Sep. 4, 2022

    Hog Lake Campground

    Good quiet place for a pass through

    We have stayed here twice while driving through the area. It’s quiet and really close to the highway. There are 10-12 spots along the gravel road to Hog Lake. We have a 21ft trailer towed behind a pickup truck and it’s able to fit in most spots. None of these are really official spots (not flattened or bordered) but it’s a nice place to pass through. There are train tracks that parallel the highway, so the further you go down the gravel road, the further you’ll be from the train noise. Even if you’re closer to the entrance, it’s not too bad.

  • Kayln H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Mar. 28, 2022

    Hog Lake Campground

    Great spot right off 90

    BLM land was easy to find right off the highway. Rough gravel road easily traveled in a truck, low clearance vehicle may have trouble. There were a few people with campers at the end of the road. A lot of dispersed sites, some close to the road, a few very private. Two nice lakes.. at the end of the road you cross to state park land which does not allow camping but is very well marked with a gate and signs. There was a fe portapottys scatter along the road. Light freeway noise, did hear one night train, but for free and a beautiful landscape not too bad.

  • Overland S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Lake Campground
    Mar. 28, 2022

    Hog Lake Campground

    My fave spot

    This spot has made many memories for me. The hike is pleasant and the view is pretty awesome. Pet friendly and honestly it doesn’t feel like this place is well known. I don’t find many folks there every time I go.

  • Brian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area
    Mar. 4, 2022

    Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

    Beautiful spot in the scablands

    Rock creek runs through this lovely BLM land with 2 sets of falls. It's a great spot in late winter or early spring if you're looking for solitude. We visited in February and saw 4 or 5 people, but no one stayed the night except us. Towell falls is beautiful, but we have yet to visit Breeden falls. The ranch has an interesting history and it's fun to poke around the old structures.



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