Searching for a dispersed camping spot near Vantage? Dispersed camping is an excellent way to get away from it all and to disconnect. Find dispersed campsites you've visited before, or discover new spots from other campers.
Unimproved camping open year round.
A Discover Pass is required for access to Vernita Bridge State Park. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Visitors are asked to close gates behind them and avoid driving on roads when soft and wet.
Vehicle camping is prohibited beyond 100 feet of open roads. Campfires prohibited from Apr. 15 through Oct. 15. Woodcutting is not permitted without a landowner permit. Down wood less than 12 inches in diameter may be collected for onsite campwood. Permanent camps or structures are not permitted. All man-made materials must be removed.
There are many undeveloped camping locations on the forest. Generally there are no amenities available, such as restrooms, water or garbage dumpsters. All trash and waste must be packed out. No toilet available? See How to Go in the Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/recreation/?cid=fseprd739027
Use existing sites and do not damage vegetation. Campfires are not allowed at these sites during high fire danger. Check Fire Restrictions page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600
Unimproved camping open year round.
A Discover Pass is required for access to Vernita Bridge State Park. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Visitors are asked to close gates behind them and avoid driving on roads when soft and wet.
Vehicle camping is prohibited beyond 100 feet of open roads. Campfires prohibited from Apr. 15 through Oct. 15. Woodcutting is not permitted without a landowner permit. Down wood less than 12 inches in diameter may be collected for onsite campwood. Permanent camps or structures are not permitted. All man-made materials must be removed.
