Best Dispersed Camping near Winthrop, WA
Several dispersed camping areas surround Winthrop, Washington, with Sullivan Pond Camp and Chewuch River Camping offering the highest-rated sites. A Washington Discover Pass is required for camping at Sullivan Pond, which features limited camping spaces in a wildflower-filled setting. Access requires four-wheel drive with good clearance according to visitor reports.
Upper Bobcat Dispersed Camping provides multiple sites with river access and natural spacing between neighbors. A camper noted, "Lots of room at your site and between neighbors. Super close to the river." Summer visitors should prepare for significant mosquito activity in the area. Further options include FR51, which accommodates larger rigs on a high flat above the river, and Goat Creek Sno-Park, which functions as a large open lot with a vault toilet. Fire restrictions typically apply during summer months throughout the area, with most sites lacking amenities such as water, tables, or formal toilets. Cooper Mountain Road sites offer higher elevation camping with excellent views but require navigating long forest roads with some washouts.
