Best Dispersed Camping near Yakima, WA

Short drives from Yakima lead to multiple dispersed camping areas, where you can set up camp away from developed facilities. Rimrock - South Fork Bay Dispersed Camp is one good option with nice views but no amenities. When wild camping in this area, following Leave No Trace practices helps keep these places in good shape. You'll need to bring everything with you since these spots don't have water or bathrooms. Make sure to camp at least 200 feet from any water sources to protect local streams and wildlife. Most dispersed sites around Yakima limit stays to 14 days. Many of the best spots require vehicles with decent clearance since roads can be rough and unmaintained. Fire bans are common during dry months, so check current rules before planning to have a campfire. Remember to take all your trash and waste when you leave - the next campers will appreciate it.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Yakima, Washington (21)

    1. Rimrock - South Fork Bay Dispersed Camp

    3 Reviews
    Tieton, WA
    27 miles
    Website

    "Totally off grid. No amenities but worth the stay."

    "No toilets or water, but you can get s spot right next to the river! right in the forest so lots of shade, and great for dogs as well!"

    2. Fish Creek Dispersed

    1 Review
    Tieton, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 653-1401

    $8 / night

    "There is great fishing here, however you can’t fish in the river, you have to fish either in the lake/reservoir or further upstream because the camping area is a breading zone for an endangered fish."

    3. Peninsula / Rimrock Boat Launch

    3 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 653-1401

    "The sites on the peninsula are pretty great, great distance between each other, fire pits, the basics.. the trash is rampant. Some shady looking individuals, too."

    4. L.T. Murray Wildlife Area

    4 Reviews
    Thorp, WA
    34 miles
    Website

    "**Ranger Review: Camp Fare Premium Meals at LT Murray Wildlife Area **

    Camping Review: The LT Murray Wildlife Area is located in Thorp, between Cle Elum and Ellensburg."

    "After figuring out which gate to go through (make sure and shut the gate behind you), I took a road to the right with my truck and 19 ft. epro."

    5. Clear Lake Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    34 miles

    "If you come during the week, you're going to enjoy quiet, gorgeous dispersed camping. Big spaces, big trees, big lake."

    "Has toilets around area, didnt check them as my rig is self sufficient. No other service though but out here it doesnt matter. Pack in pack out. Has fire rings all over!"

    6. South Fork Tieton Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    White Pass, WA
    31 miles
    Website

    ". #1 rule is to leave no trace. Extremely grateful we get to explore and camp on land that is free. We should all do our part and take care of it. "

    7. Frenchman Coulee Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Vantage, WA
    41 miles

    "Best to have high clearance as there are some good size rock outcroppings. Few people rock climbing, tall waterfall across the valley. Very quiet. Can hear birds fly by."

    "There is a pit toilet and there were some people climbing. No accessible water. Only a couple miles from the highway. It was windy, as this whole area is. But well worth it!"

    8. Vernita Bridge

    6 Reviews
    Mattawa, WA
    39 miles
    Website

    "I just love this spot, no amenities, isolation, river front view, and a boat ramp. Bring your own everything!!"

    9. Granite Lake Dispersed Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    40 miles
    Website

    "I made it up to the lake in July.  There were too many ppl for the small campground on this weekend. "

    "Plenty of campsites around the small lake that are right up next to the water, but to get the good spots, It's first come first serve."

    10. Ancient & Dusty Lake Trailhead

    6 Reviews
    Quincy, WA
    48 miles
    Website

    "Avoid summer when it gets too hot and ticks and rattlesnakes are around. It gets cold at night so come prepared."

    "This place is where I go when I want to disconnect and get away from the stress of school in Ellensburg."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Yakima, WA

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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Yakima, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Yakima, WA is Rimrock - South Fork Bay Dispersed Camp with a 4-star rating from 3 reviews.

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