NF Dispersed Camping

This was our favorite site during our PNW road trip from Alabama. We found this site tucked amongst the trees; a very large clearing creek side. The turn in was tight so ended up having to back our Ram 3500 (DRW) towing tear drop in due to narrow opening between two large trees. Once on site the setup was easy; level ground. No cell service but the sound of the creek was all the music we needed. There is a small path to the creek but requires a small climb up.

The morning we were able to watch a fish swim upstream and large buck taking a stroll along the creek.

We did not see any busted up cars like a previous reviewer but there was a grill that was used as target practice. Overall great site.

Lovely spot right by the National park. We camped in our truck.

The road was rough. We have a 27 foot rv I would not bring any trailers down here. Vans were there.

We drove through looking for a place we could put out our tent. The sites were not very clean. Saw 2 busted up cars. Windshields busted out, one was burnt, both had graffiti in them. One car that looked like it hadn't moved in months with lots of trash around it. We didnt really feel safe so we turned around.

Probably a 4.5. Not the best site ever, but definitely good enough for a one nighter. Went all the way to the coordinates and found a spot good enough for a tent and a car. Not super level, but worked with limited options available. Proximity to North Cascades is nice. River nearby.

There were some people pulled off on the side of the road camping that we saw before getting all the way to the coordinates. My guess is that you could find somewhere to pull off and sleep in a car because the road goes on for awhile. Not as tent friendly, but we were able to find a spot. Not super busy on a weekday. Bugs kind of annoying but not terrible. Road was easy enough in a Subaru. Not paved and some small pot holes, but not a problem at all for us. No road noise or traffic at night. No service.

Had to camp on the side of the previous road because the site was blocked by a parked rock truck. Tons of semi-deep pot holes in the road. Super close to North Cascades which is nice.

Probably some good camping out this way, but we didn’t get more than a mile in our promaster before turning around. Camped on a wider part of the road.

This area was perfect! Took a nice stroll along the road after dinner. Didn’t really run into any other campers.

Beautiful spot near the water also has some more secluded spots if wanted. Didn’t see too many people. And had no issues picking a spot to car camp. Definitely recommend.

Really deep into the woods. Driveway is a little rough but I made it in a car. All the other paid campsites were packed but found a few open spots here on the 4th of July weekend. Right next to the river! This app is great. Never would have found this!

No rain while I was there but I dont imagine it would get too muddy/sloppy. The road does have minimal gravel lining it. (CLEARANCE NEEDED - around the same amount as the Subaru line of vehicles or greater - 4wd not necessary)

Beautiful area, small town nearby where you could likely pick up a few things. I didnt stop. Gas station nearby.

There is a fast flowing stream with crystal clear water. Quiet mountain/forest area. No sounds of civilization. Multiple turnouts/improvised camping spaces. Keep driving till you find one you like. Easy to access the creak bank at any point along the road by walking through a little brush.

The location is amazing!!!! Sadly though the campsites are not well cared for. I stayed at two different sites, one toward the end of the road and one closer to hwy 20. The end of the road spot did require 4wheel drive and higher clearance (suv height), the one closer to hwy 20 could have easily been driven to in a std. car. The river was gorgeous! The further down the road the likelihood you won’t have access to the river (creek). Both sites were straight up trashed! Trash everywhere!!! The site closer to hwy 20 had both trash and food debris (pineapple and coconut shell) everywhere. The tent pad was completely unusable because of trash. This site has a gorgeous water access but again found plastic bags floating on the creek edge. The site further down was littered with toilet paper and a huge polystyrene cooler full of “waste” so gross. I just used these spots as jumping off point for my hikes in the cascades and I slept in my car so it was a fine stay both times.

This site will be on your right as you drive up NF-1062. someone made a firepit using stones, it will be easy to spot. 

This was my very first dispersed camping that i did with my dog. will comeback if i drive by or something.