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Secret Camping Spot #1

SUMMARY PRESENTED BYT-Mobile

A pull-off from the highway leads to a raised ridge where tent camping is possible, with soft ground that can make staking difficult and small cacti scattered across the surface worth watching underfoot. The spot sits roughly 300 yards from the road, and reviewers note it stays reasonably quiet despite the proximity. No water is available on-site, but vault toilets are located about a quarter mile down the road. Broken glass and scattered trash have been reported, so footwear for dogs and a walk-through before setting up are worth the effort. Pateros City Park provides a developed alternative nearby for campers who want more infrastructure. Free, pet-friendly, and requiring no reservation, this Bureau of Reclamation site makes sense for a no-frills overnight stop.

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Map & DirectionsSecret Camping Spot #1 is located in Washington near Pateros

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

48.048898909917696 N
119.92302610102391 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
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    Verizon
    No Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 7/18/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/18/26

Connectivity

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 7/18/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/18/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jul. 18, 2026

Fine for a road trip

This is perfect for a road trip overnight rest, but I would not want to spend the day here. It is a gravel pullout with a raised ledge. There was some trash and old barbed wire where someone might pitch a tent, so inspect with some good light.

There is an old road that is part of the pullout that dead ends. We parked there and raised the rooftop tent. For our purposes this place is perfect and we will probably stay here again.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2026

Decent spot for one night

Just used this spot for one night. Not to noisy for being close to the highway. Can put a tent up in the raised area. Ground is very soft so hard to stick stakes in the ground. There was some trash left around. If you bring a dog watch their paws the gravel is supper small and gets caught in between there pads, as well as broken bottles on the ground.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2025

Free Overnight Stay

Next to Hwy and behind tall bushes.  Vault bathrooms 1/4 mile down the road.  Pretty quiet spot even though 300 yards from highway.

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022

Bare Necessities

A place to sleep. You can set up tent on the elevated ridge you see as you drive in off the pull-off from the hwy. But be mindful of the cactuses, these are small but quite sharp.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Secret Camping Spot #1 by Alan-Mark I., August 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Secret Camping Spot #1 by Alan-Mark I., August 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Secret Camping Spot #1 by Alan-Mark I., August 16, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Secret Camping Spot #1 have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Secret Camping Spot #1 does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Secret Camping Spot #1?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.