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
Coordinates
48.048898909917696 N
119.92302610102391 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/18/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/18/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/18/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 56 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 10 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 58 min from Mount Vernon, WA







