Small Site but Million $ View!

Reaching this dispersed site outside Longmire means navigating roughly 8 miles of forest service road marked by potholes and rough sections. Reviewers have made it in vehicles ranging from a 2004 Honda Civic to a minivan, though those driving low-clearance cars report it as a stressful experience. The road is manageable with patience and a higher-clearance vehicle. RVs are limited to 20 feet, and the tight turnaround at the top makes arriving early worth the effort.

The site itself is essentially a pull-off with a fire ring. It fits one to two tents comfortably, and parking more than one car gets cramped. What draws campers here is the direct sightline toward Mount Rainier, unobstructed and close enough to feel significant. One reviewer described it as "a pull off from the forest service road with a fire ring, but remote enough that you never see anyone." Traffic on the road is minimal, and the site can go days without another vehicle passing.

Cell service appears limited based on available reviews, so downloading maps and trail information before heading up is worth the effort. The fire ring is the only on-site amenity. Nearby dispersed options like Cora Lake Back Country and NF-52 Dispersed Camping provide alternatives if this pull-off is occupied when you arrive. Campers who time it right and arrive with a capable vehicle tend to find the access trade-off worthwhile.