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Dispersed camping is the term used for camping in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Typically, it refers to roadside car camping, but also refers to backpacking in undeveloped sites. Dispersed camping means there are no services like trash removal, and amenities such as toilets, tables and fire pits, are not usually available.
It is your responsibility to plan ahead and learn the extra skills necessary for dispersed camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Dispersed camping along Forest Service roads is allowed where there is adequate space to safely park completely off the roadway and not on any vegetation. Whether car camping or backpacking, choose an existing campsite on bare or compacted soil. Unless signed as an area where a fee is required, dispersed camping is free. Dispersed camping is prohibited in developed campgrounds and areas posted closed or no camping. Some designated Wilderness areas have additional restrictions. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities and local restrictions, please contact the nearest ranger district office.
amazing to to walk and explore and fish or just drink some brewskis with friends...
Carbon River is a beautiful place to explore ,you will see beautiful mountains, and wildlife. There are many camping sites along the river, and just a few hundred feet past the Carbonado Ranger station you will find the Trailhead entrance, there you can walk/ hike and enjoy nature, mountains, and large majestic trees that soar into the sky. This is a beautiful place with many beautiful sights, wear good comfortable hiking shoes, and bring fresh water and snacks, the trail starts off easy for a mile or so but then gradually becomes more challenging as you head up towards ice caves.
Beautiful place but we found a bunch of discarded fishing line and hooks that people leave behind. This is bad especially for birds that get tangled and died. If you are coming over to fish, take a couple of minutes to pick some up. Most people are responsible but sometimes it is inevitable to leave line behind when it gets caught under a rock in the river. Let's help nature.
Carbon river is a nice river to visit and photograph.
Carbon River originates from Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier.
