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In Darrington, WA, at the intersection of State Rts. 530 East, 530 West, and Mtn Loop Highway, take Mtn Loop Hwy south 16.3 miles to campground on right. NOTE: Mountain Loop Highway becomes gravel, single lane with turnouts after 9 miles.
We stopped to check out the camp spots for a future trip. It definitely made our list. It looked like all the spots there were great spots. Clean , well maintained, close to river, bear boxes and small fire pits.
Clean bathrooms, huge cedar trees, and the rear of the river make this one of the best campgrounds I've stayed at. Site 20 is by far one of the best sites. White river rafting boat launch, spaces to fish, and surrounded by hiking areas with amazing views.
We really liked our stay once we changed camp sites. We reserved the site w the shelter fr a 30ft trailer as per the websites limits for that site. We were very glad that our plans changed and we ended up taking a 30ft motorhome instead as I don't think we could have gotten a truck pulling a trailer anywhere near that size through the hairpin curves of the campground, let alone maneuver it into that site. The campground is more suited to tent camping and while we made it work and enjoyed the river for our stay, it should say that or have more clear descriptions on the gov site.
This is a beautiful remote campground with lush trees and picturesque scenery. We visited in June and were immediately greeted by bugs, don't forget your insect repellent! There is a gravel road under the cover of dense greenery for about 20 minutes that is full of bumps and potholes that takes you to the campsite. The host stopped by to say hello and asked if we needed any firewood. The campsite has no cellular coverage, no running water and no electricity. The campsites have picnic tables and fire pits. Each campsite has metal boxes to store food and are marked as bear proof. The restrooms are non-flush. Our stay was pleasant and we enjoyed being tucked away in nature.
Bedal Campground offers a truly remote camping experience in Western Washington, promising solitude and tranquility that's hard to find elsewhere. The quiet surroundings and seclusion were definitely appealing. However, some amenities were lacking and the overall maintenance could use improvement. While the remoteness was a draw, it came at the cost of certain conveniences.
