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Dispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of a developed campground. If you enjoy selecting your own campsite, providing your own amenities, creating your own experience, and camping for FREE, then dispersed camping is for you!
Campsite
Choose a campsite screened from roads and trails, and at least 200 feet from water
Use a campsite that’s already been established, if possible.
If you choose a new site, return the site to its natural condition when you leave
Pets
Your animal friends are welcome to accompany you on your dispersed camping adventure!
Fires
Only burn wood that is already dead and down
Always make sure your fire is DEAD OUT and cold to the touch before you leave it
Campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions
Trash
Store your food & trash properly to keep bears and other wildlife out of your camp
Whatever you pack in, PACK IT OUT!
Human Waste
Bury your poo & paper at least 6” deep and at least 200 feet away from any water source
Your dispersed campsite must be at least ¼ mile away from any developed recreation site
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands
The campsite was gorgeous and the hike in was relatively easy and flat with only one larger washed out area
Beautiful spot to spend a day hiking along the Dosewallips River - especially with the Great Autumn we've been enjoying. (Its a bonus when the big fellas with racks join you)
The campground is about a 2 mile hike starting from the Dosewallips River Trailhead, took us about 50 minutes with all of our gear. The hike is mostly flat with one part through either switchbacks (higher elevation) or rock scramble (may be washed out certain times of the year). Campground is nice - right by the stream with a nice breeze, please pack in/out, recommend you hang or secure your food as there might be some animals overnight.
This is a "Pack Your Gear-In" campground. The paved road literally dead-ends into "years past" washout. You can park your vehicle off to the sides, making sure other vehicle's have turnaround abilities. Once you've secured your vehicle you can opted to do a day hike to enjoy the falls out by Elkhorn campgrounds or actually backpack your camping gear to the beautiful hidden campsites off the beaten path, nestled in the woods, and serenely set by the waters edge. This is definitely one gem within the rough that I'll go back to!!! You'll have check with Olympic National Forest department to know for sure if you'll have to acquire a campsite overnight permit, if you opt to use the campgrounds.
Amazing place to camp away from it all. A short hike into the backcountry along the banks of a beautiful river. Cleared spaces from when it was originally a camp ground.
