Dispersed Camping in Garfield County, Washington
Showing 54 locations in Garfield County.
Alder Thicket Campground
A quiet, rustic Forest Service developed campground nestled in a thicket of alders and conifers along Forest Road 020 in the Blue Mountains.
Bear Wallow Spring Hike-In Area
A quiet backcountry hike-in site located near Bear Wallow Spring in the scenic Umatilla National Forest.
Big Springs Campground
A quiet Forest Service campground nestled in the Umatilla National Forest south of Peola. The site features roughly ten rustic campsites situated among pine trees, complete with a vault toilet and access to a natural spring fountain.
Brush Ridge Road Dispersed
Brush Ridge offers dispersed camping corridors along scenic forested ridges within the Umatilla National Forest. Accessible via gravel roads, this remote area provides peaceful and quiet sites suitable for various rig types.
Brushy Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Brushy Road within the Umatilla National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested sites on native dirt roads suitable for various rig sizes.
Clearwater Big House
This historic three-room cabin was built in the late 1920s by a forest ranger and expanded by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Located in the scenic Umatilla National Forest, it serves as a fully developed rental facility that offers a rustic mountain chalet experience. It features nearby access to hiking and equestrian trails leading into the Tucannon River Drainage.
Clearwater Lookout Cabin
This historic single-story wooden cabin, constructed in the mid-1930s, is nestled at the base of the historic Clearwater Lookout tower. Located deep within the national forest, the cabin offers a tranquil retreat with adjacent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the surrounding woodlands.
Clover Spring Trailhead
This rustic trailhead access point near Clover Spring provides quiet camping opportunities surrounded by the deep pine forests of the Umatilla National Forest.
Dead Horse Camp
A rustic, dispersed camping area nestled along the scenic Panjab Creek in Umatilla National Forest. Shaded by mature pines, this spot offers a peaceful wilderness experience with easy stream access, making it highly attractive for self-contained campers.
Dunlap Spring Dispersed Camping
This quiet dispersed site in the Umatilla National Forest sits near Dunlap Spring under a canopy of ponderosa pine and mixed conifers.
Forest Boundary Campground
This peaceful National Forest campground provides quiet, designated campsites along the edge of the wilderness.
Forest Spur (FR 24935886) Dispersed
A secluded Forest Service spur offering dispersed camping options within the scenic Umatilla National Forest.
Forest Spur
A secluded dispersed camping option located along a quiet forest spur in the Umatilla National Forest, offering standard primitive camping in a peaceful pine setting.
Garfield County Fairgrounds
A quiet and clean county-run campground located at the local fairgrounds, offering 12 serviced sites with water and electricity, along with access to hot showers and a farming museum.
Government Trail Ridge
A scenic corridor along Government Trail Ridge in the Umatilla National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along the main ridge road and adjacent quiet forest spurs.
Hernando's Hideaway
A rustic dispersed camping corridor along an Umatilla National Forest road, offering a peaceful wooded setting.
Lost Point Road Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lost Point Road and its adjoining forest spurs within the Umatilla National Forest. The area offers secluded spots nestled in deep pine woods near the scenic Lost Point overlook.
Lower Abels Point Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Lower Abels Point Road and adjoining spurs within the Umatilla National Forest. The corridor offers rustic sites under the forest canopy, suitable for those seeking a quiet off-grid experience. Nearby trailheads and natural features like Abels Point are easily reachable from the road.
Lower Horse Pasture Ridge Dispersed
A quiet, rustic corridor offering dispersed camping along the ridge in the Umatilla National Forest. Native surface roads wind through the wooded landscape, providing secluded spots with standard forest access.
Maloney Mountain Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Maloney Mountain Road offers numerous quiet dispersed campsites situated in the Umatilla National Forest. The dirt and gravel spur roads provide excellent privacy among the pines, suitable for self-contained rigs during dry conditions.
Misery Campground
A quiet, remote, and primitive U.S. Forest Service campground situated in the Blue Mountains of the Umatilla National Forest, offering a rustic experience near scenic hiking trails.
Misery-Diamond Peak Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt and gravel corridor within the Umatilla National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping options close to Mount Misery. Access is best suited for high-clearance rigs during dry summer months.
New Abels Stock Pasture
A scenic forest service road offering dispersed camping options in a peaceful wooded setting within the Umatilla National Forest. The gravel access road is well-maintained and suitable for most rigs during the warmer months.
Original Hogback Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt forest road in the Umatilla National Forest.
Panjab Campground
A primitive developed campground located next to Panjab Creek within Umatilla National Forest. Positioned immediately adjacent to the Panjab Trailhead, this spot serves as an ideal basecamp for hikers and backpackers heading into the surrounding backcountry.
Pinkham Butte / Bracken Ridge
A scenic forest road corridor providing dispersed camping options along the ridges of the Umatilla National Forest. The native material dirt and gravel routes offer secluded clearings with quiet forest surroundings.
Pomeroy City Park & Fairgrounds
A quiet municipal green space in the small town of Pomeroy, offering overnight parking options near the city park and fairgrounds. The area features shade trees, picnic tables, and a seasonal swimming pool, with restrooms available during the day.
Pomeroy District, Umatilla National Forest
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Pomeroy Grouse Forest Road
This dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the scenic Umatilla National Forest near Pomeroy. It is generally accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Sheephead Spring Backcountry Site
A secluded hike-in campsite located near Sheephead Spring in a dense forested pocket of the Blue Mountains.
Snake River Road Dispersed
A quiet gravel pullout area along the Snake River south of Pomeroy, offering basic flat space for self-contained rigs.
Sourdough Gulch
A primitive dispersed camping corridor located along Sourdough Gulch Road in the scenic timberlands of Umatilla National Forest.
South Boundary Rock Pit
Quiet dispersed camping options located along the South Boundary road corridor in Umatilla National Forest.
South Tucannon Wilderness Campsite
A primitive backcountry campsite situated near South Tucannon Spring in the Umatilla National Forest.
Spruce Spring Campground
A peaceful, primitive Forest Service campground located deep within the scenic Umatilla National Forest, offering a remote wooded setting with nearby natural springs and hiking trails. It is an ideal getaway for campers seeking basic facilities and a quiet mountain atmosphere.
Stentz Spring Dispersed Camping Area
A quiet network of national forest spurs situated in the Umatilla National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along native dirt and gravel roads.
Stevens Ridge Dispersed Camping
This scenic ridge route offers excellent dispersed camping corridors within the Umatilla National Forest. The dirt and gravel road has an improved native surface, making it highly accessible to a variety of vehicles.
Stevens Seed Orchard Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along Stevens Seed Orchard Road in the Umatilla National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities with a dirt road surface suitable for most vehicle types.
Teal Spring Campground
Teal Spring Campground is a quiet, remote camping option in the Umatilla National Forest, offering basic facilities nestled among scenic pine forests. Accessible via gravel forest roads, this first-come, first-served campground is suitable for standard vehicles and smaller RVs during the dry season. Campers can enjoy nearby spring areas and hiking trails, with standard U.S. Forest Service stay limits in effect.
Tucannon Campground (USFS)
Tucannon Campground is a quiet, primitive USFS campground located along Hixon Canyon in the Umatilla National Forest. Accessible via a well-paved road, this scenic spot offers basic, first-come, first-served campsites. Pit toilets are available on-site, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash.
Tucannon Guard Station
The historic Tucannon Guard Station is a two-story wood frame cabin built in 1909, offering a comfortable retreat along the Tucannon River in the Umatilla National Forest. It features modern indoor amenities including electricity, flush toilets, and a shower, making it an excellent base for nearby wilderness hiking and stream fishing.
Tucannon River Campgrounds
A series of nine separate developed campground areas situated along the west side of Forest Road 100 near the Tucannon River. These sites provide a scenic and peaceful wooded setting with level camping areas and established pit toilets.
Tucannon River Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running parallel to the Tucannon River within the Umatilla National Forest. Numerous pull-offs and flat clearings along the gravel road provide quiet camping opportunities amidst mature pine trees. It offers quick access to the river and nearby trailheads.
Umatilla Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic timber of Umatilla National Forest. It is situated in a peaceful setting a short distance from the Lost Point and Elk Point viewpoints.
Umatilla Forest Spurs & Rock Pit Loop
A quiet network of dirt and gravel forest spurs situated in the scenic Umatilla National Forest near Pomeroy. The zone features secluded dispersed camping options surrounded by dense pine forest, offering an excellent primitive camping experience with convenient access to nearby trailheads and springs.
Umatilla Forest Spurs Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along native dirt forest spurs in the Umatilla National Forest. These roads provide secluded, forested pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and small-to-midsize rigs. The area is subject to seasonal access restrictions, allowing motorized travel and overnight stays during the summer and autumn months.
Umatilla National Forest Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping area nestled within the scenic pine forests of the Umatilla National Forest near Teal Spring.
Upper Cook Ridge Road
A quiet dirt corridor running through the northern reaches of the Umatilla National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native surface pullouts.
Vic's Camp Dispersed Area
An inviting forested dispersed camping area set within the Umatilla National Forest. It serves as a quiet basecamp for exploring the scenic Tucannon Trailhead and nearby natural springs.
Wenaha Breaks Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along the gravel corridor of Wenaha Breaks within the Umatilla National Forest. This remote area provides quiet, forested surroundings accessible to most vehicle types.
West Cougar Ridge Road
West Cougar Ridge Road is a primitive corridor within the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. It offers scenic dispersed camping options along a native-dirt surface winding through pine-covered ridges, accessible seasonally from spring through autumn.
Wickiup Campground
Wickiup Campground is a quiet, rustic USFS camp tucked into a shady pine forest near Wickiup Spring.
Willow Spring Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Willow Spring Road in the Umatilla National Forest. This area offers standard primitive camping sites nestled within a pine forest, accessed by gravel and native dirt spurs. It is highly peaceful, remote, and suitable for those seeking a quiet forest escape near local trailheads.
Willow Spring Rock Pit
A primitive dispersed camping area located along a forest spur road in the Umatilla National Forest, offering a quiet, wooded setting ideal for self-contained rigs during the seasonal open period.