Dispersed Camping in Kitsap County, Washington
Showing 77 locations in Kitsap County.
10-Mile Camp
Located along the Duckabush Trail, 10-Mile Camp offers a remote backcountry camping experience deep within the Olympic wilderness.
Access to 043 Com Site Dispersed
This gravel forest road provides access to dispersed camping corridors within the Olympic National Forest near Buck Mountain. The route is generally accessible to passenger vehicles looking for a quiet wooded pull-off.
Bainbridge Island Urban Stealth Zone
This roadside gravel pull-off along Miller Road NE provides a level parking area but is highly exposed to local traffic. Because municipal codes prohibit overnight parking on city streets, overnight stays here are subject to strict enforcement.
Bark Shanty Camp
A primitive, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Lower Big Quilcene Trail, nestled in the dense forest of the Olympic National Forest.
Big Quilcene Dam Access Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Forest Road 2700-040 near the Olympic National Forest offers multiple dispersed camping options. Travelers can choose between convenient roadside pullouts or more secluded, rough spurs heading down toward the Big Quilcene River. The main gravel road is well-graded, though high-clearance or 4WD vehicles are recommended when attempting the steep and muddy tracks leading to the riverside spots. Standard Forest Service dispersed camping rules apply throughout this beautiful, wooded area.
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Blake Island State Park
Blake Island State Park is a premier marine state park situated in Puget Sound, accessible exclusively by private boat or water trailcraft. The park offers standard, primitive, and marine trail campsites, complete with scenic walking trails, restroom facilities, and sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier.
Brothers Base Camp
This primitive hike-in base camp is nestled deep in the Olympic National Forest, serving as an ideal backcountry staging area for climbing The Brothers.
Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward Park
A scenic shoreline campsite along the Cascadia Marine Trail in Fort Ward Park, designated exclusively for campers arriving by human-powered watercraft.
Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Port of Brownsville
A developed marine trail campsite located at the Port of Brownsville, offering amenities like restrooms and showers primarily for human-powered boaters.
Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Triton Cove
This Cascadia Marine Trail campsite is located within Triton Cove State Park and is reserved strictly for boat-in or kayak-in campers arriving via human-powered watercraft.
Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Wingehaven
An official Cascadia Marine Trail site located at Wingehaven Park on Vashon Island. Accessible only by human-powered beachable watercraft (kayaks, canoes) or walk-in access.
Clearwater Casino Resort RV Park
A developed resort RV park offering paved parking spaces with hookups adjacent to the Clearwater Casino.
Collins Campground
A quiet, well-maintained Olympic National Forest campground situated along the banks of the scenic Duckabush River. The campground features shaded, wooded sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, with vault toilets available on-site. It offers an excellent basecamp for hiking nearby trails, with the soothing sound of the river audible throughout the loop.
Cove RV Park & Country Store
A welcoming, year-round private RV park and country store located near the water. It features on-site staff, a local convenience store, and essential services for tent and RV travelers.
Dosewallips Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along the Dosewallips River in the Olympic National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping with gravel access suitable for most rigs.
Dosewallips State Park
Dosewallips State Park is a spacious, year-round state park offering grassy sites situated along the Hood Canal and Dosewallips River. It accommodates both tent campers and large RVs, offering amenities like utility hookups and hot showers. The park is scenic but can experience occasional distant traffic noise due to its accessibility. An entry pass is required, and camping fees apply for overnight stays.
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Dosewallips Stock Camp
A primitive camp tailored for equestrian and walk-in visitors, accessible via the washed-out portion of the Dosewallips River corridor.
Duckabush Collins Campground Road
A scenic forest corridor along the Duckabush River in the Olympic National Forest, offering dispersed camping access on improved native dirt roads. Standard passenger vehicles can easily reach these sites, though larger motorhomes should exercise caution on the gravel turns.
Duckabush Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping areas along Duckabush River Road (Forest Road 2510) and its adjacent spurs. Positioned within the Hood Canal District of the Olympic National Forest, these sites offer lush forest surroundings near the Duckabush River.
Duckabush Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic gravel corridor along Duckabush Road within the Olympic National Forest, providing access to the historic Interrorem Cabin and the Ranger Hole Trailhead. Dispersed camping is permitted along sections of the forest road, offering quiet pullouts in a deep maple and pine forest setting.
Duckabush Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along the unpaved upper portion of Duckabush Road, situated just past the developed Collins Campground within the Olympic National Forest. This area offers primitive pull-offs close to the river, surrounded by dense pine forest.
Duckabush Trail Dispersed Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nested along the Duckabush Trail access road, located just past Collins Campground. The area features a spacious, flat gravel and grass turnaround loop originally designed for horse trailers, which provides excellent space for larger rigs and trailers.
Falls View Campground
A scenic developed campground situated high above the Big Quilcene River canyon, surrounded by towering conifers and wild rhododendrons. It features two distinct loops: the right loop offers pull-through spaces accommodating larger rigs and trailers up to 35 feet, while the left loop is suited for vans, small campers, and tents. An on-site trail provides immediate access to a scenic waterfall and canyon view.
Fay Bainbridge Park Campground
A scenic waterfront park on the northern tip of Bainbridge Island, offering views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline. The campground features electric and water hookups for RVs, beachside tent campsites, and walk-in kayak sites, along with restrooms and hot showers. Access is via a paved road with a steep entrance hill that requires careful navigation. Note that vehicle camping is not permitted in designated tent-only sites.
Five Mile Camp
A scenic backcountry campsite nestled along the Duckabush River, accessible only by hiking the trail past Big Hump.
Forest Road 2730-300 Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 2730-300 in the Olympic National Forest, located just off Highway 101. Standard Forest Service rules apply, providing a convenient dry camping option close to town.
Forest Spur (Olympic National Forest)
This National Forest spur road provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Olympic National Forest. The native dirt road is improved and generally accessible to standard passenger vehicles.
Forest Spur 7517280f Dispersed Camping
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping spurs nestled in the deep woods of Olympic National Forest near the Dosewallips River. This quiet area offers primitive, natural spots suitable for self-contained campers seeking privacy in a wilderness setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This quiet Forest Service spur in the Olympic National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along an improved native-surface road. It provides standard forest pull-offs close to wilderness trailheads.
Forest Spur Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on an Olympic National Forest spur road, offering natural surroundings on an improved native-material surface.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet, native-material spur road located in the Olympic National Forest. It offers primitive dispersed camping suitable for passenger vehicles and moderate-sized rigs.
Forest Spur
A secluded native-material forest spur in the Olympic National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping sites among dense timber.
Forest Spur
A secluded forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Olympic National Forest near Murhut Falls.
Green Mountain Horse Camp
This developed equestrian campground in Green Mountain State Forest offers shaded designated sites and trailhead access to surrounding multi-use trails.
Hamma Hamma Cabin
A historic guard station built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, offering private reserved stays in a tranquil forest setting near the Living Legacy Trail and surrounding wilderness.
Hamma Hamma Campground
Hamma Hamma Campground is a peaceful, paved Forest Service destination nestled along the scenic Hamma Hamma River. Shaded by a dense canopy of conifers and hardwoods, it offers 15 first-come, first-served campsites suitable for tents and smaller rigs up to 21 feet. The Living Legacy Trail begins directly from the campground, providing a short, accessible hike with river views. Note that there is no potable water on-site, and campsite registration fees must be paid electronically at the neighboring Lena Creek Campground.
Hamma Hamma Road Dispersed
A scenic road corridor in the Olympic National Forest running along the Hamma Hamma River basin. The area offers numerous pullouts and a large turnaround clearing with views and sounds of a nearby waterfall.
Harper Park Estuary Parking
A scenic coastal pull-off situated adjacent to Harper Park and a quiet saltwater estuary. This location provides beautiful water views and direct access for hand-launching kayaks, but offers very limited parking directly bordering a residential neighborhood.
Herb Beck Marina Campground
A quiet waterfront campground situated next to the Port of Toandos marina. It offers basic campsites with views of the Hood Canal, making it a convenient stop for boaters and campers looking for a peaceful marine setting.
Illahee State Park Campground
An established developed campground set in a lush, wooded environment on Puget Sound. Offering roughly 25 designated campsites, the facility is equipped with modern conveniences including coin-operated hot showers, a dump station, a small sandy beach, and a boat launch. Travelers should plan arrivals carefully, as the access gates close nightly at 6:00 PM.
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Interrorem Cabin
A historic one-story square peeled-log cabin built in 1907 as the first administrative site in the Olympic National Forest. Tucked under majestic Big Leaf Maple trees, this reservable cabin offers a unique lodging experience with basic amenities and immediate access to the Ranger Hole Trail.
Jefferson County Campground
A developed county campground offering 11 open sites with patio covers and picnic tables. Located next to local town services, it is highly convenient but offers minimal privacy. Campfires are prohibited.
Jefferson Repeater Trailhead Area
A peaceful parking footprint and pull-off area situated near the trailhead, surrounded by dense Olympic National Forest greenery.
Jorsted Hamma Hamma Cutover Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor located within the scenic Olympic National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along its gravel shoulders.
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Kitsap Memorial State Park
Kitsap Memorial State Park features a peaceful developed campground set on the scenic shores of the Hood Canal. The park offers tent sites, utility-equipped RV spots with water and 30/50-amp electrical hookups, a group camp, and three dedicated hiker/biker sites. Visitors can enjoy paved loops, clean restroom and shower facilities, and a brief walking path leading down to the water for impressive coastal views. While the RV sites are arranged in an open loop with minimal privacy screening between them, it serves as a highly accessible and convenient basecamp. Utility hookups may occasionally undergo seasonal maintenance.
Lena Creek Campground
Lena Creek Campground is a developed National Forest Service campground located near the Lena Lake trailhead, offering basic amenities in a beautiful forest setting next to the creek.
Lower Big Quilcene Trailhead Road
This forest corridor provides dispersed camping options along the gravel access road leading to the Lower Big Quilcene Trailhead. Tucked into the lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula, the road is accessible to standard passenger vehicles but features a gravel surface with potential washboards.
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Manchester State Park
Situated near Port Orchard along Puget Sound, Manchester State Park offers an established developed campground with a variety of tent, hiker-biker, and RV sites. The campground features a mix of partial hookups with water and electricity, along with pull-through and back-in configurations on mostly level wooded sites. Clean, regularly serviced restrooms include free shower facilities, though hot water may be restricted to daytime hours. Its proximity to the beach and day-use areas makes it highly popular, especially during the summer.
Mount Crag Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along the forest roads leading up toward Mount Crag in the Olympic National Forest. Campers can find pullouts surrounded by lush Pacific Northwest greenery within a short distance of hiking trailheads.
Mount Walker Area Forest Roads
Scenic forest spurs and pull-offs located in the Olympic National Forest near the Mount Walker Trailhead. The area offers quiet, wooded dispersed camping spots along gravel roads within a short distance of hiking and scenic views. Access is via somewhat narrow gravel forestry roads which may have washboard sections but remain accessible to standard passenger vehicles and low-profile campervans.
NW Stavis Bay Road Corridor
A narrow, dead-end rural road corridor located south of Scenic Beach. While overnight stays have historically been attempted on road shoulders, adjacent private timberlands have active trespassing restrictions and local residents actively discourage camping, leading to potential friction.
Olympic Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service spur road in the Olympic National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Conveniently located near the Lena Lake Trailhead, this area provides quiet gravel pullouts surrounded by dense forest scenery.
Olympic Forest Spur Dispersed
This scenic corridor along a well-maintained forest spur in Olympic National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The road is accessible to passenger vehicles and provides spacious pull-offs suitable for larger rigs, boasting pleasant views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Olympic Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic forest spur providing dispersed camping opportunities within the Olympic National Forest. The road features an improved native material surface accessible to most passenger vehicles.
Olympic Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet forest spur in the Olympic National Forest near Seabeck. The dirt road is accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, offering a secluded wooded retreat.
Olympic Forest Spur
This forest spur in the Olympic National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road, offering a peaceful wooded setting with straightforward access for standard passenger vehicles.
Olympic Forest Spur Road
Secluded dispersed camping area located along a forest spur in the Olympic National Forest. This area offers quiet settings amongst the dense Olympic pine forests, accessible by passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Olympic National Forest Dispersed Spurs
A collection of gravel and dirt Forest Service spurs offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Olympic National Forest. These roads provide access to secluded wooded areas suitable for smaller rigs and standard passenger vehicles.
Olympic National Forest Spur
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest spur in the Olympic National Forest near Webb Mountain.
Planet Fitness - Tracyton
A paved parking lot off Olympus Drive Northeast, suitable for standard campervans seeking a quick overnight stay while maintaining a low profile.
Port Orchard Commuter Transit Parking
A paved commuter park-and-ride lot in Port Orchard, suitable for a quick, low-profile overnight stay. This location offers level paved parking but experiences significant early morning commuter traffic and activity.
Salsbury Point Park CMT Site
This is a Cascadian Marine Trail campsite located within Salsbury Point County Park, strictly reserved for visitors arriving by human-powered watercraft.
Scenic Beach State Park
A beautifully maintained state park campground nestled in thick coastal woods. Over fifty designated campsites offer exceptional privacy under a dense forest canopy, with easy access to a rocky beach, clean restrooms, and hot showers. Ideal for smaller rigs, campervans, and tent camping.
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Seal Rock Campground
A heavily wooded Forest Service campground situated right along the scenic Hood Canal waterfront. The area features private, tree-lined sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Visitors can access a rocky beach area where seals and bald eagles are occasionally observed, though the water is generally not recommended for swimming due to sharp oysters. On-site amenities include flush toilets and potable water, though there are no hookups or showers. Traffic noise from the nearby highway is audible, particularly at night.
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
This casino resort offers dedicated RV hookup spaces alongside designated oversize parking options for self-contained rigs. Guests have access to resort facilities, though hookup layouts may require longer utility hoses.
The Point Casino RV Parking
A dedicated RV parking area adjacent to the resort and hotel complex, providing marked gravel and grass spots equipped with power and water hookups.
Tracyton Urban Stealth Parking
A quiet urban street parking option situated in a residential neighborhood of Tracyton. This location serves as an alternative when commercial overnight options in the area are unavailable.
Two Mile Camp
Two Mile Camp is a peaceful hike-in backcountry campsite situated in the lush forest along the Duckabush Trail in the Olympic National Forest.
Upper Big Quilcene Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor in the Olympic National Forest provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities along the approach to the Upper Big Quilcene trailhead. Sites are carved into dense evergreen forest with scenic mountain surroundings.
Urban Stealth Parking (Tracyton)
This commercial corridor off Olympus Drive Northeast offers highly exposed, paved parking options close to local amenities. Heavy traffic noise and sloped parking areas in parts of the commercial plazas make this area less than ideal for overnight stays.
Vashon North-End Park and Ride
Paved commuter parking areas located near the Vashon Island north end ferry terminal. The facility offers two distinct tiers of parking with designated stay limits.