Dispersed Camping in Klickitat County, Washington
Showing 113 locations in Klickitat County.
Adams Fork Campground
A developed Forest Service campground set along the Adams Creek Fork of the Cispus River within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Surrounded by tall conifers, the campground is ideal for trout fishing and features direct access to the 50-mile multi-use Valley Trail network. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the Mount St. Helens area.
Atkisson Group Camp
A scenic group campground situated west of Mt. Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Surrounded by flat, forested terrain, it offers a large paved parking area with a covered picnic shelter, group fire ring, and vault toilets. Note that campers must bring their own drinking water.
Avalanche Valley Camp
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated on the scenic alpine slopes of Mount Adams within the wilderness.
Avery Recreation Area Camping
A scenic waterfront camping area situated directly along the Columbia River. It offers excellent views of Mount Hood and includes convenient amenities like a boat ramp, picnic tables, and vault toilets. However, the spot sits immediately adjacent to active railroad tracks, resulting in frequent and very loud train horns throughout the night.
Baby Shoe Rock Pit
A spacious dispersed camping area situated in a former aggregate quarry within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The site provides a large, level gravel footprint that makes parking and maneuvering straightforward, offering a convenient stopover near Council Lake.
Bates Mototel
A unique, private hospitality space hosted by Mosko Moto on private property, specifically designed for adventure motorcyclists, cyclists, and small overlanding rigs. It features a welcoming communal atmosphere with an outdoor kitchen, simple shower, and cozy lounge area, but requires a reservation at least 48 hours in advance.
Beaver Sale Road Dispersed Area
A network of quiet forest service roads and spurs located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near White Salmon. The area offers heavily forested dispersed camping options along native material and gravel surfaces. It provides a peaceful setting with easy access to nearby hiking trails like Trail Peak.
Bird Creek Campground
Located in the Mount Adams Recreation Area on the Yakama Reservation, this developed campground offers scenic forested sites adjacent to Bird Creek. Access is via the rough BIA Road 285, which requires slow driving and is best suited for high-clearance vehicles.
Bird Creek Meadows Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mount Adams. The gravel and dirt road is generally well-maintained and accessible by passenger cars, though heavy winter snow blocks access outside of the summer and fall seasons. Campers can find multiple pull-offs with beautiful pine forest surroundings and proximity to trailheads.
Bird Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the shores of Bird Lake, offering views of Mount Adams. This area is managed by the Yakama Nation and requires a tribal recreation permit.
Bridge RV and Campground
An RV park and campground situated right along Hearn Drive on the north side of the Columbia River, featuring full hookups, clean restrooms, and coin-operated showers.
Brooks Memorial State Park
A peaceful state park campground situated along the Bowman Creek valley near Goldendale, WA. It features wooded RV and tent sites with full hookups available, though some sites may require extra leveling. There is convenient access to hiking trails and some distant, minor highway noise from US-97.
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Canyon Creek Campground
Canyon Creek Campground is a primitive state-managed campground nestled in a wooded canyon north of Goldendale.
Cascade Backcountry Campsite
A remote hike-in campsite situated near Cascade Peak within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Cascade Mountain Backcountry Area
A remote and scenic backcountry area in Gifford Pinchot National Forest offering isolated hike-in campsites.
Cat Creek Campground
Cat Creek Campground is a developed USFS campground situated within the scenic Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It serves as a quiet rustic basecamp surrounded by dense forest canopy, offering close proximity to nearby trailheads and Green Mountain.
Celilo Park
A scenic park with a boat ramp situated directly on the banks of the Columbia River. Ideal for self-contained vehicles, the large parking area offers level spots and panoramic river views, though active nearby railroad tracks bring frequent train horns throughout the night.
Chain of Lakes Campground
A primitive, tranquil campground nestled in a heavily forested setting alongside the water. The area offers several flat campsites with quick access to the adjacent Chain of Lakes Trailhead. Access requires navigating a rough dirt road, making it best suited for smaller rigs or vehicles with higher clearance.
Chain of Lakes Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Chain of Lakes Road within Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This scenic, wooded drive offers multiple rustic pull-offs near local creeks and trailheads.
Chambers Lake Campground
A quiet, shaded developed campground situated right next to the scenic, marshy shores of Chambers Lake. The site features roughly eight individual campsites and provides direct access to nearby hiking and ATV trail systems.
Cispus Flats Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing spacious sites suitable for various rigs along the gravel road corridor.
Cody Horse Camp
Cody Horse Camp is an equestrian-focused campground situated in a shaded, wooded area within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near the Orr Creek drainage. Accessible via Wesley Creek Road, the camp offers convenient trail access and basic amenities for horse campers in a serene forest environment. The access road is native dirt but is well-suited for passenger vehicles and trailers.
Cold Springs Campground
A rustic campground located at the main trailhead for the Mount Adams South Climb route. Nestled in a subalpine forest, it serves as a busy base camp for mountaineers and hikers. The site offers basic amenities like vault toilets but has no potable water or trash service. Due to its popularity as a trailhead, parking can be highly congested during the summer climbing season.
Columbia Hills State Park - Horsethief Lake Campground
A scenic Washington State Park campground situated right on Horsethief Lake. This popular destination offers swimming, boating, hot showers, flush toilets, and electric RV hookups. Visitors can explore nearby trails and historical petroglyphs.
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Council Lake Campground
A rustic lakeside campground nestled along the shores of Council Lake, offering quiet sites beneath a dense forest canopy.
Dallesport Side Street Parking
Wide side street options in the Dallesport area, suitable for overnight parking for various rig sizes. Expect moderate traffic during business hours.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area Campground
Deschutes River State Recreation Area offers scenic riverside camping near the mouth of the Deschutes River. The park features developed RV sites with water and electricity, dedicated tent camping areas, and a spacious grassy field. While the location provides excellent access for fishing and hiking, visitors should expect moderate train and highway noise due to the proximity of transportation corridors. Camping is limited to designated sites, and reservations are highly recommended during the popular summer season.
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Divide Camp Backcountry Site
A primitive wilderness camping spot located just off the trail near the main Divide Camp area.
Divide Camp
This is a well-established backcountry camp located along the Divide Camp Trail near its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Divide Camp Trail Campsite A
A primitive hike-in campsite situated along the wilderness trail on the western slopes of Mount Adams.
Divide Camp Trail Campsite B
A quiet, trailside backcountry campsite suitable for tents in a subalpine setting.
Divide Camp Trail Campsite C
A primitive backcountry clearing along the trail ideal for backpackers.
End Road Dispersed (Gifford Pinchot NF)
Scenic forest road corridor offering quiet dispersed camping within Gifford Pinchot National Forest, located close to Walupt Creek Falls and Snowgrass Hikers' Trailhead. Highly suitable for those seeking a rustic, natural experience near popular trails.
EZ Trip Goldendale
An active commercial fuel station and truck stop offering a level paved parking area suitable for short overnight rests. Basic services, including snacks and restrooms, are available on-site, though steady highway and engine noise is present throughout the night.
Flutters Meadow Hike-In
A quiet backcountry hike-in campsite situated near Flutters Meadow. Ideal for backpackers seeking deep wilderness seclusion.
Forest Road 2329 Dispersed Area
Dispersed roadside campsites along Forest Road 2329 provide free camping options just outside the developed campground boundary. Set in a quiet pine forest, these sites offer a rugged alternative with minimal development and basic fire rings. Access is via a gravel forest service road that is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Road 2334-015 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 2334-015 in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The area features a handful of level dirt pull-outs offering impressive views of Mount Adams. Access is via gravel forest roads, though heavy seasonal snowpack can block vehicles well into the spring.
Forest Road 768 (Ed-10 768)
A quiet gravel forest road corridor situated within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering pleasant wooded settings for dispersed camping.
Forest Road 8031 Dispersed (Cascade Creek)
Scenic dispersed sites nested along Forest Road 8031 and Cascade Creek near the Mt. Adams Wilderness. The area offers shady clearings beside the water with established fire rings, though access is narrow with limited turnarounds for larger rigs.
Forest Road 8031770 Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping corridor situated along Forest Road 8031770 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering quiet wooded sites.
Forest Road 8810 Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 8810 offers scenic pull-offs with exceptional views of Mount Adams. The main clearing consists of a large, mostly level gravel area that can accommodate multiple vehicles, including larger rigs and caravans. Situated in a tranquil forest setting near the Williams Mine Trailhead, the area is highly quiet and peaceful. However, a nearby marshy area can bring heavy mosquito activity during the warmer summer months.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping along a forest spur in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing quiet wooded spots near Mann Butte and Guler Ice Cave. The terrain is typical pine forest, offering peaceful and rustic camping spots close to local natural attractions.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along a forest spur in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing convenient access to nearby hiking trails.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A secluded forest spur road offering dispersed camping corridors within Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along a gravel Forest Service spur within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering standard remote camping. The road provides basic access for most vehicle types looking for a quiet stay near Eckhart Point.
Forest Spur Road 56910C70
This forest spur road in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers quiet, shaded dispersed camping corridors with reliable gravel access.
Gifford Pinchot Backcountry Campsite
An isolated backcountry campsite nestled deep in the wooded terrain of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Gifford Pinchot Backcountry Site
A primitive, unnamed backcountry camping area located in the dense woods of Klickitat County within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, ideal for hikers seeking solitude.
Gifford Pinchot Backcountry Trails
A collection of primitive hike-in campsites located in the scenic Gifford Pinchot National Forest backcountry. These sites offer exceptional wilderness seclusion and natural beauty, accessible only via foot trails.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Road Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Offers easy roadside pull-offs suitable for travelers looking for a quiet overnight stay surrounded by dense pines.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
This forest road spur within Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a gravel route. The area is surrounded by dense pine forest and is located within driving distance of local attractions like Guler Ice Cave.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
A quiet National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
This peaceful forest spur is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near the Trout Lake Big Tree Interpretive Site. It provides access to dispersed camping options among the dense pine woods on a lightly used secondary route.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
A quiet native-material dirt spur road located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities for various rig types during dry conditions. The area is surrounded by typical pine forest scenery and offers a peaceful natural setting.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
A quiet dirt spur road located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping on native material. This rustic site provides a peaceful forest setting with easy access to nearby mountain trailheads.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
Located near Elk Peak in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this dirt spur road provides excellent opportunities for dispersed camping. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the native dirt surface to access quiet, forested sites.
Goat Ridge Wilderness Campsite
A scenic hike-in wilderness campsite nestled along the Goat Ridge Trail within the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Gotchen Creek Meadow
A scenic meadow area located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mt. Adams, accessible via local trail systems.
Gotchen Guard Station
This historic 1909 guard station, nestled in an aspen grove near the Mt. Adams Wilderness, is available as a rustic cabin rental. It offers a secluded retreat with access to nearby hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.
Green Timber Camp
Green Timber Camp is a primitive backcountry campsite nestled within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Accessible via wilderness trails, this isolated campsite offers a peaceful environment deep in the forest for backpacking enthusiasts.
Guler-Mt Adams County Campground
A developed county park campground located in Trout Lake, offering both electric hookup sites and spacious, wooded dry sites. Amenities include potable water and hot showers for a small fee.
High Camp Backcountry Zone
A high-alpine backcountry camping basin on the northern slopes of Mount Adams, accessible only via hiking trails.
High Camp
An alpine backcountry campsite situated along the Highline Trail on the north flank of Mount Adams, offering pristine walk-in tent sites.
Horseshoe Lake Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground situated along the shores of Horseshoe Lake, offering views of Mount Adams. Ideal for campervans and small trailers, it serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby hiking trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Island Backcountry Site
A primitive hike-in campsite located along the backcountry trails of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Island Camp Campground
A secluded developed campground situated further up BIA Road 285 within the Yakama Nation's Mount Adams Recreation Area. This high-altitude campground provides primitive sites surrounded by alpine forest, offering a quiet base for hiking.
Jacob Williams Winery
A highly scenic winery location overlooking the Columbia River, offering gravel parking pads for self-contained RVs. Overnight stays are arranged in exchange for tasting purchases or direct bookings.
Johnson Creek
A scenic forest road corridor within Gifford Pinchot National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The gravel road is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles during the open season.
Keenes Horse Camp
A rustic developed horse camp and campground situated in Gifford Pinchot National Forest off Forest Road 2329, providing excellent staging and trailhead access to the Mount Adams Wilderness.
Killen Creek Campground
Killen Creek Campground is a developed rustic U.S. Forest Service campground nestled in the high forest of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, serving as a primary trailhead access point for the Mount Adams Wilderness.
Lava Hike-in Campsite
A remote hike-in wilderness campsite situated near Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Leidl North Campground
The northern loop of the Leidl camping area, providing additional developed campsites along the river corridor. It offers similar amenities to the southern portion in a slightly more rustic arrangement.
Leidl South Campground
A quiet, developed campground on the Klickitat River offering excellent access to the water. The sites are spacious, clean, and sit beneath a mature canopy of trees. It provides a peaceful setting with the steady, soothing sound of the river in the background.
LePage Park Campground
LePage Park is a developed campground situated at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers. It features 22 electric hookup sites and 20 primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, and a boat ramp. Visitors should expect close site spacing and potential noise from the nearby highway and rail corridor.
Maryhill Highway Pullouts
This zone comprises large gravel pullouts and disused commercial areas adjacent to the highway near Maryhill. These spots serve as level, easily accessible locations for short-term safety rests, though they feature high exposure to highway and railway noise.
Maryhill State Park
A scenic state park located on the grassy shores of the Columbia River, offering both dry camping and full-hookup sites. The park features robust amenities including flush restrooms, showers, and a boat launch. Moderate noise from the nearby highway and active railway is common, making earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
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Middle Stagman Road (FR N840b) Dispersed
Middle Stagman Road offers dispersed forest camping along a maintained gravel corridor in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This route provides access to nearby wilderness trailheads and is suitable for most passenger cars and moderate-sized rigs.
Mineral Springs Campground
A scenic developed campground situated right along the Klickitat River, surrounded by mature trees. Managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, this site features primitive camping with fire rings, level parking areas, and a vault toilet. It serves as a popular boat launch for local anglers, meaning some daytime traffic is common, but evenings are peaceful and quiet.
Morrison Creek Campground
A primitive, low-use Forest Service campground located near the base of Mount Adams. Following a wildfire in Summer 2013, the surrounding forest lacks shade, though the setting remains highly peaceful. Access via South Climb Road involves traveling over very rough gravel with severe washboard conditions. The campground features clean pit toilets and primitive sites, including a couple situated directly along the creek.
Mount Adams South Spur Climbing Route Backcountry
These high-altitude alpine backcountry campsites are situated along the strenuous Mount Adams South Spur climbing route, offering premier walk-in tent sites for mountaineers.
Mount Adams Wilderness - Divide Camp Trail Area
This backcountry wilderness zone comprises several primitive hike-in campsites along the Divide Camp Trail and Pacific Crest Trail on the western slopes of Mount Adams.
Mutton Creek Campsite
A backcountry hiking campsite located near Mutton Creek along the Pacific Crest Trail.
N543a N Guler Valley Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along National Forest Road N543a within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The corridor features a gravel and crushed aggregate surface that is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and small-to-mid-sized motorhomes. The surrounding area is characterized by pine forest surroundings.
N630 Flattop Viewpoint Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the gravel and dirt roads of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Flattop Mountain. The area offers scenic forest settings and peaceful surroundings suitable for standard passenger vehicles and small-to-midsize rigs.
N717 Depression Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers accessible dispersed camping along a gravel road. It is well-suited for a variety of rig sizes seeking a quiet wooded setting.
N721 Haystack Butte Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Forest Road N721 near Haystack Butte offers dispersed camping opportunities in a dense pine forest setting. Access is via maintained gravel and dirt spurs, providing quiet spots suitable for various rig sizes during the dry season.
N721 Haystack Butte
A peaceful dirt road corridor winding through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing dispersed camping sites amidst dense pine woods near hiking trails.
N839 Gotchen Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities within Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Gotchen Creek. Surrounded by pine forests, the area offers a peaceful wilderness experience with access to nearby hiking and trails.
Natural Bridges Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Gifford Pinchot National Forest roads, offering quiet wooded sites near the Natural Bridges area and Guler Ice Cave. The gravel roads are generally accessible for most passenger vehicles and medium rigs during the warmer months.
Old Headquarters Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping pull-offs in a rugged canyon setting near the Klickitat River.
Orr Creek Road Dispersed
This quiet corridor within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a well-maintained gravel road. It is ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful forest experience with straightforward access.
Orr Creek Sno-Park & Forest Roads
Scenic dispersed camping area in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Standard gravel parking and forest spur roads offer quiet campsites near mountain trailheads during the warmer seasons.
Peach Beach Camp Park
A well-maintained private campground located on the scenic shores of the Columbia River. It features immaculate, recently renovated restrooms, hot showers, and beautifully manicured grass sites shaded by mature trees.
Riley Camp Trailhead
Riley Camp is a quiet trailhead and rustic campground located at the western edge of the Mount Adams Wilderness, offering horse-friendly campsites and trail access.
Riley Creek and Sheep Lake Wilderness Backcountry
This backcountry zone features several primitive hike-in campsites situated along the Riley Creek and Sheep Lake trail systems within the Mount Adams Wilderness.
Rufus Landing
A large gravel recreation area located directly along the scenic Columbia River, offering expansive open space with views of the water and summer windsurfers.
Sinclair Gas Station Gravel Lot
A spacious, level gravel lot situated adjacent to a local gas station. This location offers convenient overnight parking for travelers, particularly those visiting the nearby public observatory.
Soda Springs Campground
A primitive campground located within the Klickitat Wildlife Area along the scenic Soda Springs Road, offering basic sites under oak and pine trees.
South Climb Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor along the South Climb access road in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, providing excellent access to Mount Adams trailhead locations.
South Mouse Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest along South Mouse Creek.
Spring Creek Campground
A rustic developed Forest Service campground located along Keenes Horse Camp Road, offering quiet, shaded camping sites in a dense forest setting near the Mount Adams Wilderness.
Stinson Flat Campground
A scenic, developed state campground located right on the banks of the Klickitat River. It is highly popular as a launch and pull-out point for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and drift boats. The sites are nestled under large shade trees and provide basic riverfront camping.
Takhlakh Lake Campground
Nestled at the base of Mt. Adams in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this highly scenic campground features stunning views of the peak reflecting off the water. It offers 54 unpaved back-in sites under a heavy tree canopy, with access to lakeside loop trails. Facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though drinking water is not provided.
Trout Lake Creek Campground
Trout Lake Creek Campground offers scenic developed camping along Trout Lake Creek within Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The site features 17 designated spots nestled in a lush wooded setting with access to a pit toilet.
Trout Lake Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Trout Lake Creek in Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers access to dispersed camping opportunities along unpaved gravel roads. Located near the Trout Lake Creek Campground, the area provides a quiet, wooded setting suitable for self-contained rigs.
Walupt Lake Campground
Scenic developed campground on the western shore of Walupt Lake, offering excellent views of Mt. Adams. The sites provide good privacy under a dense canopy of hemlock, cedar, and fir trees, with both standard drive-in spaces and walk-in beachfront tent sites.
Walupt Lake Horse Camp Corridor
An equestrian-oriented camping area located in the scenic Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering convenient access to nearby hiking trails and Walupt Lake.
White Salmon River Launch Road Corridor
A scenic corridor along the access road to the White Salmon River launch near BZ Corner. The area is heavily used by kayakers and rafters, offering basic roadside pull-offs in a forested setting close to the water.