Dispersed Camping in Spokane County, Washington
Showing 50 locations in Spokane County.
Anytime Fitness Airway Heights
Paved parking lot of the Anytime Fitness in Airway Heights, offering a potential quick overnight stop for low-profile vehicles.
Anytime Fitness
This Anytime Fitness parking lot in Liberty Lake provides a paved option for low-profile, short-term overnight stealth stays, conveniently located near local services and Interstate 90.
Anytime Fitness
This paved parking lot at Anytime Fitness offers a suburban parking option for a quick overnight stay near Spokane.
Anytime Fitness Millwood
A paved parking lot for Anytime Fitness in Millwood, where overnight stays are subject to private property rules and best suited for low-profile vehicles.
Bald Knob Campground - Mount Spokane State Park
Located high on the slopes of Mount Spokane, this state park campground offers peaceful developed camping among the pines with quick access to hiking trails and scenic mountain viewpoints.
Boyer Ridge Road Dispersed
Forested road corridor traversing Boyer Ridge in the Colville National Forest. The dirt road provides dispersed camping sites along the route.
Cabela's - Otis Orchards
A spacious and well-maintained commercial parking lot offering designated flat parking spots for overnight visitors. Guests are requested to register their vehicle details inside the store.
Camping World - Good Sam Members Only
This commercial parking lot offers overnight stays specifically for Good Sam members. The paved lot features several large pull-through spaces, an on-site dump station, and a single first-come, first-served electrical hookup.
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Dispersed camping option on a standard dirt road spur in the southern section of the forest. Surrounded by mixed pine trees with easy access from local roads.
Country Homes Casino Parking
This paved casino parking lot offers potential short-term parking, but overnight stays should be verified with management beforehand.
Dragoon Creek Campground
A spacious state-managed campground nestled along Dragoon Creek, offering shaded sites spread out under tall pine trees.
Fishtrap Lake Recreational Area BLM
This BLM recreational area offers several wide dirt pull-offs along Jack Brown Road North. The terrain is scenic with grasslands and rolling hills, though trees are sparse. Perfect for a quick overnight stay when traveling on the interstate, but you will hear occasional passing trains.
Fishtrap Road East Dispersed
Spacious dispersed camping areas situated along Fishtrap Road East within the Fishtrap Lake Recreation Area. This Bureau of Land Management corridor offers quiet, well-spaced sites, campfire rings, and a clean pit toilet, with a short walk down to the lake.
Flying J Travel Center Spokane
A paved commercial travel plaza offering convenient overnight parking for standard and large-sized rigs near Spokane. Ideal for a transit stopover with immediate access to highway services, food, and fuel.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor branching within the Colville National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Hog Lake BLM West of Spokane
An expansive BLM area located near the basalt cliffs of Hog Lake. The access road features dozens of flat, dirt-and-gravel pullouts offering stunning views of the surrounding canyon. While the road to the actual water's edge has a seasonal gate restricting vehicle access, the bluffs remain a beautiful place to camp.
Kaniksu Ranch (Nudist Resort)
An expansive clothing-optional resort offering a peaceful forest setting with extensive amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and hiking trails.
KOA Spokane
A developed, privately owned RV campground located near Liberty Lake. This facility offers full hookup sites, laundry facilities, and standard amenities, but is situated very close to active railroad tracks resulting in frequent, loud train noise throughout the night.
Lake Spokane North Shore Hike-In Campsites
A cohesive group of primitive, hike-in or boat-in campsites along the scenic northern shore of Lake Spokane within Riverside State Park. These sites provide a peaceful backcountry experience along the water, surrounded by ponderosa pines, but require physical effort to access since there is no direct road access.
Liberty Lake County Park Group Camp
This designated county park group camp along South Idaho Road offers scenic, forested campsites near hiking trails and requires reservations through Spokane County.
Liberty Lake Regional Park
Liberty Lake Regional Park is a scenic developed campground managed by Spokane County. It features electric and water hookups, modern showers, clean restrooms, a dishwashing area, and access to local hiking trails.
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Muley Canyon Boat-In Campground
This primitive boat-in campsite offers secluded camping in Muley Canyon, accessible only from the waters of Lake Spokane.
Mullen Hill Road Area
A suburban roadside pull-off near Spokane. The surrounding environment is highly residential and closely borders heavily marked private property.
North Ralph Street Industrial Stealth
Located in an industrial corridor on North Ralph Street, this area offers basic paved street parking suitable for a quick overnight stop in low-profile vehicles. The surroundings are highly industrial, characterized by overnight warehouse activity, nearby trains, and frequent traffic noise.
North Shore Campsite #1
A primitive hike-in or boat-in campsite located on the northern shore of Lake Spokane within Riverside State Park. Accessible via trail or water, this secluded site offers scenic views of the pine-fringed reservoir.
North Shore Campsite #2
A secluded hike-in or boat-in primitive campsite on the northern shore of Lake Spokane. It offers quiet shoreline camping under a canopy of ponderosa pines.
North Shore Campsite #3
A primitive campsite located on the northern shore of Lake Spokane, accessible only by hiking trail or boat. Ideal for a quiet, car-free overnight stay.
Northern Quest Casino
A large, level asphalt parking lot at the resort casino allowing free overnight stays. Parking is designated along the southern and southwestern edges behind the theater. The lot is well-lit and secure, located within walking distance of dining, entertainment, and 24-hour facilities. Nearby services include a fuel station with water and a dump station. Traffic and venue events can occasionally cause noise or congestion.
Peaceful Pines RV Park
An established private RV park offering both tent and RV sites near Cheney, featuring standard hookups, laundry facilities, and hot showers. Its primary drawback is its extreme proximity to an active railway line with highly frequent train traffic.
Pend Oreille County Park
A quiet county park set deep within a mature pine forest off Highway 2, offering simple campsites, clean pit toilets, seasonal potable water, and fire rings. The park is highly popular for its access to hiking and equestrian trails, and operates a strict seasonal closure with gates locked overnight.
Planet Fitness - Spokane North
A paved commercial parking lot belonging to Planet Fitness. The site is a common option for members seeking a quick overnight stay and access to gym facilities. Due to its urban location, expect standard traffic noise and active foot traffic.
Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher Campground
Situated along the scenic Spokane River, this developed state park campground features spacious, forested campsites equipped with electric and water hookups. It provides access to the park's suspension bridge, trails, and unique Bowl and Pitcher rock formations. Modern amenities like heated restrooms, showers, and a dump station are available, though winter operations are scaled back. Reservations are recommended during peak summer seasons, though select sites remain available for year-round winter use.
Riverside State Park - Nine Mile Campsites
A scenic cluster of numbered campsites nestled within Riverside State Park near the Nine Mile Falls area. This location offers close proximity to the Spokane River, shaded pine forests, and excellent trail access, but requires park permits and reservations.
Riverside State Park - Wilbur Trailhead
A scenic day-use trailhead parking area located along the Spokane River at the end of North Riverside Park Drive. While the location provides direct access to extensive hiking, running, and biking trails, Washington State Park regulations strictly prohibit overnight camping and vehicle habitation outside of designated campgrounds.
Riverside State Park Campground
Located along the scenic Spokane River, Riverside State Park offers developed camping with excellent access to hiking, biking, and freshwater recreation. The park features unique basalt rock formations, suspension bridges, and forested campsites.
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Rosalia RV & City Park
A local municipal park offering both standard RV hookup sites and a designated shaded tent camping area. The facility features restrooms with hot showers, level gravel spaces for larger vehicles, and grassy lawn options under shade trees.
Ruby's Resort on Silver Lake
A small, privately owned lakeside resort on Silver Lake offering RV sites, tent camping, a swim area, and boat rentals. The hosts are highly accommodating, making it a friendly and functional base close to Medical Lake and Spokane.
South Shore Hike-In/Bike-In Campsite
This is a primitive hike-in and bike-in campsite located along the south shore trail of Lake Spokane within Riverside State Park.
Spokane County Fairgrounds Campground
An urban campground at the Spokane County Fairgrounds offering flat parking spaces with water and electricity hookups. Access is easiest via Broadway Avenue rather than Havana Street.
Spokane Downtown Street Parking
Urban street parking along West Gardner Avenue and surrounding blocks near downtown Spokane. While convenient, municipal regulations restrict overnight habitation on city streets. Users should remain self-contained, keep a low profile, and arrive late and leave early.
Spokane Tribe Casino Overnight Parking
Spacious paved parking lot at the Spokane Tribe Casino offering free overnight parking for up to 48 hours. RVs and trailers must check in at the security desk inside the main entrance to obtain a free oversize vehicle permit hang tag. The lot is well-lit and regularly patrolled by security, making it a safe and convenient stopover.
Urban Stealth Parking (Airway Heights)
Industrial and vacant streets around West Flight Drive in Airway Heights. While some street parking exists near commercial properties, local municipal codes restrict vehicle habitation on city streets.
Urban Stealth Parking (East Spokane)
This zone covers residential and street parking options in East Spokane. While some low-profile rigs have stayed overnight unnoticed in Summer 2023, street-side camping is strictly governed by municipal code.
Urban Stealth Parking (Millwood)
This urban street parking area along East Knox Avenue is adjacent to a local park in Millwood. Quiet, overnight stays have been completed by low-profile vans, but vehicles remain highly visible to neighborhood traffic.
Urban Street Parking (West Main Ave)
On-street parking along West Main Avenue near local businesses and residential areas. Overnight stays in this municipal area are subject to city-wide parking and camping restrictions.
Walmart Supercenter - Otis Orchards
A large, well-lit retail parking lot providing designated areas for RVs and trailers. A maximum 24-hour parking policy is officially posted and enforced.
Willow Bay Campground
A scenic lakeside developed campground offering both hookup and dry camping sites directly on the water. The facility features older but well-maintained amenities and a friendly staff, with easy access for all rig sizes.