Dispersed Camping in Yakima County, Washington
Showing 66 locations in Yakima County.
Ahtanum DNR Campground
A scenic state forest campground located along the Middle Fork Ahtanum Road, offering vault toilets and wooded campsites. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding motorized trails.
Anytime Fitness Toppenish
An Anytime Fitness location along Frontage Road in Toppenish.
Anytime Fitness Yakima
Paved parking lot outside an Anytime Fitness gym facility in West Valley, potentially suitable for a low-profile overnight stay.
Bass Pro Shops - Union Gap
A convenient overnight parking option located in the suburban retail district of Union Gap. Management permits self-contained RVs to park for a single night at the far end of the lot adjacent to the gravel area, provided you obtain permission inside first.
Big Pines Campground
A scenic Bureau of Land Management campground located along the Yakima River Canyon, offering paved level sites nestled against basalt cliffs. Ideal for fishing and river rafting, this clean site features picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, though no water or hookups are available. A railroad runs nearby, causing periodic train noise.
Cascade Camp
Cascade Camp is a developed Forest Service campground situated in the scenic Tieton River canyon. It offers a rustic experience under a heavy pine canopy with vault toilets.
Casino Caribbean Parking
Paved commercial parking lot near the highway in Union Gap. Overnight parking policies are unverified, and visitors should inquire with management before attempting to stay.
Clear Lake Group Site
A secluded developed group campsite perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the North Fork of the Tieton River. Nestled under a dense canopy of towering pine and fir trees between Rimrock and Clear Lakes, this site is ideal for large group gatherings requiring reservations.
Cramer Mountain Dispersed Spot A
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off located in the pine forests near Cramer Mountain.
Cramer Mountain Dispersed Spot B
A secluded clearing in the national forest suitable for primitive camping.
Cramer Mountain Dispersed Spot C
A small roadside pull-out under the tree canopy off the forest road.
Cramer Mountain Dispersed Spot D
A quiet dirt turnoff situated in a wooded area near Cramer Mountain.
Deep Creek Campground
Nestled along Deep Creek, this developed Forest Service campground offers basic campsites and vault toilets in a quiet wilderness setting.
Deep Creek Horse Camp
This developed Forest Service campground features sites specifically designed for equestrian campers, offering direct access to scenic wilderness trails.
Dog Lake Campground
Located on the southern shores of Dog Lake, this developed campground features around 10 sites with picnic tables and convenient access to a boat launch. The location offers scenic lake views and access to nearby trails, though narrow interior loops make it tight for larger vehicles.
Forest Road 750 Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 750 in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This area features multiple established dispersed sites, including Grey Creek, Lower Bakeoven, and Upper Bakeoven. Campers can find quiet spots shaded by pine trees with easy access to the Tieton River and nearby creeks.
Fred Meyer Parking Lot
This large commercial parking lot in Selah provides a convenient, paved, and flat option for a single-night stay. It is highly accessible off the main route and typically quiet after closing hours, serving as a reliable alternative when nearby wilderness sites are unavailable.
Frog Pond - NFDR 625
This level dispersed campsite is situated next to a medium-sized pond about 150 yards off National Forest Development Road 625. It features a large established fire ring and can accommodate a few tents, a camper van, or a medium-sized RV. Road traffic is generally light, making it a peaceful and quiet spot surrounded by natural ambiance.
Gifford Pinchot Forest Spur
This Forest Service spur provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and standard rigs.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site Center
A scenic backcountry tent site positioned near alpine meadows, perfect for hikers exploring the Goat Rocks Wilderness.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site East
A primitive trailside campsite offering quiet seclusion among coniferous trees.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site East
Located along a pristine alpine trail, this primitive walk-in campsite provides an ideal spot for wilderness backpackers.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site North
A remote backcountry tent campsite situated in the high meadows of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, offering panoramic views of alpine peaks and glacial valleys.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site South
A secluded high-country tent clearing nestled in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, providing direct access to scenic alpine trails and pristine wilderness surroundings.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site West
A secluded backcountry campsite nestled in a wooded clearing along the wilderness trail system.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Site West
This secluded backcountry campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding crags and is accessible only via wilderness trails.
Goat Rocks Backcountry Zone
A scenic backcountry camping area located within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, near the Goat Rocks Wilderness. These primitive sites are accessible only via foot trails and offer ultimate solitude in a high-alpine wilderness setting.
Goat Rocks Wilderness Backcountry Campsite
A secluded, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trails of Goat Rocks, offering alpine scenery near the Pacific Crest Trail.
Goat Rocks Wilderness Backcountry Campsites
These wilderness backcountry campsites are nestled within the high-alpine basin of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, offering spectacular views of Ives Peak and demanding a strenuous hike to access.
Goat Rocks Wilderness Backcountry
Secluded backcountry walk-in campsites located in the pristine Goat Rocks Wilderness. Situated near Gilbert Peak and Goat Citadel, these high-alpine sites are accessible only by hiking trail and offer epic mountain vistas and absolute solitude.
Goat Rocks Wilderness Backcountry
This pristine high-alpine backcountry basin located within the Goat Rocks Wilderness offers spectacular hike-in camping surrounding Goat Lake and along the Snowgrass Flat trail network.
Hause Creek Campground
Hause Creek Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled along the scenic Tieton River in the Cascade Range. It features a mix of standard and tent-only sites set within a mature forest, providing an excellent basecamp for hiking, rafting, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Indian Creek Campground
A developed Forest Service campground nestled on the shores of Rimrock Lake. It offers well-shaded campsites under a canopy of Douglas firs, featuring vault toilets, potable water, and quick access to nearby wilderness trailheads and motorized water sports.
Lost Lake Campground
Lost Lake Campground is a scenic Forest Service developed camping area nestled along the shores of Lost Lake off Forest Road 562.
Lost Lake Horse Camp
A rustic equestrian campground located near Lost Lake, specifically designed for horseback riders and packers. The site offers designated space for horse trailers and direct access to mountain wilderness trails.
Minnie Meadows Dispersed Camping Area
Minnie Meadows Dispersed Camping Area offers spacious, forested boondocking opportunities off South Fork Tieton Road within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Naches RV Resort
A newly developed gated RV community offering pull-in, back-in, and pull-through sites. Features full hookups with 30 and 50 amp service, pickleball courts, a playground, and a dog park, with an amenities center in development.
National Forest Development Road 117 Dispersed
Dispersed camping is accessible along National Forest Development Road 117 in a peaceful, wooded setting within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
NFDR Dispersed Spot
A dispersed camping area located on public forest land north of National Forest Development Road 625.
Peninsula Campground
A developed Forest Service campground situated on a scenic peninsula of Rimrock Lake, offering beautiful views of the water and surrounding mountains. The area features a large flat dirt loop with designated sites, vault toilets, and trash collection. Access is via a dirt road off Tieton Reservoir Road, which is gated during the winter and spring seasons.
Planet Fitness Yakima
Paved commercial lot located at the Planet Fitness off South Fair Avenue Loop.
Rimrock Lake Lakeside Pull-offs
A collection of gravel pull-offs and parking areas along the southern shore of Rimrock Lake. These sites offer quick access to the water but are highly exposed to Highway 12 traffic. They are ideal for quick overnight stops or daytime lake access.
Roza Recreation Site
Located along the scenic Yakima River Canyon, this developed Bureau of Land Management site offers walk-in campsites right along the water. The facility is equipped with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own drinking water. Access is entirely paved and highly straightforward, making it an excellent stopover for tent campers and small campervans, though parking is limited to a standard paved lot.
Scatter Creek Trailhead Camping
A rustic camping area located at the Scatter Creek Trailhead, offering basic amenities for hikers and equestrian users accessing the surrounding wilderness.
Silver Beach Resort
A private resort and resort campground along the beach of Rimrock Lake. This high-amenity option features campsites with utilities, a private boat ramp, a country store with an on-site cafe, and rental cabins.
South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee NF
A scenic developed group campground located along the South Fork of the Tieton River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Positioned near Rimrock Lake, this location features vault toilets and picnic tables, and is designed to accommodate large gatherings across multiple spurs. Campers should note that drinking water is not provided.
Spring Campground
A quiet, rustic developed campground located near Clear Lake in a scenic ponderosa pine setting. Perfect for campers looking for a shady and peaceful spot.
Sunnyside RV Park
A well-maintained, classic commercial RV park providing clean facilities and full hookups near local agricultural attractions and services.
Three Day Campground
A small developed campground situated near Clear Lake under a dense forest canopy, offering a basic and rustic camping setup.
Tieton Pond Campground
A primitive U.S. Forest Service campground situated around a small, scenic pond in a quiet forest setting. Multiple campsites are available, offering a peaceful retreat away from highway traffic.
Tieton River Dispersed Camping
A spacious and easily accessible flat dirt clearing located right along the scenic Tieton River, just off US Highway 12. The area features multiple dispersed camping sites with stone fire rings scattered among the trees, offering beautiful views of the rushing river and surrounding canyon walls. Because of its proximity to the highway, traffic noise is audible, but the setting offers a convenient and picturesque spot for overnight camping.
Tieton River Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping area located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near the Tieton River.
Tim Ponds Public Site
A scenic fishing pond and public access area nestled right alongside Highway 12 and the scenic Tieton River. It features a short walking trail around the water and serves as a highly active destination for trout fishing.
Tree Phones Campground
A scenic state forest campground located in the Ahtanum State Forest, featuring shaded, level sites alongside a small creek. Access requires a Washington Discover Pass.
Walmart Sunnyside
This Walmart location in Sunnyside offers a convenient, well-lit asphalt parking lot suitable for a quick and easy single-night stay.
White Pass Leech Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on the northeastern shores of Leech Lake near White Pass. This site provides excellent access to the Pacific Crest Trail and is highly popular for fly fishing.
White Pass Ski Area Overnight Parking
Designated paid overnight self-contained RV parking area situated within the White Pass Ski Area parking lot. This paved area offers straightforward access and is fully cleared and accessible.
Willows Campground
A quiet, small U.S. Forest Service developed campground nestled along the scenic Tieton River on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. The campground offers basic amenities in a forested setting, with the rushing river helping mask nearby highway noise.
Windy Point Campground
Windy Point Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled along the Tieton River within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It offers direct access to whitewater rafting and hiking, with spacious sites suitable for tents and smaller RVs up to 25 feet. Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water are available, though the campground is closed during winter months.
Yakima Downtown Street Parking
This zone encompasses general street parking in downtown Yakima. Street parking is typically free and unrestricted overnight, with proximity to local dining options.
Yakima Nation Legends Casino
A spacious paved parking lot at the Yakima Nation Legends Casino that permits overnight stays. Security patrols the area on foot and in vehicles, creating a secure environment. Travelers are welcome to use the restrooms and dining facilities located inside the casino.
Yakima Sportsman State Park
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Yakima Sportsman State Park
Yakima Sportsman State Park is a green, semi-wooded oasis adjacent to the Yakima River, offering 70 spacious campsites including full hookup and standard dry sites. The property features flush restrooms, token-operated hot showers, a children's playground, an on-site dump station, and a network of nature trails winding through riparian wetlands. While the park is nicely shaded and well-tended, its close proximity to urban Yakima introduces distant highway traffic noise and notable security concerns, prompting property theft warnings throughout the grounds. It serves as a convenient utility stop in the area.
Yakima State Fair RV Park
A secure, gated RV park located at the Yakima State Fairgrounds offering level, spacious sites with a mix of gravel and pavement.
Yakima Urban Stealth Parking
This urban zone covers stealth street parking options within Yakima, typically situated on unpaved side streets near light commercial areas. Overnight parking on public streets is subject to local municipal codes and active enforcement.
Yellowjacket Forest Road Corridor
Dispersed camping options are available along the unpaved Yellowjacket Road corridor in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to passenger vehicles and standard rigs during the open season.