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At the end of a forest road that leads to river access for boat launch, there is a short spur where one can set up camp along the river. Very short drive to Hoh River Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. No bugs here. Lovely river setting with round rocks. No cell service. Room for two vehicles. Other boondockers will be in the area, as it appears to be a popular stretch of road, but this spot will most likely be available as we had to hunt for it. Sunny and dry during our visit. Beware of flooding when rain. Strongly recommended.

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A very short spur off of a paved forest road to the east of Forks, Washington. Enough room for single vehicle, adjacent to river, with view and footpath to water. It's a lovely little wooded grove, surrounded by ferns and moss, in an area where it's challenging to find hidden gems like this. Mosquitoes may be bad in certain seasons. No cell service. There will be some traffic on the paved road, but it's limited. Recommended.

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Nice! A mountaintop clearing with views on both sides. Can see for miles. The forest road to the top is short, but very overgrown, so be prepared to push away branches. Very private and secretive. There is a fire ring here, but long neglected. You won't be bothered, and there's enough room for one or two vehicles. No cell service. Recommended.

This area is challenging to find inviting free camping. This is a small, primitive spur we found in a private, unspoiled part of forest, with good cell service. A nice place for a single vehicle to stay if passing through the area, but not a destination. Wooded with rolling mountains. Not much of a view. Small fire ring. Recommended solely for utility.

A hidden spur next to Lonesome Lake, but not within sight of the lake. Very small, suitable for only one vehicle. Has metal fire ring. Surrounded by trees. Clear and well-used. Appeal here is proximity to lake. Very private. Lake visitors will likely not notice you. No cell service. Lake is gorgeous. Mosquitoes might be really bad depending on season. Recommended.

A somewhat spoiled clearing off of a forest road a short drive north of Lonesome Lake. Closest town Enumclaw. Wooded, high elevation with good views to the east. Good cell service. Some forest road traffic. Enough room for three or four vehicles. Primitive with fire circle. Fewer mosquitoes. Somewhat recommended due to practicality.

Nice! This is a free equestrian campground. No rules and regulations posted. Just an abundance of nice campsites with fire rings and one with a picnic table. Close proximity to rural air strip just north of Mount Rainier National Park. Vault toilet. Poor cell service. Lovely wooded setting. Enough room for two vehicles per site. Recommended due to conveniences and close proximity to National Park.

Nice! This is a high-elevation clearing at the end of a spur that intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail. A phenomenal place to meet thru-hikers and share a beer. Enough room for two vehicles. Great views of surrounding mountains including Rainier. Some cell service. Experienced breezy conditions and mountain clouds. Recommended.

This is a grassy clearing at the end of a forested spur north of Mount Rainier. Enough room for two or three vehicles. No cell service. Peaceful and private. Trail was overgrown. Audible stream nearby, but not accessible. Lovely forest, but some bullet casings and debris. Primitive with fire circle. Not recommended. Huge network of roads in area with better options.

This is the side of a road. Literally, just a nondescript pull-off in National Forest, east of Seattle. There is a lovely river here, but this is not a campsite. It was late, and I was tired. There were a few fee sites nearby, but I was just tired and needed to stop. Not recommended... unless you are also tired and need to stop.

Nice! A free (for now) campground below the emerald-colored Lake Diablo in North Cascades National Park. Vault toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables. Next to emerald Gorge Lake. Boat ramp. Enough room for one or two vehicles at each site. No cell service. Strongly recommended if visiting the North Cascades.

This is a parking area for the Brown Bear Trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail. Suitable for vehicle camping, but limited space due to day hikers. Awesome hiking and mountain views. No cell service. Social campsite, as you will likely meet hikers. A few ground tent sites in the area with fire rings. Primitive with no facilities. Recommended due to scenery and social experience.

A pull-off next to a small, grassy lake in the forest very close to Winthrop, Washington. Slept well, but was a bit spoiled due to being close to civilization. Some forest road traffic. Bullet shells all over the ground. Mosquitoes might be bad depending on the season. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Good cell service. Not recommended.

A serene clearing on a knoll surrounded by mountains to the east of Winthrop, Washington. Spent a few nights here. Primitive site with fire ring. Very peaceful and quiet with nice views in every direction and a number of forest roads to explore. Good cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Recommended.

At the end of a forest road spur, south of Twisp, Washington, there is a spacious, primitive clearing nestled among Jefferson pines. This is along the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route and is an ideal place to spend the night if passing through. No cell service. Private, lovely, and unspoiled, next to a small stream and a fire circle. Good find. Recommended.

A spur off of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route with a beautiful view of Lake Chelan. Primitive with fire ring. Some cell service. High elevation with enough room for three or four vehicles. Well-suited for vehicle camping, but not great for ground tents. Recommended, especially if traveling the WABDR.

This is a basic, but lovely, unspoiled campsite with a fire ring, next to a quite creek. Primitive, wooded setting. In the forest north of Leavenworth. Enough room for two or three vehicles. No cell service. Mosquitoes might be an issue depending on season. Recommended.

Wow! There are a few spots along this spur adjacent to the White River north of Leavenworth. Nestled in deep, dark woods, next to water, with tremendous waterfall only a short walk away. Fire rings. Rustic outhouses. Picnic tables. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Mosquitoes may be a serious issue depending on the season. Stay for a few nights. Highly recommended.

Not a proper campsite. This is a rocky flat spot in BLM land in a high-elevation grassland east of Leavenworth, Washington. The grassy plains and winding canyons are spectacular, but this campsite wasn't appealing. A sudden storm caused me to leave in middle of the night. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Nice area for a visit, but campsite not recommended.

A mountaintop campsite along winding, high-elevation forest road with decent view of Mount Baker. Reasonably convenient to northwestern cities. Great views and moderately spoiled with brass and debris. Popular area for firing range. Some cell service. Enough room for one or two overland vehicles. Somewhat recommended.

This is a paved roadside pull-off overlooking the bay south of Larrabee State Park. Very popular for vagabonds and van-dwellers. There will likely be other vehicles here. I parked bumper-to-bumper with another van. Good cell service. Convenient to Bellingham and Anacortes. Enough room for a few vehicles. Utility overnight only. Not recommended.

Washington state park campground with excellent cell service. This paved pad is located under towering ancient coniferous trees. Lovely rainforest setting. Restrooms tent and RV camping with water electric tables and trash. It is a fee campground and a decent place to spend the night if passing through the area. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. A short drive from Vancouver, Washington.

Nice! This is a Washington State Park fee campground. It is clean and well-kept with tent and RV sites water electric picnic tables and trash. Paved roads and pads. Beautiful beach is a short walk from sites. The campground itself is under trees offering decent shelter. Surf is audible in the distance. A lot of raccoons. You will not be disappointed by Cape Disappointment if you are looking for a coastal experience.

Souwester Lodge and Cabins. This is a vintage trailer resort that offers lodging and RV and tent sites. It is in a residential wooded setting only a quarter mile from the beach and near downtown Long Beach Washington. We stayed here to weather a storm. It is a rustic and very artsy destination. Showers and RV hookups with electric and trash. A great very charming option if you are looking for a place to stay in the area.