Free is always great, right? Especially when we’re talking about Free Places to Camp in Washington State! Washington has several in the Wenatchee National Forest. Here’s a great list of free campgrounds in Washington state.
Twenty Nine Pines – Wenatchee, Washington
Fishing, hiking, horse trails, wildlife viewing, fire ring, near water, picnic tables, restrooms. A minimally-managed campground in the Teanaway Community Forest, which is now owned by the WA Department of Natural Resources.
Indian Camp – Teanaway – Cle Elum, Washington
Wildlife Viewing, restrooms. This is a free dispersed campsite. This campsite does not use a reservation system. First come, first served.
Nason Creek – Leavenworth, Washington
Wildlife Viewing, free dispersed camping in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s Wenatchee River Ranger District. First come, first camped. Reservations not accepted.
Old Forest Service Campground – Lake Wenatchee, Washington
Hunting, wildlife viewing, fire ring, near water, picnic tables. Great secret spot!
Liberty – Liberty, Washington
Horse Trails, wildlife viewing, picnic tables, restrooms. Located just outside the old mining town of Liberty, this is good for a short term stay and is a popular camping spot.
Lake Wenatchee Airstrip Sno-Park – Leavenworth, Washington
Wildlife viewing, restrooms. This is a free dispersed campsite. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.
Lion Rock Spring – Cle Elum, Washington
Restrooms. This free campsite is located within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s Cle Elum Ranger District.
Deer Camp – Leavenworth, Washington
Camp site nestled in the woods. Outhouse, 2 sites with fire rings, and 7.5km of dirt road to reach this area.
Joel’s Kachess Lake Logging Road Campsite – Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Tent camping, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, water sports, wildlife viewing, fire ring. Large flat site with a fire pit. Class B or Truck camper would fit fine.
Alder Creek Horse Camp – Leavenworth, Washington
Horse trails, wildlife viewing. Dispersed camping in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s Wenatchee River Ranger District. No reservations. First come, first served.
Mad River Sno-Park – Entiat, Washington
Wildlife viewing. This is a free dispersed campsite. First come, first camped. Reservations not accepted.
Reecer Creek Sno-Park – Ellensburg, Washington
Wildlife viewing. This is a free dispersed campsite. This campsite does not use a reservation system. First come, first served.
Woods and Steel Sno-Park – Cle Elum, Washington
Wildlife viewing. This is a free dispersed campsite. First come, first served. No reservations accepted.
Price Creek Westbound Sno-Park – Easton, Washington
Wildlife viewing. This is a free dispersed campsite. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.
Napeequa Crossing Campground – Leavenworth, Washington
Fishing, hiking, swimming, fire ring, near water, picnic tables, restrooms. Located right on the White River, 7 miles from Lake Wenatchee. There’s three or four decent RV sites, and room for more tent camping if you can park somewhere.
Martin – Easton, Washington
Biking, hiking, hunting. Free camping to anyone, first come first serve, multiple camping spots beneath some well shaded tree canopy, 5-10 min off of I-90 via Stampede Pass road and along NF-420 road.
Lily Lake Sno-Park – Wenatchee, Washington
Wildlife viewing, restrooms. This is a free dispersed campsite. No reservations. First come, first served.
Clear Lake Sno-Park – Wenatchee, Washington
Wildlife viewing, restrooms. This is a free dispersed campsite. First come, first camped. No reservations are accepted.
Free camping in Washington State gives you the chance to explore forests, rivers, and mountains without the cost of traditional campgrounds. Whether you’re traveling by RV or pitching a tent, these dispersed campsites offer plenty of adventure and scenic views. Pack smart, arrive early, and respect the land so others can enjoy these spots too.
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