Washington BLM camping

BLM camping in Washington

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14 matching public camping spots are available in Washington.

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Where is BLM camping in Washington?
BLM camping availability varies across Washington. Use the spot list and map, then confirm boundaries and rules with the local BLM office.
Is BLM camping in Washington free?
Some BLM dispersed camping is free, while developed sites or special areas may require fees, permits, or passes.
Last updated Jun 21, 2026Check local rules before camping. Conditions and restrictions can change.

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Boundary Reservoir Recreation Area

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

The waters of Boundary Reservoir back up behind Boundary Dam on the Pend Oreille River in the very northeast corner of Washington State. The area offers 3 water-access-only small recreation sites on BLM lands, all along the reservoir’s west bank, which provide primitive amenities. The BLM sites are Everett Slough, L

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Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site

Campground · Unknown manager · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

You will find a quiet picnic and camping recreation site surrounded by rocky ledges along the northeast side of Coffeepot Lake. More than 900 acres bordering the lake are managed for wildlife habitat as well as recreational opportunities. Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, wildflower vie

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Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area

Primitive campsite · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

The 3-acre Crab Creek primitive recreation site provides two joined 16’ x 16’ horse corrals, two stock watering troughs fed by a perennial stream, and open ground suitable for tent and/or RV camping. The site is popular especially with anglers, hunters, hikers, and horseback riders. It serves as the primary access p

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Fishtrap Recreation Area

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

The Fishtrap Area offers 9,000 acres of beautiful landscapes and an old farmstead, with habitats ranging from forest to shrub-steppe, grassland, and wetlands. Fishtrap is home to two scenic fishing lakes and numerous species of birds and other wildlife. The historic

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Folsom Farm Recreation Site

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

At BLM's Fishtrap Area, the historic Folsom Farm interpretive site demonstrates how the landscape was converted into small farms, ranches, and communities beginning in the late 1800's. Enjoy the chance to explore, view and study nature, picnic, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike, or hunt throughout the entire F

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Horse Heaven Hills

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

Horse Heaven Hills is an undeveloped watchable wildlife and watchable wildflowers area. Popular with locals, it is primarily used for hiking, nature viewing, photography, and mountain biking. Know Before You Go: There are no facilities or services available. The main trailhead (see driving

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Liberty Recreation Site

Campground · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Nestled in the beautiful Cascade Mountains near the historic town of Liberty, BLM's Liberty Recreation Site offers visitors an opportunity to camp near sparkling Williams Creek. Liberty is popular with visitors using the nearby U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands and motorized trail system. Summer weekends are busy, wi

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North Huckleberry Mountains

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

The North Huckleberry Mountains are checkerboard BLM timber lands popular especially for wildlife viewing, dispersed camping, hunting, and driving for pleasure. Some visitors explore as a side trip when visiting nearby Waitts Lake or Chewelah. Public access is via low traffic primitive roads. Know Before You

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Palmer Mountain

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Palmer Mountain Management Area comprises more than 6,500 acres of public land and is managed by the BLM. It is a great place for hiking, backpacking, dispersed camping, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, and fishing at tiny Washburn Lake. The autumn is especially picturesque when the many stands of aspen t

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Rock Creek Recreation Site

RV site · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Within BLM’s Rock Creek Management Area, Rock Creek flows through Channeled Scablands, formed approximately 12,000 years ago by massive Glacial Lake Missoula floods. Striking landscapes and geologic features including buttes, mesas, and columnar basalt outcrops enhance the beauty of perennial Rock Creek. The a

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Saddle Mountains

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

The 30-mile ridge of the Saddle Mountains rises above the Columbia River in south-central Washington, providing views of the surrounding countryside and wide-open desert scenery. Adventurous visitors can enjoy opportunities to hike, horseback ride, collect petrified wood, and drive motorized vehicles on the rugged road

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South Huckleberry Mountains

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Washington

Free campsiteOvernight unknownNot reported

Overview The South Huckleberry Mountains are mostly BLM timber lands popular especially for wildlife viewing, dispersed camping, hunting, OHV, mountain biking, and driving for pleasure. Know Before You Go There are no facilities or services available. Be aware of the possibility of

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