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Best Free Camping on the Olympic Peninsula, WA

56 free & low-cost dispersed spots within 60 miles

Olympic National Park itself charges for every campground, but the surrounding Olympic National Forest and Washington DNR land have dozens of free dispersed sites in old-growth rainforest and along wild rivers.

Best time to visit

June – September

Insider tips
  • DNR sites require a free Discover Pass display in Washington.
  • Forest Road 2918 (Sol Duc area) has classic free rainforest dispersed sites.
  • West-side rain is real — a good awning and dry firewood go a long way.
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Top 15 free camping spots near Olympic Peninsula

  1. 1
    Wilder RV
    RV Dealer / Repair· Port Angeles, WA· 23.2 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  2. 2
    Elwha River Casino
    Casino· Port Angeles, WA· 23.2 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    Elwha River Casino — Casino

  3. 3
    Walmart Supercenter
    Walmart· Port Angeles, WA· 24.2 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    Walmart Supercenter — Walmart

  4. 4
    Blue Man RV
    RV Dealer / Repair· R Corner, WA· 25.5 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  5. 5
    Peninsula RV
    RV Dealer / Repair· Sequim, WA· 27.8 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  6. 6
    Walmart
    Walmart· Sequim, WA· 29.1 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    Walmart — Walmart

  7. 7
    The Home Depot
    Home Depot· Sequim, WA· 29.1 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  8. 8
    Walmart Supercenter
    Walmart· Sequim, WA· 29.1 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    Walmart Supercenter — Walmart

  9. 9
    Costco
    Costco· Sequim, WA· 29.3 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  10. 10
    Costco Gasoline
    Costco· Sequim, WA· 29.4 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  11. 11
    7 Cedars Casino
    Casino· Sequim, WA· 31.5 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    7 Cedars Casino — Casino

  12. 12
    Lucky Dog
    Casino· Skokomish, WA· 38.3 mi from Olympic Peninsula

    Lucky Dog — Casino

  13. 13
    Camping World
    Camping World· Silverdale, WA· 43.6 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  14. 14
    Camping World
    RV Dealer / Repair· Silverdale, WA· 43.6 mi from Olympic Peninsula
  15. 15
    Camping World
    Camping World· Silverdale, WA· 43.6 mi from Olympic Peninsula

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Olympic Peninsula boondocking — FAQ

Can I camp free near Olympic National Park?

Yes — Olympic National Forest and DNR-managed forests surround the park and permit free dispersed camping with pack-it-in / pack-it-out rules.

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