Forest Road 52 Dispersed (Nisqually River)
Free, no-reservation dispersed camping near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP in Washington.
No permit required National Forest
- Permit notes
- No camping pass needed; some nearby trailheads charge a separate parking fee (Northwest Forest Pass).
- Access
- Sites along the Nisqually River, ~8 miles from Rainier's Nisqually Entrance.
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Amenities
- None
- Land manager
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie & Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (USFS)
- Approximate location
- View general area on Google Maps (46.75, -121.95) — approximate area center, not an exact pin. Coordinates are approximate area centers (not exact GPS pins) meant to guide you to the general dispersed-camping corridor or forest road. Conditions, road access, and fire restrictions change seasonally — always verify with the local ranger district or BLM field office before you go, and check current fire restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a permit required at Forest Road 52 Dispersed (Nisqually River)?
No permit is required. No camping pass needed; some nearby trailheads charge a separate parking fee (Northwest Forest Pass).
What's the stay limit at Forest Road 52 Dispersed (Nisqually River)?
14 days
Is camping at Forest Road 52 Dispersed (Nisqually River) free?
Yes — this is free dispersed camping with no reservation or camping fee. Some sites may have small unrelated fees, like trailhead parking — see access notes above.