Free Camping Near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP
Not allowed inside the national parks, but surrounding National Forest land allows free no-permit dispersed camping. No pass needed for the campsite itself (only for parking at some fee trailheads).
- Land manager
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie & Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (USFS)
- State
- Washington
- Free campsites listed
- 3
Campsites
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Forest Road 52 Dispersed (Nisqually River)
No permit required National Forest
Sites along the Nisqually River, ~8 miles from Rainier's Nisqually Entrance.
Stay limit: 14 days · Amenities: None
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White River Dispersed Sites
No permit required National Forest
Off Highway 410; several forest roads branch to river-adjacent sites.
Stay limit: 14 days · Amenities: None
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Salmon la Sac Dispersed
No permit required National Forest
Single, more spread-out sites off forest roads with fire rings.
Stay limit: 14 days · Amenities: Fire rings
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to camp near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP?
No permit is required for any of the free campsites listed in this region.
Is camping near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP free?
Yes — all 3 campsites listed here are free dispersed camping near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP, with no reservation or fee.
What's the stay limit near Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP?
The stay limit is 14 days at all campsites listed in this region.