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Camping Spots

9 threads from the Trailhead overlanding community.

Old Durr Road

Head up Old Durr road in Ellensburg, WA. It’s an old wagon toll road from the late 1800’s from Ellensburg to Naches. Toward the middle of the trail you’ll come across Umptanum creek which is where this spot lies. If head…

Justin Sundstrom · @JsundstromJ · Jul 14, 2026

Green Ridge

One of my favs. Not easy to get to but also not too difficult. Lots of spots along this ridge with great views of Mt Jefferson. Can be windy, but the views are worth it!

Ryan Welch · @ryanwelch · Jul 14, 2026

Vantage

Once you turn onto Vantage Road you will follow it for about a half mile. On the right side you will see a flat plateau with two separate turn offs, the second one is easy to miss. You can camp anyone on premade spots. T…

Tyler · @RockArt · Jul 6, 2026 · 6 views

Valley View Eureka Roadhouse, AK

Awesome spot on a hill over looking an entire valley with the Matanuska Glacier to your west a the Chugach Mountains all around. You have an awesome view of Mount Marcus Baker when there no clouds. Some bugs but for Alas…

Dain Cummings · @Dain · Jul 6, 2026

Kachess Lake

This popular lake features abundant dispersed camping right along the beach, making it an excellent summer destination for water activities. Because it's a favorite local hotspot, don't expect a quiet getaway as the area…

Abimael Sanchez · @FirstDueOverland · Jul 6, 2026 · 2 views

Grand Canyon Outskirts

This is an awesome camp spot if you are looking to explore the Park for a couple of days. A ton of spots. Nice and open for the. OST part but enough trees to block other parties. Free, dispersed, and great location was h…

Dain Cummings · @Dain · Jul 6, 2026

Top of the World

11/10 stars, highly recommend checking this place out. Walking up to that view should be a bucket list item for every overlander VIEW ON EXPLORE MAP Corral Hollow Overlook Backcountry · Free · 38.4653, -120.0920 → Sorry,…

Greg Marcisz · @Marcisz · Jul 6, 2026 · 5 views

Parents Driveway lol

My parents moved back here to western WA and they’ve got a little one bedroom place so my wife and I will be posting up in their driveway at night, enjoying the deer that roam around and the good food just inside the hou…

Zachary Jarrell · @Isolines · Jul 6, 2026 · 7 views

White River Dispersed Camping

I found this on iOverlander back in 2023 before I got the LP camper on the truck. Still a great spot and usually space available It’s accessible by a small cleared path off 410 just outside Rainier NP. No amenities at al…

Zachary Jarrell · @Isolines · Jul 6, 2026 · 4 views