Dispersed

Fishtrap Recreation Area

Sprague, WA

Dispersed camping — conditions change

Fire restrictions, road washouts, and seasonal closures are common on public lands. Confirm current rules with the managing agency (BLM/USFS field office) before traveling. Practice Leave No Trace.

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Dispersed Area Free BLM · Recreation Area (Dispersed)

What is dispersed camping?

Dispersed camping is primitive camping on public land outside of developed campgrounds. There are no facilities — no toilets (usually), no water, no trash service, no marked sites. You may camp anywhere within the area, usually for free, subject to the agency's rules below. Pack everything out, follow Leave No Trace, and check current conditions with the land manager before you go.

Free dispersed BLM area on 9,000 acres SW of Spokane. Open year-round, 14-day stay limit.

Fire restrictions change daily. We don't publish a static fire-allowed claim — check the current order before any campfire, stove, or smoking.

Current fire orders ↗

Previously disturbed sites only
Camp ONLY in established / previously used spots. Pioneering new sites is prohibited under the management plan and subject to citation.
Pack out human waste
WAG bag (or equivalent pack-out kit) is required. Burying is not allowed in this area.

Managing agency: BLM · Spokane District Office
Designation: Recreation Area (Dispersed)
Size: ~9,000 acres
Max stay: 14 days per location
Road access: Graded dirt
Distance from water (LNT): 200+ ft
Vehicle notes: Accessible via Interstate 90, Exit 254, then 1.75 miles east. The South Loop Trailhead parking lot has decent space for vehicle and RV parking/camping.

Facilities

✗No toilets — pack out human waste (WAG bag)
✗No water — bring all you'll need

Seasonal notes: Fishtrap Recreation Area is open year-round.

Resources & official references

Fire restrictions (live)

BLM Oregon-Washington — current fire restrictions ↗
Live BLM Oregon-Washington fire-order page. Check before any campfire or stove use.

Official agency page

BLM — Fishtrap Recreation Area ↗
Official visitor page from the managing agency.

Field office / ranger district

BLM Spokane District Office ↗
District office that manages BLM lands across eastern Washington.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.

Official sources & verification

Managed by Dispersed/Primitive

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:(509) 536-1200
Email:BLM_OR_SP_Mail@blm.gov
Address:Sprague, WA

About

Per agency copy, 9,000 acres of beautiful landscapes about a 30-mile drive southwest of Spokane, Washington. There are no developed campgrounds; dispersed (tent) camping is allowed, and there is space at multiple trailhead parking lots for vehicle and RV camping. E-bikes are prohibited on all trails; a WDFW parking permit is required for boat launch access. Maximum stay 14 days.