Gorge Bridge Trailhead Dispersed Camping
Quinault, 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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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 limited dispersed camping at Gorge Bridge Trailhead with two stock hitching rails. No facilities.
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
- USFS · Pacific Ranger District / Quinault Area (Olympic NF)
- Designation
- Dispersed Camping Area
- Max stay
- 21 days per location
- Road access
- Graded dirt
- Distance from water (LNT)
- 200+ ft
- Vehicle notes
- Accessible by vehicle via Forest Service Road 2204 or alternate route via FS Road 2220. Popular trailhead for stock users — two hitching rails available.
Facilities
- ✗No toilets — pack out human waste (WAG bag)
- →Potable water: Potable water is not available at this site.
Resources & official references
Fire restrictions (live)
- Olympic NF — alerts and current fire orders ↗
Live alerts feed for the forest. Check before any campfire or stove use.
Official agency page
- USFS — Gorge Bridge Trailhead ↗
Official rec-area page from the managing agency.
Field office / ranger district
- USFS Olympic National Forest ↗
Forest landing page — alerts, contact, current orders.
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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Quinault, WA
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page
