Dispersed

Gorge Bridge Trailhead Dispersed Camping

WA

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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 · No reservation USFS · Dispersed Camping Area

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.

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: 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.

Seasonal notes: Site Open per agency page on 2026-05-03.

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.

About

Per agency copy, limited dispersed camping is available at the trailhead with two hitching rails for stock use. No restroom available; potable water not available — bring your own. Per the Olympic National Forest dispersed-camping rule: maximum 21 consecutive days; site at least 200 feet from any stream and at least 1/4 mile from developed recreation areas; campfires only allowed below 3,500 ft when not otherwise prohibited by fire restrictions.