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sol duc river

Hikers seeking river access will find Sol Duc River campground along Forest Service Road 2918, where dispersed camping sites feature existing fire rings and direct trail connections to the water. The site sits between two parallel roads, including the busier Sol Duc route, creating some traffic visibility though noise levels remain manageable. A short path leads down to the river, where previous campers have constructed a rock pool for water relaxation.

August visitors should prepare for heavy bug activity, and early arrival is recommended as the area draws steady interest from other campers by mid-afternoon. Several other dispersed options exist nearby, including Dispersed Camping NF 2918 for those wanting similar river proximity with different positioning.

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sol duc river is located in Washington

Coordinates

48.047844835426005 N
123.97354714721511 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Amy O.

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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

Nice dispersed camping space, great access to river.

This spot was really nice with a couple fire rings and excellent river access down the path. There was a man made river rock pool that was perfect for relaxing in the water. Two parallel roads passed the site so it made for some traffic, but not terribly noisy or too disturbing, although it felt a little exposed. The road to get to the site was a FS road so it was lightly trafficked; the busier road was sol duc which was also visible from the site. Lots of bugs in August, be prepared! Come early as we arrived at 2-3:00 on a Thursday and people were scoping for camping within the hour we arrived. There seem to be several sites in the area though so if this one isn’t available, don’t give up!

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