Riffe Lake Dispersed Camping
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review Champion Haul Road Glenoma, WA 98336 360-496-6223 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.4891, -122.183
Overview of Riffe Lake Dispersed Camping
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by HOSS on 8/1/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by LivingOurDreamNow on 12/19/2021
Elevation 754 ft / 229 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Riffe Lake Dispersed Camping 9 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 8/1/2024
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 8/27/2019
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 12/19/2021
“Perfect For A Few Days”
Reviewed 8/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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We like to camp in free, no hook-up campgrounds and Riffe Lake was perfect. We pulled in late at night but found a spot pretty easily. There were 8-10 campers already there but the area is large enough to accommodate many more. There was a vault toilet by the entrance and a portable-potty in the main area. There was plenty of open ca... more
We like to camp in free, no hook-up campgrounds and Riffe Lake was perfect. We pulled in late at night but found a spot pretty easily. There were 8-10 campers already there but the area is large enough to accommodate many more.
There was a vault toilet by the entrance and a portable-potty in the main area. There was plenty of open canopy so the solar system was able to charge and the lake was beautiful. There was easy access to the water if you want to launch paddle boards or kayaks. Everyone had their dogs leashed. We had no problems here and felt safe enough to camp.
We recommended this little campground and will definitely stay here again.
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HOSS would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Free Camping Made Possible by Tacoma Power”
Reviewed 12/19/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We found free camping at Riffe Lake in Washington State. Free camping at Riffe Lake in Washington State is made possible by Tacoma Power and the Washington Department of Natural Resources. In this video, I provide you a walking tour of the Riffe Lake free camping area. There is one vault toilet onsite and several portable toilets. ... more
We found free camping at Riffe Lake in Washington State. Free camping at Riffe Lake in Washington State is made possible by Tacoma Power and the Washington Department of Natural Resources. In this video, I provide you a walking tour of the Riffe Lake free camping area. There is one vault toilet onsite and several portable toilets. Trash is pack it out. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 1.19 Mbps download speed and 0.71 Mbps upload speed. There was no Verizon or AT&T cellular service at this location.
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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Didn't feel safe”
Reviewed 9/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class A) |
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We pulled in- very small camping area but doable in our 32 ft class A. We checked out the 8 hour stay limit area past the camping area over by the water and decided we didn't feel safe staying- despite the "no camping" signs there, there were quite a few tents & camper vans all in bad shape and the review about tweekers from 2018 sound... more
We pulled in- very small camping area but doable in our 32 ft class A. We checked out the 8 hour stay limit area past the camping area over by the water and decided we didn't feel safe staying- despite the "no camping" signs there, there were quite a few tents & camper vans all in bad shape and the review about tweekers from 2018 sounded about right. I'm sure it's fine during high traffic weekends etc but I wouldn't have felt safe staying. We drove a few miles further down the main road & found Taidnapam park which is amazing and not listed on Campendium. Well worth the $37 for a full hook up site to be able to sleep soundly!
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“Pretty lake, ok sites”
Reviewed 8/5/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We came in on a weekend so it was pretty busy with all the weekenders. The lake was beautiful.
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“Raptors and Lake Views”
Reviewed 7/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 21' (Truck Camper) |
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This dispersed area is a bird lover's dream site. We saw eagles and ospreys along with vultures and many other birds. The lake is beautiful and there are hang gliders constantly overhead as well. Driftwood is abundant so plenty of fuel for campfires. We saw a truck pull in and pile it high before driving off. Our camping neighbor had a... more
This dispersed area is a bird lover's dream site. We saw eagles and ospreys along with vultures and many other birds. The lake is beautiful and there are hang gliders constantly overhead as well. Driftwood is abundant so plenty of fuel for campfires. We saw a truck pull in and pile it high before driving off. Our camping neighbor had a huge bonfire going with two loads of driftwood. At this rate, I’m not sure how anything is left but there are lots of logs there.
The dispersed camping area is small and it is crowded on weekends. The cell service on Verizon isn’t strong enough for the internet.
Verizon: Slow, even with a booster. (less than 1Mps up and down.)
T-mobile: None
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NomadicMoments.com would stay here again
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“It was awesome”
Reviewed 1/3/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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My husband, my 5 year old grandson, and I stayed here our first summer 2 year's ago and it was the best time ever. Our grandson learned how to swim, learned about rock hunting, and drift wood and so much more. I would recommend this place to everyone. We met some great families out here as well
Blueyes would stay here again
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“Excellent wilderness area”
Reviewed 8/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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It is a large, relatively flat wilderness area - although the roads (tracks?) are slightly bumpy. On Sunday half a dozen hang gliders were flying off the nearby hill returning to their cars parked here and several families were swimming and kayaking in the lake. One neighbour, 30 metres away, is an elderly Snowbird who stays here... more
It is a large, relatively flat wilderness area - although the roads (tracks?) are slightly bumpy.
On Sunday half a dozen hang gliders were flying off the nearby hill returning to their cars parked here and several families were swimming and kayaking in the lake.
One neighbour, 30 metres away, is an elderly Snowbird who stays here for 2 weeks regularly; another a young couple travelling in an RV for 3 months.
There are several other vehicles closer to the road.
Beautiful spot that feels really safe.
AT&T internet zero to one bar, slow but generally works.
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Cazatina would stay here again
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“BEAUTIFUL, easy access, lake & mountain views!”
Reviewed 6/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Wonderful spot! Easy access for any rig size. Many spaces with fire pits. Great views.
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Winnebegas would stay here again
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“Tweekers in Paradise ”
Reviewed 8/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 26' |
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Gorgeous location used and abused by local tweekers living in tents. I love that these types of places provide an alternative to homelessness, but push starting a car all night and into the morning, digging through a large pile of garbage bags left behind, looking for anything of value and leaving a bigger mess behind isn't acceptable ... more
Gorgeous location used and abused by local tweekers living in tents. I love that these types of places provide an alternative to homelessness, but push starting a car all night and into the morning, digging through a large pile of garbage bags left behind, looking for anything of value and leaving a bigger mess behind isn't acceptable There's a couple old men living in tents at the porta-potty, making it unusable for others. Rangers really need to raid this place.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Looks awesome but it’s closed”
noted 3/30/2024
Doesn’t mention when it’ll open
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noted 6/11/2020
We stopped by to check this out because everything indicated that it was open, however this spot is definitely closed due to some kind of oil spill or leak near the lake. There's a sign that reads:
"This area will be closed until further notice beginning Nov 29, 2019 due to an environmental review. Walk in access is permitted in all areas outside of the closed area."
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- water access
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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