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Camping North Bend, WA

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Melissa Bright · · Las Vegas NV · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

Hi! Coming from Yakima to do some climbing at exits 38 and 32. Any suggestions for camping out that way? Thanks!

nolongpork · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 15
parks.wa.gov/555/Olallie

literally the center of the climbing areas at Exit 38
Melissa Bright · · Las Vegas NV · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

Hi! Thanks for the reply. But, unfortunately, there is no camping available at Ollalie. It's day use only. :(

cnadel · · San Francisco, CA · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 5

Middle Fork or Denny Creek are probably your closest options. If you're already driving from Yakima... why not go a tad further to Leavenworth and enjoy better climbing/camping?

Melissa Bright · · Las Vegas NV · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

Thanks for the recommendations!! Middle Fork is closed for the season and Denny Campground appears to be full. I think we are going to try our luck with Tinkham (it's all walk up). And, yes, we know Leavenworth is way better!! :) We have to go into the city anyway AND we really want to clip some bolts.

cnadel · · San Francisco, CA · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 5

Ah makes sense. Here's hoping for good weather!

David T.S. · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 5

Go up the dirt roads following the North Fork of the Snoqualmie. There's a ton of free camping. At least there was a decade ago when I lived in the area. I forget which exit to take to get there. Either 34 or 38. More and better camping than up Tinkham. Usually some interesting groups of locals throwing keggers in that area, but enough room for all.

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