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660316 Farr3ll

This area is at the end of a gravel track, known locally as Water Mark Road or Owl Creek Road. Follow Upper Hoh Road east from Hwy 101, around 8 miles, and the road will split at a Y. Take the gravel road to the right, drive to the end, and you'll find a sign posted on a tree saying that camping is allowed in designated areas. As far as I could tell, the only designated areas were down a rough track to the left. Access for RVs would be very difficult. (OSM data version: 2016-07-15T17:38:02Z) #mapsme

666009 Farr3ll

This is a public boat launch where the Sol Duc River joins into the Quillayute. It's been empty when I've been there but likely busy during fishing season. It's on the south side of Mora Road just east of the Sol Duc Bridge. It's not a sanctioned camping site; I've stayed there once with no problem. (OSM data version: 2016-07-15T17:38:02Z) #mapsme

651323 Farr3ll

In National Forest lands immediately adjacent to Grand Teton National Park. Amazing views! I mean REALLY amazing.

Turn east off US 89 (opposite the Cummingham Cabin turn out) and drive up the Forest Svc Rd. 30310. Shortly after leaving the Park (.59 miles) there are a couple of nice sites off to the left suitable for big outfits, but their access may be muddy. If you like continue Rd 30310 a quarter mile and bearing left on to Forest Rd 3340, up the hill and a couple of hairpin turns. DO NOT TAKE THE FIRST user made road on the left as there is a large rock midway in. Continue a short distance to the second user made road on your left, which will take you under a power line out onto an overlook, which in mind has no equal – anywhere! It will take your breath away!

If that site is taken you can continue on up the road where you’ll find a number of great boondocking sites, but maybe not with the fantastic view. Still, we camp there with our houses several times each summer.

We tow a 23’ trailer up there w/o concern and have seen much larger rigs camped there. The Forest Svc roads are gravel/dirt and can be muddy in rainy times.

Bear country so store all foods! No water, dump, etc! (OSM data version: 2016-07-15T17:38:02Z) #mapsme

651351 Farr3ll

This is a special place visited mostly by locals! Right on the southern border between Grand Teton & Yellowstone Nat’l Parks! West of Flag Ranch along the Ashton/Flag Ranch Road.

Actually, it is in the John D Rockefeller Parkway, which is administered by the Nat’l Park Service so the usual National Park Service rules apply, such as dogs on leashes, etc. But the camping here is what we’d call boondocking or dispersed. However camp only in established camps sites. Most of these nice areas have two or more sites, so you might have neighbors, but often not. The farther west you drive from Flag Ranch the fewer people you’ll encounter. This is also VERY active grizzly bear country so store your food and pay attention!

The road is maintained, but a tad rough right after snow melt, which might be in late June. Fishing in the Snake River for trout is very good! Services at Flag Ranch are complete as they have their own cabins and camp ground, sites here are $50/night so see what a bargain you're getting

Zoom in with Google Earth and scan the road and you'll see the several camping areas (OSM data version: 2016-07-15T17:38:02Z) #mapsme

648708 Farr3ll

There is boon docking that overlooks the Badlands just south of Wall on Hwy 240. It is on Buffalo Gap National Grasslands just before the fee booth into the Badlands. On your left, you will see gently rolling hills and a couple of tall cell towers in a field. There are a couple of entrances into the pasture – if a gate is shut, just be sure to re-shut. Beautiful spot!!! (OSM data version: 2016-07-15T17:38:02Z) #mapsme