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Backcountry Camping

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🏞️ Attractions

Mount Rose (1,311 m)
Mount Rose (1,311 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America

1.5 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Bear Gulch Day Use Area
Bear Gulch Day Use AreaAttractions

The Bear Gulch Fire was a wildfire that began on July 6, 2025, on the north side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose in the Olympic National Forest. It was the largest fire on the Olympic Peninsula since the Great Forks Fire in 1951. As of November 12, 2025, it had burned 20,233 acres (8,188 ha) and is 100% contained. The fire was caused by human activity.

1.5 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Dry Creek East TrailheadTrails & trailheads1.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Shady Lane South TrailheadTrails & trailheads1.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Timber Mountain (1,225 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America

1.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Lightning Peak (1,343 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Mason County, Washington, United States

1.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Copper Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads2.2 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Staircase Picnic Area
Staircase Picnic AreaAttractions3.3 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Ross FallsWaterfalls3.4 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Division 2 Boat LaunchParks & play5.5 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Division 3 ParkParks & play6.9 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Skokomish Park at Lake CushmanParks & play10.8 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Skokomish Park Lake Cushman - Day Use AreaBeaches & swimming11.3 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Hamma Hamma FallsWaterfalls

waterfall in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America

41.1 km · ~90 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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Do I need to book ahead for Backcountry Camping?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Backcountry Camping?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Backcountry Camping?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Backcountry Camping?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are showers available at Backcountry Camping?

No, showers are not available.

Are there electrical hookups at Backcountry Camping?

No electrical hookups are available.

Is there WiFi at Backcountry Camping?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is there an RV dump station at Backcountry Camping?

No dump station is available.

Who runs Backcountry Camping?

Backcountry Camping is operated by National Forest Service.

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