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Price
$8 - $18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open May 22, 2025 to...
Cell
No Service
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$8 - $18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open May 22, 2025 to...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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43.9639, -122.6156
You want a quiet, uncrowded spot by the water and don't need modern facilities.
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Best season: summer. Late summer (July–August) is the clear sweet spot: expect warm, sunny days in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and crisp nights around 40–55°F, perfect for swimming in the creek and evening stargazing. The Fall Creek Trail and creek-side fishing/swimming holes are at their most accessible and pleasant, with trail conditions dry and low snow or mud risk. Daytime crowds are moderate on weekends—Dolly Varden only has five tent sites and is reservable, so plan ahead—but weekday stays feel very secluded. Peak months: August, July, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Peak season: warm days, best swimming/floating and dry trail conditions noted by users.
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Dolly Varden Campground provides basic amenities suitable for tent camping. According to both authoritative sources and user reviews, the campground offers 5 tent-only sites, with 3 sites on the north side of Forest Road 18 by the creek, and 2 walk-in sites on the opposite side of the road. There is an outhouse available; however, reviews highlight its cleanliness as "funky." Additionally, the campground provides swimming and fishing access and is located near a water source, but there are no showers, electric hookups, or cell service.
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