Capitol State Forest is kind of obscure, often being easy to overlook on the map. There are several free campgrounds paid for by the timber harvests. Easy access from the I-5 corridor. Recreation Site Registration Form Register to use this facility. (Registration and campground are free) Picnic tables, metal firerings, and outhouses No Garbage Service - Pack It Out (Dumpsters at the Rest Area on I-5) Water in Season (Hand Pump) 7 Day Limit in any 365 Day Period Handicap Accessible Campsites No pallets or other treated wood products allowed in the campground. Middle Waddell Campground Information Board Campground Rules in Capitol State Forest ATTENTION CAMPERS 1. Respect sites designated for disabled users 2. Camp only in designated campground and campsites 3. Do not alter or remove vegetation 4. Limit fires to campsite fireplaces 5. Maintain quiet between 10pm and 6am 6. Do not shoot in or near recreation sites, trails or roads 7. Limit stay to 7 consecutive days per calendar year 8. No reserving campsites. Camping is on a first come basis 9. No ORV use within campgrounds or on campground roads 10. Use of all fireworks prohibited 11. Chainsaw use is prohibited in the campgrounds All organized events require a DNR permit Call Central Region Office at 360-748-2383 BEAR FACTS Bears seen in the campground. Keep all food out of your tents and properly stored. Garbage is also food to a bear... There are several other free campgrounds in Capitol State Forest: FALL CREEK CAMPGROUND MARGARET McKENNY CAMPGROUND MIDDLE WADDEL CAMPGROUND MIMA FALL TRAILHEAD CAMPGROUND NORTH CREEK CAMPGROUND PORTER CREEK CAMPGROUND SHERMAN VALLEY CAMPGROUND Middle Waddell Campground Middle Waddell Campground Waddell Creek Road 128th Ave. and Waddell Creek Road DIRECTIONS: From Seattle, WA Take I-5 south to Exit 95 Take Exit 95 towards Little Rock Continue straight at the Stop Sign and onto 128th Ave. for 3/4 Mile Turn right on Waddell Creek Road Middle Waddell Campground is 3.3 miles Spillman Campground and Picnic Area (Tahuya State Forest) CAMP SPILLMAN Aldrich Lake (Tahuya State Forest) ALDRICH LAKE

CAMPGROUND INDEX Complete free campground listing CAMPING ADVICE AND TIPS TOURIST PHOTOS www.eugenecarsey.com dispersedcampgrounds.com Free campgrounds and camping WASHINGTON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY CAPITOL STATE FOREST MIDDLE WADDELL OHV CAMPGROUND