USDA Forest Service · Washington

Willows Campground

USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States

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Sites
16
Hookups
1 with water, 16 no hookups
Season
May 14 to September 18
Max RV length
40 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
2,484 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
WILLOWS (NFSR 1300433) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
Lake
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Nearest town
Naches
Address
Highway 12, Naches, WA, 98610
Phone
541-338-7869
Activities
Camping, Fishing, Hiking

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About

Overview

Willows Campground sits on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains at the southern end of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in Washington and easy access to an abundance of recreational

activities.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for hiking fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and mountain biking in summer and early fall,

Willows Campground offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months.

Hikers and backpackers are especially fortunate to have access to a variety of spectacular trails near the campground and in the

surrounding areas. Designated Wilderness provides thousands of pristine acres of incredible landscapes to enjoy

in solitude or with a small group.

Whitewater paddling on the Tieton River, adjacent to Willows Campground, is also a popular activity.

Facilities

Willows Campground offers sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping.

Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available.

Natural Features

Encompassing more than 4 million acres and stretching north to south from the Canadian border to the Goat Rocks Wilderness, the Okanogan-Wenatchee is a stunning and diverse National Forest.

High, glaciated alpine peaks tower along the Cascade Crest and lush

valleys of old growth forest define its western boundary. At its eastern edge, rugged shrub-steppe country comprises a more

arid region. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet.

Visitors to the area can expect many days of clear, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear

skies and plenty of snow.

Nearby Attractions

A historic highlight of the area is the last remaining lookout in the Naches Ranger District, Jumpoff Lookout.

Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, which climbs into the

clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January38°28°1°49°11 of 11
February39°27°7°50°11 of 11
March44°29°19°62°11 of 11
April49°33°14°73°9 of 11
May61°44°32°83°0 of 11
June70°48°38°89°0 of 11
July83°58°48°99°0 of 11
August84°59°48°100°0 of 11
September73°52°42°89°0 of 11
October58°42°32°75°1 of 10
November45°33°22°58°8 of 10
December38°28°13°57°9 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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