Alpine Meadows Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside

Location: Coles Corner, WA, WA

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alpine-meadows-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Alpine Meadows offers affordable tent camping at $22/night in a subalpine ecosystem with fire rings and picnic tables. The location provides access to diverse alpine wildlife and vegetation in a seasonal setting.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — store food properly. Also watch for Hoary Marmots and American Pikas in the alpine meadow environment.

Insider tips for Alpine Meadows Campground: First-come, first-served only — no advance reservations. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arriving to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Only 1 tent site available, so arrive early during peak season (May-October) to secure your spot Arrive physically at campground to purchase and claim site — this is the only booking method

Skip Alpine Meadows Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available.

Best time to visit Alpine Meadows Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Phelps Creek Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Nineteen Mile Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA), Chiwawa Horse Camp (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Alpine Meadows Campground

Cell signal at Alpine Meadows Campground (Coles Corner, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Alpine Meadows Campground

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Coles Corner, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arriving to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment

Only 1 tent site available, so arrive early during peak season (May-October) to secure your spot

Arrive physically at campground to purchase and claim site

this is the only booking method

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area — store food properly. Also watch for Hoary Marmots and American Pikas in the alpine meadow environment.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Alpine Meadows Campground cost per night?+
Alpine Meadows Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Alpine Meadows Campground open?+
Alpine Meadows Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Alpine Meadows Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Alpine Meadows Campground?+
Alpine Meadows Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Alpine Meadows Campground?+
Alpine Meadows Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Alpine Meadows Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Alpine Meadows Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Alpine Meadows Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Alpine Meadows Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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