Atkinson Flats

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/atkinson-flats to be notified when sites open up.

Atkinson Flats offers affordable tent camping at $22/night in a remote federal campground. The area supports diverse flora including western redcedar and Pacific trillium, suggesting scenic natural surroundings.

Wildlife alert: American Pika observed in the area — these alpine mammals are sensitive to heat stress, so plan for cooler parts of the day during your visit.

Insider tips for Atkinson Flats: First-come, first-served only — arrive early as intel notes to book early for federal campgrounds Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available, especially important given remote location with potentially limited connectivity Only 1 tent site available, so this is an extremely limited capacity location

Skip Atkinson Flats if: You need hookups — none are available at this campground. You prefer guaranteed reservations — only first-come, first-served basis accepted. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Atkinson Flats: May - October — Campground operates seasonally only during these months per official schedule.

Nearby campgrounds: Nineteen Mile Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Alpine Meadows Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Phelps Creek Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Atkinson Flats

Cell signal at Atkinson Flats (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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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 — none are available at this campground✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — only first-come, first-served basis accepted✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early as intel notes to book early for federal campgrounds

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available, especially important given remote location with potentially limited connectivity

Only 1 tent site available, so this is an extremely limited capacity location

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally only during these months per official schedule

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 Pika observed in the area — these alpine mammals are sensitive to heat stress, so plan for cooler parts of the day during your visit.

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Atkinson Flats cost per night?+
Atkinson Flats costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Atkinson Flats open?+
Atkinson Flats is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Atkinson Flats have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Atkinson Flats?+
Atkinson Flats is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Atkinson Flats?+
Atkinson Flats 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 Atkinson Flats?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Atkinson Flats is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Atkinson Flats open, and what are check-in times?+
Atkinson Flats is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●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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Schaefer Creek

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