Cottonwood Cabin

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Entiat, WA, WA

Price: From $90 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cottonwood Cabin is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District in central Washington’s Entiat Valley, on the banks of the Entiat River at an elevation of 3,100 feet. Constructed in the 1940s as administrative housing, the facility and on-site barn and corral were used seasonally by Forest Service fire, trail and campground crew personnel. Today the cabin offers visitors a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation from June through October in the forested moun

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Bear Boxes, Fishing

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

Cottonwood Cabin offers a scenic riverside setting in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with access to fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Campers note it's a quiet getaway spot with active forest regeneration following recent fire activity.

Wildlife alert: Wolverine, Mule Deer, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, Clark's Nutcracker, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area

Insider tips for Cottonwood Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Only 1 site available, so plan ahead for availability Bring your own heating solution if visiting in shoulder months

Skip Cottonwood Cabin if: You need electrical or water hookups—none available. You require modern bathroom facilities—vault toilets only and bathroom conditions reported as poor by campers. You prefer established forest—area shows active fire recovery with young seedlings and saplings.

Best time to visit Cottonwood Cabin: June through October — Official operating season per RIDB description; May through October per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District (Entiat, WA), Three Creek Group Site - Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf (Entiat, WA), Silver Falls Group Site (Entiat, WA), Finner Creek (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cottonwood Cabin

Cell signal at Cottonwood Cabin (Entiat, 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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Entiat, WA, WA★ 4.1 (8 reviews)From $90/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cottonwood Cabin is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District in central Washington’s Entiat Valley, on the banks of the Entiat River at an elevation of 3,100 feet. Constructed in the 1940s as administrative housing, the facility and on-site barn and corral were used seasonally by Forest Service fire, trail and campground crew personnel. Today the cabin offers visitors a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation from June through October in the forested mountain terrain of the Entiat Ranger District.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 electrical or water hookups—none available✕ You require modern bathroom facilities—vault toilets only and bathroom conditions reported as poor by campers✕ You prefer established forest—area shows active fire recovery with young seedlings and saplings

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

Only 1 site available, so plan ahead for availability

Bring your own heating solution if visiting in shoulder months

Best: June through October

Official operating season per RIDB description; May through October per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Wolverine, Mule Deer, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, Clark's Nutcracker, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Wenatchee take State Route 97A north 17 miles along the west bank of the Columbia River. Turn left on to Entiat River Road (Chelan County Route 19). Continue on Entiat River Road (which becomes Forest Road 51) past the end of the pavement to mile post 38 where you will see Cottonwood Cabin on the left. From Chelan travel south on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 19.3 miles to Entiat. Turn right on to Entiat River Road (Chelan County Road 19). Continue on Entiat River Road (which bec

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cottonwood Cabin cost per night?+
Cottonwood Cabin costs $90 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cottonwood Cabin open?+
Cottonwood Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cottonwood Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cottonwood Cabin?+
Cottonwood Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cottonwood Cabin?+
Cottonwood Cabin 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 Cottonwood Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cottonwood Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cottonwood Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Cottonwood Cabin 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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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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$90 /night★ 4.1 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District

Entiat, WA

From $15/night

Three Creek Group Site - Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf

Entiat, WA

From $40/night

Silver Falls Group Site

Entiat, WA

From $125/night

Finner Creek

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From $22/night

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