Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Entiat, WA, WA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cottonwood Campground is located 38 miles up Entiat River Road from Highway 97A on 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. There are 25 first come, first served campsites along the Entiat River. Vault toilets and garbage service are on site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Cottonwood Campground offers 25 riverside campsites along the Entiat River with excellent access to hiking, fishing, and mountain activities. Campers consistently praise the great hiking trails and abundance of recreational opportunities in this scenic location.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, Clark's Nutcracker, Douglas' Squirrel, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and Northern Rubber Boa are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District: Maximum trailer length recommended is 25 feet First come, first served sites only — arrive early during peak season Road can be rough in spots; check conditions before traveling the 38-mile Entiat River Road access
Skip Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District if: You need full hookups — no hookups available. You require paved road access — Entiat River Road has rough sections. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Cabin (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 Campground - Entiat Ranger District
Cell signal at Cottonwood Campground - Entiat Ranger District (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.
Cottonwood Campground is located 38 miles up Entiat River Road from Highway 97A on 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. There are 25 first come, first served campsites along the Entiat River. Vault toilets and garbage service are on site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryMaximum trailer length recommended is 25 feet
First come, first served sites only
arrive early during peak season
Road can be rough in spots; check conditions before traveling the 38-mile Entiat River Road access
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 Campground 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 (whic
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- 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.
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