Halfway Flat Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Naches, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$18 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Halfway Flat Campground is located about 30 miles west of Naches, Washington on the east side of the Cascades mountain range.The campground has eight campsites, with five campsites available for advanced reservation between Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. After, mid-September all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and potable water are available.The Halfway Flat Campground is nestled in an old-growth forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and cedar wi

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Halfway Flat offers affordable riverside camping at $10/night with clean facilities and direct Naches River access within 100 feet of each site. Reviewers praise it as a quiet, primitive campground with excellent bathrooms and convenient access to wilderness hiking, fishing, and recreation areas.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions present in area; also Mule Deer, Harlequin Ducks, Canada Geese, and Northwestern Alligator Lizards.

Insider tips for Halfway Flat Campground: Three sites are first-come, first-served; book early for reserved sites at this popular federal campground River is within 100 feet of each site—excellent for fishing and water access Visit weekdays to avoid off-road vehicle traffic that increases on weekends

Skip Halfway Flat Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want shower facilities—none available at this primitive campground. You dislike off-road vehicle activity—OHV trails draw weekend visitors to the area.

Best time to visit Halfway Flat Campground: Mid-June through September — Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day; mid-June reviewers reported gorgeous river conditions and clean facilities..

Nearby campgrounds: Halfway Flat Dispersed Campground (Naches, WA), Sawmill Flat Campground (NACHES, WA), Little Naches Campground (Naches, WA), Indian Flat Group Site (NACHES, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Halfway Flat Campground

Cell signal at Halfway Flat Campground (Naches, 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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Halfway Flat Campground

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Naches, WA, WA★ 3.8 (12 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Halfway Flat Campground is located about 30 miles west of Naches, Washington on the east side of the Cascades mountain range.The campground has eight campsites, with five campsites available for advanced reservation between Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. After, mid-September all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and potable water are available.The Halfway Flat Campground is nestled in an old-growth forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and cedar with grassy areas, ferns and mosses covering the forest floor.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV150 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You want shower facilities—none available at this primitive campground✕ You dislike off-road vehicle activity—OHV trails draw weekend visitors to the area

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Three sites are first-come, first-served; book early for reserved sites at this popular federal campground

River is within 100 feet of each site

excellent for fishing and water access

Visit weekdays to avoid off-road vehicle traffic that increases on weekends

Best: Mid-June through September

Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day; mid-June reviewers reported gorgeous river conditions and clean facilities.

Things to do nearby

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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: Mountain Lions present in area; also Mule Deer, Harlequin Ducks, Canada Geese, and Northwestern Alligator Lizards.

Location

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Getting there →

From Naches, Washington, follow Highway 410 for approximately 30 miles west to Forest Road 1709. Turn left on Forest Road 1709, cross the bridge then turn left on Forest Road 1704 follow the road approximately 1 mile. Campground is located on the left. From Enumclaw depart WA-164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ½ mile turn left onto WA-410/Roosevelt Ave. Follow WA-410 approximately 63 miles east to the intersection with Forest Road 1709. Turn right on Forest Road 1704 follow the road approxim

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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

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How much does Halfway Flat Campground cost per night?+
Halfway Flat Campground costs $10–$18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Halfway Flat Campground open?+
Halfway Flat Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Halfway Flat Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Halfway Flat Campground?+
Halfway Flat Campground can accommodate RVs up to 150 feet.
How do I make reservations at Halfway Flat Campground?+
Halfway Flat 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 Halfway Flat Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Halfway Flat Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Halfway Flat Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Halfway Flat Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$10 /night★ 3.8 (12)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Halfway Flat Dispersed Campground

Naches, WA

From $10/night

Sawmill Flat Campground

NACHES, WA

From $24/night

Little Naches Campground

Naches, WA

From $22/night

Indian Flat Group Site

NACHES, WA

From $70/night

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