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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryThree 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
Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day; mid-June reviewers reported gorgeous river conditions and clean facilities.
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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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- 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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