Harts Pass

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Mazama, WA, WA

Price: From $10 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/harts-pass to be notified when sites open up.

Incredible views and trail magic make this a favorite section of the Pacific Crest Trail. High ratings (4.8/5) reflect its appeal as a popular bailout point for northbound PCT hikers.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Boreal Owl, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Evening Grosbeak, and Horned Lark present in the area.

Insider tips for Harts Pass: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature to pay on-site via QR code Download Recreation.gov app before arrival as remote area has limited connectivity

Skip Harts Pass if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Harts Pass: May-October — Campground operates May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Meadows (Mazama, WA), River Bend (Mazama, WA), Ballard (Winthrop, WA), Lone Fir (Winthrop, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Harts Pass

Cell signal at Harts Pass (Mazama, 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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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

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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 — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

Use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature to pay on-site via QR code

Download Recreation.gov app before arrival as remote area has limited connectivity

Best: May-October

Campground operates May through October only

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: American Pika, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Boreal Owl, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Evening Grosbeak, and Horned Lark present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Winthrop, drive west on Highway 20 for 15 miles, turn right onto Lost River Road 9140 for 7.5 miles. Paved road turns into gravel forest service Hart's Pass Road 5400. Follow gravel road for 13 miles then turn left into Harts Pass Campground (across from Guard Station). WARNING: Harts Pass Road 5400 is a narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in places. Yield to trucks. Trailers are not allowed on Harts Pass #5400 Road or on Chancellor Road 5400-700 from June 1 to December 31 ex

Campground entrance

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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 Harts Pass cost per night?+
Harts Pass costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Harts Pass open?+
Harts Pass is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Harts Pass have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Harts Pass?+
Harts Pass is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Harts Pass?+
Harts Pass 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 Harts Pass?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Harts Pass is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Harts Pass open, and what are check-in times?+
Harts Pass is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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