Hells Crossing Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: NACHES, WA, WA
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hells Crossing Campground is located along the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington’s Cascade Range. Warm summer days and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities make the campground a perfect setting for individual and group camping excursions.Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hells-crossing-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Located along the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with easy access to hiking, fishing, and water sports. Campers report spacious, well-maintained sites with good river access and friendly neighbors.
Wildlife alert: Harlequin Duck, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Violet-green Swallow, and Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel present in the area. High mosquito and ant activity reported by campers.
Insider tips for Hells Crossing Campground: Request sites 8 & 9 for large, shaded spots with quick river access and a shallow pool area Sites 17 & 18 are spacious, end-of-loop locations with river access Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Hells Crossing Campground if: You need RV hookups — electric hookups available but most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to insects — bring heavy-duty bug spray for mosquitoes and ants.
Best time to visit Hells Crossing Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Salmon Cove Group Site (NACHES, WA), Pine Needle Group Site (NACHES, WA), Pleasant Valley Campground (NACHES, WA), Cougar Flat (NACHES, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hells Crossing Campground
Cell signal at Hells Crossing 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.
Hells Crossing Campground is located along the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington’s Cascade Range. Warm summer days and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities make the campground a perfect setting for individual and group camping excursions.Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular places in the Naches District. Visitors can walk the accessible trail along the river or explore Boulder Cave.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRequest sites 8 & 9 for large, shaded spots with quick river access and a shallow pool area
Sites 17 & 18 are spacious, end-of-loop locations with river access
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Naches, take Highway 410 approximately 38 miles northwest to milepost 83.4.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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