Lodgepole Campground (Washington)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: NACHES, WA, WA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (118 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lodgepole Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. With the scenic waters of the American River running alongside the site, and access to pristine wilderness, scenic highways and a multitude of recreational activities nearby, the campground offers an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Please note, this campground IS NOT within Sequoia National Park.

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/lodgepole-campground-washington to be notified when sites open up.

Lodgepole Campground sits in old growth forest along the American River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with spacious, private sites. Google reviews rate it 4.5/5, with campers praising riverside sites with river access and friendly camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Cascade Red Fox, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Canada Jay, Steller's Jay, and American Three-toed Woodpecker are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Lodgepole Campground (Washington): Book early—this federal campground fills up quickly. Sites 33 and 35 offer direct river access with steps down to the water. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups.

Skip Lodgepole Campground (Washington) if: You need RV hookups—only electric hookups available and not at most sites.. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Lodgepole Campground (Washington): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Pleasant Valley Campground (NACHES, WA), Bumping Lake Campground (Goose Prairie, WA), Salmon Cove Group Site (NACHES, WA), Hells Crossing Campground (NACHES, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lodgepole Campground (Washington)

Cell signal at Lodgepole Campground (Washington) (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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Lodgepole Campground is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. With the scenic waters of the American River running alongside the site, and access to pristine wilderness, scenic highways and a multitude of recreational activities nearby, the campground offers an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Please note, this campground IS NOT within Sequoia National Park.

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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
Max RV106 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites8 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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—only electric hookups available and not at most sites.✕ You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this federal campground fills up quickly.

Sites 33 and 35 offer direct river access with steps down to the water.

Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Wapiti, Cascade Red Fox, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Canada Jay, Steller's Jay, and American Three-toed Woodpecker are documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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541-338-7869· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Getting there →

From Yakima, take Highway 12 west to the junction with Highway 410. Travel 39 miles on Highway 410 to the campground entrance.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lodgepole Campground (Washington) cost per night?+
Lodgepole Campground (Washington) costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lodgepole Campground (Washington) open?+
Lodgepole Campground (Washington) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lodgepole Campground (Washington) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lodgepole Campground (Washington)?+
Lodgepole Campground (Washington) can accommodate RVs up to 101 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lodgepole Campground (Washington)?+
Lodgepole Campground (Washington) 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 Lodgepole Campground (Washington)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lodgepole Campground (Washington) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lodgepole Campground (Washington) open, and what are check-in times?+
Lodgepole Campground (Washington) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility MapOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$24 /night★ 4.2 (118)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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