Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Winthrop, WA, WA
Price: From $20 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/lone-fir to be notified when sites open up.
Small, uncrowded federal campground with clean facilities and a scenic view of Silverstar Mountain. Located along the scenic Highway 20 corridor with easy hiking access from the campground.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Goats, Hoary Marmots, American Pikas, Canada Jays, Hairy Woodpeckers, Western Tanagers, and Varied Thrushes documented in the area
Insider tips for Lone Fir: Bring bug spray as insects can be heavy at certain times of day Arrive early—first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations Check water spigot threading before arrival; reports note difficulties with non-threaded heads for hose connections
Skip Lone Fir if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You need flexibility with dates—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Lone Fir: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Klipchuck (Mazama, WA), River Bend (Mazama, WA), Ballard (Winthrop, WA), Early Winters (Mazama, WA).
Cell signal at Lone Fir (Winthrop, 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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Bring bug spray as insects can be heavy at certain times of day
Arrive early
first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations
Check water spigot threading before arrival; reports note difficulties with non-threaded heads for hose connections
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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