Long Meadow

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Naches, WA, WA

Price: From $8 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/long-meadow to be notified when sites open up.

Long Meadow offers affordable camping at $8/night with beautiful scenery and a creek within walking distance. It's a popular spot for ATV and bike activities with plenty of room for gatherings.

Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Elk, North American River Otter, and Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels present in the area

Insider tips for Long Meadow: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote areas with limited cell service A hidden meadow exists to the southwest behind trees worth exploring

Skip Long Meadow if: You need RV hookups — no hookups are available. You dislike dusty conditions. You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Long Meadow: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Longmire (Naches, WA), Crow Creek (Naches, WA), Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf) (Naches, WA), Kaner Flat Campground (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Long Meadow

Cell signal at Long Meadow (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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Naches, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
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 RV hookups — no hookups are available✕ You dislike dusty conditions✕ You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote areas with limited cell service

A hidden meadow exists to the southwest behind trees worth exploring

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: Northern Spotted Owl, Elk, North American River Otter, and Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels present in the area

Location

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N/A· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Getting there →

From Naches, travel west on Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto Highway 410 W for 24.2 miles. Turn right on Little Naches Road / Forest Road 1900 and follow 4 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 1902 and follow ½ mile. Entrance is on left side of road.

Campground entrance

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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 Long Meadow cost per night?+
Long Meadow costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Long Meadow open?+
Long Meadow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Long Meadow have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Long Meadow?+
Long Meadow is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Long Meadow?+
Long Meadow 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 Long Meadow?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Long Meadow is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Long Meadow open, and what are check-in times?+
Long Meadow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●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

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$8 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Longmire

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Crow Creek

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Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf)

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Kaner Flat Campground

Naches, WA

From $20/night

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