Meadows

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Mazama, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 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/meadows to be notified when sites open up.

Meadows offers excellent views and isolation at an affordable $10/night rate. The remote location and challenging road access keep crowds away, making it ideal for those seeking solitude.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Boreal Owl, Sooty Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, and Evening Grosbeak present in the area.

Insider tips for Meadows: First-come, first-served only — arrive physically at campground to claim sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area SUV or high-clearance vehicle recommended for the 13-mile gravel Forest Service road

Skip Meadows if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You prefer developed facilities — minimal amenities with only fire rings and picnic tables. You can't handle exposure — very isolated with little shade and strong winds reported.

Best time to visit Meadows: September-October — Early fall offers good weather before winter closure; verified camper spent two nights in early fall.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Meadows

Cell signal at Meadows (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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Mazama, WA, WA★ 4.2 (5 reviews)From $10/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 hookups — no hookups available at this campground✕ You prefer developed facilities — minimal amenities with only fire rings and picnic tables✕ You can't handle exposure — very isolated with little shade and strong winds reported

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive physically at campground to claim sites

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area

SUV or high-clearance vehicle recommended for the 13-mile gravel Forest Service road

Best: September-October

Early fall offers good weather before winter closure; verified camper spent two nights in early fall

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, Sooty Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, and Evening Grosbeak 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 Harts Pass Road 5400. Follow gravel road for 13 miles then turn left onto Forest Road #5400-500 and drive one mile turn left into campground. 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 Chancelor Road 5400-700 from June 1 t

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Meadows cost per night?+
Meadows costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Meadows open?+
Meadows is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Meadows have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Meadows?+
Meadows is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Meadows?+
Meadows 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 Meadows?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Meadows is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Meadows open, and what are check-in times?+
Meadows 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
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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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$10 /night★ 4.2 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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