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Peninsula

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Naches, WA, WA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 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): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/peninsula to be notified when sites open up.

Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) with a peaceful lake setting suitable for swimming and walking trails. Google reviews praise it as a favorite destination with good group accommodating capacity.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti, Douglas Squirrel, Black-backed Woodpecker, Red-naped Sapsucker, American Dipper, and Virginia Rail documented in the area

Insider tips for Peninsula: First-come, first-served only — no advance reservations available, so arrive early Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment on-site Located 22 miles west of Naches on Highway 12 W, then Forest Road 1200

Skip Peninsula if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only.

Best time to visit Peninsula: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa) (NACHES, WA), Hause Creek Campground (Naches , WA), Willows Campground (Naches, WA), Indian Creek (Wa) (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Peninsula

Cell signal at Peninsula (Naches, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%

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 (1 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 most sites✕ You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations available, so arrive early

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment on-site

Located 22 miles west of Naches on Highway 12 W, then Forest Road 1200

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti, Douglas Squirrel, Black-backed Woodpecker, Red-naped Sapsucker, American Dipper, and Virginia Rail documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Naches, travel west on Highway 12 W for about 22 miles. Turn left at Lost Lake Road onto Forest Road 1200 / Tieton Reservoir Road. Follow Forest Road 1200 for 3 miles to Forest Road 711. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles.

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 Peninsula cost per night?+
Peninsula costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Peninsula open?+
Peninsula is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Peninsula have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Peninsula?+
Peninsula is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Peninsula?+
Peninsula 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 Peninsula?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Peninsula is rated moderate. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Peninsula open, and what are check-in times?+
Peninsula 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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$10 /night★ 4 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Peninsula cost per night?+
What season is Peninsula open?+
Does Peninsula have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee Nf (Wa)

NACHES, WA

From $60/night

Hause Creek Campground

Naches , WA

From $27/night

Willows Campground

Naches, WA

From $22/night

Indian Creek (Wa)

Naches, WA

From $27/night

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