Pine Flats Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: ENTIAT, WA, WA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pine Flats Campground is located next to the Mad River, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, on the Entiat Ranger District. Visitors have easy access to the Mad River trailhead which connects to several multiple-use trails. There are six campsites available that are all within close proximity to the river.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Pine Flats offers six riverside campsites in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with easy access to the Mad River trailhead and multiple-use trails. Campers praise its quiet, peaceful setting with the sound of rushing water and generous site sizes.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Kestrel, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cassin's Vireo, and Cedar Waxwing documented in the area.

Insider tips for Pine Flats Campground: First come, first served basis — arrive early, especially in peak season. Bring your own drinking water to be safe; hand pump water quality unverified by campers. Sites are generous in size and very close to the river.

Skip Pine Flats Campground if: You need hookups — this campground has no hookups available.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 6 sites total.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Pine Flats Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flats Group Campground (ENTIAT, WA), Steliko Lookout (Entiat, WA), Tyee Lookout (Entiat, WA), Deep Creek Campground (WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Flats Campground

Cell signal at Pine Flats Campground (ENTIAT, 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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ENTIAT, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pine Flats Campground is located next to the Mad River, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, on the Entiat Ranger District. Visitors have easy access to the Mad River trailhead which connects to several multiple-use trails. There are six campsites available that are all within close proximity to the river.

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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 RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 — this campground has no hookups available.✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 6 sites total.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First come, first served basis

arrive early, especially in peak season.

Bring your own drinking water to be safe; hand pump water quality unverified by campers.

Sites are generous in size and very close to the river.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Kestrel, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cassin's Vireo, and Cedar Waxwing documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Wenatchee, travel north on US-97A (west side of Columbia River) for 14.4 miles to Entiat. Just after the bridge turn left onto Entiat River Road (County Road #19) and travel north 9.5 miles to the community of Ardenvoir. Go beyond the general store and turn left on Mad River Road / Forest Road 5700 and travel 4 miles to Pine Flats Campground.

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 Pine Flats Campground cost per night?+
Pine Flats Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pine Flats Campground open?+
Pine Flats Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pine Flats Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Flats Campground?+
Pine Flats Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pine Flats Campground?+
Pine Flats Campground 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 Pine Flats Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pine Flats Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pine Flats Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Pine Flats Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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