Pine Flats Group Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: ENTIAT, WA, WA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 2.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Flats group site is located next to the Mad River within the Pine Flats Campground, 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. The campground contains two vault toilets, garbage service, and a hand pump for potable water.The campground is situated on the banks of the Mad River, at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Pine Flats Group Campground offers a scenic riverside setting with excellent trail access for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Campers consistently praise its quiet atmosphere and generous site sizes, with a 4.6/5 rating from 20 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Kestrel, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cassin's Vireo, Say's Phoebe, and various bird species documented in the area. Note: River current is strong and can be hazardous.
Insider tips for Pine Flats Group Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 1 group site Bring your own drinking water to supplement the hand pump Pack out all trash; garbage service available but pack-in/pack-out is expected Access Mad River trailhead directly from campground for multiple-use trail connections
Skip Pine Flats Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require camping outside May-October season. You have concerns about strong river currents near campsites.
Best time to visit Pine Flats Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. August — Peak season with confirmed camper activity and strong water flow for recreation.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flats Campground (ENTIAT, WA), Steliko Lookout (Entiat, WA), Tyee Lookout (Entiat, WA), Deep Creek Campground (WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Flats Group Campground
Cell signal at Pine Flats Group 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.
Pine Flats group site is located next to the Mad River within the Pine Flats Campground, 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. The campground contains two vault toilets, garbage service, and a hand pump for potable water.The campground is situated on the banks of the Mad River, at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited 1 group site
Bring your own drinking water to supplement the hand pump
Pack out all trash; garbage service available but pack-in/pack-out is expected
Access Mad River trailhead directly from campground for multiple-use trail connections
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Peak season with confirmed camper activity and strong water flow for recreation
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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.
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- 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.
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