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Riders Camp

Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Location: Ellensburg, WA, WA

Price: From $5 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/riders-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Extremely affordable at $5/night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access allows spontaneous visits.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Common Sharp-tailed Snake present in area. Also Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and various bird species.

Insider tips for Riders Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Arrive physically at campground to purchase and claim site — first-come, first-served only

Skip Riders Camp if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require modern bathroom facilities — pit toilets have been reported with sanitation issues. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Icewater Creek Campground (Thorp, WA), Taneum Cabin (THORP, WA), Little Naches Campground (Naches, WA), Halfway Flat Campground (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Riders Camp

Cell signal at Riders Camp (Ellensburg, 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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    Ellensburg, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $5/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 require modern bathroom facilities — pit toilets have been reported with sanitation issues✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

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

    Arrive physically at campground to purchase and claim site

    first-come, first-served only

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    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 Pacific Rattlesnake and Common Sharp-tailed Snake present in area. Also Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and various bird species.

    Location

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    N/A· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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    Campground entrance

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    #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 Riders Camp cost per night?+
    Riders Camp costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Riders Camp open?+
    Riders Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Riders Camp have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Riders Camp?+
    Riders Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Riders Camp?+
    Riders Camp 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 Riders Camp?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Riders Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Riders Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
    Riders Camp 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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    $5 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    How much does Riders Camp cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Icewater Creek Campground

    Thorp, WA

    From $24/night

    Taneum Cabin

    THORP, WA

    From $125/night

    Little Naches Campground

    Naches, WA

    From $22/night

    Halfway Flat Campground

    Naches, WA

    From $10/night

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