Sawmill Flat Campground

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: NACHES, WA, WA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (59 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sawmill Flat Campground is located along the Naches River in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. The campground provides and ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Sawmill Flats Campground offers standard, tent only, and walk up sites.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Sawmill Flat Campground is located along the Naches River in the Northern Cascade Range and provides an ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars, with campers praising large, fairly flat sites with river access and friendly camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and mule deer present in the area. Also verify tick presence before departure.

Insider tips for Sawmill Flat Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Visit mid-week for lighter crowds Many sites offer river access

Skip Sawmill Flat Campground if: Your RV requires hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only. You need full-service amenities — campground is in need of routine cleaning and maintenance per long-time campers. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Sawmill Flat Campground: May through October — Official seasonal operations period. Mid-week after Memorial Day — Verified camper report of lower occupancy.

Nearby campgrounds: Halfway Flat Dispersed Campground (Naches, WA), Little Naches Campground (Naches, WA), Indian Flat Group Site (NACHES, WA), Kaner Flat Group Site (NACHES, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sawmill Flat Campground

Cell signal at Sawmill Flat Campground (NACHES, 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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NACHES, WA, WA★ 4.3 (59 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sawmill Flat Campground is located along the Naches River in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington. The campground provides and ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions.This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Sawmill Flats Campground offers standard, tent only, and walk up sites.

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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
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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:✕ Your RV requires hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only✕ You need full-service amenities — campground is in need of routine cleaning and maintenance per long-time campers✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Visit mid-week for lighter crowds

Many sites offer river access

Best: May through October

Official seasonal operations period

Best: Mid-week after Memorial Day

Verified camper report of lower occupancy

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: Mountain lions and mule deer present in the area. Also verify tick presence before departure.

Location

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541-338-7869· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Getting there →

From Spokane, take I-90 west toward Seattle. Continue for 170 miles, then take exit 110 to merge onto I-82 east. After nearly 32 miles, take exit 31A-31B to merge onto US-12 west and follow for about 25 miles. Turn left onto Nile Road, then left onto WA-410 west. The campground will be on the left.

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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 Sawmill Flat Campground cost per night?+
Sawmill Flat Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Sawmill Flat Campground open?+
Sawmill Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sawmill Flat Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Sawmill Flat Campground?+
Sawmill Flat Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Sawmill Flat Campground?+
Sawmill Flat 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 Sawmill Flat Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sawmill Flat Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sawmill Flat Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Sawmill Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
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$24 /night★ 4.3 (59)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Indian Flat Group Site

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Kaner Flat Group Site

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