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First-come, first-served with no reservations. Shady Pass Road 5900 is open. High elevation access may be limited by snow into early summer. No fees required.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

About

Handy Springs Campground is an extremely remote primitive campground in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, situated at 6,500 feet elevation along Shady Pass Road. With just a single tent-only site, it offers true solitude for those willing to make the journey. The USFS describes usage as light, making it an ideal spot for backcountry-minded campers seeking quiet. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet, picnic table, and fire ring. There is no potable water on-site; campers must bring their own supply or treat water from nearby sources. No fees are required and no reservations are accepted. Access requires a long drive on forest roads from Lake Chelan.

Directions

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road, go approximately 18 miles. Handy Springs Campground is on the left.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (509) 664-9200

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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