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Currently closed due to seasonal road closure. Harts Pass Road remains snow-covered and inaccessible. The campground typically opens in July when the road clears and operates through September. Trailers are prohibited on Harts Pass Road year-round from June 1 to December 31.

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

Harts Pass Campground is a remote, high-elevation destination in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, perched at 6,200 feet in subalpine forest surrounded by alpine meadows. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail runs directly through the campground, making it a natural staging point for PCT section hikers and thru-hikers. Nearby trails provide access to the vast Pasayten Wilderness, and a short hike leads to Slate Peak Lookout with panoramic views. The journey to reach Harts Pass is an adventure itself. From Winthrop, the 35-mile drive includes 13 miles on narrow, steep gravel Forest Road 5400 with exposed cliffs and limited turnouts. Trailers are prohibited on this road from June 1 through December 31 due to safety concerns. The road typically opens in July once snow melts and closes again in late fall. This is a minimalist backcountry campground. Expect vault toilets and picnic tables, but no potable water and no trash service. Campers must bring all water and pack out all waste following Leave No Trace principles. Sites cost $10 per night and are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Directions

From Winthrop, drive west on Highway 20 for 15 miles. Turn right onto Lost River Road 9140 and continue 7.5 miles until pavement ends. Continue on gravel Harts Pass Road 5400 for 13 miles, then turn left into Harts Pass Campground across from the Guard Station. The road is narrow and winding with steep drop-offs; yield to oncoming traffic.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $10 - $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 0ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (509) 996-4000

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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