Lone Fir Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Highway 20 closed December 4, 2025, and the campground is inaccessible until the highway reopens in spring. Typically operates May through September or October depending on snowfall.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 11:07AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

11:07 AM — April 14th, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches for elevations above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches for elevations below 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Methow, Conconully, Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan for winter driving conditions.

About

Lone Fir Campground is a forested campground situated along Early Winters Creek on State Route 20, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the North Cascades. At 3,600 feet elevation, the campground provides stunning mountain views and direct access to popular hiking trails including Lone Fir Trail 535 and Cutthroat Creek Trail 483. The 27 first-come, first-served sites accommodate tents and RVs, making it a convenient overnight stop for bicyclists and road trippers exploring the North Cascades Scenic Highway. The campground is equipped with vault toilets and trash service. Sites can accommodate up to two vehicles, with a maximum of two tents or one RV and one tent per site. Early Winters Creek runs through the area but is closed to fishing per Washington State regulations. The campground is located 27 miles northwest of Winthrop and is not accessible during winter when Highway 20 closes due to snow and avalanche danger.

Directions

From Winthrop, travel 27 miles northwest on Highway 20. Turn left into Lone Fir Campground along Early Winters Creek.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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