Meadows Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically accessible July through September depending on snow conditions. The narrow Hart's Pass Road is not maintained for winter travel.

About

Meadows Campground is an aptly named, sunny campground located in alpine meadows at 6,250 feet elevation in the Hart's Pass area of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground serves as a popular base for hikers embarking on sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and for those launching hikes into the Pasayten Wilderness via numerous trailheads. A short hike to Slate Peak Lookout is nearby, offering panoramic views of the North Cascades. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own. Each site has a fire pit and can accommodate up to 2 vehicles, with a maximum of 2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site. There are no trash receptacles, requiring visitors to pack out all waste. Access requires driving the narrow, winding Hart's Pass Road #5400, which features steep side cliffs in places. Trailers are strictly prohibited on this road from June 1 to December 31 (except snowmobile trailers November 1 to December 31). The remote location and high elevation make this a true backcountry camping experience with light usage and spectacular mountain scenery.

Directions

From Winthrop, drive west on Highway 20 for 15 miles, turn right onto Lost River Road 9140 for 7.5 miles. Paved road turns into gravel Forest Service Hart's Pass Road 5400. Follow gravel road for 13 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 5400-500 and drive one mile, then turn left into Meadows Campground. WARNING: Hart's Pass Road is extremely narrow with steep drop-offs. Trailers prohibited June 1 through December 31.

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