Ponderosa Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Naches District campgrounds typically reopen Memorial Day weekend. First-come, first-served only.

About

Ponderosa Campground is a developed/dispersed camping area situated in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, positioned within a popular off-highway vehicle recreation area along Little Naches Road. The campground features 5-6 non-designated camping spots that collectively can accommodate approximately 9 vehicles, making it an ideal basecamp for OHV enthusiasts and 4x4 groups seeking access to nearby trail systems. The facility provides basic amenities including one vault toilet, a bulletin board with area information, and a self-pay iron ranger for fee collection. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. At $8 per night for a single site, it offers an affordable option for groups looking to explore the surrounding trail network. Located off Highway 410 and accessible via Little Naches Road (Forest Road 19) and Road 1903, the campground sits in a forested setting typical of the eastern Cascades. Campers should come prepared to bring their own water as none is available on-site, and be ready to pay camping fees with cash or check.

Directions

From Naches, travel west on Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto Highway 410 W for 24.2 miles. Turn right on Little Naches Road/Forest Road 19 and follow 3 miles to Road 1903. Turn right and go 1 mile to camp.

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